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Early 19th Primitive Naive Interior Scene Folk Art Military Wooden Leg Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
naïve self taught style.
A military/naval officer is showing off his wooden leg in the centre of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Birdseye Maple
H 22.05 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
WWI Era Military Trunk Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing folk art military radio trunk with a painted bust of an native American Indian by artist
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Brass
German Military Folk Art Gouache Painting, circa 1866
Located in London, GB
German gouache folk art military painting. This example pays homage to watch maker named JM Bertrand
Category
Antique 19th Century German Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint
German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to
Category
Antique 1870s German Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Peruvian Folk Art Framed Negreria Dance Cape
Located in Forney, TX
to the mid-20th century, the rare large size South American textile folk art hand-crafted of bright
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Sequins
Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusual set of drawings in a double sided frame came out of an old New England Estate in a Beacon Hill, Boston home. From what we have gathered, they are hand-colored drawings o...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Pen, Paper, Giltwood
Vintage Toy, Military Jeep
Located in Roma, IT
This Military Jeep is a vintage toy representing a military jeep and a driver.
Made in plastic
Category
Mid-20th Century European Toys
Materials
Metal
Tatra Grad Military Truck Model from 1980s
Located in Vienna, Austria
movable.
The metal is very massive with a weight of ca 30 kg.
This not a toy, but an object of Folk Art.
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Modern Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Toy, Military Toy Truck and Trailer
Located in Roma, IT
This military toy truck and trailer is a wind up toy truck with soldier and its own trailer.
Tin
Category
Mid-20th Century European Toys
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Signed Original Oil Portrait of Military Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Early 20th Century Portrait by American Painter
Beatrice Whitney (1888 - 1981). Acquired at a Palm
Beach estate.m
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Located in Stamford, CT
terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Toy Car, Military Wind Up Tri-Ang Tiger Tank, Lines Bros Ltd., 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Military Wind up tri-ang tiger tank is a vintage toy representing a First World War tank
Category
Early 20th Century English Toys
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 5.71 in D 1.97 in
Early 19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Gentleman Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky gentleman looks like a soldier or a officer of the military. The carving is quite good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante
Category
Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 60.24 in D 0.08 in
"Harness Racer at Belmont Park 1884, Philadelphia" by Agustus Kollner
Located in Wiscasset, ME
him to become one of the chief artists for P. S. Duval and William Huddy's "U.S. Military Magazine
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon
Located in Forney, TX
of collectors, including militaria, world history, military folk art, especially WWI and WWII, 19th
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats
Category
Vintage 1970s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats
Category
Vintage 1970s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 58 in W 20 in D 18 in
Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
, the national flags of Ghana or the United Kingdom are present in the flags of military companies
Category
Antique 19th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Seljuk Heavy Bronze Mortar and Pestle
Located in London, GB
military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asafo Flag in Burgundy Appliqué Patterns by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian More Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
H 34.65 in W 72.05 in D 0.2 in
Antique 1939 Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Compact
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel compact with military
Category
Vintage 1930s English Mirrors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
France – Great-Britain. British Crimean War medal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Crimean War was a military conflict fought from October 1853 to February 1856 in which the Russian Empire
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Bernard Rooke Small Studio Pottery Nature Vase
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Norwich, GB
lithography at Ipswich School of Art between 1955 and 1959.
He continued his studies at Goldsmiths College
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse
Category
Antique Early 1900s British High Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Rare Hand-Knotted War Rug Depicting Reign & King Amanullah Khan 1919 Afghanistan
Located in Lisse, NL
. Not too long ago the Memorial Art Gallery held an exhibition on these so called 'war rugs' and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Rugs
Materials
Wool
Free Shipping
W 32 in L 52 in
A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
to the famous Canadian military aircraft ‘The Avro Arrow’.
The scene is described by the artists
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
Vintage Kwamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Pattern, Ghana, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 0.2 in
Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representing a branch of the military. Portrayed in dress or formal uniform. Interesting sculptural addition to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representing a branch of the military. Portrayed in a combat or working uniform. Interesting sculptural
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
paint patina. Typical folk art losses, characters and charm. Likely restoration to both arms and wings
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
A group of ten hand carved and painted wooden Napoleonic soldier figures c 1930
Located in Central England, GB
one. Together they form a very decorative group which would be a good addition to any military
Category
Mid-20th Century British Napoleon III Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 5.12 in W 2.37 in D 5.12 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
tall. Additionally, there are large pottery figures of military units, musicians, and even a complete
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, a RARE STYLE, KANSAS STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
PRODUCED FOR MILITARY FUNCTION, AS UNION ARMY CAMP COLORS; ONE OF JUST A TINY HANDFUL THAT I HAVE
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 33.25 in W 57.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Orange Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1970s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.23 in W 61.03 in D 0.2 in
West Point Pennant with Striking Colors and Graphics, ca 1940-1950
Located in York County, PA
the United States Military Academy at West Point, with exceptional colors and graphics. Made of golden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
Philadelphia, a major military outfitter, the flag is signed along the hoist with a black stencil.
The stars
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
34 TUMBLING STARS on an ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, KANSAS
Located in York County, PA
COLORS, PRESS-DYED ON WOOL BUNTING, LIKELY PRODUCED FOR USE AS MILITARY CAMP COLORS, CIVIL WAR PERIOD
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 34.25 in W 44.5 in D 2.5 in
Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
Mexican rule in the territory. Fremont claimed himself military governor of the California Republic and
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
34 Star Antique American Flag with Hourglass Medallion Stars, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
and sewn construction were 8 feet long and larger. A six-footer was considered small. Even military
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 38 in W 56.5 in D 2.5 in
33 Star Flag with Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Oregon State, ca 1859-1861
Located in York County, PA
the centennial of American independence.
Even the military did not use the flag in a manner that most
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 15.75 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
representations of military organizations in Fante communities known as “Asafo”. The communities each have their
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 0.2 in
33 Stars Antique American Flag, Oregon Statehood, 1859-1891
Located in York County, PA
exaggerated length and thus bear a very interesting folk quality. This is one of my favorite early parade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
sewn construction were 8 feet long and larger. A six-footer was considered small. Even military
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
various directions on their vertical axis, which adds a nice element of folk quality to the overall design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 Star Antique American flag, Kansas Statehood, Civil War Period, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
been produced with the intent of military use, or else simply ended up being employed in that function
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 53 in W 94 in D 2.5 in
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
folk art quality. Molded block letters that wrap around the heel clasp read simply "Gen. Mc Clellan
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
flag, made in military fashion, that may have seen military use of some sort. The colors of the flag
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
By Horstmann
Located in Dayton, OH
. Horstmann bought out a local swordmaker in 1828 and thereafter entered the military goods field. The firm
Category
Vintage 1910s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
1840 Campaign Kerchief of William Henry Harrison on Horseback
Located in York County, PA
1840 campaign kerchief featuring an image of William Henry Harrison on horseback in military garb
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
legitimately flown in military service.
While the technical name for this type of flag is a "union jack," the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Mexican National Flag, Hand-Panted, ca 1917-1934
Located in York County, PA
by Germany to Mexico, which proposed a military alliance, in the event that the United States entered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877
Located in York County, PA
. Though a little large in scale for either when compared to military regulations, the flag is small enough
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
north with the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force to take German New Guinea, and to stop
Category
Vintage 1910s Australian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
of the design simply fell between scant and non-existent. Having exhausted American military
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Indiana State Flag, with Gold Fringe ca 1930-1955
Located in York County, PA
to suggest military or parade use.
Due to the proportions, the fringe, the strong colors, and the
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 Stars in an Outstanding Oval Medallion Configuration, Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
inches, while not at all concurrent with military regulations, the flag is of a size that might be gifted
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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