Nautical Woolies
19th Century Matched Pair of Sailor's Yachting Woolies
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very unusual 19th century matched pair of sailor's Yachting Woolies, circa 1870, a true pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Polished Copper Ships Port Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships lantern with glass fresnel lens, brass trim, hinged top with hasp mounted to a thick wood base with rich dark finish. The lantern has been electrified for home ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags
Located in Downingtown, PA
sand colored mat. These are known as woolies.
The pictures are a true pair with all the details
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Textile
H 25.75 in W 30.75 in D 1.5 in
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
wide, 28-1/4 inches wide.
Illustrated: "Woolies: Sailor's Embroidered Folk Art," by Mo Wajselfish
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo
Category
Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
portrays an American vessel: while we normally assume woolies to made by British sailors, even when
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 21 in W 19.38 in D 1.25 in
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19th Century French Porcelain-Mounted Occasional Table in the Louis XV/XVI Style
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in London, GB
A Porcelain-Mounted Occasional Table in the Transitional Manner
Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
Constructed from kingwood and tulipwood, with ormolu mounts in the Louis XV/XVI t...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 16 in
American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827, a needlework sampler on linen panel having alphabet and numerals, above a religious “rod and reproof” verse, over a house a...
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Decorative Art
Materials
Thread, Linen
Late 19th Century Sailor's Knot Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1880s, an intricate and elaborate array of approximately 41 bends, hitches, knots, splices, rigging and other fancy ropework. This is the...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Oak
Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Fruit Wood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style fruit wood writing table / desk, 19th century with alterations. With a rectangular top with slightly beveled edges and canted corners, two frieze drawers with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie,
The Gwen,
Circa 1875
The small British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of the brigantine Gwen sailing on a calm blue sea and flying...
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s ma...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Wonderful Davey & Company English Brass Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp
By Davey & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Full of nautical character, a vintage brass & glass Davey & Co ship's lantern that's been turned into a table lamp. Stamped Davey & Co. on top , London England.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Lanterns
Materials
Brass
British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a 19th century British soldier's "Woolie" or woolwork that is signed "G.W. Whitby/India. The woolwork depicts the Prince of Wales' feathers togethe...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Political and Patrio...
Materials
Wool, Glass, Wood
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass makers badge and serial number. Interior has been fitted with an electric socket but...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge. Vented top, glass Fresnel lens, carry and bale handles, protective brass bars.
Category
20th Century Lanterns
19th Century Sailor's Woolwork of Frigate with Signal Flags
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's woolwork of a British Frigate at Anchor, circa 1880, adorned with an array of British ensigns and a full rig of signal flags strung along the stays. The hull ha...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Leo Laporte Blairsy Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Bronze, 1903
By Leo Laporte-Blairsy
Located in Dallas, TX
L'alsacienne Or Bretonne aux Rameau silver overlay patina by Leo Laporte Blairsy (French, 1867-1923). Depicting a woman in robe holding a garnet of flowers with a L'alsacienne or Bre...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Epstein Manner Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Art Deco petit burr walnut cocktail cabinet in the Epstein manner by Turnidge of London, circa 1920 in date.
There is no mistaking the timeless appea...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
H 51.19 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam,
HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt,
Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad,
circa 1880
The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
Steam Engine Great Northern Railway 1910 drawing by Leslie Carr
By Leslie Carr
Located in London, GB
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Leslie Carr (1891 - 1969)
1440 Great Northern Railway (1910)
Pen and ink
19 x ...
Category
1910s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Pen
Copper and Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship's anchor light with hoisting handle, made by the venerable English firm "Meteorite". Polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 20" H (without handle) x 10" diam.
Category
20th Century Lanterns
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19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie
Located in Nantucket, MA
damage, likely from an antique moth (all too common with woolies). Overall in great shape. The colors are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Canvas
19th Century American Sailor’s Woolie, 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
flags and coats-of-arms are highly prized by collectors of nautical antiques, folk art, and other genera
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of the Mary Ann, circa 1870-1880
Located in Downingtown, PA
sailor's art often known as woolies. A large "painterly" woolwork picture of a portside view of the ship
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship and Lighthouse, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
allowed to make woolies on station for sale to ships and visitors to the local port.
The woolwork is in
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor's Wool Work of Four Masted Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
other nation). The fact that nearly all woolies were made by British sailors also fits in with the
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
English 19th Century Woolwork
Located in San Francisco, CA
elaborate array of signal flags as well as the Union Jack. Woolworks like this are commonly called woolies
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century British Sailor’s Woolie of a Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
nautical antiques, folk art, and other genera. These beautiful panels, somewhat naïve, somewhat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Canvas
H 24.75 in W 27.75 in D 0.75 in
19th Century New England Sailor’s Woolie, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
by collectors of nautical antiques, folk art, and other genera. These beautiful panels, somewhat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Canvas
19th Century Sailor’s Folk Art Woolie, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
only in its subject matter (most woolies depict naval ships), but also in its use of several black
Category
Antique 1880s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813
Located in Nantucket, MA
highly prized by collectors of nautical antiques, Folk Art, and other genera. These beautiful panels
Category
Antique 1810s English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Silk Ship Picture
Located in St. Louis, MO
birdseye maple frame. Image size 5" x 11".
Woolies, as they're often called, are classic
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Wool Ship Picture
Located in St. Louis, MO
maple frame. Image size 12¾" x 17"
Woolies, as they're often called, are classic English
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic, vintage copper nautical lantern with brass accents and thick glass Fresnel lens. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
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Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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