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British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship, The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard
Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
H 21.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.75 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port, Circa 1865 The British
Category

Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Royal Navy Mast Crown
Located in Norwell, MA
Painted metal mast crown from a British Royal Navy fighting ship. Quite rare to find, especially in
Category

Vintage 1940s English Antiquities

Materials

Metal

British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork
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Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Mystical Highly Attractive Navy, Green, Watermelon Antique Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mystical Highly Attractive Navy, Green, Watermelon Antique rug About: One of the most mystical
Category

20th Century Rugs

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Pair of French Character Portraits, Brown and Navy Backgrounds
Located in Cirencester, GB
Pair of French character portraits. French school, mid 20th century. Gouache on unframed paper. Both stamped and named on the backs, with the artists initials written on both righ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Vintage Kurdish Tapestry Kilim in Turquoise, Aqua, Green, Yellow, Red, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
Bidjar, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, American Folk Art Rugs, Antique American Rag Runner
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Industrial Metal Milk Crate, Powder Coated Navy Blue, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
classic navy blue. A perfect addition to any room that needs storage; for records, shoes or collectibles
Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

Moody Navy, Spring Green & Camel Over-sized Runner, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Moody Navy, Spring Green & Camel Over-sized Runner About: Absolutely stunning over-sized long
Category

20th Century Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

HMS Scarborough Brass Navy Plaque
Located in Norwell, MA
British Navy ship's crest for HMS Scarborough. This is a heavy brass plaque mounted to a wood
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Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Camel Hair Kurdish Runner with Piercing Navy, Pinks, Salmon, c.1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Incredible Kurdish Runner with Piercing navy, pinks, Salmon and Camel Hair Antique Runner About
Category

20th Century Rugs

Unique Two-Toned Greens Antique Rug in Navy Lattice Design with Green Medallion
Located in Milwaukee, WI
navy lattice design with teals and various blues, watermelon-blush, buttery yellows, deep strawberry
Category

Mid-20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navy Framed Mud Cloth or Kuba Cloth in Floating Acrylic Frame Gold Standoffs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Navy blue Kuba cloth or Mud cloth framed in acrylic with gold standoffs. Beautiful dark navy blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Lucite

Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare pair of World War One battleship port and starboard ship lanterns with wide bezels, fresnel glass lenses, carry handles, hinged doors. Both have been meticulously polished and l...
Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns
Rare US Navy Ships Lanterns
H 19 in W 16 in D 8 in
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dimensions: Weight is
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Paul Ami Bonifas Signed Large Early Midcentury Swiss Studio Pottery Art Bowl
By Paul Bonifas
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous and wonderfully crafted large art bowl by Swiss American sculptor/artist
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Taupe & Navy Blue Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in, Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our backgammon set, a must of board games. Expertly crafted with canaletto walnut wood and dressed on the outside with a textured calfskin leather covering, its interior delivers ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Decorative Rug in Northeast Khorassan-Mashad, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Truly Divine Art Decorative Antique Northeast Khorassan-Mashad 10/10 Piece W/ Gorgeous Palmettes
Category

20th Century Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Meeanee Outward Bound, Year 1862
Located in Downingtown, PA
of the Royal Navy, launched on 11 November 1842 at Bombay Dockyard. She was named after the Battle of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
-called ‘ship of the line’, a type of sailing warship that formed the backbone of the major navies of the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with inverted bow
Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
Located in Barrington, IL
repurposed into this beautiful folk art creation by African Americans in the deep south.   The backing of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
which we still count as belonging to the earlier group. In pure folk art, such a radical overturn would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

English Pub Sign, "The Admiral"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of a decorated Royal Navy
Category

20th Century English Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "The Admiral"
English Pub Sign, "The Admiral"
H 47.75 in W 37.5 in D 1.75 in
Grace Genevra Swank "Non Objective" Geometric Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grace Genevra Swank (New York, b. 1892 - d. 1977) "Non Objective" Op Art geometric abstract oil on
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Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

English Pub Sign, "Free House - The Lord Nelson"
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Navy. His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics brought about a
Category

20th Century English Signs

Materials

Metal

The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry Bound in full navy
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Gold Plate

Unique Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Qashqai Shiraz Khamseh Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Super Rare Size Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Beauty Nomadic Animals, Pure Wool Gem with Navy
Category

Antique Early 1900s Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Runner with Botanical Lattice Garden Design in Optimists Colors
Located in Milwaukee, WI
this runner are mesmerizing; deep navy canvas with botanical greens, orange, fruit punch, dusty and
Category

Vintage 1930s Rugs

Materials

Wool

Plush Full Pile Long & Narrow Antique Runner, circa 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Plush Full Pile Long & Narrow Antique runner Amazing Navy, Beige, Salmon, Honey About: Unheard
Category

20th Century Rugs

Ralph Lauren Botanical Beauty framed by Deep Berry Border Rug , circa 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Deep Navy Canvas With Whimsical Camel & Golden Vines Framed By Deep Berry Border About: Really
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artistic Antique Persian Runner with All-Over Interlocking-Boteh/Paisley Design
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, and the idea of growth. A really fantastic color palette; deep navy field with variations of tangerine
Category

Vintage 1920s Rugs

Materials

Wool

Iconic Water Garden Colorful Antique Runner, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Iconic water garden design grounded in deep navy, with a bag of skittles woven all throughout this piece
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dated Minimal Tribal Beauty Antique Rug, 1954
Located in Milwaukee, WI
love it! Why did the weaver date their art? Did they intent on it transcending for generations after
Category

20th Century Tribal Rugs

Antique Ralph Lauren Vibe Ballroom Size Rug, c.1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mammoth Ballroom Size Antique Ralph Lauren Vibe Sarouk Yazd Luxurious & Velvety Botanical Navy
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

All-Over Luxurious Rich Antique Tribal Rug, 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
indigo/navy border and the entire rug is filled with a confetti of colors; teal, saffron, pink, greens
Category

20th Century Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mammoth Ballroom Size Ralph Lauren Vibe Sarouk Yazd Antique Rug, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mammoth Ballroom Size Antique Ralph Lauren Vibe Luxurious & Velvety Botanical Navy & Pink About
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

"More Ships- Come on! War Savings are Warships..." Vintage WWII British Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
printed in white and yellow clock letters against a navy background. The poster was issued by three
Category

Vintage 1940s Posters

Materials

Paper

One-of-one Over-sized Palatial Antique Sumac Textile Rug, c.1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
character-rich textile. Incredible and rare indigo/navy blue field, wonderful rich yet matured reds, with
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Two-toned Palace Size Vintage Northwest Tribal Heriz Rug, c.1950's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
right. Fantastic blues with denim, sky, navy, indigo, french, and even oxford blues that meet lots of
Category

20th Century Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumac Character-Rich Rug, c.1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
hair poking out of the rusty and clay-like autumn field color, only to be interrupted by the duel navy
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug with Gorgeous Medallion and Variations of Strawberry Field, c.1910's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
curated art on the walls, chunky wainscoting paneled walls, oil paintings of fruit, scenery, and all the
Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Palace Size HALVAI BIDJAR Nomadic Masterpiece COCOON TO BUTTERFLY STORYLINE
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Halvai Bidjar Palace Size Tribal Rug Nomadic Masterpiece in Navy, Salmon, Beige Colors About
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Irish Flame Stitched Sampler
By Grace Grierson Anderson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
background of gradating tones of navy to cream in flame stitching with the pictorial and decorative stitches
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish More Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton

Vintage WWII U.S. Navy Patriotic Banner, "Welcome Firemen" Flag, circa 1941-1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully preserved WWII Navy aircraft carrier banner, emblazoned with a welcome for
Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, MARKED AS HAVING BEEN FLOWN ON THE U.S.S. FT. MANDAN, LAUNCHED NEAR THE END
Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Two Day Marine Chronometer by John Bliss, New York. No.3068
By John Bliss & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
the Brooklyn Bridge to Hudson Ave. and Navy Street, close to the Docks area. On the death of John
Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
making marine bearing compasses for the U.S.Navy before the American civil war. At the time the British
Category

Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Framed ICS Letter Signal Pennant "X"
Located in Norwell, MA
International Code Signal letter pennant. Stitched white linen panel with navy blue, centered cross
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Endeavour of 1934
Located in Norwell, MA
. The navy and gold model is detailed with cabins, skylights, lifeboat, helm, hatches, capstan and
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Endeavour of 1934
Endeavour of 1934
H 39 in W 32 in D 12 in
Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
operating under his ownership from 1890 to 1898. It was sold to the United States Navy for $225,000 and
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
H 67 in W 51 in D 14 in
British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
Located in Katonah, NY
. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, the Royal Navy was divided into three squadrons: the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wool

13 Star Antique American Flag , Ca 1890-1899
Located in York County, PA
open seas. Keeping the count low allowed for better visibility. For this reason the U.S. Navy flew 13
Category

Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Located in York County, PA
best qualities in American folk art, a category in which this particular example can be filed. While I
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

13 Star Antique American Flag, ca 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
open seas. Keeping the count low allowed for better visibility. For this reason the U.S. Navy flew 13
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Commission Pennant with 13 Stars, like for Private Vessel, Ca 1892-1910
Located in York County, PA
commissioned U.S. Navy ship. Flown at the topmast, the typical American format is a long blue field, usually
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Civil Ensign, and celebrates both Navies' service during the first World War. In addition to the
Category

Vintage 1910s Australian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
H 24.25 in W 24.25 in D 2.25 in
Texas Centennial Exposition Pennant, ca 1936
Located in York County, PA
with buffering Dallas from the Great Depression. The pennant is made of navy blue, wool felt, with a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Felt

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of navy folk art on 1stDibs. A piece of navy folk art — often made from fabric, wool and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of navy folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of navy folk art bearing Folk Art, Victorian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. United States Navy each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of navy folk art that is worth considering.

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