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Period: 1930s
Varnished Ship Pulley with Varnish Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished boat pulley that has been polished, lacquered,and varnished. Two brass pulleys operate smoothly. X-126
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Kazak Tribal Rug with Variations of Clay, Rust, Autumn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Antique Kazak with Variations of Clay, Rust, Autumn with Animals and Denim Blue
Size: 4.5 x 7.5
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with age-related patina.
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one ...
Category
Kazak Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Electrifying Blue & Lovely Strawberry Antique Hamadan Tribal Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Electrifying Blue & Lovely Strawberry Antique
Size: 4 x 6
Age: Antique
Pile: Low
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one in the world, no others are available.
Because of the nature a...
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Handmade "Mennonite Broken Star" Patchwork Quilt, USA, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
USA, 1930s
Mennonite Broken Star. Quilt in white, green and pink.
Measures: H 200 x W 200 cm.
Category
American Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Folklore Wonderful Landscape Depiction Village Antique Abstract-like Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Zargos Folklore Wonderful Landscape Depiction Village Antique Rug
About: If you are an artist or any sort, or simply appreciate good quality and unique piece of art - then you will love this soulful and funky village rug woven with an abundance of joy and pride. the entire rug is inspired by her environment. you will even see abstract landscape weaving inside the medallion of the rug; greens, yellows, beige, and red. you will see trees, barns, tents, birds, animals, birds, the phases of the moon, running water motif, mountains, and even a hybrid motif of the comb that signifies purity, and this motif in the rug is connected to a scenic piece of land which to me indicates it was a place that was very sacred to her, maybe her home even. really a wonderful story rug...
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign.. Two color...Nice early neon,, replaced / new transformer.. Great size, style Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en r...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Signed & Dated 1930's Original Painted Cast Iron Buggy Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted buggy door stop and dated 1936.The condition is very good and amazing patina.
Category
American Adirondack Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Spittoon with Perfect Volcanic Glaze Patina in the Style of Lucie Rie
By Lucie Rie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Spittoon with perfect volcanic glaze patina in the style of Lucie Rie
"time has transformed this utilitarian item into an amazing piece of art"
Category
American Other Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mesmerizing Geometric Antique Tribal Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Jommi Mesmerizing Geometric Antique Tribal Rug Wide Runner
About this rug: Such an incredible rug, one of my top 5 rugs we have for sure! Deep indi...
Category
Tribal Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Primitive Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this primitive petite stool made in solid wood, circa 1930. Made in Mexico hand carved using machete and chisel. Fully restored. Clear markings s...
Category
Mexican Primitive Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Rococo style light Gustavian grey-painted Swedish nightstands or night tables from the first half of the 20th Century. These Scandinavian have a charming patina have each ...
Category
Swedish Rococo Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Plywood, Pine
Antique Runner with Botanical Lattice Garden Design in Optimists Colors
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Dusk All-Over Botanical Lattice Garden Design Antique Runner
About: Beautiful all-over botanical Lattice garden design throughout the entire piece giving it some real structure and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Bronze Statue of Man Pulling Boat Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man gripping a rope and pulling a row boat ashore, It is a strong and unusual image, in contrast to the many images of men throwing spears or bendin...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Primitive Farmhouse Bench with original paint 1930s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1930's Original Barn Bench with original paint that has not been touched in many years. Please look at the photos, it has an unusual cut out ...
Category
American Primitive Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1930s cubist still life from Paris
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
1930/ signed cubist still life painting
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Large Hand Painted Double Sided Arrow "Radio Trade In" Folk Art Trade/Store Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Hand Painted, Double Sided Arrow "Special" Radio Trade In sale,,,,Folk Art Trade/Store Sign,,Wonderful size,,amazing crackle paint, patina..Great subject.
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly collectible and fascinating figurine represents the santon of Provence.
The santon is made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are connected to the body and allow articulation (simultaneously lift both arms)
Traditional dress of lovely provincial fabrics and delicate lace representing french Provence.
Series of French santons...
Category
French Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Clay
Eduard Buk Ulreich Black Runner 1933
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas by American artist Eduard Buk Ulreich. Signed and dated 1933. Retaining the original artists frame. Few of his oil paintings survive as most of what you find are water ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Madonna della neve Elena Scavini, Lenci Torino 1930s Italy
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Lenci Ceramic Madonna of the Snows by Elena Scavini.
Italy Torino, circa 1930
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Boy Riding a Turtle" Wind-Up Toy; by J. Chein, circa 1930s
Located in Incline Village, NV
By J. Chein, circa 1930, this tin lithographed and hand painted American tin wind-up toy is all original and in working order. There are a few scratches here and there (from normal play and use); but for a nearly 100 year old toy, it is in very good and all original paint with no touch up or restoration. The turtle is painted in colors of yellow (predominantly) with a turquoise border and red dots, and an orange neck; while the boy is dressed in yellow.
The action of the toy portrays a boy riding a turtle; and upon winding up the attached clockwork key and releasing on the floor, the turtle with boy rider, ride away! The turtle moves his head up and down while the boy rocks up and down, as the turtle moves across the floor (see attached 12 second video of operation). Works well (unique for this toy) but occasionally "sticks".
Of American manufacturer (marked on the left of center of the shell of the turtle), the J. Chein Company was in Harrison, New Jersey, and one of the premier toy makers of the 1930's.
Dimensions: 8" long x 4 1/2" wide x 4" high
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Italian ceramic Essevi Sandro Vacchetti 1930 Dutch little girl
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian ceramic Essevi Sandro Vacchetti 1930 Dutch little girl
Collectible ceramic produced by the famous Sardinian sculptor Sandro Vacchetti in the thirties, it is in an very good ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
Located in Incline Village, NV
This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart with "Speed Boy Delivery" printed on each side of the wagon. The manufacturers logo is clearly marked on both sides of the stake wagon and on the right shoulder of the driver "MAR" with a circle around it and "Made in The United States of America, New York, N.Y." around the circumference (see images). The license plate number is "268", which, along with the red painted inside of the drivers arms (as it should be!) indicates this earlier version and authenticity.
Nearly 100 years old, it still operates fine and, upon winding the attached wind-up key a few times and placing the toy on the ground, the motorcycle and driver move across the floor on the way to their deliveries; do not over wind. (see video attached to this listing).
The toy is completely original and in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations of any kind and no touch up or repaint. The arms and steering handle bars are also original (sometimes replaced) and they have the appropriate paint and markings.
This would make a welcome addition to a collection of pre-war Americana.
Dimensions: 9 7/8" long x 5 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" high
After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...
Category
Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-hooked rug was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has such great geometric lines. It has a thick NAP and is really great condition.The rug is sewn on linen and on a custom made wood...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rural Folk Art Painting, Oil on Masonite "Homestead" by John Moulton, Circa 1938
Located in Incline Village, NV
John Moulton (from Montana) had a cult following in his later years, his paintings were admired for their warmth, simplicity, and "down to earth" style; portraying rural settings and...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as...
Category
Austrian Black Forest Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holders
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Pair of Just Andersen of Denmark, Pewter stylised bird pipe holders
Although a pair, they are not identical - each has it's own characteristics
Circa 1930's
Stamped on each base
...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
South Africa, circa 1930
One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd.
H 12 x Ø 10 cm
Category
South African Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Small Metal Figurine of a North African Vendor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small figurine with removable pieces representing a North African street vendor.
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler
Located in Riverdale, NY
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler of molded sheet metal, possibly a salesmans sample or display item. 1930s. Marked ELTON. 10.5" x 9" x 4.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Wood Kids Toy, Hay Wagon, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
All wood
good original condition
fully functional
no damages
in nice patina.
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the more rare and desirable variation of this toy, with the dog riding "shotgun", sitting on the running board of the auto. The tin lithographed and hand painted wind-up toy by the Louis Marx Company of New York City, circa 1930, was undoubtedly influenced by Mack Sennett's Keystone Kops series featured in silent films.
The toy portrays a New York City policeman, seated behind the steering wheel of a car with his dog by his side on the running board; driving erratically; forward and backwards, left and right; doing "popping wheelies", while spinning his head around in utter confusion attempting to negotiate traffic.
The toy works great; just as it did when new, (see the attached 40 second movie with the listing). Simply wind up the fixed clockwork key in place a few times (do not over-wind) and watch the action described above.
This "Komikal Kop...
Category
Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Square Painted Wood German Children’s Rattle Blocks
Located in New York, NY
Square painted wood German children’s rattle blocks. Four wood painted blocks in yellow, red and green designed with an internal rattle element suitable for infants. Germany, 1930s.
Category
German Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Authentic Antique Folk Art Equestrian Horse Farm Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming hand made vintage horse farm sign that is finished front and back. The horse and letters are black wrought iron, and the wood has a distressed paint...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Double Sided Metal Boot Makers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century double sided metal boot makers trade sign.
A highly decorative double sided hand painted metal French boot makers trade sign, Still attached to its original hin...
Category
French Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th C Cast Iron Toy Sedan by A C Williams Original Red with Nickel Wheels
By A. C. Williams Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and classic cast iron toy from the early thirties. In what looks like to the original Red with Nickel Wheels and the right amount of wear to th...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Henri Guingot Saint Clement France White Crackle Ceramic Dove
Located in Oakland, CA
Henri Guingot Saint Clement France White Crackle Ceramic Dove, circa 1930s crackle glaze craqueles. This piece like many of the great ceramic seri...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Hellesens Advertising Pocket Knife
By Stocker
Located in East Geelong, VIC
Designed as a copy of their dry cell battery, this Hellesens advertising pocket knife measures 49 mm (2 inches) in length, is 17 mm (2/3 rds of an inch) w...
Category
German Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Ewe Kente
By Ewe People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine piecevof Kente Textile from the Ewe people of the Volta region of Ghana. Woven from handspun cotton and natural dyes. This is a prestige cloth worn by a high ranking Elder of the Ewe people. The pattern denotes the individuals high status within the community with the dark blue background indicating the wisdom and knowledge of the owner. This piece will date from the 1930's and is in very fine condition. Ewe Kente...
Category
Ghanaian Tribal Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England rocking horse in the form of a Sausage dog.
What a charming period piece of children’s folk art...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1930s Architectural Model, 'Doll House', Modernist Adobe Home, Interior Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Architectural Model, possibly a hand made doll house? Modernist Adobe Home. Amazing design, proportion. Color, patina, surface. Very detailed. Removable exterior walls, working light fixtures in each room as well as outdoor porch light.
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Folk Art Mosaic Bottle
Located in Garnerville, NY
A beautiful and complex folk art mosaic bottle. Clear glass milk bottle that is covered in countless fragments, broken porcelain, jewelry, Bakelite, g...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this English rolls razor blade sharpener, circa 1930. Made by Rolls Razor, Ltd., of Cricklewood, London. The Rolls Safety Razor product was a sophisticated safety-razor whic...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Wall Mounted Impressive Life Size Horses Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau French Riding School advertising trade sign. The graceful cast horse head is composed of iron and bronze with paint accents and has a beautiful ...
Category
Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible detail, please see photos. The colors are the original ink used during the three color posted printing process. Circus and...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Candlestick in Iron, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that r...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Candlestick in Golden Iron, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that r...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Slip Ware Baking Dish
By Michael Cardew
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Winchcombe press-molded baking dish decorated with trailed slip designs attributable to Michael Cardew (British, 1901-1983) and probably ...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's
A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...
Category
Beninese Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Hand Hooked Room Size Log Cabin Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine room size log cabin hand hooked American rug is in fine condition with a couple tiny small fabric losses that are not noticeable. The backing has a new linen or muslin back...
Category
American Adirondack Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tin Litho Penny Toys Stake & Tanker Truck and a Sedan by Meier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
3 fabulous tin Litho Penny Toys vehicles. A stake truck, a tanker truck and a sedan car. All in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
Spanish Industrial Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
W P A Style Terracotta "Bear" Sculpture, Art Deco, Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
W P A style terracotta "BEAR" sculpture, Art Deco, Modern, charming stylized depiction. Painted, minor chipping (bottom).
Category
Unknown Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
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/ceramicist Paul Ami Bonifas (1893-1967). The glaze on this par...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this stool made in Mesquite hardwood, circa 1930. Made in Mexico hand carved using machete and chisel. Fully restored. Clear markings showing age and heavy use, ready to use...
Category
Mexican Primitive Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Hat Mold
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved wood hat mold. Great design.
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Chair from Finland ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Folk Art chair from Finland ca 1930s
Made of Acid-stained Pine Wood
Consistent with age and use.
I call it mini Sauron throne.. One of a kind!
Height: ...
Category
Finnish Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Scratch-Built Clockwork Boat
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch-built clockwork boat
A brilliant example of an early 20th century scratch-built clockwork tugboat. Hand crafted from found o...
Category
British Folk Art Vintage 1930s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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