$38,500
H 43 in W 50.5 in D 2.5 in
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to
Silk
Antique Hand Sewn 31 Star Flag, Rare
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 31 Star Flag, California flag. Spectacular, extraordinarily rare star arrangement for any
Cotton
31 Star Flag, "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
CHICAGO: 31 star American national parade flag, printed on glazed cotton. California became the 31st
31 Star Flag, Pre-civil War, California Statehood
Located in York County, PA
/> 31 star American national flag, printed on cotton, with a medallion configuration of stars
31 Star Flag With A "k" For Bleeding Kansas
Located in York County, PA
Rush. The 31 star flag became official on July 4th, 1851, and remained so until July 3rd, 1858. Flags
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H 11.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
31 Star Flag Arranged in a Rare Variation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
presidential nominee: 31 star American national parade flag, printed on glazed cotton. The stars of the flag
31 Star Flag Arranged In A Rare Variation Of The Stars
Located in York County, PA
, PRE-CIVIL WAR, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, 1850-1858: 31 star American national parade flag
31 Star Flag In A Fanciful Starburst or "Great Star-In-A-Square" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
: 31 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, with its stars arranged in a configuration
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H 21.75 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
31 Star Flag with Stars in a Starburst or "Great Star-In-A-square" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
: 31 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, with its stars arranged in a configuration
31 Star Flag in a Fanciful Starburst or "Great Star-In-A-Square"
Located in York County, PA
31 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, with its stars arranged in a
31-Star American Parade Flag Celebrating California Statehood, circa 1851
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union
Cotton
31 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, HALOED MEDALLION
Located in York County, PA
31 star American National flag, printed on cotton, with a beautiful medallion configuration the
31 Star American Flag, Made of Silk, California Statehood
Located in York County, PA
-CARRIED INTO THE CIVIL WAR BY A MILITIA UNIT 31 star American national flag, made entirely of silk, with
Silk
31 Star, California Statehood, Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
, Haloed Center Star 31 star American national flag, printed on plain weave cotton, with a medallion
Cotton
31 Star Antique American Flag, California Statehood, 1850-58, Very Rare
Located in York County, PA
, HALOED CENTER STAR: 31 star American national flag, printed on cotton, with a medallion configuration
31 Stars in an Interesting Variation of the "Great Star"
Located in York County, PA
OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN & HANNIBAL HAMLIN: 31 star American parade flag, printed on glazed cotton, made
31 Stars In An Interesting Variation Of The "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN & HANNIBAL HAMLIN: 31 star American parade flag, printed on glazed cotton
31 Stars Arranged in a Rare Variation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
CHICAGO: 31 star American national parade flag, printed on glazed cotton. California became the 31st
Cotton
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H 13.5 in W 17.75 in D 2 in
31 Star Antique Flag, Pentagon Medallion Configuration, CA Statehood, 1850-1858
Located in York County, PA
31 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PENTAGON MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS
Cotton
31 Stars in a Medallion Pattern on an Elongated Homemade Flag
Located in York County, PA
, ushered in on the heels of the 1849 Gold Rush. The 31 star flag became official on July 4th, 1851, and
Cotton
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H 63 in W 82 in D 2.5 in
Antique American Flag with 31 Stars Arranged in the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
Spectacular antique American flag with 31 stars arranged in the "Great star" pattern, its canton
Wool
31 Stars in a Medallion Configuration with a Large Center Star
Located in York County, PA
printed flags. The 31 star flag was official from 1851-1858. Flags made prior to the Civil War are
31 STARS, PRE-CIVIL WAR (1850-1858), CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD:
Located in York County, PA
/> 31 star American National flag, printed on cotton, with a beautiful medallion configuration
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H 17.25 in W 21.25 in D 2.5 in
31 Star in a Rare Pentagon Medallion Made for the Campaign Candidate John Bell
Located in York County, PA
in Philadelphia: 31 star American parade flag, printed on glazed cotton, made for the 1860
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H 23.25 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in
31 Stars in a Great Star Pattern, Made for the Campaign of Fremont & Dayton
Located in York County, PA
September 9th, 1850, immediately following the Gold Rush. The 31 star flag was official from 1851-1858
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H 9.25 in W 13 in D 2 in
Campaign Parade Flag with 13 Stars Made for the Fremont & Dayton Campaign
Located in York County, PA
. The 31 star flag was official from 1851-1858. Flags made prior to the Civil War are extremely rare
$76,987
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
$347,200
H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
Ormolu
$342,368
H 30.32 in W 245.28 in D 59.85 in
Rare Gillows Lancaster 1789-1795 George III American Walnut Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1789-95 Gillows Lancaster George III dining table in American Walnut A very rare and highly collectable table,...
Walnut
Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...
Carrara Marble
Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Ro...
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass
The Courtship, Success Magazine Cover
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left Sight Size 22.00" x 15.50", Framed 31.00" x 24.00" Success Magazine Cover, The Success Company, New York Literature: Success Magaz...
Canvas, Oil
Fish Tank
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A stately addition to any baroque-style decor, this fish tank is rich and bold in every detail. Equipped with an illumination system for the six glass panels composing the base in sa...
Glass, Wood
$65,700
H 19.5 in W 18 in D 3 in
Rare English Silver-Gilt Book-Form Chess and Backgammon Game Board, circa 1976
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Rare English silver-gilt book-form chess and backgammon game board, circa 1976. This exceptional and rare solid silver chess board converts into a backgammon board and can also be...
Silver
Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large religious antique stained glass window with its original carved sandstone window frame. Reclaimed from a church in Upton, Wirral. Though unsigned, the window has been attri...
Stained Glass
Sterling Silver and Crystal Flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and crystal flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893. Decorated with aquatic motifs, including waves and bubbles Made for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. With th...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
The Jester, Post Cover
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by Artist Lower Right The Saturday Evening Post, February 11, 1939, cover illustration Literature The Saturday Evening Post, February 11, 1939, cover illustration Thomas S....
Oil
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only a handful ever made, this Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso, created by the Mills Novelty Company, is an extremely rare example of American musical automata, featuring not o...
Wood
$64,850 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 9.25 in
Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous & rare pair of baccarat acid-cameo double overlay blue-cased white opaline glass vases circa 1860-1870. Each vase decorated on the front and reverse with Bacchus or Ariadn...
Glass
George III Sterling Silver Jolly Wagon
Located in New York, NY
Modelled as a wine barrel on wheels with a detachable putti finial. Marked: London, 1807, Maker: William Burwash.
Silver
Tiffany 18 Karat Gold and Glass Flask, circa 1905
Located in New York, NY
The glass with four satyr or Bacchus masks surrounded by grapes, vines and leafage, the gold cap and removable gold base, serving as a convenient cup, further engraved with grapes an...
Gold
$328,320 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 78.75 in
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
951.20 Crystal color glass. "The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli,...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
World War II posters bring history to life. They celebrate the heroes who fought for their country, as do buttons, flags and banners from this era. Beyond the initial goals of political campaign memorabilia — which served to prominently position candidates in front of voters and amplify a candidate’s platform — vintage campaign prints, posters, buttons and more are interesting relics of another time and place. And like a lot of folk art, these items are imbued with narrative and make for colorful and meaningful additions to shelves and walls.
Find a range of international patriotic items on 1stDibs — banners from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II are available, as are nesting dolls of the Russian royal family from the 1900s. Each item is a rare treasure, and historic finds like these add meaning to a space. Items promoting women’s right to vote inspire hope. Letters signed by presidents are treasured by admirers.
The range of these works on 1stDibs includes European and American campaign buttons, textiles and flags (and other works in fabric), uniforms and hats. Each piece of antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia is a slice of history, making for a unique gift or collector’s item.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.