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Pigskin Fly Fishing Wallet for Flies and Cast.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
of parchment envelopes, pockets and felt pages. The wallet contains a leader and three flies for
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1910s British Antique Flies

Materials

Leather

Set of Five Antique Prints of Flies and Hymenoptera Insects, 1861
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 5 original antique prints of diptera (flies) and hymenoptera insects. These prints originate
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Mid-19th Century Antique Flies

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Paper

Set of 3 Antique Prints of various Insects including Wasps and Flies
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three original antique prints of various wasps, various flies and horseflies with their
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Early 19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Flies Soldiers Guarding In The Wood - Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852
By Jean Jeacques Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
Flies Soldiers Guarding In The Wood is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper realized by
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1850s Modern Antique Flies

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Vintage 1920s Black Japanned Dry Fly Fishing Box
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
four compartments with transparent celluloid lids so that the flies inside may be seen. The lids with
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1920s English Antique Flies

Materials

Tin

The Clipper William Volckens
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
"Antonio Jacobsen, 1909". The Volkens flies both the American and Swedish flags. Oil on board.
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Early 1900s American Realist Antique Flies

Materials

Oil

Black Lacquer Tole Tray Table
Located in Wilson, NC
with dragon flies, stylized flowers and mother of pearl designs; the body of the tray with similar
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1890s English Antique Flies

Materials

Tin

Antique Black Lacquer Tole Tray Table
Black Lacquer Tole Tray Table
H 18.38 in W 26 in D 22 in
Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fugit' - Latin for time flies Features a chiming mechanism Circa 1920 on this clock Offered in great
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1920s Antique Flies

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Oak

The Aurora, after Guido Reni, 19th Century
By Guido Reni
Located in Toronto, CA
Apollo, the sun god, across the sky. Apollo flies in his chariot surrounded by dancing figures
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Canvas

19th Century English Mahogany Brass And Steel Magazine Rack
Located in Stamford, CT
spider and flies attached. All mounted on a stepped mahogany base. A wooden handle held by brass
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Brass, Steel

Framed Watercolor By Illustrator John Leech
Located in Essex, MA
at age 47 in 1864. Titled " Master George and The Dragon Flies". "A Caution to Young Anglers". Sold
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1850s English Antique Flies

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Glass, Paper

A pair of Nineteenth Century Chinese Powder Blue vases (Circa 1870)
Located in London, GB
impressionistic decoration of lotus flowers. A stylised bird flies across the neck of each vase. Double concentric
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19th Century Chinese Antique Flies

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Porcelain

Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle
Located in Woking, GB
tree with farmer. Incredible quality, showing flies eyelashes on cows and foliage in fine detail
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Flies

Materials

Wood

Blue and white chinoiserie charger Delft, 1691-1724 The Metal Pot pottery
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
chinoiserie decor of plants and flowers issuing from rocks. A butterfly flies in the air. The central
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
quite prominent in the image. The ship flies a White Ensign. The wool is within a wide wood, possibly
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Flies

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
Black Forest Limewood Carved Panel, Cattle Scene
Located in Woking, GB
. Incredible quality, showing flies eyelashes on cows and foliage in fine detail. Carved by Jos Grabeer
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Late 19th Century German Antique Flies

Materials

Wood

Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
translucent green on silver ground flies through a traditional background. Measures: 2 5/16" x 1 13/16" x 1 3
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Flies

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80
Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80
H 1.38 in W 1.82 in D 2.32 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
. She flies the White Ensign from her mizzen mast. As she comes into land, she passes a lighthouse
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1860s English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Antique Dangling Earrings Fly Against The Evil Eye Onyx Opal Diamond 14 Kt Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These unusual dangling earrings are carved out of onyx. Two golden flies have been rivetted onto
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold

The Siege of Nyborg, 1659: A Strategic Battle of the Dano-Swedish War, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
rendered, flies the flags of their respective factions, adding to the drama and authenticity of the scene
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1740s Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Vintage Leather Fly Fishing Wallet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, pockets and felt pages. The wallet contains a selection of leaders and flies for trout fishing. Maker
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1920s British Antique Flies

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Fly Fishing Wallet
Vintage Leather Fly Fishing Wallet
H 6.75 in W 4 in D 2 in
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
breeze flies by as the clock strikes. There is flat and raised chinoiserie giving it more depth to look
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Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Flies

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
H 95 in W 18 in D 11 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Green Botanical Table Lamp on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
flora and dragon flies and a wooden base.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
quality and exude the elegance of the period. The flies are beautifully made. The pearls are exquisite
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
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H 0.67 in W 0.71 in D 0.52 in L 0.04 in
French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bottom of the dome is meant to be filled with a small amount of sugar water solution for flies to trap
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19th Century French Other Antique Flies

Materials

Glass

Victorian Era British Lepidoptera: A Hand-Colored Legacy, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Arran Argus. It's a species that prefers grassy habitats and flies low to the ground. These butterflies
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1890s Antique Flies

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Paper

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
. The ship is coming into land which can be seen to the left in the background. The ship flies a large
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Vintage Leather Fly Fishing Wallet, Sport Fishing.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
flies for trout fishing. Maker unknown. Dimensions: Height 17 cm / 6 3/4" Width 10 cm / 4" Depth 5
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1920s British Sporting Art Antique Flies

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Leather

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
store fishing lures/flies. This pine counter ready to be used as it has been professionally restored
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique Flies

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Pine

H. Turner - Late 19th Century Watercolour, French Fishermen
Located in Corsham, GB
flies on a mast at the centre of the composition. Presented glazed in a white wash line mount and a
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19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Watercolor

Citrine Amethyst Fly Insect Earrings Victorian Antique Gold Pearl
Located in New York, NY
faceted Amethyst and oval faceted Citrine making up the bodies of the flies. The flies are further
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
has been around as a motif for centuries and was often seen in Victorian jewelry. Flies were worn as a
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
seen in Victorian jewelry. Flies were worn as a talisman against evil, and represent humility and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Original Photograph by Kirks of Cowes of Gentleman’s Motor Yacht Amerata
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the Solent. She flies the White ensign of the Royal yacht squadron. Stamped. Kirks of cowers and
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1920s Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Clock Set by Francesco Flora 1890 Antique Three Piece French Mantel
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Flora. Which translates to ''Time Flies by Flora" in English. The style and elegance of Francesco's
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Flies

Materials

Spelter

"La Comete" Iconic French Art Deco Silvered Bronze 1920s Female Nude
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in New York, NY
behind her as she flies through the clouds. The silvered bronze sculpture is heightened with parcel
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1920s Art Deco Antique Flies

Materials

Bronze

Sailor's Woolwork of a Confederate & British Ship Passing on the High Seas
Located in Downingtown, PA
flies the White Ensign and the Union Jack from the Main Mast while the other flies an early Confederate
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1860s Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Delft Polychrome plaque with floral chinoiserie decor and birds 1740-1760
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
butterfly flies in the sky. The raised rim is painted with a scale decor in yellow and red, alternating with
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Flies

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Ceramic, Faience

Victorian era 18K gold diamond pink sapphire pearl double fly brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
little flies made of diamonds in rose cut style, pink sapphires and natural pearls. Fly jewelry, as part
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Unique and Interesting Georgian Teak Ship’s Table c. 1800
Located in Heathfield, GB
drop leaves which extend on iron flies. When closed the flies fold into recesses within the sub-frame
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19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Teak

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
altered in shape by lifting up their wings or abdomens. The set consists of 2 flies, 2 praying
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Flies

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique fly brooch, crossed needles, 15k gold, Sapphire and pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
the crossed needles likely symbolise good luck. Flies have been known to represent humility and also
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Large Delft Mantle Vases Painted in Polychrome Colors
Located in Katonah, NY
, blue, green, and a rich shade of over the glaze iron-red.   One bird flies above, and one bird rests
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Flies

Materials

Delft

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr.41
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
tuber and the upper, bright, differentiated flower. A tropical bug flies towards the top left. At the
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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Japanese Hand Painted Blue and White Charger
Located in East Geelong, VIC
a branch surrounded by foliage and flowers. In the foreground is a stream and a swallow flies
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1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Flies

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Earthenware

Vintage Fishing Cast and Fly Tin by Cummins
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
the lid for casts and the base fitted with square compartments for flies with a protective hinged lid
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1920s English Antique Flies

Materials

Metal

Allegory of Surgery Engraving with Etching by B. L. Prevost, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
and prepare herbs. A heron flies overhead. On the ground, numerous medicinal plants, among them aloe
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1770s Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

A French Empire Clock of the Roman Goddess Aurora Announcing a New Day
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
dawn and flies across the sky. She announces the morning's arrival. She has a brother and a sister. Her
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Flies

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Crystal and Mother of Pearl Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs, charming dragon flies and a most impressive central mother of pearl reserve. At the center is a
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Flies

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Rouen, Wyvern Platter "à la guivre", France 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
which this dragon "flies". What's more, this earthenware dragon has a long serpentine body, a ferocious
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18th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Dutch Delft Hand Painted Imari Dishes 18th Century Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
in the center, a bird is perched on the fence; a second bird flies above while numerous plants and
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Flies

Materials

Delft

French Landscape Tapestry Probably Beauvais, circa 1750 7'3 x 9'3
Located in New York, NY
summer air to the image. In addition, a startled bird, flies up to the right. The border is a trompe
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18th Century French Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings.
Located in Stamford, CT
Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Flies

Materials

Cut Steel

Firing the Salute
By Peter Monamy
Located in London, GB
centre of the work. The painting beautifully depicts one of the large vessels, that flies a Royal coat-of
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Flies

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Firing the Salute
Firing the Salute
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in
19th Century French Papier Maché Snuff Box with Landscape and Figures Painting
Located in Milan, IT
lid depicting a mountain landscape with figures and herds crossing a river, a dove flies in the sky
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Flies

Materials

Other

Antique Italian Micromosaic Gold Brooch-Pendant And Earrings Suite, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
hook catch fitting. The earrings feature a similar, scaled down design, with the flies, in circles, on
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1840s Italian Victorian Antique Flies

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Gold

British Sailor's Woolwork with Unusual Border and a Fine Chain Stitch
Located in Downingtown, PA
harbor with a fort flying a large Union Jack in an early chain stitch. The ship itself flies the red
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1860s English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
centuries. This set consists of pairs of lions, fish, rhinoceri, seals, flies and cockerels, each finely
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Flies

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Silver Plate

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with two dragon flies in his hand and draped in a fine flowing fabric. He displays a sweet grin and is
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Flies

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Marble, Ormolu

Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Nid D’Oiseau, circa 1830
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellow period dress, comes across a nest of baby birds in a garden setting. The mother bird flies
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Flies

Materials

Faience

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Antique Flies For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique flies available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique flies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wool. Antique flies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique flies to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, Victorian and Art Nouveau antique flies are of considerable interest. Antique flies have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Antoine Montagnon, Arnold Krog and Aubusson Manufacture are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Flies?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $124,500 highest priced.