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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
Category
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Flies
Materials
Paper
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H 9.22 in W 6.03 in D 0.02 in
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
Category
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
Category
1850s Modern Antique Flies
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 0.08 in
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
Category
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.
Category
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
Category
1890s English Antique Flies
Materials
Tin
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
Category
1920s Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
1850s English Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
1870s English Folk Art Antique Flies
Materials
Wool
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
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Flies
Materials
Metal
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
Category
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
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Flies
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold
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W 0.32 in D 0.16 in L 1.78 in
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
Category
1740s Antique Flies
Materials
Paper
H 12.72 in W 14.89 in D 0 in
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
Category
1920s British Antique Flies
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Flies
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Chinese Green Botanical Table Lamp on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
flora and dragon flies and a wooden base.
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Flies
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Category
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
Category
1890s Antique Flies
Materials
Paper
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H 10.01 in W 6.82 in D 0 in
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
Category
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
Category
1920s British Sporting Art Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique Flies
Materials
Pine
H 43.25 in W 70.5 in D 22 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Flies
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.38 in L 1.75 in
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
Category
1920s Antique Flies
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 17.5 in D 0.1 in
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
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H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
"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
Category
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
Category
1860s Folk Art Antique Flies
Materials
Wool
H 14.75 in W 20.75 in D 1 in
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
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Flies
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 10.03 in W 9.64 in D 1.5 in
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
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Flies
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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W 0.87 in L 1.97 in
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
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Flies
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 4.73 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
1770s Antique Flies
Materials
Paper
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H 16.34 in W 10.44 in D 0 in
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
Category
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
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Flies
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 15.75 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Flies
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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
Category
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
Category
1840s Italian Victorian Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Flies
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
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
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Flies
Materials
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
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Flies
Materials
Faience
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