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18th Century Portrait of Felice Paganoni Painting Oil on Canvas
18th Century Portrait of Felice Paganoni Painting Oil on Canvas

18th Century Portrait of Felice Paganoni Painting Oil on Canvas

Located in Milan, IT

handkerchief in his hands, which probably alludes to a loss, used to wipe away tears. These details, together

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas

Nicolas Lancret « the Game of Hide and Seek » Engraving 18th Century
Nicolas Lancret « the Game of Hide and Seek » Engraving 18th Century

Nicolas Lancret « the Game of Hide and Seek » Engraving 18th Century

By Nicolas Lancret 1

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

away in the opposite direction, holding a handkerchief in his left hand. Behind them, seven other girls

Category

18th Century French Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Paper

Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century
Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century

Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Nazarene King of the Jews", the Madonna takes place, suffering wipes her tears with a handkerchief, and the

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Bronze

Portrait of Peggy Hoyt in Art Nouveau Hat
Portrait of Peggy Hoyt in Art Nouveau Hat

Portrait of Peggy Hoyt in Art Nouveau Hat

By Charles Sheldon

Located in Fort Washington, PA

rhinestone embellishments, and distinctive handkerchief hems, underscored her unwavering commitment to

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1920s Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

"Danger Signal" Original Oil by Robert Atkinson Fox
"Danger Signal" Original Oil by Robert Atkinson Fox

"Danger Signal" Original Oil by Robert Atkinson Fox

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

. His worked appeared as art prints, calendars, advertising pieces, ink blotters, candy, handkerchief

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1920s American Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Paint

13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce

13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce

Located in York County, PA

documented and undocumented, red, white, and blue bandanas and handkerchiefs, made for Harrison’s campaign in

Category

1880s American Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Cotton

The Eyes have "It" - Liberty Magazine Cover
The Eyes have "It" - Liberty Magazine Cover

The Eyes have "It" - Liberty Magazine Cover

By Leslie Thrasher

Located in Fort Washington, PA

her aid with a handkerchief, which he gingerly dabs at the corner of her eye. (Liberty magazine

Category

1920s Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th c. French superb linon initial and coronet handkerchief
19th c. French superb linon initial and coronet handkerchief

19th c. French superb linon initial and coronet handkerchief

Located in Newark, DE

France, circa 1880 grand mouchoir en linon, chiffre et couronne brodés main. 50 X 50 cm LIVRAISON OFFERTE

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

19th c. French superb linon and Valenciennes lace coronet handkerchief
19th c. French superb linon and Valenciennes lace coronet handkerchief

19th c. French superb linon and Valenciennes lace coronet handkerchief

Located in Newark, DE

France, circa 1880 Very fine large handkerchief made of the finest linen, hand embroidered all

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Handkerchief Tuckaway Table
Handkerchief Tuckaway Table

Handkerchief Tuckaway Table

Unavailable|$1,250

Handkerchief Tuckaway Table

Located in Cloverdale, IN

Double drop leaf handkerchief tuck away table with elegant brass boot coverings on each leg. An

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian "Handkerchief" Games Table
Edwardian "Handkerchief" Games Table

Edwardian "Handkerchief" Games Table

Located in Stamford, CT

An Edwardian period handkerchief table - a table of the 18th century having a triangular

Category

19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany

French Provincial Handkerchief Table

French Provincial Handkerchief Table

Located in New York, NY

The folding top over a conforming serpentine frieze supported by three cabriole legs in the front, the back having a single drawer attached to a cabriole leg.

Category

19th Century French Antique Handkerchiefs

19th Century French Mahogany Handkerchief Card Table
19th Century French Mahogany Handkerchief Card Table

19th Century French Mahogany Handkerchief Card Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Gorgeous design and execution for this Louis XVI style from Napoleon III period card or game table. Supported by four tapering legs the top of this table unfold to reveal a velvet co...

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Bronze-Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Handkerchief Table
Louis XV Bronze-Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Handkerchief Table

Louis XV Bronze-Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Handkerchief Table

Located in Miami, FL

Louis XV bronze-mounted marquetry inlaid handkerchief table.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Handkerchiefs

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Party Dress with Embroidery
1920s Black Silk Chiffon Party Dress with Embroidery

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Party Dress with Embroidery

Located in San Francisco, CA

piping around neck/arm holes, machine embroidery, ruched shoulder detail, and handkerchief hem flounce.

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1920s Antique Handkerchiefs

Classic Murano Glass Blue Fazzoletto Vase by Cenedese, 1970s
Classic Murano Glass Blue Fazzoletto Vase by Cenedese, 1970s

Classic Murano Glass Blue Fazzoletto Vase by Cenedese, 1970s

By Cenedese

Located in Venice, Murano

(lit. "handkerchief") denotes the contour of the upper rim, jagged as a fluttering handkerchief can be

Category

1870s Italian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Murano Glass

1920s Black and Gold Silk Lamé Gown
1920s Black and Gold Silk Lamé Gown

1920s Black and Gold Silk Lamé Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

asymmetrical with side slits, similar to a handkerchief pattern. Sleeveless, with rounded neckline.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Handkerchiefs

Mid-19th Century Framed 'Bachelor's Requisites'
Mid-19th Century Framed 'Bachelor's Requisites'

Mid-19th Century Framed 'Bachelor's Requisites'

Located in York, GB

tell with a phrase attached to it, like the folded Handkerchief with the saying 'Keep your nose tidy

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Mid-19th Century Antique Handkerchiefs

Unusually Rare Black Victorian Bodice with Attached Cape
Unusually Rare Black Victorian Bodice with Attached Cape

Unusually Rare Black Victorian Bodice with Attached Cape

Located in Oradell, NJ

of sturdy netting with a dramatic handkerchief hemline trimmed in wide grosgrain ribbon and

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Red Chinese Antique Armchair, 19th Century
Red Chinese Antique Armchair, 19th Century

Red Chinese Antique Armchair, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

such a chair was used by the ladies, the drawer offered storage of handkerchiefs and keys. The back

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Wood

Good Set of Four Oil on Linen Paintings of Chinese Junks by NC
Good Set of Four Oil on Linen Paintings of Chinese Junks by NC

Good Set of Four Oil on Linen Paintings of Chinese Junks by NC

Located in New York, NY

Of fine quality handkerchief linen the four oval paintings remain on their original Chinese

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Linen

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Mirror
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Mirror

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Mirror

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

not included) and are constructed with detailed dove-tailing. Two small handkerchief drawers sit below

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Carved Wash Stand, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Carved Wash Stand, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Carved Wash Stand, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

handy while the horizontal frame works enable hanging of handkerchiefs and towels. The extended "dragon

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Sam Weller', 1894
Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Sam Weller', 1894

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Sam Weller', 1894

By William Richard Corke

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

of Sam Weller brushing a boot and wearing his distinctive red striped waistcoat and red handkerchief

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1890s English Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Captain Cuttle' 1889
Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Captain Cuttle' 1889

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Captain Cuttle' 1889

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

hand, covered all-over (like his nose) with knobs. He wore a loose black silk handkerchief round his

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silver

Map of the American Revolution Siege of Yorktown
Map of the American Revolution Siege of Yorktown

Map of the American Revolution Siege of Yorktown

By Julius Bien

Located in New York, NY

, followed by an officer waving a white handkerchief. The bombardment ceased, and the officer was

Category

1860s Realist Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Lithograph

Art Nouveau Manila Shawl in soft Yellow Embroidered Silk , Handkerchief
Art Nouveau Manila Shawl in soft Yellow Embroidered Silk , Handkerchief

Art Nouveau Manila Shawl in soft Yellow Embroidered Silk , Handkerchief

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Amazing and very refined Manila shawl embroidered in pastel yellow silk, handcrafted in the early 20th century and of Spanish origin. As is typical of this type of piece, both the ...

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1890s Philippine Antique Handkerchiefs

Art Nouveau Manila Shawl in Stone Gray Embroidered Silk , Handkerchief
Art Nouveau Manila Shawl in Stone Gray Embroidered Silk , Handkerchief

Art Nouveau Manila Shawl in Stone Gray Embroidered Silk , Handkerchief

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Gorgeous Manila shawl embroidered in stone gray silk, handcrafted in the early 20th century and of Spanish origin. As is typical of this type of piece, both the fabric and the thre...

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1910s Philippine Antique Handkerchiefs

English Handkerchief Table
English Handkerchief Table

English Handkerchief Table

Located in Charleston, SC

English Cuban mahogany rotating drop leaf handkerchief table ending on pad feet. Queen Anne

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany

Handkerchief Cricket Table
Handkerchief Cricket Table

Handkerchief Cricket Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A cricket table in lovely patinated oak having "handkerchief" folding top over three cannon barrel

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

French Mahogany Inlaid Handkerchief Table
French Mahogany Inlaid Handkerchief Table

French Mahogany Inlaid Handkerchief Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Intriguing French mahogany inlaid "handkerchief" drop-leaf serving table, beautiful marquetry top

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Handkerchief Table
19th Century English Handkerchief Table

19th Century English Handkerchief Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak handkerchief table with three carved and scalloped drop leaves and a

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Handkerchief Table
19th Century English Handkerchief Table

19th Century English Handkerchief Table

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak handkerchief side table with a gorgeous top with hand-carved decorations

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

An Edwardian handkerchief games table
An Edwardian handkerchief games table

An Edwardian handkerchief games table

Located in NYC, NY

Clever construction folds open with twisting the top to reveal four place holders and a felted playing board with drawers for game pieces below.

Category

19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Handkerchief Game Table of Satinwood
Campaign Handkerchief Game Table of Satinwood

Campaign Handkerchief Game Table of Satinwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century handkerchief style campaign game table veneered in satinwood and having brass inset

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19th Century Unknown Campaign Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Brass

English Regency Style Handkerchief Game Table
English Regency Style Handkerchief Game Table

English Regency Style Handkerchief Game Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a hidden drawer in the frieze. The handkerchief style folding tabletop has a brass finger pull on

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Early 20th Century European Regency Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Brass

Antique English Rosewood Handkerchief Table, circa 1880
Antique English Rosewood Handkerchief Table, circa 1880

Antique English Rosewood Handkerchief Table, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

This pretty "handkerchief" table opens to form a games table, perfect for any card games, working

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Late 19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Satinwood Handkerchief Table, Circa 1890
Antique English Satinwood Handkerchief Table, Circa 1890

Antique English Satinwood Handkerchief Table, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English satinwood handkerchief table, circa 1890. Measurements: 29.5 inches in height

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Late 19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century English Oak Carved Handkerchief Table
19th Century English Oak Carved Handkerchief Table

19th Century English Oak Carved Handkerchief Table

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th-C. English oak handkerchief table with wonderfully beveled edge around the top with

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Edwardian Handkerchief Game Table
19th Century English Edwardian Handkerchief Game Table

19th Century English Edwardian Handkerchief Game Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming 19th-century English Edwardian handkerchief game table showcases the elegance and

Category

19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany

Tunbridge Ware Pillow Top Handkerchief Box c1880
Tunbridge Ware Pillow Top Handkerchief Box c1880

Tunbridge Ware Pillow Top Handkerchief Box c1880

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Tunbridge ware handkerchief box Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells

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1880s British Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Wood

19TH C. HANDKERCHIEF PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACK
19TH C. HANDKERCHIEF PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACK

19TH C. HANDKERCHIEF PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. HANDKERCHIEF PILLOWS WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING /DOWN AND FEATHER FILLED / 395. EACH OR

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19th Century American Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Feathers

Tunbridge Ware Handkerchief Box Edmund Nye, circa 1860
Tunbridge Ware Handkerchief Box Edmund Nye, circa 1860

Tunbridge Ware Handkerchief Box Edmund Nye, circa 1860

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Tunbridge Ware Edmund Nye Square Handkerchief Box, circa 1860 Although labelled, the form of

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Porcelain

Study of a Lady's Hand Holding a Handkerchief
Study of a Lady's Hand Holding a Handkerchief

Study of a Lady's Hand Holding a Handkerchief

Located in Long Island City, NY

This beautiful and delicate rendering of a lady's hand was drawn by a late-Renaissance artist to be used as a working model when painting the portrait of a noblewoman. Most likely...

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Early 17th Century European Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Paper

Antique Steuben Amethyst Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Circa 1920
Antique Steuben Amethyst Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Circa 1920

Antique Steuben Amethyst Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Circa 1920

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Steuben amethyst art glass handkerchief vase or bowl, signed Steuben, circa 1920

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Art Glass

3 Antique Floral Embroidered Belgian Lace Handkerchiefs Wedding Framed
3 Antique Floral Embroidered Belgian Lace Handkerchiefs Wedding Framed

3 Antique Floral Embroidered Belgian Lace Handkerchiefs Wedding Framed

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of three framed floral intricately embroidered and lace handkerchiefs. Measures: 14” x 0.75

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Christmas Scene Handkerchief, Printed on Cotton, Circa 1890-1915
Vintage Christmas Scene Handkerchief, Printed on Cotton, Circa 1890-1915

Vintage Christmas Scene Handkerchief, Printed on Cotton, Circa 1890-1915

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a charming antique Christmas handkerchief. Printed on one side by chromolithography

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Cotton

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Antique Handkerchiefs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique handkerchiefs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique handkerchiefs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Antique handkerchiefs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV antique handkerchiefs are consistently popular styles. Antique handkerchiefs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georges Jacob, Willy Guhl and Royal Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Handkerchiefs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.