Antique Looms

Antique grain sack, handwoven and hand loomed bags in linen all pure handwork (hand-woven) sewn with rustic seam and chute.

‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Robert Memess as working in London from 1817-1844.

Double saddle bag, loom wooven with wool dyed with vegetable substances.

Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand behind such finely drawn patterns in a piece of this scale, and the overall balance of an elegant, yet comfortable mood—very likely the wo...

C.1825 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists John Hemingway as working in Manchester from 1822-1834.

More than a rug, this is a storied corridor of color and form, a symbol of enduring beauty from a time when the loom served as both altar and canvas. Its regal proportions and glowin...

Anglo Indian shawl textile handwoven in wool, natural dying colors, with Jacquard hand loom. Head bordures with niches inspired by the Anglo Indian Kashmiri decorations showing all t...

The company of William Oppenheim is listed in Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world, vol 2 as working in London between 1857 and 1881.

Anglo Indian shawl textile handwoven in wool, natural dying colors, with Jacquard hand loom. Head bordures with niches inspired by the Anglo Indian Kashmiri decorations showing all t...

Their rugs are made in the weaver's home or Hogan on vertical looms using the same methods they have used for the past three hundred years.

The design consists of alternating rows of floral motifs in deep navy and red, accented by stylized green leaves on a soft yellow ground — a harmonious composition that reflects the ...

The scene is set at dusk, with the sky painted in soft hues of pink, orange, and purple as the sun sets behind a looming cliff. In the foreground, fishermen can be seen tending to th...

Gilded bezel opening to an enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original gilded hands signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’ Eight day French movement also signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’. c....

C.1890 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Winterhalder and Hoffmeir (W&H) as working in Schwarzenbach (Germany) from 1840 to 1895 when they moved to Neu...

Originating from the vibrant looms of India, these masterpieces trace their legacy back to the illustrious era of the Mughal Empire during the 16th century. 154" x 132"

C.1805 Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World by Brian Loomes lists Haley & Milner as working in Wigmore Street, London from 1799-1815.

It was woven by hand on vertical looms using wool and with a symmetrical Turkish knot.

Grade A Depicted: Purple German soldier (possessing a spiked helmet, bloody fingers and green eyes) looming on the horizon over smoking ruins; the sky is yellow-orange.

Anglo Indian shawl textile handwoven in wool, natural dying colors, with jacquard hand loom. Head bordures with niches inspired by the Anglo Indian Kashmiri decorations showing all t...

Eight day German movement with anchor escapement, quarter Ting-Tang striking on two coiled gongs marked for W & H. c.1890 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes l...

C.1830 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Henry Grant as working in Portsmouth before 1844.

Antique grain sack, handwoven and hand loomed bags in linen all pure handwork (hand-woven) sewn with rustic seam and chute.

The natural fibers retain the tactile rhythm of the loom, lending organic texture and tonal nuance to its clean, geometric patterning.

The natural fibers retain the tactile rhythm of the loom, lending organic texture and tonal nuance to its clean, geometric patterning.

For instance, the weavers had learned to set their looms so that the cotton warps were on two different levels.

Very nice French vintage tapestry with beautiful design of shepherdesses in the countryside and beautiful colours, woven on mechanical jacquard looms with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Exper...

Plus, the production style of this piece is handmade loom woven, so you know it's high quality. The measurement of this piece is 230 x 174 cm (5' 8" x 7' 6") in size.

Dimensions: 63” x 63” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool, cotton with organic dyes Condition: Good, few small holes The Persian ...

Dimensions: 62” x 64” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool, cotton with organic dyes Condition: Good, few small holes The Persian ...

Tapestry manufacture at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, may have developed from looms in isolated family workshops established by Flemings that are not...

The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun wool and cotton, dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elega...

Its presence feels both grounded and poetic, like a rare echo from the looms of a bygone atelier, preserved in perfect tension between form and function.

C.1860 Jean-Baptiste Delettrez is recorded in Tardy’s’Dictionnaire Des Horogers Francais’ as working originally in Paris from Rue De Berry Au Marais in 1850 then moving to Rue Charlo...

Painted dial with Roman numerals inscribed ‘W.Chater, London’. circa 1810 Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World by Brian Loomes lists William Chater as working in London from ...

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth...

A finely crafted and vibrantly hued striped hand loomed wool serape from Saltillo, Mexico.

C.1840 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Joseph Watson as working in Cambridge c.1830-1840.

It is both archive and innovation—a tribute to a cosmopolitan past sculpted through loom and lineage. Softly aged by time yet impeccably preserved, this mesmerizing heirloom carries...

The composition of this very rare antique minimalist flat-weave takes place on three panels, woven separately on narrow tribal looms and then stitched together in order to create the...

The fine details alone will pacify your eyes for years, let alone the exotic vine work, mid-scale pomegranate/flower head motifs, and of course the gorgeous medallion that will insta...

C.1712 ‘Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World’ by Brian Loomes lists Jean Minoche as working in Paris from 1693.

However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than ca...

However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than ca...

The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun wool and cotton which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to cr...

The rolling, royal blue mountains in the background loom precariously over the forest, appearing almost as if they are intermixed between the trees.

As the nomads moved from place to place, their looms followed, allowing them to weave their heritage into every rug, imbuing each with a sense of life on the move.

The production style of this kilim is handmade loom woven- making it a one-of-a-kind piece. Not to mention, the colors are stunning.

C.1900 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Botley and Lewis as working in Reading c.1900.

C.1820 Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes lists Jones as working from The Strand, London c,1820.

A large-scale carved walnut armchair with 19th century loomed tapestry upholstery. Chair is in very good condition, the upholstery is worn in areas, Italy, early to mid-18th century.

The repetitive structure of the design offers a visual rhythm that mirrors the weaver’s breath, the loom’s cadence, and the steady passage of time.

Aubert & Klaftenberger are listed in Brian Loomes’s book ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ as working in both Paris and Henna c.1830-1840.

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Exquisite large Antique French Aubusson rug from the early 20th century, meticulously handwoven in wool on Aubusson looms. Featuring a Louis XVI-style floral design in lovely light h...

Both in elegant period dress and deep in scholarly thought, the two women consider the star chart before them with an astrolabe looming overhead, an ancient instrument used as a phys...

Natural materials, subject to variation from batch to batch, coupled with the challenges of nomadic life where looms were regularly folded for transport and reassembled at new campsi...

Eight day single Fusee movement with pendulum stop, C.1820 Brain Loomes informative book ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ lists George Grove as working in London early...

Natural materials, subject to variation from batch to batch, coupled with the challenges of nomadic life where looms were regularly folded for transport and reassembled at new campsi...

Woven on a back-strap loom by nomadic Tibetans, this type of tie-dyed wool was traditional used for horse blankets, sitting mats, or trimming on saddle rugs and sleeping carpets.