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Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century (Working moving item) This lot is a very
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1870s European Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Metal

Antique Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Folk Art Primitive Whirligig

Folk Art Primitive Whirligig

$4,679
H 24 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted Pine with rotating sheet iron swords, with black hair, mustache and beard, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Antique American Soldier Whirligig

Antique American Soldier Whirligig

$4,500
H 15 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing eight man assembly line whirligig. Attributed to an auto worker in Detroit. Fantastic
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig

Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig

$4,800
H 64 in W 45 in D 12 in
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Antique Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 6.188 in D 5 in
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

$2,800
H 18 in W 21 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Antique Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

$1,782
H 16 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

$1,600
H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

$922
H 10 in W 2.6 in D 1.3 in
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

$1,094
H 7 in W 5 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming whirligig depicting a figure resembling Uncle Sam sawing a log mounted to a wooden base
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

$3,200
H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure An early 20th Century hand carved
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Antique Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

$1,087
H 13 in W 6 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure This quirky and highly
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

$2,064
H 25 in W 21 in D 9 in
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

$2,800
H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Early 20th Century American Folk Art Geode Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
deep connection to place. Just as whirligigs, bottle trees, and tramp art reframed everyday materials
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Pair of Early 20th Century American Folk Art Geode Planters
Pair of Early 20th Century American Folk Art Geode Planters

Pair of Early 20th Century American Folk Art Geode Planters

$8,500 / set
H 21.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
chafer (Cetonia aurata) 25. Whirligig beetle (Gyrinidae species) 26. Bark beetle (Scolytinae species) 27
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1860s German Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Paper

Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867
Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867

Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867

$215
H 11.23 in W 8.67 in D 0.01 in
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Spectacular American Folk Art whirligig found in Rockford, IL. Wonderful dry surface paint on
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig

Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig

$4,500
H 27 in W 26 in D 24 in
White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
main character in "Queer Judson" who carved decoys, whirligigs and other Cape Cod folk art. This decoy
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Cedar

White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910
White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910

White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910

$2,450
H 7.75 in W 18.25 in D 6.5 in

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Fireman Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hand carved wooden figure of a mid 19th century fireman. The feet and paddles are long gone. Applied wooden buttons adorn both sides of his uniform. Original painted and weathered ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Antique Fireman Whirligig
Fireman Whirligig

Fireman Whirligig

H 29.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Carved Eagle Whirligig
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, late 19th-early 20th century. Appears to be carved from a single piece of eastern pine. Steel paddles. Weathered surface.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Steel

Antique Carved Eagle Whirligig
Carved Eagle Whirligig

Carved Eagle Whirligig

H 21 in W 27 in D 7 in
American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Hershey, PA
Whirligig depicting a Civil War or Indian Wars period officer.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Pigment

American Folk Art Whirligig

American Folk Art Whirligig

H 20.5 in
Antique American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

H 47 in W 72 in
Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very folky, well crafted and whimsical early 20th century fragment of a horse and rider whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment
Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment

Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment

H 13.75 in W 12 in D 3 in
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Located in Hadley, MA
Excellent pine whirligig carving of Fatty Arbuckle, the famous Keystone Cop. All original
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form
Located in Litchfield, CT
, the Whirligig itself is in untouched condition. The carved body has wonderful proportions and it is
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form
Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form

Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form

H 20 in W 3.5 in D 17.25 in
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming Huge American Folk Art original polychrome Kinetic whirligig of a man sawing wood, when the wind
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance

American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance

H 84 in W 36 in D 28 in
Bee Man Whirlygig
Located in Summerland, CA
Man Swatting a Bee Whirligig circa 1900 Wood, tin, wire with original polychrome.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wire, Tin

Bee Man Whirlygig
Bee Man Whirlygig

Bee Man Whirlygig

H 22.5 in W 7 in D 20 in
Old Windmill Whirligig
Located in Stamford, CT
. The quality of this windmill has inherent structure. This whirligig is whimsical, fun, and primitive
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Old Windmill Whirligig
Old Windmill Whirligig

Old Windmill Whirligig

H 25.5 in W 18 in D 53 in
Late 19th Century Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th century whirligig of a man with exposed mechanical components
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Whirligig
Late 19th Century Whirligig

Late 19th Century Whirligig

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Colonial British soldier (Sergeant) whirligig, hand-carved painted wood, English, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Whirligigs

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Colonial British Soldier Whirligig

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig

H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Large Whirligig
American 19th Century Large Whirligig

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

H 45 in W 36 in D 29 in
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Large Whirligig
American 19th Century Large Whirligig

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

H 45 in W 36 in D 29 in
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of those memorable items that come along every once in awhile. It's a whirligig
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin, Lead

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Whirligig in the shape of policeman.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

H 21.5 in W 6.5 in D 18 in
1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S ORIGINAL PAINTED SAILOR WHIRLIGIG ON A CUSTOM MADE MOUNT GREAT CONDITION
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

H 21 in W 10 in D 5 in
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG AND ORIGINAL BLUE / WHITE PAINTED WITH A ORIGINAL MOUNT , GREAT
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

H 19 in W 10 in D 5 in
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880, by either Billy Ray or Charles C. Ray (born
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 2 in
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
By William Chase
Located in Incline Village, NV
American 19th century Folk Art whirligig is hand-carved and painted, probably pine, in excellent
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

H 16.75 in W 2 in D 13.5 in
All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare turn-of-the-century New England policeman whirligig is in spectacular untouched
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Brass

All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig
All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig

All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig

H 18 in W 8 in D 28 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure A naïve and charming example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 12 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The blowing wind turns the front propeller which rocks the rowboat while a fish at the end of the fishing rod along the bow of the boat bobs up and down. Good form, color and condition.
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig
Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig

Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig

H 32 in W 28 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th Century Whirligig of a man, primitive, incredible form.
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19th Century Antique Whirligigs

Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man

Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man

H 38 in W 32 in D 32 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art Whirligig figure A delightful example of an early 20th
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Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 16 in W 24 in D 7 in
Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful mechanical Folk Art piece. It's impressive display at over 3 foot long. I has nice faded colors and a primitive raw wood rudder. The museum stand is included. Fo...
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood
Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood

Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood

H 30 in W 36 in L 30 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure

H 10 in W 2.5 in D 1.2 in
Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Folk Art whirligig sailor figure We are proud to offer an original late 19th
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1890s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure
Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure

Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure A quirky and charming example of
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure

Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure

H 18 in W 18 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built English folk art whirligig We are proud to offer a unique example
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig

H 9 in W 21 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century hand carved English folk art whirligig figure Once upon a time this hand
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1920s British Victorian Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Folk Art whirligig / birdhouse, crafted to resemble a barn and silo, circa 1920s
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse

H 17.25 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"
Located in Wiscasset, ME
. Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, "A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs" (New York, 1984
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"
American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"

American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"

H 16 in W 17 in D 3 in
Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weight: 5.7 grams Magical. Whirligig. Talisman. Stock Number: We-4857
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace

Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace

L 18.75 in
Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WEATHERVANES AND WHIRLIGIGS " BY ROBERT BISHOP & PATRICIA COBLENTZ @ AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM IN NEW YORK
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign
Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign

Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign

H 21 in W 37 in D 7 in
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s Carved and painted sperm whale whirligig, in its
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s

Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s

H 6 in W 17 in D 3 in
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1910, a flat carved figure of an American navy sailor
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900

H 13.5 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of those memorable items that come along every once in a while. It's a whirligig
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character
Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character

Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted Folk Art whirligig of a soldier is in good condition and on a block
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand
19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand

19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand

H 21 in W 5 in D 5 in
Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Turn of the century hummingbird whirligig with original paint surface. Found in New York State.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900
Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900

Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900

H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large scale windmill whirligig with woman churning butter. In very good condition with vibrant red
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin

Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter
Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter

Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter

H 34 in W 50 in D 30 in
19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
presentation. The oval top with radiating veneers is banded in rosewood and centred with an ebony whirligig
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood

19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table
19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table

19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.5 in
Weather Vane, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
folk art weathervane whirligig dating circa 1920s. Both wind propellers work smoothly, and the main
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1920s European Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Weather Vane, circa 1920
Weather Vane, circa 1920

Weather Vane, circa 1920

H 25 in W 30 in D 10 in
Whirligig
Located in Hudson, NY
unusual whirligig of a man with a pit saw dry surface with old red wash coloring pin
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Whirligig
Whirligig

Whirligig

H 30 in W 19 in D 7 in
Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Found in Wisconsin, this charming folk art sculpture, humorous and jaunty, sports his original paddles intact.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Whirligig
Whirligig

Whirligig

H 16.5 in
Whirligig Fragment
Located in North Egremont, MA
Wonderful but fragmentary American whirligig, as found, really great paint. My guess is a wood
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin

Whirligig Fragment
Whirligig Fragment

Whirligig Fragment

H 18 in W 36 in D 20 in
Policeman Whirligig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 handmade wood policeman whirligig with tack eyes, original paddles, original black and
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Iron

Policeman Whirligig
Policeman Whirligig

Policeman Whirligig

H 16 in W 7.75 in D 2 in
Whirligig Figure
Located in New York, NY
Whirligig figure with wonderful old painted surface. The paddle arms are long gone but one can see
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Whirligig Figure
Whirligig Figure

Whirligig Figure

H 15 in
Civil War Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Civil War era whirligig sporting intricately carved hat. Ex Harvey Kahn collection
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Civil War Whirligig
Civil War Whirligig

Civil War Whirligig

H 20 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Unique Tin Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully formed tin whirligig with concave and convex planes to catch the wind. Subtle paint
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin

Unique Tin Whirligig
Unique Tin Whirligig

Unique Tin Whirligig

H 18.38 in W 11 in D 3.38 in
UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG
Located in Essex, MA
Whimsical Uncle Sam whirligig, hand carved and painted by 'Barber', a folk artist from Narragansett
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG
UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG

UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG

H 17.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hand-carved wooden whirligig, man with a moustache wearing a hat, 24" high, with traces of old
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Folk Art Whirligig
Folk Art Whirligig

Folk Art Whirligig

H 24 in
Female Whirligig Carving
Located in New York, NY
The female figure is a whirligig with subtle shaped body with clothes pin like turned arms that
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Female Whirligig Carving
Female Whirligig Carving

Female Whirligig Carving

H 8 in
Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs
Located in Sheffield, MA
This whirligig of grand stature and whimsical presence is from the Robert Greenberg collection. He
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs
Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs

Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs

H 25.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Standing Gentleman Whirligig
Located in London, GB
condition, this primitive Figure Form Whirligig has engaging sculptural qualities. The small upright top hat
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19th Century Antique Whirligigs

Standing Gentleman Whirligig
Standing Gentleman Whirligig

Standing Gentleman Whirligig

Soldier Form Whirligig
Located in London, GB
17" deep Northern European A lively, colourful and charming Soldier Form whirligig from the
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Soldier Form Whirligig
Soldier Form Whirligig

Soldier Form Whirligig

H 28 in W 5 in D 17 in

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Pillow Case Made From a Mid 20th C. Egyption Khayamiya Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Cotton

Pillow Case Made From a Mid 20th C. Egyption Khayamiya Panel
Pillow Case Made From a Mid 20th C. Egyption Khayamiya Panel

Pillow Case Made From a Mid 20th C. Egyption Khayamiya Panel

$325
H 15.36 in W 40.56 in D 0.2 in
Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching blue coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Coral can only be s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Coral

Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite

Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite

$2,350
H 10.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting wooden mid-century Folk-Art human form from the American east coast. Teaching model illustrating how to properly life a heavy item. Handmade from pine and chipboard with ...
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Mid-20th Century Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA
Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA

Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA

$845
H 32 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

$2,900 / item
H 17 in Dm 28.75 in
Antique Sculpture Horse Head Decorative Abstract Figurine ANETTE EDMARK
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized horse head figurine with a great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner world through love and beauty. This unique art piece is a great chance t...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Deco Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Acrylic, Ceramic

Antique Sculpture Horse Head Decorative Abstract Figurine ANETTE EDMARK
Antique Sculpture Horse Head Decorative Abstract Figurine ANETTE EDMARK

Antique Sculpture Horse Head Decorative Abstract Figurine ANETTE EDMARK

$616 Sale Price / item
31% Off
H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Fiberglass

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

$167,994
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
Vice Magazine Collage
By Ryan McGinley
Located in New York, NY
Ryan McGinley "'Vice Magazine' Collage," 2007 Off-set lithographic print 21 x 31 inches $1,175, including framing This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Vice Magazine Collage

Ryan McGinley
Vice Magazine Collage, 2007

$1,175
H 23 in W 31 in
Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original box. It features the iconic Chanel Number 5 perfume bottle, ...
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2010s French Hollywood Regency Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Acrylic

Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5

Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5

$911
H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

$551 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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1920s Austrian Black Forest Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

$180
H 4.88 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unusual antique Black Forest box features a pair of fully dimensional bears cavorting at the base of a tree stump. The mother and cub have been finished with a high level of det...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment

$1,895
H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 5.5 in
Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though this antique English limestone bolection fireplace dates from circa 1800, it clean-lines and soft limestone colour are an understated addition to interiors traditional and con...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace

Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace

$9,462
H 45.48 in W 58.67 in D 4.93 in
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
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1940s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

$5,000
H 76 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and warmth, moving easily between p...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek

Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$2,500
H 23.5 in Dm 49.25 in
Modern Cabinet with Circular Carvings in Blond Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, oak, Europe, 1990s Crafted in Europe from oak wood, this exquisite cupboard is a true testament to timeless design and masterful craftsmanship. The piece showcases a meticu...
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1990s European Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Oak

Modern Cabinet with Circular Carvings in Blond Oak
Modern Cabinet with Circular Carvings in Blond Oak

Modern Cabinet with Circular Carvings in Blond Oak

$4,950
H 56.89 in W 47.05 in D 16.15 in
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Antique Whirligigs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique whirligigs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique whirligigs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Antique whirligigs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique whirligigs bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Whirligigs?

Prices for antique whirligigs start at $450 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

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