English Folk Art

A finely worked sailor's woolwork picture depicting the Royal Navy ship of the line H.M.S. Aboukir under full sail, flying the White Ensign at her stern. The vessel is shown broadsid...

A charming early 20th Century landscape oil painting. English. c.1910 Signed to bottom left - very skillfully painted landscape scene with fisherman and cottage. Some very minor ...

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship and Flags of All Nations Circa 1875–1890 This elaborate and finely worked woolwork centers on a circular medallion depicting a Royal Navy ...

Soldier's Woolwork Royal Artillery Badge, American Flag, British, circa 1885 This large British soldier's woolwork picture is finely embroidered with the badge of the Royal Artille...

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

A rare hanging British "Crown and Anchor" pub or tavern sign constructed out of iron and wood. The sign is crafted with a forged iron frame having two hanging loops. The sign feature...

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

A stunning pair of illuminated glass toilet signs made in England by Burnham & Co, Deptford. c.1920 These original Art Deco-era signs feature solid brass frames with their origina...

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70 This magnificent, matched pair of mid-Victorian British sailor's woolworks—affecti...

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...

Quality pair of illuminated glass and brass directional signs made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'LADIES'...

A pub sign depicting a whimsical fox emerging from a gilt jug, of very large scale. Hand-hewn from solid wood and skilfully relief carved - the fox has distinct fur, legs, ear, snou...

Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around images with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

In the late 19th century the concept of thrift became a principle by which parents encouraged their children to safe money by putting their pennies into a "piggy bank", thus the proliferation of these items by pottery manufacturers, this particular example marked "SS" on the underneath indicating "A Smith Ltd.", Longton, England whose ceramic, china, and pottery business began in 1846 by Sampson Smith. Nicely molded and in excellent condition, this proverbial pig themed penny bank is painted overall white with a multiplicity of green "spatter" spots, the pig standing on all fours has a twisted tail in back. The original finish is beautifully glazed resulting in a lovely patina to this completely original bank with no restoration or touch up paint of any kind and all of it's original hand paint intact. Since these type of antique banks typically were made without a coin removal trap, the only way to extract the coins would have been the old "knife in the slot" method and retrieving the pennies one by one; or the more simpler method of smashing and breaking the bank, which is why locating these banks is very difficult, rendering a fine example particularly rare. This example is a wonderful addition to a collection of authentic still banks, folk art, or for those who accumulate pig items. This recently came from an estate collection of pig still banks. A similar example is referenced as #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...

British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Second Rate Ship of the Line Entering Port Circa 1865 This dramatically composed British sailor’s woolwork depicts a Royal Navy second rate ship of th...

A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Tw...

Dimitri Omersa Leather Hippopotamus Footstool with Original Label Circa 1960–1975 The small leather hippopotamus stands foursquare on four stout legs, the barrel body worked in hand...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of Lord Nelson in full regalia, titled: Free House - The Lord Nelson. A free house in Great Britain is a publ...

Fabulous one of a kind original pub sign from The Cornet Pub on Lavender Gardens just off Lavender Hill, Battersea London, having a gentleman on white horseback and the words “The ...

English two-sided handmade and painted metal pub sign depicting a king of clubs with the text "Flowers" above and "Kings Head" below (ca. early 1900s, England). Identical imagery and...

Gaff-rigged pond yacht made from carved and hollowed wood with copper keel with lead bar weight and rubber support to rudder. Deck is scored and fitted with brass deck rails. mast s...

British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Three-Masted Ship Flying the Red Ensign Circa 1865-75 This large British sailor’s woolwork depicts a majestic three-masted, square-rigged ship under a...

Charming pair of 19th century British colonial sailors valentines handcrafted in exotic seashells around an image of a schooner under glass.

Antique Metal Farm Sign An original metal hanging sign which would have hung at the entrance to Crosscombe Farm in Somerset, the sign is double sided with identical signage on both ...

Victorian Ironclad: A Sailor’s Woolwork of a Minotaur-Class Five-Masted Ship Circa 1880 This impressive and rare sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," offers a meticulously detailed ports...

A early 20th century sailors ditty box, with painted ‘Crown & Anchor’ lid and original dice. C & A was a gambling game, its origins can be traced back to the beginning of the 18th c...

Lofty 19th century English oval tole tray with two cut out handles featuring a colorful orientalist oil painting complete with figures in a boat architecture and tropical setting ins...

This is a stunning English antique sterling silver hand mirror with hallmarks for Birmingham 1912 and the makers mark of the renow...

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship with Padded Trapunto Sails Circa 1865–1885 This British sailor's woolwork is worked in colored wools, a port-broadside view of a Royal Nav...

A gorgeous earth-toned, yellow, green, brown speckle glazed ceramic footed bowl by famed Austrian-born British potter Lucie Rie. The bowl is signed with Lucie Rie's impressed seal on the base. A rare and unique work. Simply a must for any collector of Rie's work or a beautiful stand-alone piece sure to light up any setting. Dame Lucie Rie...

BRITISH UNION FLAG OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, WITH BRILLIANT AND UNUSUAL, COBALT BLUE COLORATION, AND A SIMPLIFIED, FOLK STYLE, WITH INCORRECT PROPORTIONS IN THE CROSSES OF ST. ANDRE...

A fun pair of sculptural and highly decorative objects, a toleware crescent moon and carved wooden sun, very much in the folk art style. Booth extremely characterful, with expressiv...

A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper. The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on t...

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a beautiful painting of a falcon perched on a tree stump, titled The Falcon. A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork, ...

A Fleet in Thread: The Victorian Sailor's Grand Panorama British, Circa 1875 This engaging and substantial artwork serves as a superb example of the "woolie," a distinctive form of ...

A magnificent pair of polychrome painted Trompe-l’œil library doors, richly adorned with vibrant colors and meticulously executed with exquisite detail, depict carefully rendered ill...

An Edwardian Folk Art sign with overscale finger, insribed ‘Left Luggage’.

This very large and substantial antique grandfather clock was made in 1805 by William Whitaker of England with hand-painted artistry by Alker of Wigen to commemorate the life and dea...

A very rare and early turn of the century hand penned Tattoo artist flash card, English in origins. The paper used is a thick almost card like material, the ink is a strong contras...

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical Eyes Triangular Nose and Slit Mouth Sandstone Britain 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D Size: 47.5c...

An authentic English pub sign (two-sided) featuring a painting of two revelers or publicans in Carolingian costume enjoying the libations and victuals of a fine inn, titled: Free House - The Cask & Taverners. A free house in Great Britain is a public house...

Early 19th century walnut blanket or quilt rack from England. The tops of each of the legs are decorated with hand turned finials, following down to elegantly hand turned legs, jo...

Wonderful stylized figure of a " bell boy " I particularly like the face Ebonized softwood with painted eyes Good condition. Chip to base seen in the last image. Free UK shipping...

A charming and historically evocative framed painting accompanied by an original parchment document dating to 1794. The handwritten note, preserved behind the painting within the fra...

The Sailor's Glimpse: Woolwork of a Family Object: Rectangular Woolwork Picture Origin: British (Sailor's Folk Art) Date: Circa 1860 Medium: Wool, Silk Thread on Fabric Ground, Fram...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of a decorated Royal Navy admiral with the sea and warships in the backgroun...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a large English black bull standing on a grassy hill, titled "Black Bull" - from an original Thwaites' pub. Marked:...

A large 20th century double sided hanging pub sign for a pub called THE CROWN which has made for a rather well executed sign writing. The ebonized frame surrounds the the sheet metal...

Wonderful 19th century nursery rocking horse having charming detailed head with a dished face and flared nostrils. He retains his original saddle and leather stirrups and is mounted ...

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship of the Line English, circa 1865–1875 This accomplished sailor's woolwork — affectionately known among collectors as a "woolie"...

An electric, double-sided outdoor sign promoting the English clothing manufacturer, Chilprufe Agents (operating between 1920 and 1950). The company’s logo has been reverse painted on...

Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...

A striking, energetic piece of original abstract artwork dating from the 1960s/70s. Acrylic and oil have been used to create bold lines and brushwork on the canvas giving the piece a...

An extra large oil on canvas painting aft. Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA of Return from Hawking measuring 177 x 263 x 12 cm (including frame)....

A late 19th/early 20th century cased display of a painted British sailing vessel, built by Joseph Packer, who was a carpenter in Ramsey The detailed s...

English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blued panels which also exhibit areas of gold wash. The decorations travel for about half the length of the blade. The cane measures approximately 35 1/2" and features a nice scalloped and flowered decoration with brass ferrule. Good condition. Blade remains bright and locks into scabbard properly. Nice patina to handle. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: English SIZE: 35 1/2" x 5" Check out our large selection of 19th and 20th Century canes including sword canes and gun canes...