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...

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 ...

A mid-20th century hand painted French trade sign. c.1940 Double sided French trade sign for CAFES MAURICE, a company still in existence today. Wonderful patination and depth of col...

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 ...

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...

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:...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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 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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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

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...

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...

Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Antique Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper. The iron slab has been cut with a horse silouette, The superior and inferior edges have been slightly grinded, while the curved lower...

The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant Victorian sailor's woolwork picture (commonly known as a "woolie"), dating to the m...

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...

Pair of English Regency faux painted and gilt armchairs with quatrefoil and cross hatching splat backs, scrolled arms, and terminating on faux bamboo legs. Chairs have been upholster...

A very rare and untouched painted pine fairground sign in the form of a pointing hand. The sign is doubled sided, a red ground sleeve with gilt lettering for Shurrett's Traditional...

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 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...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a British brigantine or two-mast sailing ship featuring flags with St. George's cross, titled: The Ship. A very fin...

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...

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 Heartfelt Salute: A Sailor's "Woolie" of Nations Circa 1880 This vibrant and distinctive piece is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular ...

A large hand carved, painted and gilt 'SOCIETY' sign. c.1900 Likely once part of a larger shop sign with reverse painted glass over the top. Perfect statement piece in wonderful ori...

Bring timeless classical elegance to your home with this vintage Neoclassical wall plaque featuring a beautifully detailed bas-relief scene of a reclining woman attended by cherubs. ...

Oil Painting of a Girl England, 1920 Oil on Canvas, laid on board in a moulded gilt frame. 14.25”w x 1”d x 16.5”h Ref. A1615

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...

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"...

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 ...

An authentic English pub sign (two-sided) featuring a painting of a horse's head in a bridle, titled: Nag's Head. A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork, ready for displ...

Safe Harbor: British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship Circa 1910 This rare and evocative sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," serves as a folk-art tribute to the Outer ...

Parcels & Cloak Room Sign England, 1880 Carved and painted sign, made for the Great Western Railway. 48”w x 2”d x 18”h Ref. SIGN1685

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 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...

ENGLISH PORCELAIN SUFFRAGETTE PLATE WITH "DEEDS, NOT WORDS" AND "VOTES FOR WOMEN" SLOGANS, ONE-OF-A-KIND AMONG KNOWN EXAMPLES, CA 1905-1918 English porcelain plate, made for the Women's Suffrage movement in the U.K. One-of-a-kind among presently known examples, this wonderful Arts & Crafts design features a green, frog-like pattern around the border, surrounding violet and green or daisies, on a polka dot green background. Interspersed between the flowers are the words "Votes for Women" and, in Latin, the phrase "Facta non Verba...