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Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair
Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair

Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair

$385

H 37.75 in W 19 in D 20 in

Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair

By John Wanamaker

Located in West Chester, PA

Antique hand made brace back rush seat Windsor chair by John Wanamaker Fine Furniture New York

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

John Wanamaker English Windsor Walnut and Rush  Brass Back Chair, Circa 1900s
John Wanamaker English Windsor Walnut and Rush  Brass Back Chair, Circa 1900s

John Wanamaker English Windsor Walnut and Rush Brass Back Chair, Circa 1900s

By John Wanamaker

Located in Germantown, MD

An Late 19th Cetury to Early 20th Century John Wanamaker English Windsor Style Walnut and Rush

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Austrian Secessionist Terracotta Figure Signed
Austrian Secessionist Terracotta Figure Signed

Austrian Secessionist Terracotta Figure Signed

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

Austrian Secessionist Terracotta Figure Signed

Located in Palm Springs, CA

partial John Wanamaker label. There is an older repair to the base which is pictured.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

quartz beads and a sterling mounted clasp. It retains its original John Wanamaker box. The box reads

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Lenox Aesthetic Movement Dinner Service W/ "Prunus" Sterling Silver Gilt Overlay
Lenox Aesthetic Movement Dinner Service W/ "Prunus" Sterling Silver Gilt Overlay

Lenox Aesthetic Movement Dinner Service W/ "Prunus" Sterling Silver Gilt Overlay

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Great Barrington, MA

saucers and cups and saucers. Absolutely amazing and rare! Made exclusively for John Wanamaker. John

Category

Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress
Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress

Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress

By Missoni

Located in Alford, MA

. Labelled "Missoni/MADE IN ITALY" and "MADE IN ITALY/FOR/John Wanamaker" along with content label; no size

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Shift Dresses

Exceptional Embroidered Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Exceptional Embroidered Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Exceptional Embroidered Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Located in Atlanta, GA

-size and meant for ceremonial use only. It was labeled "John Wanamaker" Made in Japan. It was sold via

Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

"Night Skaters, " Large Genre Painting of Ice Skating in 1940s Chicago
"Night Skaters, " Large Genre Painting of Ice Skating in 1940s Chicago

"Night Skaters, " Large Genre Painting of Ice Skating in 1940s Chicago

$7,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 26.5 in D 2.5 in

"Night Skaters, " Large Genre Painting of Ice Skating in 1940s Chicago

Located in Philadelphia, PA

famed John Wanamaker department store. This painting is strongly reminiscent of the murals and paintings

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Orpheus Charming the Animals", Rare 1920s Print with Mythological Theme
"Orpheus Charming the Animals", Rare 1920s Print with Mythological Theme

"Orpheus Charming the Animals", Rare 1920s Print with Mythological Theme

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the only example of his output that we could find. Interestingly, this print was sold by the John

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Prints

Materials

Paper

"Yellow Swimsuit, " Ghostly Casein Painting of a Man at the Beach, in 1943
"Yellow Swimsuit, " Ghostly Casein Painting of a Man at the Beach, in 1943

"Yellow Swimsuit, " Ghostly Casein Painting of a Man at the Beach, in 1943

Located in Philadelphia, PA

chief artist and display director for the famed John Wanamaker department store. The casein is painted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Lying on the Sand, " WPA-Era Atmospheric Beach Scene with Male & Female Bathers
"Lying on the Sand, " WPA-Era Atmospheric Beach Scene with Male & Female Bathers

"Lying on the Sand, " WPA-Era Atmospheric Beach Scene with Male & Female Bathers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

John Wanamaker department store. This painting is strongly reminiscent of the murals and paintings of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935

By Schoenhut

Located in San Francisco, CA

1866 to repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he started his own toy piano

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935

By Schoenhut

Located in San Francisco, CA

1866 to repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he started his own toy piano

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935

By Schoenhut

Located in San Francisco, CA

come to Philadelphia in 1866 to repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Patinated Solid Brass Karl Hagenauer Candle Holder, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien
Patinated Solid Brass Karl Hagenauer Candle Holder, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien

Patinated Solid Brass Karl Hagenauer Candle Holder, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Doraville, GA

(1880-1966) owner of an exclusive gallery in Manhattan and John Wanamaker (1838-1922), a pioneer of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Standing Woman in Profile
Standing Woman in Profile

Standing Woman in Profile

By Frederick Carl Frieseke

Located in Fairlawn, OH

. He was commissioned to execute several murals, including one for the New York store of John Wanamaker

Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Standing Female Nude
Standing Female Nude

Standing Female Nude

By Frederick Carl Frieseke

Located in Fairlawn, OH

commissioned to execute several murals, including one for the New York store of John Wanamaker, one of his most

Category

1910s American Impressionist Nude Prints

Materials

Drypoint

Traditional English Georgian Square Cartouche Salver Tray, 1950
Traditional English Georgian Square Cartouche Salver Tray, 1950

Traditional English Georgian Square Cartouche Salver Tray, 1950

By John Wanamaker, Viners 1

Located in New York, NY

retailer’s stamp (John Wanamaker). Weight: 24.5 troy ounces.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

John Wanamaker's 3-Drawer Dresser
John Wanamaker's 3-Drawer Dresser

John Wanamaker's 3-Drawer Dresser

Unavailable

H 34 in W 46 in

John Wanamaker's 3-Drawer Dresser

By John Wanamaker

Located in Huntington, NY

Original authenicity stamp
Handmade complete with number

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusually Large White, Wide Brimmed Faux Fur Hat-John Wanamaker
Unusually Large White, Wide Brimmed Faux Fur Hat-John Wanamaker

Unusually Large White, Wide Brimmed Faux Fur Hat-John Wanamaker

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic and unusally large white, wide brimmed faux fur hat with a John Wanamaker label

Category

1960s American Hats

1940's Vintage John Wanamaker Chinchilla & Fuschia Wool Skirt Suit
1940's Vintage John Wanamaker Chinchilla & Fuschia Wool Skirt Suit

1940's Vintage John Wanamaker Chinchilla & Fuschia Wool Skirt Suit

Located in Boca Raton, FL

John Wanamaker Skirt Suit Vintage Chinchilla Collar Double Breasted Matchin Skirt Jacket has

Category

Mid-20th Century American Skirt Suits

Striking Pair Primavera Ceramic "Nubian" Bookends
Striking Pair Primavera Ceramic "Nubian" Bookends

Striking Pair Primavera Ceramic "Nubian" Bookends

Unavailable

H 6.625 in W 5 in D 4 in

Striking Pair Primavera Ceramic "Nubian" Bookends

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in Dallas, TX

Primavera, France ink stamp inside both, one with original John Wanamaker, New York floor tag

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Alzer Trunk Suitcase
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Alzer Trunk Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Alzer Trunk Suitcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Kensington, MD

. John Wanamaker View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Wannamaker Double Light Student Lamp
Wannamaker Double Light Student Lamp

Wannamaker Double Light Student Lamp

Unavailable

H 24 in W 22 in D 10 in

Wannamaker Double Light Student Lamp

By John Wanamaker

Located in West Palm beach, FL

green glass shades with white lining. High polish brass. Marked John Wannamaker on burner valves

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Early 20th Century, John Wanamaker Top Hat with Fitted Leather Travel Case
Early 20th Century, John Wanamaker Top Hat with Fitted Leather Travel Case

Early 20th Century, John Wanamaker Top Hat with Fitted Leather Travel Case

By John Wanamaker

Located in Middleburg, VA

A John Wanamaker top hat with fitted leather travel case. Marked "Made in France Especially for

Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Satin

Mid-Century Pair of Naugahyde Armchairs by John Wanamaker
Mid-Century Pair of Naugahyde Armchairs by John Wanamaker

Mid-Century Pair of Naugahyde Armchairs by John Wanamaker

By John Wanamaker

Located in Astoria, NY

vinyl. There are plaques on the backs of the chairs that read, "John Wanamaker Philadelphia." Good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Wanamaker Sterling Silver Tea Set 4-Piece 1920s Style
John Wanamaker Sterling Silver Tea Set 4-Piece 1920s Style

John Wanamaker Sterling Silver Tea Set 4-Piece 1920s Style

By John Wanamaker

Located in Big Bend, WI

John Wanamaker Beautiful John Wanamaker sterling silver tea set 4-piece marked #555 in 1920s

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage John Wanamaker Mahogany Console Table or Library Office Writing Desk 46"
Vintage John Wanamaker Mahogany Console Table or Library Office Writing Desk 46"

Vintage John Wanamaker Mahogany Console Table or Library Office Writing Desk 46"

By John Wanamaker

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage John Wanamaker library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with three

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

John Wanamaker Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Refinished
John Wanamaker Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Refinished

John Wanamaker Georgian Serpentine Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Refinished

By John Wanamaker

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian style serpentine front four-drawer chest of drawers or commode By John

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Interior Fitted John Wanamaker Label
Louis Vuitton Trunk Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Interior Fitted John Wanamaker Label

Louis Vuitton Trunk Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Interior Fitted John Wanamaker Label

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Manhasset, NY

LONDON", "MADE IN FRANCE" and "049537." Additional LV label inside along with a retail label for John

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature KPM Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait, J. Wanamaker
Antique Miniature KPM Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait, J. Wanamaker

Antique Miniature KPM Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait, J. Wanamaker

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique framed miniature hand painted KPM style portrait in John Wanamaker frame, en verso "

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th C. Italian Oxblood Red and Gilt Metal Rectangular Planter
Mid 20th C. Italian Oxblood Red and Gilt Metal Rectangular Planter

Mid 20th C. Italian Oxblood Red and Gilt Metal Rectangular Planter

By John Wanamaker

Located in Morristown, NJ

the renowned Philadelphia and New York retailer John Wanamaker & Company (in operation from 1911 to

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk
Vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk

Vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk

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H 13 in W 43 in D 22 in

Vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Pawtucket, RI

residues. Stenciled initials on the sides. Retailed by John Wanamaker’s Labels and serial number intact

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage

Frank Olive Jeweled Hat with Feather
Frank Olive Jeweled Hat with Feather

Frank Olive Jeweled Hat with Feather

By Frank Olive

Located in New Hope, PA

Olive. The hat has prong set rhinestones and silver bead decoration. It was retailed by John Wanamaker

Category

Late 20th Century American Hats

Navy Blue Wool Felt Hat with Turned Back Brim
Navy Blue Wool Felt Hat with Turned Back Brim

Navy Blue Wool Felt Hat with Turned Back Brim

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Size: Interior circumference 21"

Navy Blue Wool Felt Hat with Turned Back Brim

Located in New Hope, PA

a scarf, ribbon or pin for a different look. It was retailed by John Wanamaker in Philadelphia and

Category

1970s American Hats

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet By Baker Furniture Retailed by John

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of leather lounge chairs by J.WANAMAKER INC.
Pair of leather lounge chairs by J.WANAMAKER INC.

Pair of leather lounge chairs by J.WANAMAKER INC.

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H 29.75 in W 29.5 in D 34.25 in

Pair of leather lounge chairs by J.WANAMAKER INC.

By John Wanamaker

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of leather lounge chairs by J.WANAMAKER INC.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jefferson Cups with Nautical Armorial - Antique Silver Barware C 1920
Jefferson Cups with Nautical Armorial - Antique Silver Barware C 1920

Jefferson Cups with Nautical Armorial - Antique Silver Barware C 1920

Located in New York, NY

. Seven are 925 silver, and were made by John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. Each: Straight sides and rounded

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Arm in Arm, " Unusual and Rare Drawing with Male Nudes by Lear
"Arm in Arm, " Unusual and Rare Drawing with Male Nudes by Lear

"Arm in Arm, " Unusual and Rare Drawing with Male Nudes by Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

work. A label on the reverse indicates that this piece was framed by the famed John Wanamaker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Drawings

Materials

Pencil, Paper

1940's Evening Coat
1940's Evening Coat

1940's Evening Coat

Located in New Hope, PA

A glamourous full length black wool boucle coat, this one was retailed by John Wanamaker

Category

1940s American Coats

Ben Reig Evening Dress
Ben Reig Evening Dress

Ben Reig Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Designed by Ben Reig and retailed by the exclusive Tribout Shop at John Wanamaker in Philadelphia

Category

1950s American Evening Gowns

Tribout Shop Beaded Evening Jacket
Tribout Shop Beaded Evening Jacket

Tribout Shop Beaded Evening Jacket

Located in New Hope, PA

The Tribout Shop sold the creme de la creme of merchandise retailed by John Wanamaker in

Category

1940s American Jackets

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, Paris, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

but in this case also that of John Wanamaker one of the first American authorised retailers of Louis

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1960's Givenchy Red and Green Polka Dots on Navy Velvet Pant Suit
1960's Givenchy Red and Green Polka Dots on Navy Velvet Pant Suit

1960's Givenchy Red and Green Polka Dots on Navy Velvet Pant Suit

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

front zipper. Both pieces bear the label of the Tribout Shop at John Wanamaker, Philadelphia. They are

Category

1970s French Trouser Pant Suits

In the Garden
In the Garden

Nestor CambierIn the Garden

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H 10 in W 8 in

In the Garden

By Nestor Cambier

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and won the John Wanamaker prize. He returned to Belgium in 1909. Beginning

Category

1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890
Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890

Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

tag for "JOHN WANAMAKER, Sole Agent for Louis Vuitton trunks in the United States of America", a very

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

having various depictions and text. There is a sticker to the inside of the desk that reads "John

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

cover also bearing the retailer's tag for "JOHN WANAMAKER, Sole Agent for Louis Vuitton trunks in the

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Larter & Sons Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Nine-Piece Cufflink Set
Larter & Sons Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Nine-Piece Cufflink Set

Larter & Sons Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Nine-Piece Cufflink Set

By Larter & Sons

Located in Narberth, PA

antique box, which reads: "MEN'S STORE John Wanamaker BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA" inside the lid. A

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935

By Schoenhut

Located in San Francisco, CA

1866 to repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he started his own toy piano

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era

Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era

By John Wanamaker

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great looking, bulky Lounge/Arm/Rocking Chair (Cube Chair). It has a KNOUSE maker's mark from the early 1900s. The chair is in great condition with the original finish. ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

Larter Edwardian Black Mother of Pearl 9-Piece Cufflink Set
Larter Edwardian Black Mother of Pearl 9-Piece Cufflink Set

Larter Edwardian Black Mother of Pearl 9-Piece Cufflink Set

By Larter & Sons

Located in Narberth, PA

original blue antique box, which reads: "JOHN WANAMAKER Philadelphia Jewelers & Silversmiths - New York

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Abstraction II — African American artist
Abstraction II — African American artist

Abstraction II — African American artist

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

fellowships, including the Frederick Douglas Guidance and Art Medals, John Wanamaker Medal, Spingarn Award

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstraction I — African American artist
Abstraction I — African American artist

Abstraction I — African American artist

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Wanamaker Medal, Spingarn Award, Robert Pious Award, Poussant Award, G.T. Pinckney Award, and the John Hay

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

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H 22.25 in W 43.25 in D 22 in

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Goyard

Located in London, GB

concessions in the U.S., England, Belgium, Spain, and Russia. John Wanamaker became Goyard’s exclusive agent

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

12 Custom Antique English Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates, Circa 1910 Wanamaker
12 Custom Antique English Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates, Circa 1910 Wanamaker

12 Custom Antique English Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates, Circa 1910 Wanamaker

By Cauldon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the fine retailer John Wanamaker New York. In really nice antique condition and ready to mix and match

Category

Vintage 1910s British Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman Style Vinyl Settee
Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman Style Vinyl Settee

Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman Style Vinyl Settee

By Milo Baughman

Located in Bridgeport, CT

brown vinyl. Label says remade and refurbished for John Wanamaker, NY. Very good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Antique 19th Century Victorian Alligator Skin Doctor's Satchel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Alligator Skin Doctor's Satchel

Antique 19th Century Victorian Alligator Skin Doctor's Satchel

Located in Wilton, CT

This magnificent and rare antique 19th century Victorian Doctor's Satchel from the John Wanamaker

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Alligator

Louis XVI Style Sofa for Baker, 1960
Louis XVI Style Sofa for Baker, 1960

Louis XVI Style Sofa for Baker, 1960

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H 30.38 in W 78 in D 32 in

Louis XVI Style Sofa for Baker, 1960

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hamburg, PA

some spots. Structurally sound. Originally purchased from John Wanamaker, Philadelphia. Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Valerie Louthan Scottish Cashmere Caftan
Valerie Louthan Scottish Cashmere Caftan

Valerie Louthan Scottish Cashmere Caftan

Located in New Hope, PA

Tribout Shop at John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. Measurements; Length 57"

Category

1970s Scottish Caftans

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Paris, c.1930
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Paris, c.1930

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Paris, c.1930

By J. Wanamaker inc, Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

distributed and sold by John Wanamaker & Co the very first department store in Philadelphia. Influenced by his

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Missoni Multi Color Sweater Coat
Missoni Multi Color Sweater Coat

Missoni Multi Color Sweater Coat

By Missoni

Located in New Hope, PA

two large pockets concealed in the pattern. It was retailed by the Tribout Shop at John Wanamaker in

Category

1970s Italian Cardigans

Black Broadtail and Ranch Mink Evening Jacket
Black Broadtail and Ranch Mink Evening Jacket

Black Broadtail and Ranch Mink Evening Jacket

Located in New Hope, PA

white monogram and the John Wanamaker label. It is in excellent condition and appears unworn

Category

Mid-20th Century American Jackets

Extensive Gilt Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service. Antique, Gilt Medallion 90pcs
Extensive Gilt Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service. Antique, Gilt Medallion 90pcs

Extensive Gilt Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service. Antique, Gilt Medallion 90pcs

By Jean Pouyat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and custom ordered through the fine Philadelphia retailer of the Gilded Age: John Wanamaker. 90 Pieces

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Large Collection of Books Including Many Sets of Leatherbounds
Large Collection of Books Including Many Sets of Leatherbounds

Large Collection of Books Including Many Sets of Leatherbounds

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Morris, ed., The Great Republic, John Wanamaker, Philadelphia, several vols. 1897, stained boards Large

Category

20th Century American Classical Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds

Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

read as follow, "JOHN WANAMAKER PHILADELPHIA JEWELERS & SILVERSMITH NEW YORK PARIS LONDON". Collateral

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935

Located in San Francisco, CA

come to Philadelphia in 1866 to repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935

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repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he started his own toy piano company

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Located in San Francisco, CA

come to Philadelphia in 1866 to repair toy pianos for the John Wanamaker department store. By 1872 he

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1920s Whiting and Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Art Deco Evening Bags, Group of 3

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By Whiting & Davis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

in. drop chain with a circle ring Box: 6 in. L x 5 in. W x 1.5 in. H Retailed by: John Wanamaker

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Non-Objective Design

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memorial exhibition at the John Wanamaker Gallery in Philadelphia in October 4 to 14, 1949, #21 (listed in

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First Snow - Winter Landscape
First Snow - Winter Landscape

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Located in Soquel, CA

Prize 1970 Charles Toppan Drawing Award 1970 John Wanamaker Painting Prize 1970 York Academy Graphics

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1950s John Wanamakers Red Silk Gown
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Located in Rockwood, ON

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1950s Evening Gowns

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