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Rare Antique Us Flags

43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
43 GILT-PAINTED STARS ON A SILK, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH BULLION FRINGE; REFLECTS THE ADDITION
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
and has a unique history, thanks to its rare star-count. The flag’s canton is printed in a deep royal
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, Ca 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
Located in York County, PA
13 Star American parade flag in an extremely rare design, with “protection to home industries
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
38 CANTED STARS IN STAGGERED ROWS, ON A CLAMP-DYED, WOOL, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE BY THE
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

46 Star Antiques American Flag, Small Scale, Oklahoma Statehood, Ca 1907-1912
Located in York County, PA
46 star antique American flag in an exceptionally small scale among its pieced-and-sewn
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

Unique & Intricate Swiss Black Forest Style Hunting Ink Stand Original Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
scenes and relics everywhere. The flag with the cross in the middle tells us this amazing and handcrafted
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Brass

Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
Rare, large scale Kerchief with a beautifully engraved image of John Trumbull’s “declaration of
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
Mark Podwal (American, New York, born 1945) "All This Has Come Upon Us" Archival pigment print
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Archival Pigment

Hand-Painted 19th Century Banner with the 1867 Proposed Seal of Illinois
Located in York County, PA
the Illinois State Seal, in a rare variation of the design, never adopted. In 1867 Illinois Secretary
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

1924 Propaganda Style Art Deco Drawing Switzerland and French Revolutionary Wars
By J. Nusink
Located in Lisse, NL
look at. Secondly, the posters of this era are rare and sought after, so to find an original drawing
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Drawings

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Nutwood, Paper, Glass

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Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period
Located in New York, NY
Greek bronze Illyrian Helmet Archaic period, circa 500-500 BC. Hammered from sheet-bronze, of domed form, with two parallel ribs to the bowl, a straight visor, two raised parallel ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Arms, Armor and W...

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Bronze

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Sister Parish, Albert Hadley
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

American 45 Star Flag, circa 1896
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 45 Star Flag, circa 1896, marking the admission of Utah into the Union as the 45th state in 1896. This was an official flag of the United States for only twelve yea...
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Antique 1890s American Federal Historical Memorabilia

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Muslin

American 45  Star Flag, circa 1896
American 45  Star Flag, circa 1896
H 25 in W 40.38 in D 1 in
Joseph Stubbs Pearlware Tea bowl, Blue and White with Swans, Regency, circa 1825
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and very rare tea bowl and saucer made by Joseph Stubbs in about 1825. The bowl is quite large and made of pearlware, and has a beautiful transfer printed blue an...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain

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Pearlware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Blue White Dinner Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 5 large plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720 A scene of peony, bamboo, chrysanthemum & rocks Peony - Mu-Dan - Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

French Napoleon III Chaise in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exquisite French 19th century Napoleon III chaise lounge features an extended left arm, and the interior of the back and arms have skillfully ironed diamond tufting, making this...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a very rare American Officer's sword that dates back to the period before the American Civil War. The sword has a 79cm straight blade with a flat back, counter-edged and gut...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
H 37.01 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bowl Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass centerpiece tall bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Many of the murrines are...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Opal Mosaic Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori Murrina flower and star mosaic Italian art glass vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. The vase has a large mouth ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Abraham Lincoln Signed Military Commission, Dated September 9 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This war-dated Army commission for Second Lieutenant Joseph Audenried is signed by Abraham Lincoln. The signature is accompanied by a reproduction photograph of Lincoln in 1863. The ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique French 19th Century Napolean III Armchair and Footstool Bullion Fringe
Located in London, GB
Antique French 19th century Napolean III armchair and footstool Bullion Fringe Excellent condition. Chair: h78/40 w79 d85 Footstool D43 h42.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

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Upholstery

19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from Peterson's Magazine 1876. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood

1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

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Iron, Bronze

'Cargo Carriers' — 1930s New York Harbor
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'Cargo Carriers', etching and drypoint, c. 1932, edition 10, Kennedy 44. Signed in pencil. A superb, atmospheric impression with rich burr and selectively wiped overall ...
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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching, Drypoint

Antique Hickory Golf Club, Cleek by Anderson, Army and Navy
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
This smooth face cleek is stamped on the club head with the stamp of Anderson of Anstruther and 'A & N.C.S.L', which stands for Army and Navy Co-Op Society Ltd. This suggests that th...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memo...

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Steel

Shou Sugi Ban Charred Grandfather Clock from New York City Water Tower Wood
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
A sleek modern take on the grandfather clock. This piece is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood. The wood is torched in the Shou Sugi Ban method and then sealed wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Aluminum, Steel

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38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare
Located in Acworth, GA
Rare antique 38 star flag with the stars arranged in the shape of a star. This arrangement is
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton, Paint

Pathe 35mm Antique Professional Type-X Rare French Cinema Film Camera circa 1908
By Pathe Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Zeiss Jena Tessar 5cm taking lens, rare French flag holder, hand crank and original steel spring
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Extremely Rare, Cotton, Antiques American Parade Flag with 26 Stars
Located in York County, PA
Extremely rare, cotton, antique American parade flag with 26 stars, 11 stripes, and its canton
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

34 Star Antique American Flag, Civil War Period, Possibly a US Army Camp Colors
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, PRINTED ON A WOOL BLENDED FABRIC, RARE NOTCHED DESIGN WITH TILTED STARS
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Extremely Rare, Cotton, Antique American Parade Flag with 26 Stars & 11 Stripes
Located in York County, PA
EXTREMELY RARE, COTTON, ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH 26 STARS, 11 STRIPES, AND ITS CANTON
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare 81-Star "1776-1876" Centennial American Parade Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an extremely rare 1876 U.S. Centennial celebration parade flag design, that was popular at
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

31 Star, California Statehood, Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
printed flags. Three extremely rare varieties, probably originating from two different flag-makers
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
antique American flags, because so few legitimate examples survive. Despite the approximate 41 years of
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood
Located in York County, PA
32 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, REPRESENTING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD, 1858-59, IN A STYLE KNOWN TO HAVE
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

37 Single Appliqued Stars on an Antiques American Flag
Located in York County, PA
37 single appliquéd stars on an antique American flag made during the reconstruction era, during
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
13 star antique American parade flag, with a 3-2-3-2-3 configuration of stars, an extremely scarce
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

13 Star, Centennial Era, Antiques American Parade Flag with Overprinted Date
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR, CENTENNIAL ERA, ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH UNUSUAL OVERPRINTED 1888 DATE AND SCROLL
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

31 Star Antique Flag, Pentagon Medallion Configuration, CA Statehood, 1850-1858
Located in York County, PA
31 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PENTAGON MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

45 Stars on an Antique American Parade Flag with a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
45 stars on an antique American parade flag with a medallion configuration, a rare feature in this
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

40 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag, South Dakota Statehood, 1889
Located in York County, PA
40 CANTED STARS IN AN ORDERLY PHALANX, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A RARE STAR COUNT, ACCURATE
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple
Located in York County, PA
48 stars on an antique American flag designed and commissioned by Wayne Whipple, 1910-1912, a rare
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple
Located in York County, PA
48 stars on an antique American flag designed and commissioned by Wayne Whipple, 1910-1912, a rare
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

38 Stars on an Extraordinary Antique Flag Made for the 1876 Centennial Expo
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS ON AN EXTRAORDINARY ANTIQUE FLAG MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, LIKELY BY THE
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. 10-Star Banner Style Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
this flag an extremely rare collectible. This flag is made of wool with machine sewn appliqué parts
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. 10-Star Banner Style Flag
U.S. 10-Star Banner Style Flag
H 32 in W 50 in D 3 in
Carved coconut from early 19th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
with a shield adorned with flags probably those of the fleet in question. In another part, we discover
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Nautical Objects

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Coconut

Rare Antique 18K ring “I will stay faithful to you”
Located in Versailles, FR
antique jewelry lovers. The ring can be resized at buyer’s cost, please contact us before you pass your
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings

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18k Gold

43 Star American Flag, Idaho Statehood, Starburst Medallion, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
43 Star Antique American Flag Reflecting Idaho Statehood, One of the Rarest Star Counts Among
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

California State Flag, with Attractive Coloration and Gold Silk Fringe
Located in York County, PA
extraordinarily rare in the antiques marketplace. One primary reason for this is that most states, even if they
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Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early Ohio State Flag with Blue Disc Inside the Buckeye
Located in York County, PA
beautiful example: Early state flags fall between very scarce and extraordinarily rare in the antiques
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early Ohio State Flag with a Blue Disc Inside the Buckeye
Located in York County, PA
EARLY OHIO STATE FLAG WITH A BLUE DISC INSIDE THE BUCKEYE, AN EXTREMELY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

30 Star Flag, Pre-Civil War Ear, Haloed Center Star, Wisconsin Statehood
Located in York County, PA
30 STAR FLAG OF THE PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE EXAMPLE WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

38 Stars American Flag Made by U.S Bunting Company, Lowell, Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
38 Stars in a Notched, Crosshatch Pattern on an Antique American Flag Made by The U.S. Bunting
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Circle-in-a-Square Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
38 stars in a circle-in-a-square medallion with a huge center star, on an antique American flag
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

30 Star Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, Pre-Civil War Era, Ca 1848-1850
Located in York County, PA
30 STAR FLAG OF THE PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE EXAMPLE WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

38 Star American Flag Made by U.S. Bunting Company, EX-Whitney Smith Collection
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS IN A NOTCHED, CROSSHATCH PATTERN ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE BY THE U.S. BUNTING
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

15 Stars in a Circular Medallion with a Square of Stars in the Center
Located in York County, PA
15 STARS IN A CIRCULAR MEDALLION WITH A SQUARE OF STARS IN THE CENTER, A UNIQUE FLAG WITH A RARE
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
collectors alike, Jeff Bridgman is the world's leading expert and source for antique American flags and
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

American Suffragette Banner with "Votes for Women" Text, circa 1910-1920
Located in York County, PA
and source for antique American flags and political textiles. In this field there are many fakes
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Extremely Early Copy of the Declaration of Independence on Silk, circa 1820-1825
Located in York County, PA
is earlier than the flag. The glazing is U.V. protective plexiglass. Feel free to contact us for more
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Antique 1820s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, unframed provenance: private collection, France Superb and very rare portrait of a gentleman dated 1850
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
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No Reserve
H 25 in W 20 in D 1 in
Rare United States Marine Corps Banner of the 1910-1920 Era
Located in York County, PA
RARE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BANNER OF THE 1910S-1920S ERA, MADE OF SATIN SILK WITH STRONG COLOR
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique English creamware pitcher with sailing ship "Caroline" flying US flag
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Antique creamware pottery pitcher with underglaze transfer prints titled SHIP CAROLINE, The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pottery

Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning early 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large cotton
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Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tapestries

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Cotton

Asafo Fante Flag
Asafo Fante Flag
H 41 in W 64 in
Hand Sewn 13 Star Civil War Battle Flag
Located in Acworth, GA
ID’ed Hand Sewn 13 Star Civil War Battle Flag Rare opportunity to own a authentic antique hand
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

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Wool

"Fly! Deutsche Lufthansa" Airline Aviation Travel Original Vintage Poster 1930s
Located in Boston, MA
Extremely rare 1930s aviation poster which appears to be the first to feature the airline
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

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Rare Antique Us Flags For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare antique us flags is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare antique us flags was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and brass. There are all kinds of rare antique us flags available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antique us flags are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco style is often sought at 1stDibs. Rare antique us flags have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by J. Nusink are consistently popular.

How Much are Rare Antique Us Flags?

Rare antique us flags can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,510, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $4,950.

Finding the Right folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.