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19th Century Matched Pair of Sailor's Yachting Woolies
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very unusual 19th century matched pair of sailor's Yachting Woolies, circa 1870, a true pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Matched Pair of Sailor's Yachting Woolies
19th Century Matched Pair of Sailor's Yachting Woolies

19th Century Matched Pair of Sailor's Yachting Woolies

H 15.63 in W 16.38 in D 1 in
British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags
Located in Downingtown, PA
The pair of large Sailor's woolwork pictures are within maple frames and a gilt inner border with a
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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool, Textile

British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags
British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags

British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags

H 25.75 in W 30.75 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston, Circa 1870 The charming and unusual sailor
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston
British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston

H 21 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Antique British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime
Located in Katonah, NY
: $1,400 Background: Sailors' wool works are often called 'Woolies' and were produced from the 1840s until
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

Antique British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime
Antique British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime

Antique British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime

H 22.5 in W 31 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
portrays an American vessel: while we normally assume woolies to made by British sailors, even when
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885

H 21 in W 19.38 in D 1.25 in
British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
wide, 28-1/4 inches wide. Illustrated: "Woolies: Sailor's Embroidered Folk Art," by Mo Wajselfish
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships

British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships

H 25.5 in W 43.5 in D 1 in

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H 20 in W 27 in D 11 in
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H 13 in W 34.25 in D 0.125 in
Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Fruit Wood Desk
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H 30 in W 65.5 in D 28.5 in
Antique 1917 Johannesen Nautical Maritime Sailboat Ship Seascape Oil Painting 36
Located in Dayton, OH
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Antique 1917 Johannesen Nautical Maritime Sailboat Ship Seascape Oil Painting 36
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H 25 in W 3 in D 36 in
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H 24 in W 18 in D 0.07 in
Pair of Vintage Small USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Vintage Miniature USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s. These charming jugs exude timeless appeal and are perfect for collectors, decor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to in...
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Pair of Vintage Small USA Pottery Stoneware Jugs Circa 1940s
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H 4.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ships Fixed Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished ships portlight with tempered glass. The glass has imperfections from years at sea. This porthole has been polished and lacquered. Weight: 16 LBS Over...
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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

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Solid Brass Ships Fixed Porthole
Solid Brass Ships Fixed Porthole

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H 2 in Dm 14 in
A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
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A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
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H 8 in W 25 in D 8 in
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Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
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H 23 in W 23 in D 4.5 in
Antique Cast Iron Drink Coca Cola Fountain Service Advertising Sign Park Bench
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Antique Cast Iron Drink Coca Cola Fountain Service Advertising Sign Park Bench
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Antique Cast Iron Drink Coca Cola Fountain Service Advertising Sign Park Bench

H 29 in W 49 in D 25 in
Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock
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H 22 in W 37 in D 9 in
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Large Italian Painting of a Merchant Ship "The Venetian Workers' Society Offers"
Large Italian Painting of a Merchant Ship "The Venetian Workers' Society Offers"

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H 27 in W 33 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class

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H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920

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H 3.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
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British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century

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H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
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American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827

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Woolwork Picture of Bray Church, England, circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Woolwork Picture of Bray Church, England, circa 1850
Woolwork Picture of Bray Church, England, circa 1850

Woolwork Picture of Bray Church, England, circa 1850

H 22 in W 29.25 in D 1 in
19th Century American Sailor’s Woolie, 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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19th Century American Sailor’s Woolie, 19th Century

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19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie
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19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie
19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie

19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie

H 22.25 in W 29.38 in D 1 in
Pair Of 19th Century Woolies
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Pair Of 19th Century Woolies
Pair Of 19th Century Woolies

Pair Of 19th Century Woolies

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in
19th Century Sailor's Wool Work of Four Masted Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
other nation). The fact that nearly all woolies were made by British sailors also fits in with the
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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor's Wool Work of Four Masted Ship
19th Century Sailor's Wool Work of Four Masted Ship

19th Century Sailor's Wool Work of Four Masted Ship

H 11.88 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of the Mary Ann, circa 1870-1880
Located in Downingtown, PA
sailor's art often known as woolies. A large "painterly" woolwork picture of a portside view of the ship
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of the Mary Ann, circa 1870-1880
British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of the Mary Ann, circa 1870-1880

British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of the Mary Ann, circa 1870-1880

H 30 in W 41 in D 2 in
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of H.M.S. Black Prince
Located in Downingtown, PA
armoured ships. Literature: See illustration for January, "Woolies: Sailors' Embroidered Folk Art
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Art

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of H.M.S. Black Prince
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of H.M.S. Black Prince

British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of H.M.S. Black Prince

H 22 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship and Lighthouse, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship and Lighthouse, circa 1870

Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship and Lighthouse, circa 1870

H 22.5 in W 36.38 in D 1.5 in
A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough
A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough

A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough

H 19.5 in W 23.63 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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English 19th Century Woolwork
English 19th Century Woolwork

English 19th Century Woolwork

H 21.5 in W 29 in D 2 in
19th Century New England Sailor’s Woolie, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
naïve, somewhat impressionist, are colloquially referred to as sailor’s woolies. The romantic idea is
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19th Century New England Sailor’s Woolie, circa 1850
19th Century New England Sailor’s Woolie, circa 1850

19th Century New England Sailor’s Woolie, circa 1850

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19th Century British Sailor’s Woolie of a Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1840
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19th Century British Sailor’s Woolie of a Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1840
19th Century British Sailor’s Woolie of a Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1840

19th Century British Sailor’s Woolie of a Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1840

H 24.75 in W 27.75 in D 0.75 in
British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813
Located in Nantucket, MA
, somewhat naïve, somewhat impressionist, are colloquially referred to as sailor’s woolies. The romantic idea
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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Decorative Art

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British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813
British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813

British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813

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19th Century Sailor’s Folk Art Woolie, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Sailor’s Folk Art woolie, circa 1880, depicting two fishing smacks (and a third in the
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Antique 1880s English Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor’s Folk Art Woolie, circa 1880
19th Century Sailor’s Folk Art Woolie, circa 1880

19th Century Sailor’s Folk Art Woolie, circa 1880

H 1 in W 19.75 in D 16.5 in
Silk Ship Picture
Located in St. Louis, MO
birdseye maple frame. Image size 5" x 11". Woolies, as they're often called, are classic
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Silk Ship Picture

Silk Ship Picture

H 8.5 in W 14.5 in
Wool Ship Picture
Located in St. Louis, MO
maple frame. Image size 12¾" x 17" Woolies, as they're often called, are classic English
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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Wool Ship Picture

Wool Ship Picture

H 19 in W 24 in
Mid 19th Century Woolwork Picture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century in England. Often known as “woolies,” which is a term that primarily refers to the
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Mid 19th Century Woolwork Picture
Mid 19th Century Woolwork Picture

Mid 19th Century Woolwork Picture

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