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Swiss Black Forest Carving of William Tell and Son
Swiss Black Forest Carving of William Tell and Son

Swiss Black Forest Carving of William Tell and Son

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Antique Swiss Black Forest carving of William Tell and son. Portrays man (William Tell) holding

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)
"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)

"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Swiss Lithograph, Chapelle de Küsnacht, William Tell Scene, 1825
Antique Swiss Lithograph, Chapelle de Küsnacht, William Tell Scene, 1825

Antique Swiss Lithograph, Chapelle de Küsnacht, William Tell Scene, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Swiss Lithograph, Chapelle de Küsnacht, William Tell Scene, 1825 A finely composed

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Antique Early 19th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century Swiss Oil Painting of the Legend of William Tell
19th Century Swiss Oil Painting of the Legend of William Tell

19th Century Swiss Oil Painting of the Legend of William Tell

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century miniature Swiss oil painting on tin depicting the Legend of William Tell. Showing

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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Romantic Paintings

Materials

Tin

William Tell And His Son In Front Of The Hat
William Tell And His Son In Front Of The Hat

William Tell And His Son In Front Of The Hat

By Lovis Corinth

Located in Santa Monica, CA

with deckle edge. In good condition. From the portfolio "William Tell". A portfolio of 13 signed

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1920s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut study of William Tell and his son
Antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut study of William Tell and his son

Antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut study of William Tell and his son

Located in Central England, GB

This superb quality walnut Swiss black forest sculpture depicts the Swiss legend William Tell

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William Tell and his son

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of Switzerland by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Antique Map of Switzerland by J. Tallis, circa 1851

Antique Map of Switzerland by J. Tallis, circa 1851

$258Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.48 in W 14.69 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Switzerland by J. Tallis, circa 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

Castle of Chillon, chamois hunters, Tyrolese in traditional costume and one of William Tell shooting the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

Large Marble Figure by Romanelli, 'The Son of Willaim Tell'
Large Marble Figure by Romanelli, 'The Son of Willaim Tell'

Large Marble Figure by Romanelli, 'The Son of Willaim Tell'

By Pasquale Romanelli

Located in Tarzana, CA

A magnificent 19th century Italian carved marble figure of the son of William Tell kneeling under a

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes
1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes

1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes

By William Chambers 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

, selections from Elizabethan poets, the life of Peter the Great, William Tell, the life of Nelson and much

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Antique 1870s Scottish Edwardian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Der Freischütz Travestie. With twelve etchings by George Cruikshank
Der Freischütz Travestie. With twelve etchings by George Cruikshank

Der Freischütz Travestie. With twelve etchings by George Cruikshank

Located in Middletown, NY

William Tell story, and based on the first romantic German opera "Der Freischütz" (The Marksman) by Carl

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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870
Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Located in London, GB

operatic tunes of the day including Rossini’s William Tell overture and Barber of Seville, Verdi’s

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello
18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello

Located in London, GB

peace to the people in the warring Swiss Alps region (think William Tell, the revolutionary Swiss folk

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Goddess Diana by Mercié 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Goddess Diana by Mercié 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Goddess Diana by Mercié 19th Century

Located in London, GB

William Tell, subsequently at Lausanne. Mercié also designed the monuments to Jean-Louis-Ernest

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Antique Early 1800s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Saint Raphael, Cote d´Azur
Saint Raphael, Cote d´Azur

Saint Raphael, Cote d´Azur

By Ernst St�_ckelberg

Located in Eltville, DE

, country & village scenes, and allusions to history, including a series on the Swiss national hero William

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1870s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )
MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )

MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )

Located in Madison, WI

, GE, General Electric, William Tell, Electrohome, Clairtone, McIntosh, Dynaco, Dynakit, Bar, Illinois

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Materials

Acrylic

William Tell's Apple
William Tell's Apple

William Tell's Apple

By Julio Larraz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Julio Larraz, Cuban/American (1944 - ) Title: William Tell's Apple Year: circa 1990

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1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

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H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896
Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

19th Century Staffordshire Figure of William Tell
19th Century Staffordshire Figure of William Tell

19th Century Staffordshire Figure of William Tell

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century staffordshire figure of William Tell and his son holding an apple. Very nice colors

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

depicts William Tell, boy and structure, base embossed Patented June 30 1890" as photographed. Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Crystal Apple Candleholder by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.
Crystal Apple Candleholder by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.

Crystal Apple Candleholder by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.

By Daum, Hilton McConnico

Located in Lille, FR

A rare candlestick by Hilton McConnico for Daum, from the Lost Arrows of William Tell serie.

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1990s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Enamel Gold Brooch Pin

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Enamel Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Lucerne With William Tell’s Chapel. The plaque is set in a flower motif frame. Size 54 x 44 mm (2 1/8 x

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Brooches

Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865
Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865

Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865

By Nicole Frères

Located in London, GB

music box plays four overtures: 1. William Tell by Rossini 2. The Barber of Seville by Rossini

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Antique 1860s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Fifteen medallions with profile portraits. Hard wood, metal. 19th century.
Fifteen medallions with profile portraits. Hard wood, metal. 19th century.

Fifteen medallions with profile portraits. Hard wood, metal. 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

” (Gioachino Rossini was an Italian composer famous for his operas–The Barber of Seville, Othello, William Tell

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Antique Folk Art Hand Carved 'William Tell' & Boy Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Antique Folk Art Hand Carved 'William Tell' & Boy Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Antique Folk Art Hand Carved 'William Tell' & Boy Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

'William Tell' of folklore known most notably for the 'apple-shot' standing with his crossbow rested on his

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pomegranate and Arrow Paperweight by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.
Pomegranate and Arrow Paperweight by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.

Pomegranate and Arrow Paperweight by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.

By Daum, Hilton McConnico

Located in Lille, FR

Pomegranate and Arrow Paper Weight from "the lost arrows of William Tell" by Hilton McConnico for

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1990s French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Danish Walnut Credenza Style GE Console Tubed Stereo, Fully Serviced and Working
Danish Walnut Credenza Style GE Console Tubed Stereo, Fully Serviced and Working

Danish Walnut Credenza Style GE Console Tubed Stereo, Fully Serviced and Working

By General Electric

Located in Chattanooga, TN

. Cabinet is by William Tell Woodcrafters Inc. for General Electric. Model #RC7631A.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William Tell and his son

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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Ceramic Figures Made into Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Ceramic Figures Made into Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Ceramic Figures Made into Table Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Switzerland; Louis Napoleon and Guillaume Tell. Both colorful sculptures are in excellent condition with rich

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic, Majolica

French Bronze of Napoleon Marching in Waterloo After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié
French Bronze of Napoleon Marching in Waterloo After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié

French Bronze of Napoleon Marching in Waterloo After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié

By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Encyclopædia Britannica. Regret, for the tomb of Alexandre Cabanel, was produced in 1892, along with William

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Irish Houses & Castles by Desmond Guinness
Irish Houses & Castles by Desmond Guinness

Irish Houses & Castles by Desmond Guinness

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H 13 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in

Irish Houses & Castles by Desmond Guinness

By William Ryan, Desmond Guinness

Located in valatie, NY

, and his co-author William Ryan tell the history of Irish architecture from the period of the castle to

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

William Tell Mechanical Bank
William Tell Mechanical Bank

William Tell Mechanical Bank

Located in San Francisco, CA

William Tell mechanical bank.

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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

French Gold Pique and Enamel Box, William Tell, circa 1790
French Gold Pique and Enamel Box, William Tell, circa 1790

French Gold Pique and Enamel Box, William Tell, circa 1790

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

circular enamel plaque, beautifully hand painted with a scene depicting the legend of William Tell

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Early 19th Century Berlin Iron Steel Ring Celebrating William Tell
Early 19th Century Berlin Iron Steel Ring Celebrating William Tell

Early 19th Century Berlin Iron Steel Ring Celebrating William Tell

Located in London, GB

The engraved oval Steel top showing Tell, holding his crossbow and his son standing before a tree

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Antique 1810s German Signet Rings

Materials

Berlin Iron, Steel

Hilton MC CONNICO for DAUM: Candlestick “The lost arrows of Guillaume Tell”
Hilton MC CONNICO for DAUM: Candlestick “The lost arrows of Guillaume Tell”

Hilton MC CONNICO for DAUM: Candlestick “The lost arrows of Guillaume Tell”

By Hilton McConnico

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Hilton MC CONNICO (born in 1943) for DAUM Candlestick "The lost arrows of William Tell". Signed

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20th Century European More Lighting

Materials

Other

Cast Iron Bank
Cast Iron Bank

Cast Iron Bank

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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 4 in

Cast Iron Bank

Located in San Francisco, CA

theme is William Tell. The coin is fired off the rifle and knocks the apple off of the boys head on its

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Antique 19th Century American Toys

Materials

Iron

American Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring c1920s by the Drosten Jewelery Company
American Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring c1920s by the Drosten Jewelery Company

American Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring c1920s by the Drosten Jewelery Company

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

has to tell! Frederick William Drosten was a contemporary of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the owner of

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oak Court Cupboard Carved Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1910  REDUCED!!!
Oak Court Cupboard Carved Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1910  REDUCED!!!

Oak Court Cupboard Carved Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1910 REDUCED!!!

Located in Vancouver, BC

sees and considers them.” In his account of English life, written in 1587, William Harrison tells us

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Vintage 1910s Sideboards

Materials

Oak

William Tell Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, 1890s
William Tell Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, 1890s

William Tell Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, 1890s

Located in Alhambra, CA

Cast iron William Tell mechanical bank, circa 1896. Coin is shot by pressing the figure's right

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys

Materials

Iron

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By Ferdinand Hodler & R. Piper & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

2018 marks the centenary anniversary of Ferdinand Hodler’s death. In that 100 years time, the art world’s esteem of this important artist has proved fickle. It has shifted from extol...

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William Tell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the william tell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and ceramic, every william tell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the william tell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each william tell bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one william tell that is appealing in its simplicity, but J. & E. Steven's Company and J. & E. Stevens Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a William Tell?

A william tell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $286 and the highest can go for as much as $3,400.