Retrospect Folk Art

This amazing nineteenth-century Ethiopian bed, personally collected in Ethiopia in the 1990's, formally belonged to the collection of Tekalegn Besapa, in Addis Ababa. This type of be...

Steel toy crane with lots of appeal. It is plain and pretty, sitting on four wheels. The hook really works well.

Wooden nutcrackers figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their h...

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall

Lovely Art Deco miniature yellow painted wood lounge chair and side table furniture set. The chairs are 5.75 x 6.25 x 6.5, table is 4.375 x 3.75 x 3.5. In lovely original condition w...

Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks...

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930 This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...

Antique early 20th century pair of hand painted rag dolls of two riflemen. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920 Art Deco casino chip / poker set in the original wood case with Bakelite handle A...

This is a beautiful blue and gold hand carved and hand painted zodiac sign crafted by Charles Pizzano, circa 1950. The 32 inch octagonal shaped sign was just one of Pizzano's prolif...

19th-century bronze currency bangle / Manilla with a fixed opening. Minimalist, simple design work with engraved geometrical circles and lines. This type of bracelet was used and wor...