Items Similar to 19th Century Finely Carved and Gilded Scotsman Counter-Top Tobacco Trade Figures
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
19th Century Finely Carved and Gilded Scotsman Counter-Top Tobacco Trade Figures
About the Item
Mid-19th Century carved and decorated counter-top Tobacconist’s Trade figures, circa 1850. Each with striking detail and beautiful patina, with the original gilding rubbed well into the wood creating a warm sheen. Each obviously carved by the same hand, but still distinctly different sculptures: one playing the highland pipes and the other standing proudly.
These figures were akin to the more familiar "Cigar Store Indians" which advertised North American tobacco; Scottish figures advertised the purveyance of fine snuff. These counter-top figures are rarely seen and are much less common than the full-sized figures which stood outside.
The figures remain in excellent condition; it looks like the Jacobite feather on one of the caps has been re-adhered. The patina can not be adequately photographed to do justice to the warm glow from the rubbed gilding. These were masterpieces in their day much finer and more sophisticated than the last pair sold on the market (for a higher price).
Measures: 20-3/4 in High x 7-1/4 in Wide x 5 in Deep
- Dimensions:Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The feather plume on bag piper appears re-adhered.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
1stDibs seller since 2010
239 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Nantucket, MA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- 19th Century Hand Carved Ship's Carved and Gilded TrailboardLocated in Nantucket, MA19th Century Hand Carved Ship's Carved and Gilded Trailboard, Second Half 19th Century, a carved and shaped plaque that is upswept and narrowing towards th...Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
MaterialsWood
- Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade FiguresLocated in Nantucket, MAExtremely rare and very special pair of 18th century native American tobacco store hanging trade figures, hand carved in the half round full length figur...Category
Antique 18th Century American Rococo Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood
- 18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade SignLocated in Nantucket, MA18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign built with large dove-tails, advertising Cooperage and...Category
Antique 1790s French Folk Art Nautical Objects
MaterialsPine
- Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead ModelLocated in Nantucket, MAEarly 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful folk art carving of a Pequot-Mohican Indian in the form of a ship's figurehead: this is in fact the figurehead of the Whale Ship...Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
MaterialsPine
- 19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's BilletheadLocated in Nantucket, MA19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead, second half 19th Century, a scroll carved and painted wooden ornament from the bow of a ship. A billethead was a smaller carving used in place of a figurehead, mounted under the bowsprit of a ship. As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships saw a move towards ever more extreme clipper bows, there was a need to eliminate unnecessary weight aboard ship, especially in the bow (to avoid burying the nose into every wave), so billet heads...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Nautical Objects
MaterialsWood
- 19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and WifeLocated in Nantucket, MA19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife, circa 1850s, matched pair of Chinese Export oil on canvas full length portraits of a Sea Captain and his wife, painted on commission in Hong Kong or a related China Trade port. The captain wears a double breasted wool greatcoat over a high collar white shirt with bow tie, black waistcoat...Category
Antique 1850s Hong Kong Victorian Paintings
MaterialsCanvas
You May Also Like
- 19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign CarvingLocated in Coeur d'Alene, ID19th Century Native Tobacco Trade Sign attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928). The statue is in fair age-appropriate but sound condition, some damage and cracks to the base, overall c...Category
Antique 19th Century American Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Large 19th Century Carousel Figure of a ScotsmanLocated in New York, NYLarge nineteenth century large carved and painted wooden figure representing a Scottish Highlander wearing a traditional plumed cap and uniform wit...Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures
MaterialsWood, Paint
- 19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade SignLocated in Greenwich, CTEnglish carved and polychrome decorated wood tobacconist’s trade sign in the form of a “Turk” wearing a distinctive headdress and dressed in a long robe, this advertising figure rela...Category
Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- 19th Century Pair of Marble Vases, Finely Chiseled and Gilded BronzeLocated in PALERMO, ITElegant pair of marble vases, with applications in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Goat heads, finely chiseled, support the side handles. Parti...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
- Pair of Carved Hotei Figures. 19th CenturyLocated in Hollywood, SCPair of Rare Japanese carved blackwood Hotei figures on base with glass eyes, with animal and coin bag motif. 19th CenturyCategory
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures
- 19th Century Bust in Marble and Bronze Finely Carved and ChiseledLocated in PALERMO, ITElegant bust in marble and bronze, depicting a Roman figure. Particular chiselling of the head made of bronze. Finely carved in every detail.Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Busts
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Carved And Gilded
Mid Century Counter
Antique Wood Counter
Details In Gilded Wood
Antique Counter Top
Antique Pipes
Wood Store Counter
Tobacco Store
Cigar Store
Feather Cap
Gilded Carved Wood Figures
Tobacco Pipes
Carved Pipes
Antique Wood Pipes
Antique Carved Pipes
Cigar Figures
Antique Jacobite
Antique Cigar Indian