Brass Folk Art

This striking antique Siemens fan from the 1920s is a fine example of early industrial design and the elegance of the Art Deco era. The beautifully curved frame is made from rich, da...

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.

A rare and exceptional hand carved German Black Forest wall-mounted hanger. circa 1890 Born in the late 19th / early 20th century, featuring an intricately carved walnut figural bear's head with inset glass eyes, finely detailed gilt brass paws holding a supporting rod, affixed with chain drop hook. Dimensions: (approx) 10.75" High, 8 1/8" Wide, 5.5" Deep, A superb example of German folk art, functional and highly decorative, it's ideal for use as an entryway coat...

Quality pair of illuminated glass and brass directional signs made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'LADIES'...

Marroquin forged steel dagger with sheath. Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood and brass and embellished with silver parts decorated with chiseled and engraved motifs. The dagger is curved with a tick double edge blade, the handle is ornate with silver and wood. Like swords and daggers in most cultures, the Islamic dagger...

Set of two Moroccan brass Berber tribal sugar hammer. Moroccan Collectible Brass Berber Sugar Hammer,Brass Berber Tribal Sugar Hammer. Authentic old Tuare...

Featuring an elegant and sophisticated chessboard crafted from nubuck and burnished brass, with chess pieces in matt horn and burnished brass, the Trafalgar Chess Set, designed by A. Andreucci is a spectacular piece to display in a formal lounge...

- A fabulous Art Deco illuminated Ladies sign from renowned manufacturers 'Flambosign', England circa 1930. - The worn brass casing marked 'Flambosign' houses an etched lucite perspex...

Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted and hand carved in the first half of the 1900s this wonderfully naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest inspired room or interior. This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or forest theme of this work-of-art tall clock. The natural aging of the carved wood has also grown this clock its stunning patina, making it even more of a gem to enjoy and to look at. The large door comes with the original, antique and perfectly beveled glass window which makes this unique clock...

Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's. Stunning set of 1960's modernist brass and iron fireplace tools by Pilgrim. Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools by Pilgrim Manufacturing. Modernist, five-piece, fire tools set by Pilgrim attributed to designer George Nelson features a black wrought iron frame and fire tools with polished brass handles and matte brass base. Architectural iron fire tool set by Pilgrim in black and brass. Features 4 tools in a minimalist open frame tools include a poker, shovel, brush, and log grabber with matching stand. Black frame with solid brass handles and decorative trim. Signed Pilgrim Fireplace...

This is a small Greek theatre mask made of bronze, from the 1970s, designed to be mounted on a wall. The mask has exaggerated facial expressions typical of Ancient Greek theatrical ...

More than a game. Masterfully handcrafted with precious canaletto walnut wood Pinetti portable Bowling set is enriched with leather details and satin brass finish. A sophisticated...

Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...

A 1970s interpretation of a 17th century Bird/chicken incense burner from the region of Khorasan in Afganistan. It stands peculiar yet proud. Its ma...

English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blued panels which also exhibit areas of gold wash. The decorations travel for about half the length of the blade. The cane measures approximately 35 1/2" and features a nice scalloped and flowered decoration with brass ferrule. Good condition. Blade remains bright and locks into scabbard properly. Nice patina to handle. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: English SIZE: 35 1/2" x 5" Check out our large selection of 19th and 20th Century canes including sword canes and gun canes...

Rare folk art set with great carvings on cottage cupboard, table and matching chairs. If you are looking for a unique set for your chalet, home, cott...

This antique 1917 shell casing is a remarkable example of trench art, crafted with care and skill during the First World War (1914–1918). Made in France, this piece reflects the crea...

A charming vintage equestrian key holder, handcrafted in solid wood and accented with brass hardware. This rustic wall rack features a unique double horseshoe motif—symbolizing good ...

In this listing you sill find a spectacular Tuareg leather tribal camel saddle from the Sahara region of Africa. This beautiful room accent is perfect for those of you who are seekin...

3-1025 Folk Art hand made twig lantern. Take one 60 watt Edison based bulb Measures: Height to top of loop 16" Rewired supplied with 16" of metal chai...

In the late 1950s, Italian artist, sculptor, and furniture designer Harry Bertoia had a revelation. By stretching, bending, and moving metal, his sculptures could create sound. He called them Sonambient and over the next decade he created thousands, each one unique. Late in the 1970s, Harry and his son Val together made Bertoia Sound Sculptures...

Hand-wrought circa 1960s copper and brass grasshopper centerpiece sculpture with abalone inlay eyes and legs. Signed underneath, COBRE MEXICO. Also ...

A quietly charming glimpse into everyday London life, this framed colour stipple engraving from Francis Wheatley’s celebrated Cries of London series captures the scene titled “New Ma...

A wonderfully unique U.S. Post Office postal window with teller's opening from the late 1800s. Most likely used in a country store. Original finish oak wood. Brass plate reads 'US POST OFFICE CORBIN CABINET LOCK CO. NEW BRITAIN CONN. USA'. Small oak window pushes up and down to show whether they are open or closed. Numbered boxes noting customers post office box...

Game Green Stone Chess with green malachite and white pieces made in polished marble with polished brass ornaments. Checkerboard made with malachite marble, white marble, black wood...

This is a vintage 20th-century decorative vase made from wood and brass. The body of the vase is crafted from wood with a striking carved geometric pattern, giving it a faceted appea...

CARVED FOLK ART CANE WITH WHIMSICAL FIGURAL MOTIFS Probably early 20th century 34 3/4" L Carved from a single length of hardwood, this highly expressive folk art cane is conceived ...

Small globe with compass. Refined and with attention to detail in the slightest detail. Created from brass, crystal and glass. Designed by Mice Versailles.

Signed Curtis Jere sculpture of a church with village. Signed and dated 1972. Nice 3D design.

Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...

American (19th Century) sleigh with swell-sided, rounded-rectangular body painted in glossy green and red finish with interior plush, upholstered red seat and moss-carpeted bottom. P...

Late 19th or early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Pierced design with rectangular shapes and carved swi...

This is an 18th Century Delft tile mounted in a brass surround with little bun feet, to be used as a stand. The tile is 18th Century Dutch Delft , Circa 1760 , made of earthenware a...

Beautiful Danish blue and white decorated Rococo table with a heavy brass tabletop tray.

Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick: curved gilded alpaca handle featuring Jugendstil-style decorations in relief. Ebony shaft. Brass ferrule. Made and signed by Orivit, a metalworks renowned throughout Europe (the OAG mark, stamped on the band, is their trademark). Cologne, Germany, circa 1900. Founded in 1895 by Ferdinand Hubert Schmitz (1863-1939), after acquiring a metalworks, in 1898 he registered the name Orivit, under which he designed, produced, and marketed pewter, alpaca, bronze, and silver...

Circa 1950. We offer this Rare Mexican Belt Buckle.

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas' – Circa 1940 Discover the captivating history behind this early 20th-century metal hanging amulet, known as '...

American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...

A striking mixed-metal modernist necklace designed and handcrafted in Mexico in the 1960s by the renowned jewelry studio Taller Maya. This bold and sculptural piece showcases the studio’s signature use of hammered brass, copper, and patinated detailing, arranged in an interconnected geometric chain supporting a large circular pendant with richly textured, multi-tonal hammered surfaces. The necklace features alternating hammered links, copper accent rings, and round decorative medallions, all connected with Taller Maya’s characteristic hand-forged techniques. The large pendant—layered with concentric hammered textures—creates a dramatic focal point that embodies the expressive and culturally rooted aesthetic for which the studio is celebrated. The piece retains its original hallmark: “Maya” and “Mexico” Measurement: Length: 16.50 in (41.9 cm) This necklace is an excellent example of mid-20th-century Mexican modernist jewelry...

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...

Decorative "New England" Classic Schooner Ship Model signed: Biff Abell, 02184, 04 / 1981, # 32 02184 / Braintree, Massachusetts, USA Minimalist Wood and Brass Ship Model on a Blac...

This is a small Greek theatre mask made of bronze, from the 1970s, designed to be mounted on a wall. The mask has exaggerated facial expressions typical of Ancient Greek theatrical ...

This decorative bronze chair consists of 44 full-figure sculptures. It is made in a style that consciously references pieces from Benin Cameroon West African cultures.

Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship Without doubt, one of the nicest examples of an early 20th Century English folk art ship model named Victoria. Amazing detail and charm...

Drum-shaped body with geometric tribal motifs, brass nail decoration, and a beautiful aged patina. Its unique form, reminiscent of a turtle with a long neck, features two sturdy sid...

Early 20th century illuminated advertising sign. On original chain with brass surround re-wired. Containing a 1970s Carl Zero film poster. Circa 1930.

Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany. High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws. Denmark 1920-1930....

A set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses. Steel frames come with small plastic frames and measurements circling around the lenses. Marks are presen...

These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...

Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cabins, planked deck, turned brass fittings, rigged masts etc... Detailed longboats and launches hang from davits. The vessel flies the New York Yacht Club burgee and the Morgan house flag. Mounted into a mahogany display case with matching table. Overall Dimensions: 56" L x 16" W x 57" H Corsair IV (1930) J.P. Morgan Jr. and his legendary business tycoon father, J. Pierpont Morgan, owned four yachts christened Corsair, and built three of them. Each yacht was bigger, faster, and more comfortable than the preceding one. The Morgan Corsair created major media attention for the times resulting in a legendary quote by the senior Morgan when he was asked how much it cost...

Circa 1920. We offer this antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights made in solid brass.

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

Primitive trunk / chest composed of a hinged wood plank top and painted wooden frame with brass and steel embellishments (brass nailheads with hand-hammered steel handles / hinges / ...

Splendid ships engine order telegraph that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The faceplate commands are in Portuguese. The inside has been illuminated by us to make the f...

Aesthetic walnut serving cabinet, “Cherubs”, with 20 finely incised inlaid panels This is an original and beautiful handcrafted and hand incised wa...

Vintage Italian Venetian brass seahorse figures / gondola ornament

An art-deco walking cane with monkey head. This is an elegant antique walking cane created in England during the Art Deco period, circa 1930. The handle is sculpted as a finely deta...

Stylish and whimsy, this sculptural wall mirror will add style and fun to your décor. Ideal for that unique touch of style in those unexpected areas of your home. Bohemian and glamou...

Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship. Structure and Composition: This finely crafted Ethiopian procession cross is rich in iconographic detail. Constructed from metal, likely bronze or brass, it features a complex structure with several decorative elements. - Central Part: • Madonna and Child: At the heart of the cross is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus. This central image is framed within a circle adorned with openwork motifs and small inlays that appear to be precious stones or colored glass pieces. Arms of the Cross: • Angelic Musicians: Each lateral arm of the cross features an angelic musician, playing instruments and depicted in a flying position. The angels are finely detailed, with spread wings and carefully sculpted garments. • Cherub: At the apex of the cross, a cherub is depicted, a celestial being with multiple wings and surrounded by cloud-like motifs. • Bird Motifs: The lower extremities of the cross are adorned with bird motifs, likely doves, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, placed within openwork circles. Base and Handle: • Engraved Base: The base of the cross, which serves as a handle, is also richly engraved with floral and geometric motifs, providing a sturdy and decorative grip for processions. History of Ethiopian Procession Crosses Origins and Evolution: Ethiopian procession crosses have a long history, dating back to the introduction of Christianity to Ethiopia in the 4th century under King Ezana. Influenced by Coptic and Byzantine traditions, these crosses evolved to adopt a distinctive style unique to Ethiopia. - Characteristics: • Style and Iconography: Ethiopian crosses...

A Pair of round convex wall mirrors, used in a Wunderkammer, with embossed brass frames. The edges of the frame are decorated with masks, stylized griffins, and plant motifs. The mir...