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Material: Iron
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Experience the history and craftsmanship of South India with this early 20th Century brass & iron jeweler's t...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Iron Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed & Dated 1930's Original Painted Cast Iron Buggy Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted buggy door stop and dated 1936.The condition is very good and amazing patina.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Blue Advertising Letter Č , 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial letter Č was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass cover. The wei...
Category
1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
American Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rooster Bootscrape
Located in Chicago, IL
Full of charm and personality, this mid-20th century American iron bootscrape takes the form of a cheeky rooster—one foot lifted mid-strut, tail feathers slightly ruffled, and a know...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Albert Chubac, TOTEM Sculpture, circa 1980, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1920-2008), TOTEM sculpture,
Unique piece,
Iron and plexiglass,
circa 1980, France
Measures: Height 110 cm, width 21 cm, depth 32 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Gene...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Brutalist North African water Bucket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Brutalist North African water bucket
Stud and riveted water bucket from North Africa
An amazing piece, the main body is made up with layered riveted strips of meta...
Category
Mid-19th Century Brutalist Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON BOOT JACK, MADE FOR THE 1864 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GENERAL GEORGE B. MC CLELLAN, WITH A FANTASTIC SLOGAN THAT READS "THE UNION AT ALL HAZZARDS"
Made for the 1864 presidential run of George B. McClellan, this cast iron bootjack is both rare and graphically exceptional. Displaying the original black-painted surface, with attractive and desirable patina, the stylized profile has a wonderful folk art quality. Molded block letters that wrap around the heel clasp read simply "Gen. Mc Clellan. These are accompanied by a prominent Civil War-associated slogan: "The Union at all Hazards." The text is intermingled with 34 stars, which was equivalent to the number of states during the opening two years of the war, but was one star short by mid-1863 and two stars short by the time of the actual election in 1864. It's not unusual to encounter this feature in civil war campaign parade flags as well as all manner of flag-related ephemera.
The iron was reportedly cast by G. & D. Cross of Morrisville, New York, though it is unsigned and I have not yet verified the attribution. I have seen two other examples, one of which had a broken and repaired tine on the U-shaped horns and newly painted surface, while the other appeared to have broken lifters and inferior, rusted patina. This is, hands-down, the best of the identified examples.
Brief History of the 1864 Campaign:
President Abraham Lincoln had a checkered relationship with his 1864 opponent, who he had formerly chosen as General-in-Chief of the entire Union Army. The career officer repeatedly knocked heads with his Commander-in-Chief. Having raised a well-trained and organized military force, McClellan often seemed reluctant to use it. By 1862, after losses in Virginia during the Peninsula Campaign, Lincoln grew frustrated with McClellan and the progression of the war and removed him from command.
By the early part of 1864 the American people shared some of the same frustrations and Lincoln was no longer the clear choice for the White House. The nation was tired of war and the remains of the Democratic Party...
Category
1860s American Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Modern Abstract Architectural Wire Iron Sculpture Manner of Roy Gussow
By Roy Gussow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract architectural wire iron sculpture manner of Roy Gussow. Classic modernist, strong presence, very well executed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and rare original painted surface iron Indian weather vane, worn painted surface. Great original Directional's in iron and attached. This Indian weather vane was found in t...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Illuminated Advertisement for HB cigarettes, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large wall advertisment light
Good original condition with signs of use
The top part is missing some plastic
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
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...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
One of a kind iron gate in the shape of an elongated face. It would be functional as a gate but would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art.
The movable earrings...
Category
Early 20th Century American Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Folk Art Wine, Alcohol Oak Cask, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Scandinavian Folk Art oak cask, crafted in the 19th century and steeped in rustic tradition.
Constructed from robust oak staves and secured with authentic iron banding, this piece e...
Category
1850s Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Jack Boyd abstract modernist "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on wood base
By Jack Boyd
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a great Jack Boyd "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on a wood base. Jack Boyd was a San Diego artist, sculptor, and jeweler who was part of the "Allied Craftsmen". The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Moriz Jung Cabaret Fledermaus Vienna Enameled Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A domed, black & white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Artwork by Moriz Jung from the early 1900s, the production date is around the 1960s. Hi...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter P, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “P” was made during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old facade inscription POŠTA. In czech language Post Office. The weight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
An English Victorian Cast Iron Painted Doorstops, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Victorian Cast Iron Painted Doorstops, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions;
Height: 25cm.
Width: 16cm.
Depth: 6cm.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique 20th-Century Double Decaliter Grain Measure in Wood - 2Y353
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Type: Grain Measure, Double Decaliter
Material: Wood with Wrought Iron
Period: 20th Century Design
Origin: France
Condition:
Sold in original, unrestored condition
Some wormholes (vr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$405 Sale Price
65% Off
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category
Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1920
A lovely antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a victorian noble lady holding a ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Unusual Unique Abstract Crucifix Sculpture Formed from 15th Century Nails
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and unique hand crafted English abstract sculptural crucifix made from 15th century hand wrought iron nails recovered during the restoration of an ancient East...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare European antique hand painted cast iron carnival carousel embellishment.
Once decorating a 19th century country fair carousel amusement ride, the sculptural ornament depict...
Category
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
Category
1920s Indian Folk Art Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter a, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a brown metal bod...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter N , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter L was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal ...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter A, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old inscription POŠTA. In czech language Post Office. The weight of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Windmill Sculpture
Located in Buchanan, MI
Folk Art windmill sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Tin
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm
Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm
Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg
Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base
Category
19th Century French Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane
Additional information:
Materials: Iron
Color: Black
Period: 1940s
Place of Origin: North America
...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Cast Iron Duck Form Lawn Sprinkler
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast iron duck water or lawn sprinkler. Original worn paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Original Paint Decorated Dutchy Heart Piano Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Pennsylvania dutch 19thc decorated piano stool has a girl & floral details with in a heart design . The form of the stool is Victorian with cast iron feet with a glass bal...
Category
19th Century American Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient wrought iron candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$781 Sale Price
85% Off
Swedish Iron Weather-Vane with Dragon with Date 1704
Located in New York, NY
Swedish metal (iron) weather-vane of a dragon's head on sword shaped stem. The date "1704" is impressed on the dragon's head which most likely refers the age of the house o...
Category
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter R , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “ r “ was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,7 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century English Crimping or Goffering Iron, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century English crimping or goffering iron, Circa 1840.
Used to make ruffles, frills, flounces, and pleats in starched linen, the crimpling iron was first introduced in Italy in the early 17th century. Very popular from the Elizabethan era...
Category
19th Century Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “Z” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Iron Crucifix Sculpture In The Style Of Regardt Van De Meulen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish iron work sculpture of Christ hanging on the cross in the manner of Regardt van de Meulen and dating from the 20th/21st century. The crucifix stands on a rectangular w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Bolzano; Italy. Nice to display wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage 15 Car Train Set or Collection
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage 15 Car Train Set or Collection .Great collector gift set of Trains for that Train enthusiast.
The set includes two 1950s American Flyer streamline aluminum trains. One engine and one pull car. Some are Lionel Trains...
Category
1950s Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Tin, Metal, Iron
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria.
Mid 20th century or older.
10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
20th C Cast Iron Cat Boot Scrape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C cast iron cat boot scrape.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 52 cm to 37 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A one-of-a-kind antique wrought iron sculpture, comprising 18th and 19th century architectural elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key,...
Category
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20thC Hubley Bouquet of Flowers Cast Iron Doorstops
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Antique cast iron Doorstops by Hubley in original paint. No breaks or cracks in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the paint....
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$225 Sale Price / item
31% Off
French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find,
France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of red paint visible.
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$679 Sale Price
41% Off
American White Pine Decorative Floral Painted Blanket Chest , NY, Circa 1819
Located in Charleston, SC
American White Pine hand painted floral blanket chest with original wrought iron strap hinges, interior till, and locking mechanism with key. New York,...
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$9,750 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art chest box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A very charming Box / chest with untouched Original paint.
Decorated with handwrought iron around th...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early Stenciled Victorian Hand Crafted Winter Sled
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early Victorian childs snow sled in old green paint and the original Stenciled. Handcrafted from oak and reinforced with hand wrought ...
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great Patina. Time has treated this doorstop with the right kind of lo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher
Located in Houston, TX
Large Primitive bleached walnut and flint grain thresher dating to the 19th century. Hand carved walnut embedded with sharpened flint stones. Originally...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Primitive Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Iron
Antique Folk Art Red Painted Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wooden children’s sled with iron wrapped runners, painted dark red with the word “Belle” picked out in gold.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter A , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,7 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Ironwood Root Carved War Club
Located in London, GB
Gunstock shaped war club ‘Sali’. Ironwood root carved with traditional motifs. An excellent example, mounted on a custom stand in patinated bronze.
Measure...
Category
1980s Fijian Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels
We are proud to offer a spectacular pair of highly decorative 19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels, each depicting an architectural b...
Category
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$8,665 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Handmade Model of a Carved Motor Cycle on Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very cool motor cycle is a hand carved Harley Davidson from the 1960s. This is a very unusual very unique model. Rarely see is the motor cycle in a hand carved form on a custom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Huge 19th Century Iron Directional Weathervane Arrow
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Simply Huge Wrought Iron Weathervane Directional Arrow. Untouched, naturally worn surface. Bespoke mounts to wall mount for display. France, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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