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Material: Iron
An antique jaw harp made of iron and cast iron - France - Early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An antique jaw harp made of iron and cast iron, probably dating from the early 20th century and of French origin. This unique, historical object stands out with its superb patina, gi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Hammered Copper Cauldron with Forged Iron Handle - 2Y267
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This large antique cauldron, crafted from hammered copper with a sturdy forged iron handle, is a timeless piece that reflects traditional crafts...
Category
20th Century Unknown Iron Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large Painted Iron "Parrot" Sign, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large iron sign representing a parrot on its perch. Painted with lovely greeny yellow colours. This sign used to hang in front of a French Maison Close (bordello), at the beginning o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Extraordinary Hand Painted Santa Claus Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Nostalgic lantern opportunity
America's friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas - the massive heavily hand cast jolly man standing 12 inches tall and weighing a hefty 9.9 pounds i...
Category
20th Century Chinese Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk-Art Bridal Chest, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German pine bridal chest made in 1826 for a certain Jacob Sallberger. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron hinges and handles are hand-forged. The key and lock are orig...
Category
1820s German Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “t” was made during the 1970s in France and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,6 kg.
Category
1970s French Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
French Hand-forged Blacksmith Sign
Located in London, England
Beautifully crafted blacksmith trade sign.
Hand-forged and riveted, not welded.
A seriously striking decorative piece of 20th century folk art.
In exceptional original co...
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage 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
Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century.
Not functional.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art French Poultry Store Enormous Rooster Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1356 Folk art French Giant rooster metal wicker
Category
1960s Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
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
Darling Late 19th C Original Cottage Store Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darling original painted cottage door stop. Great old patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Industrial Iron Wheel 19th Century Original Painted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky Industrial wheel is in fine condition and retains the original red painted surface. The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique 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
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter R, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “R” was made during the 1970s in France and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,7 kg.
Category
1970s French Industrial Vintage 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 38 cm to 50 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Eagle Painted Cast Iron Nut Cracker
Located in Stamford, CT
American 19th century eagle nut cracker. Cast iron with original painted finish.
Category
1880s American Empire Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage 20th-Century Ceramic Cheese Serving Platter with Fruit and Leaf - 2Y344
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage cheese serving platter from the 20th century showcases a beautiful hand-painted fruit and leaf motif, adding a touch of rustic elegance to any table. The platte...
Category
20th Century French Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this fellow going about his business digging in your garden - perhaps burying gold treasure...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art 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
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop C1948
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of cast iron bulldog doorstops with old repaints. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, no damage or bad repairs. Chips to ...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare and whimsical 19th-century nutcracker from Poland is crafted from solid cast iron and takes the form of a stylized cockatoo. A nut can be placed in the bird’s beak to be cracked, while a second functional element is integrated into the center of the body – making it a playful yet practical object. The detailed shaping of the feathers and the expressive form reflect the fine craftsmanship of the period and lend the piece a sculptural quality that elevates it far beyond a mere kitchen tool.
Nutcracker collecting is a rich and varied field within the world of antiques. While the brightly painted wooden figures from the Erzgebirge are widely known, earlier examples were often made of metal and featured imaginative animal or human forms. Iron nutcrackers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Polish Belle Époque Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century. Retains the original Toyo label.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Pheasant Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A true piece of American folk art, this hand-wrought iron weathervane captures a pheasant mid-stride, standing proudly atop a patch of grass. Made by an unknown artisan in the 20th c...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Forged Iron French Pot Rack
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century French pot rack. Blacksmith forged iron pot rack with fleur-de-lys.
Origin: France
Period: 19th century
Size: 13" D x 11" H.
Family O...
Category
19th Century French Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Candlestick in Golden Iron, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Three Hand-forged Wrought Iron Trivets 18th Century Italian Iron Rests
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gray Cast Iron Eagle
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century American cast iron eagle. It came from Pittsburgh.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial 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
Cast Iron Spittoon with Perfect Volcanic Glaze Patina in the Style of Lucie Rie
By Lucie Rie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Spittoon with perfect volcanic glaze patina in the style of Lucie Rie
"time has transformed this utilitarian item into an amazing piece of art"
Category
1930s American Other Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Hand-Made Iron Sculpture by M. Di Giovanni, Italy 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It is made in iron entirely worked by hand.
This sculptural panel of great scenographic impact unfortunately it is not signed but it is certainly by M. Di Gio...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Large Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English large cast iron Punch & Judy matching doorstops . Late 19th century.
Category
1880s English American Empire Antique 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 37 cm to 42 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought 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
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
Antique Iron & Wood Fire Engine Large Model or Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique fire engine model or sculpture, crafted from iron and wood, representing a fire engine from the 18th or 19th century.
The model is moun...
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th C Iron Chicago Trains
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast iron trains marked Chicago Rook Island & Pacific R. R. Good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of Africa was carried over the shoul...
Category
Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Albert Paley Attributed Cast Iron Coat Rack
By Albert Paley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind artist produced piece is an artistic tour-de-force in cast iron. A dramatic addition to any interior space.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern 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
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
Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t
Located in Leuven, BE
An exceptional and very rare knife or saber from the Teke people DR Congo or Kongo Brazzaville
People: Teke
Country : Congo
A museum piece!!!
Period: 19th century.
Length: 44 cm
In v...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early Swedish Folk Art Cabinet, Sweden 1790’s
Located in Valby, 84
Step back in time with this exceptional Swedish Folk Art Cabinet from the late 18th century. Crafted circa 1790, this piece showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural he...
Category
1790s Swedish Folk Art 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
Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dogon forged iron horse with figure. figure wears a crested hat and has one hand on reins, the other curved up in the air for balance.
It is in good condition, appropriate for its a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Wooden Lunch Box, circa 1910
Located in Valby, 84
This early 20th-century Swedish allmoge wooden lunch box, dating to around 1910, is a fine example of traditional Scandinavian folk craftsmanship. Pai...
Category
1910s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
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
Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of four highly detailed cast iron chocolate molds, circa 1890
rooster: 5 inches wide by 3 inches deep by 5 ½ inches tall
rabbit and swan: 4 ½ inches wide 2 ¼ inches deep by 3 ...
Category
1890s Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Gadget-system walking stick with bag holder function, Marktroller, Germany, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System cane: cane with bag holder function. Curious stick used to carry shopping bags, made with two upside-down V-shaped fruitwooden shafts, ending...
Category
Early 20th Century German Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A whimsical and surprisingly decorative Snake constructed of dozens of colorful bottle caps pierced and strung on a length of strong metal wire allowing twists and turns into many co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Iron Folk Art
Materials
Metal, 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
Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
Category
1860s American American Empire Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860. It is depicting a mother bear holding one cub in her left paw and anoth...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron eel fork from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and a functional piece of art.
Who ever made this made an extra effort to not just make ...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Iron Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
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