Skip to main content

Metal Folk Art

to
446
1,707
1,080
2,701
163
56
461
197
131
93
89
71
43
31
22
20
15
13
11
5
5
5
4
2
133
736
1,832
219
523
672
346
56
31
89
114
93
118
94
161
63
46
4,843
2,966
2,920
1,973
1,668
1,119
977
895
358
254
2,920
2,816
2,836
43
39
20
19
17
Material: Metal
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Saloon Bar Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'Saloo...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Exceptional 1950s Navajo sterling silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Rare Exceptional 1950s Navajo sterling silver turquoise ring, signed ‘Tiger’ with arrow hallmark. Heavy hand-forged construction and natural high-grade turquoise cabochon.” Large na...
Category

20th Century American Metal Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Original 19th C Sleigh Bells - Extra Long - Perfect Jingle Bells Sound 39 Bells!
Located in Red Lion, PA
19th Century Extra-Long Brass Sleigh Bells on Leather Belt: 39 Jingle Bells, Nearly 8 Feet Long A spectacular and highly authentic set of original 19th-century brass sleigh bells, featuring an impressive 39 hand-cast bells mounted on a nearly 8-foot-long leather strap. This exceptional antique offers not only a beautiful historic presence, but also the perfect traditional “Jingle Bells” sound, bright, rich, and unmistakably festive, just as sleigh bells should be. Each bell is solid brass, tightly fastened and fully functional, producing that magical tone that modern reproductions rarely achieve. The leather strap retains its original metal buckle and remains surprisingly supple and pliable for its age. With simple annual conditioning, it should continue to remain strong and flexible for years to come. The strap appears handmade and hand-stitched, and while there are small areas of thread loss consistent with age, the original workmanship was so solid that these minor imperfections do not compromise the structural integrity of the piece. The leather has developed a beautifully worn patina that speaks to more than a century of use, adding depth and authenticity to its appearance. In the 19th century, long straps of sleigh bells like this were affixed to horse harnesses so travelers could be heard approaching through winter snow, helping prevent collisions on narrow rural roads. Over time, this cheerful sound became woven into the imagery of the holiday season and ultimately inspired the classic Christmas carol, “Jingle Bells.” Today, authentic sets like this capture the warmth and romance of Victorian winter travel and embody the nostalgia of an old-fashioned Christmas. Because of its impressive length, this sleigh bell strap lends itself beautifully to holiday decorating. Many collectors enjoy hanging it on a door so it jingles each time someone enters or exits, while others drape it across a mantel for a warm, traditional seasonal moment. It also looks wonderful wrapped around a staircase railing, stretched along a festive tablescape as a conversation piece, or even displayed on a wall as a piece of functional folk art. However it’s arranged, the authentic sound and historic character bring instant Victorian holiday charm to any space. Original 19th-century sleigh bell straps in this size and condition have become increasingly difficult to find, especially with such a full complement of bells still attached. Modern reproductions, while decorative, seldom replicate the deep, resonant sound of genuine antique brass or the rich patina only time and use can create. For lovers of Americana, equestrian history, Victorian Christmas...
Category

Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century hand painted French trade sign. c.1940 Double sided French trade sign for CAFES MAURICE, a company still in existence today. Wonderful patination and depth of col...
Category

1940s English Industrial Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of illuminated glass toilet signs made in England by Burnham & Co, Deptford. c.1920 These original Art Deco-era signs feature solid brass frames with their origina...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Pig Folk Art Weathervane on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming and highly sculptural antique copper pig weathervane, executed in a bold folk art silhouette and now professionally mounted on a custom iron base...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.
Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise
Located in London, GB
A Fine Vintage Native American Navajo bracelet Silver Turquoise jewellery A fine quality elegant slender bracelet with turquoise and coral with floral silver embellishments at the ...
Category

20th Century American Metal Folk Art

Materials

Silver

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Copper Bull Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully weathered 19th century American copper bull weathervane, now presented on a newly fabricated black metal display base. This sculptural s...
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Copper

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual and worn 19th century cast iron lady boot jack is in good condition.
Category

19th Century American Other Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Azur Super Motor Oil Can, Original Fullness, French Petroliana - 2Y606
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic French Azur Motor Oil Can (Full 3/4) This is a genuine antique Azur "Huile Moteur Super" oil can originating from France during the Mid-20th Century (Design du XXème Période). A sought-after piece of Petroliana (vintage automotive display item), this metal can is a wonderful decorative item reflecting the classic design aesthetic of 1950s French garages. The can is especially unique as it remains three-quarters full (3/4 full), a rare state for a collectible of this age. Seller's Comments (Condition): The item is sold "as is" (dans son jus). It shows clear signs of age and use, including paint deterioration, significant traces of oxidation (rust), several dents (cabossures), and various marks. These characteristics enhance its authenticity and charm as a vintage garage...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Metal Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fox and Goose Cut Out on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American Folk Art tin cutout captures a moment of exhilarating pursuit: a sleek fox in hot pursuit of a large white goose, its wings flailing in startled flig...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Blue Enamel Water Bucket with Wire and Wooden Handle, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Austrian enamel water bucket with wire and wood handle. Made by Austro Email in Austria. The bucket has many practical uses including w...
Category

1910s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking pair of Guatemalan skeletal figures—male and female representations of Santa Muerte—embody the reverent and complex relationship between death, protection, and healing ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Metal Folk Art

Materials

Wire

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Bird Pipe Holder
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, Pewter stylised bird pipe holder. Circa 1930's. Stamped on base. Measures: height 2.5 inch, width 4.25 inch, depth 1.5 inch Good condition. Wear consis...
Category

1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Dinky Toys Autocar Chausson Méccano – 15 cm Long - 2Y02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of history with this vintage Dinky Toys model, featuring the classic Autocar Chausson by Méccano. Perfect for collectors and vintage toy enthusiasts, this model car showcases the timeless design and craftsmanship that Dinky Toys is renowned for. Details: Type: Vintage Model Car...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Wilhelm II 1901 Zwei Mark Coin – Historical German Collectible - 2Y104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable piece of numismatic history is a Wilhelm II Zwei Mark coin from the German Empire, minted in 1901. In excellent condition, this coin is an exquisite addition to any c...
Category

Early 1900s French Empire Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Swan swing set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully timeworn children’s ride-on toy crafted in the evocative shape of a swan, likely dating back to the early to mid-20th century. With layers of cracked white paint reveal...
Category

Early 20th Century French Metal Folk Art

Materials

Steel

19th Century Coffee Grinder
Located in Louisville, KY
This well-preserved piece of American Coffee history is a site to behold. With it's ornately decorated iron grinder sitting atop an oak base joined with beautiful small dovetail jo...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 1900's Tiffany & Co. Brass & Lead Crystal Aneroid Barometer Thermometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic antique Tiffany & Company of New York brass aneroid barometer/thermometer dating from the early 1900's. The barometer and thermometer works as it should. Marked "Tiffany & ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Metal Folk Art

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 20thc Wooden Salmon Sled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted and decorated sled from New England. Stamped/Signed By the maker under the body. In Very good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative large vintage tin channel letter “A” made of sheet metal, painted in a vibrant yellow with red sides. It is dated around the 1960s, though it may be older....
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Metal Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tin

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Bookbinding Press Screw Nipping Press
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT Antique Victorian Cast Iron Book Press~~c. 19th century Beautiful decorative Victorian era green book press nipping press 13" tall x...
Category

Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of 8 Antique American Cloth Sad Irons, Rare & Collectibles, Set of 8
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful collection of eight antique clothes irons / sad irons. They are oval-shaped and feature a cast iron base with a detachable wood handle. Ma...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, whimsical, and most impressive monumental scale midcentury American traveling carnival hand painted metal ride panel! United States, circa 1940s/1950s, almost certainly fro...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Musidora Tisifone White Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully handcrafted of white clay, this stunning vase depicts the face of a young woman adorned with a crown and jewels suggesting a noble origin. Her captivating gaze is enhance...
Category

2010s Italian Metal Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan Scho...
Category

1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Lead

Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century brass bell was once used to either call students to class or family and workers to the dinner table. Due to the substantive density of the bell along with its origi...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Incredible Rare Neon Vintage Hotel Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye popping one of a kind vintage Hotel neon sign, 2 sided mounted on a tin horizontal box. It’s a sculptural work of art. Freshly rewired with 12 ft. cord with standard plug.
Category

1950s American Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Steel

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 Metal Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine Indian Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery A vintage silver Cuff bracelet with multiple Turquoise cabochons High grade silver
Category

20th Century Indian Metal Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Dinky Toys Peugeot 403 - Vintage Toy Car - 2Y40
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of classic automotive history to your collection with this vintage Dinky Toys Peugeot 403. This small but charming toy car is a classic example ...
Category

20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand painted Pine Wedding Cabinet, anno 1782
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1782. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. Made of solid pine and hand painted in vibrant colours. The cabine...
Category

1780s Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided,, Pre-dates NEON,, Truly amazing sign,, Salvaged from an old Pharmacist,, apparently hung outside (late...
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles - France - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Incredible wrought iron farm animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Unique decorative piece showcasing a grid of charming barnyard animals including oxen, roosters, pi...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

American Country Rustic Painted Bull-Form Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in Queens, NY
American Country rustic-style cast iron doorstop in the shape of a bull, with a beige and black painted finish.
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Smoking Pipe
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Cloisonne smoking pipe features a long, slender stem decorated with colorful cloisonné enamel, a technique involving colored-glass paste placed within metal enclosures. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century grey painted chest of drawers, Swedish. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style, an amazing faux marble top and the original brass hardware.
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Collection Of 3 Duck Decoys Including One Antique
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Collection of 3 duck decoys including: A White Wing Scoter carved duck decoy, circa 1890-1900 with weighted interior, attached rope and painted eyes. The duck comes with documentati...
Category

20th Century American Rustic Metal Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Ivory handle walking stick depicting a Spinoni dog’s head, England 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob depicting a Spinoni dog head, with its mouth open. Sulfur glass eyes. Belt-shaped embossed copper band. Rattan wood shaft. Metal ferrule. England cir...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Copper

1960s Antique Large Penca De Balangandan Afro-American Amulet Tinplate, Brazil
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960. Tin base, possibly silver plated. Traditional slave amule...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian American Colonial Metal Folk Art

Materials

Tin

19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
Located in Austin, TX
Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  
Category

1890s French Country Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle. Early 20th century, Northern India.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metal Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair bronze bookends of sailors sailing on sailboat 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of cast bronze bookends depicting sailors sailing on a sailboat. English manufacture of the 1930s. Bon état. Measurements 11.5x6x12.5 - inches 4.6x2.4x4.9. The last photo is t...
Category

1930s Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th C bronze Horse bookends Measure 2 deep x 4.5 high x 5wide.
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Metal Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
$396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Hand Painted French Patisserie Sign c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage French wooden sign for "Boulangerie Pattisserie, Pain cuit au feu de bois." (Wood fire baked bread). Framed in steel. CR...
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

1960s Abstract Sculpture MCM Steel Brutalist Geometric Cubist Matthew Strumor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1960s Abstract Sculpture believed to be by Matthew Strumor is a medium-sized metal artwork from the Post-War period. This handmade sculpture features a geometric cubist design in the...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Metal Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Purple", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Metal Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rustic Carnival Wheel of Fortune Circa 1940s Folk Art Americana
Located in Oakland, CA
Rustic carnival "Wheel of Fortune" circa 1940s, constructed of various solid woods both solid and plywood, the wheel is painted in weathered hues of red and yellow with images of dom...
Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Double Sided Hand Painted Rat Terrier Puppies Sign c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original hand painted, metal sign advertising rat terrier puppies for sale. Painted over another sign. Size of dog varies with one side much larger. This piece has retained...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal