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Material: Metal
A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus
Bronze
Greek
First half of 4th Century BC
Size: 10.5cm high - 4¼ ins high
Provenance:
Ex Privat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Children's Sledge
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Decorative children's sledge or ice sledge from around 1900.
Made of painted wood and wrought iron.
For 3-4 children. Could be steered with the rear bar and pulled by a pony, billy...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de Balangandãs" was used in the ancient times as an amul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other Metal Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Compact 278AA by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen compact, design #278AA by Sigvard Bernadotte from circa 1940. Classic Bernadotte design, simple, elegant an...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Metal Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Wood And Iron Gopher
Located in New Orleans, LA
This industrial cart was made to load and unload railroad cars in a Wisconsin factory about 1900, and is signed "Gopher Floor Truck, Faribault, Mn."
This well worn salvage cart is ready to repurpose as a coffee table or whatever else you can imagine. The top deck is oak and maple planks with a very fine finish that preserves loads of wear, stains and separations for antique character. Four cast iron wheels are original on this American made factory cart. Solid and heavy it's the real McCoy...
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Brass Globe Andirons, Cast Iron, 30 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a brass globe decoration.
France, circa 1850.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fire...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass, 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 Metal Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Wood & Rope Oval Gueridon Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Mid-Century wood & rope gueridon Audoux Minet, Circa 1960.
Height / 19 inches.
Diameter / 23 inches by 15.5 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Native American Navajo silver Turquoise squash blossom necklace
Located in London, GB
Fine quality large hand crafted Vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver and Turquoise squash blossom necklace.
In the classic Navajo Silver squash blossom design with blue gr...
Category
20th Century American Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
1930’s Tol Boul, French bar game, trade simulator
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Old Tôlerie de Boulogne or also known as "the Tol boul", bar game/trade simulator around 1930's operated on 1 franc coins. All metal.
A game that was ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Wall Hanging or Tabletop Lamp, Small and Functional Beauty - 2C04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with the charm of a bygone era with this Vintage French Lamp from the 1970s. This versatile piece is not only a functional lighting solution but also a decorati...
Category
1970s Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Byzantine Matching Pair of Gold Earrings with Pearls and Glass Beads
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of Byzantine gold earrings, each with a tapering hoop, hook-and-clasp closure, and a single elongated pendant. The pendant is co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Hellenistic Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Hellenistic matching pair of gold earrings that exude beauty and elegance. The delicate filigree work, coupled with the spherical baubles at each point of the radiating design, sho...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Bell System Telephone Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign
Located in San Mateo, CA
Flange mount double sided Bell public telephone porcelain sign. The porcelain has good color. There are some losses around the edges and in the sign.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Byzantine Gold pair of Earrings with Dangles
Located in London, GB
A stunning matched pair of Byzantine gold earrings, each comprised of a hinged and elongated hoop attached to a triangular-shaped plaque with a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold
18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning sculptural piece of furniture, a rustic wabi sabi folk art primitive cabinet, "chimney cupboard", from the 18th century.
One of a kind antique rustic piece with loads of...
Category
18th Century European Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Plain Andirons, Cast Iron, 30 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain design.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also kn...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Etrsucan Bronze Pair of Sanguisuga Type Brooches
Located in London, GB
A pair of Etruscan bronze brooches of the Sanguisuga type. Each brooch features a thick arched bow, a long catch, a two-coiled spring, and a straight pin. The Sa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Bronze Age, matched pair of gold earrings. Each piece is characterised by hollow-formed construction. The terminals of these earrings expand gracefully, while central bulges with p...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold
A Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of gold earrings, each made of a wire elongated hoop culminating with a teardrop turquoise cabochon. The bottom half of the loop is decorated with three rows of gold b...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Aage Hogfeldt
(American, 1925-2014)
A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts.
10 by 10 by 17 inches
In 1954 Aage Hogfeldt founded an artist...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Concrete, Wire
Leather Doctors Bag, 1940s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial cowhide bag with brass hardware and closure. Used a travel bag for physicians to play tools and prescriptions in. Perfect as a purse or for tra...
Category
1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
English Silver Plate Mid Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mtd.Tusk Candle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Silver Plate Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mounted Tusk Candlestick
The inkwell inscribed, Bank Restaurant, the candlestick with a boar/warthog tusk.
Heig...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pot rack, handmade of iron.
France, 19th century / maybe 17th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
In the 19th century...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Men, Cast Iron, 34 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a bust of a man.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. The...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Red Colored Steel Miniature Crane
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Steel toy crane with lots of appeal. It is plain and pretty, sitting on four wheels. The hook really works well.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Seljuk Heavy Bronze Mortar and Pestle
Located in London, GB
A Heavy Seljuk bronze mortar and pestle. The mortar is comprised of a cylindrical bowl, tapered stem, and wide, circular foot. A pestle features a disk-s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Cast Iron, Brass Globe, 38 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain style with a brass globe on top.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fi...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 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 Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Tin Cranes and Flowers, 1930s, The Netherlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black Art Deco tin with crane birds and flowers in Asian style.
This Art Deco storage tin with cranes dates from the early 1930s and was made by the Dutch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Trumper Co.Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Trumper Co., Wilmington Pedal Sewing Machine. It depicts a rectangular wood base with a tall wide piece of wood standing in 90 degree position in the mid late...
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry
Bound in full navy Morocco with the covers displaying open-tooled bordering details, an indented central ti...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Plate
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
An antique meermaid lusterweibchen with a hand carved and stained statue of a medieval lady with fish tail. Mounted on a pair of fallo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American, circa 1980s. This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed. Heavily worked and excessively concha stamped, it is the perfect way to connect with the spiritual world through Dine art! Excellent condition.
Remarks: "Bring the balance of self and universe into your home."
Size: 5 5/8 inches high by 2 inches wide
Weight: 91.5 grams
Hallmarks: TH below a partial sun, maker's mark for Tobey Henderson...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal 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 Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Flambosign Illuminated Exit Sign, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A large directional 'Exit' sign made in England by Flambosign. circa 1930
Believed to have come from the Ilford Hippodrome as it once stood prior to bomb damage and later demoliti...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Ornate Design, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firep...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Superb Antique Yemeni Saudi Arabian Khanjar Jambiya Dagger Silver Islamic Arts
Located in London, GB
A Rare Large Antique Jambiya Dagger with highly ornate silver work with added gold gilding
A superb example of a middle eastern Jambiya
Height 3...
Category
Late 19th Century Yemeni Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 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 Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
"News of the World" Enameled Porcelain Sign c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Single sided porcelain sign advertising the English newspaper, News of the World.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Enameled P...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Set of 3 Framed Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti Intaglios 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant set of three framed intaglios, enclosing eighteen plaster Grand Tour Giovanni Liberotti intaglios dating from the e...
Category
Early 19th Century Grand Tour Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Plain Globe Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration.
France, circa 1850.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fire...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Sterling Silver Baby Rattle teething Ring in the Style of Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully designed baby rattle - the sterling box encloses a bell type noise maker, The Saint Christopher limits those will use it, however, it is a stu...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Metal Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure.
France, late 19th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass, 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 Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter N, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “N” 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 Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Wall Hook Hanger
Located in Forney, TX
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...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Steel & Wooden Circular Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent, is a fine example of the exquisite craftsmanship an...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Vintage Illuminated Letter N , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter N was made in United Kingdom during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner BENTLEY It features a black metal body and a white ...
Category
1980s British Industrial Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “T” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century
French 20th century tailor's mannequin. Made of paper, fabric and metal. It features a mechanism inside which allows the tailor to adju...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent, is a fine example of the exquisite craftsmanship an...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Brass
Original Iron Anvil Sculpture by NY Artist Christopher Dunham
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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