1870s More Folk Art

Period: 1870s

Thousand Pyramids Quilt with Lily of the Field Border

Located in Darnestown, MD

Thousand Pyramids quilt with a wonderful border of Lily of the Field ( a pattern not often seen). The triangles are made of a beautiful assortment of mostly printed fabrics from the ...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

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Cotton

Thousand Pyramids Quilt with Lily of the Field Border

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner

Located in Nantucket, MA

Very rare 19th century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George C. Gardner of Nantucket Island (1809 - 1889), an oversized round open basket handcrafted with a fat rattan weave on wide wooden splint staves, a carved wooden heart-shaped handle which is deeply notched above and below the rim and extends under the weave a full half-way down their staves, and a round pine bottom deeply inscribed "George C. Gardner." Captain Gardner lived at 141 Main Street and was also known for making shorebird decoys. The bottom plate...

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American Folk Art Antique 1870s More Folk Art

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Rattan, Wood

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner

Roses and Bells Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Dozens of varieties of floral wreath quilt patterns were popular in the 19th century. Unlike most such patterns, this example includes bells between the flowers. It is finely appliqu...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Roses and Bells Quilt

wedding chest

Located in Žilina, SK

This painted chest comes from Slovakia, year 1870

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Slovak Baroque Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

wedding chest

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

Located in Houston, TX

Painted faux grain tole cutlery caddy from France circa 1880-1910. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, o...

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French French Provincial Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

19thC Burl Tiger Maple Compote

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19thc burl compote is in very good condition from a private collection.

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American Adirondack Antique 1870s More Folk Art

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Wood

19thC Burl Tiger Maple Compote

Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint

Located in Darnestown, MD

This colorful tartan plaid box is hand decorated with shades of green; orange; red and yellow. It retains the original paint in very good condition. A new...

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American Antique 1870s More Folk Art

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Wood

Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint

Floral Wreaths Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This lovely floral wreaths quilt has many traditional elements yet shows its own unique personality. The repetition of the flower in the center of the wr...

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American Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Floral Wreaths Quilt

Currants and Cockscombs Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This Cockscomb and Currants (aka grapes and oak leaf) applique quilt is done with very Fine stitching. The quilting depicts patterns of ferns and a variety of leaves. The applique bo...

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American Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Currants and Cockscombs Quilt

Pots of Flowers Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This finely quilted and appliquéd quilt is dated 1876 in quilting and has the initials EG. Abutting hearts in the center are a lovely design but the stars they form makes it even mo...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Pots of Flowers Quilt

Light and Dark Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This light and dark wool challis log cabin quilt is done with unusually light tones. A note pinned to the quilt explains that the fabrics were from two dresses of the maker, Louisa D...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Light and Dark Log Cabin Quilt

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Persian Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Baluch Bagface, Late 19th Century

H 36 in W 33 in D 1 in

19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc original painted sage green kick up bottom swing handled basket.This basket is in fine condition with minor breaks on bottom. This New Englan...

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American Adirondack Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket

H 9.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

By Sherwin P. Boyer 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

Made with oak staves, handle, mahogany base and attached brass ears, in excellent condition. The poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me...

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North American Folk Art 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

H 13.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Antique Ebonized Hand-Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous antique wooden wedding trunk from Michoacán Mexico dates to the early 1900s. A stunning two-piece set, it consists of the trunk and the base upon which it rests. Wit...

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Mexican 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Ebonized Hand-Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk

H 15 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot

Located in North Hollywood, CA

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...

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Omani Islamic Antique 1870s More Folk Art

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot

H 16 in W 14 in D 7 in

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl

Located in Mjöhult, SE

Fine organic Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art root wood bowl, circa 1820.

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Swedish Folk Art Antique 1870s More Folk Art

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Root Wood Bowl

H 3.94 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in

Early 20th Century Postage Stamp Quilt with Wild Border

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun and wild postage stamp quilt with small one inch pieces and has a railroad slats borders. It is a contained miniature Philadelphia pavements. The backing is in a vibrant red polished cotton. The front is a mix of red and black polished cotton...

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American Adirondack 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century Postage Stamp Quilt with Wild Border

H 80 in W 72 in D 0.25 in

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials

Located in Tiverton, RI

Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...

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American Folk Art 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials

H 71 in W 62.88 in D 85.13 in

19th Century Large French Bread Basket from a Bakery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic double handled basket is in good condition and could handle a bunch of fruit or bagged bread. The condition is very good. A great display piece for a kitchen or retail...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

19th Century Large French Bread Basket from a Bakery

H 11 in W 37 in D 22 in

English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket

Located in Houston, TX

English brown wicker dog kennel or pet carrier (circa 1900-1910), rare large-scale and in good condition. Forged iron door and latch loop. Door openi...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket

H 28 in W 26 in D 29 in

19Thc Antique Quilt in Blue & White

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc mini pieced blue & white quilt in a corn & beans pattern is in fine condition.The piece work is superb and also very fine stitching as well. This quilt was found in O...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Antique Quilt in Blue & White

H 0.5 in W 66 in D 69 in

Familia Lorenzo, Hand-Painted Wood, Mexican Loteria

By Familia Lorenzo

Located in Mexico City, MX

This colorful set of pieces was created by the Mexican artist Fernando Lorenzo. Produced with vinyl paint on wood, these works recreate on a bigger scale images from the popular Mexi...

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Mexican Folk Art 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Familia Lorenzo, Hand-Painted Wood, Mexican Loteria

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.2 in

Previously Available Items

Carolina Lily Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

A well crafted version of the traditional Carolina Lily pattern. It is delicately pieced and appliqued with especially fine stems and leaves. It has a th...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Carolina Lily Quilt

H 90 in W 90 in D 0.5 in

19th Century German Hand Carved and Painted Decoy Ducks

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful pair of decoy ducks, hand carved and painted, these originate from Germany and date to the later half of the 19th century. In super used condition with the most fantastic...

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German Folk Art Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century German Hand Carved and Painted Decoy Ducks

H 4.93 in W 5.32 in D 13 in

Birds in the Air Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This is a finely made example of a Birds in the Air quilt. Both the piecing and quilting are done with great precision. The white triangles are quilted with half wreaths. The border ...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Birds in the Air Quilt

H 90 in W 86 in D 0.5 in

Pots of Flowers Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This finely quilted and appliquéd quilt is dated 1876 in quilting and has the initials EG. Abutting hearts in the center are a lovely design but the stars they form makes it even mo...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Pots of Flowers Quilt

H 79 in W 70 in D 0.5 in

English Brass and Copper Embossed Umbrella Stand with Pub Scene, Circa 1870

Located in Hollywood, SC

English brass and copper embossed umbrella stand with decorative figural pub scene. Late 19th Century.

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English Victorian Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Brass and Copper Embossed Umbrella Stand with Pub Scene, Circa 1870

H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 12 in

Tumbling Blocks Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Tumbling blocks (aka Baby Blocks) is one of the most three dimensional of quilt patterns. As is often the case, in addition to the cubes, one also sees ...

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American Country Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Tumbling Blocks Quilt

H 86 in W 78 in D 0.5 in

19th Century Valentine, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Folk Art valentine, circa 1870, comprising a collage of colored pressed cardboard Dresden flowers and card, fabric flowers and gilded leaves, in a gilt foil vase, all on...

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American Victorian Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Valentine, circa 1870

H 11.75 in W 9.88 in D 0.5 in

Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1879 Bristol Orphanage sampler by M Mountain. The sampler is worked in red thread on linen ground. Multiple alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case, in a variety of fonts. Numbers...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Silk

Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain

H 14.6 in W 13.6 in D 0.6 in

19th Century Shaker Spool Holder

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19th century shaker spoil holder. Beautifully made, interesting object.

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Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Shaker Spool Holder

H 21 in Dm 23 in

19th Century Folky Rustic Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century handmade and mortised & peg construction was found in the mid west. It is strong and sturdy. Great form and patina.

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American Adirondack Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Folky Rustic Bench

H 18 in W 20 in D 12 in

19th Century English Horn Jar with Silver

By Edward Charles Brown 1

Located in Kitzbuhel, AT

English horn jar with 925 silver marked. In the front a silver médaillon. Bottom in glass. Made by Edward Charles Brown London, 1875.

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English Black Forest Antique 1870s More Folk Art

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Horn Jar with Silver

H 4.53 in Dm 2.96 in

French Cheese Carrier

Located in Sheffield, MA

Without question one of the more unique pieces we have ever purchased this primitive folk art piece was a cheese carrier, transporting large pieces of cheese. We see it as a piece of...

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