1880s Folk Art

English Majolica shell butter pat signed Wedgwood, circa 1880.  

19thc Original paint decorated blanket box with dovetailed construction in very good condition.This trunk has a date of 1821 and signed Mary Elizabeth March 7th , 1821 .This chest is...

19th century, large Majolica Nautical jardinière signed Onnaing, the feets are dolphins and the front is decorated with boats on the sea, the handles are anchors.

In the late 19th century the concept of thrift became a principle by which parents encouraged their children to safe money by putting their pennies into a "piggy bank", thus the proliferation of these items by pottery manufacturers, this particular example marked "SS" on the underneath indicating "A Smith Ltd.", Longton, England whose ceramic, china, and pottery business began in 1846 by Sampson Smith. Nicely molded and in excellent condition, this proverbial pig themed penny bank is painted overall white with a multiplicity of green "spatter" spots, the pig standing on all fours has a twisted tail in back. The original finish is beautifully glazed resulting in a lovely patina to this completely original bank with no restoration or touch up paint of any kind and all of it's original hand paint intact. Since these type of antique banks typically were made without a coin removal trap, the only way to extract the coins would have been the old "knife in the slot" method and retrieving the pennies one by one; or the more simpler method of smashing and breaking the bank, which is why locating these banks is very difficult, rendering a fine example particularly rare. This example is a wonderful addition to a collection of authentic still banks, folk art, or for those who accumulate pig items. This recently came from an estate collection of pig still banks. A similar example is referenced as #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...

A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet/marionette. Still wearing all in brass armour and si...

This is an authentic and late 19th century hand made wooden Shaker bucket from Pennsylvania. in all original and unrestored, very good condition; with it...

"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled Civil War veterans begging for their subsistence. The bank was manufactured by the ...

Masonic cast iron original black painted masonic flag holder with footed ball and claw feet. The condition is very good and strong.

American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.

Fine quality late 19th century "straight stick" mahogany cane with a "sterling" silver mark at the base of the highly repoussed and chased collar; with a floral geometric design at ...

19th Century American 42 Star Flag, circa 1889, printed on linen period flag in the "Dancing Star" pattern. This was never an official U.S. flag sanctioned b y congress, but was made...

American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce since the typical way to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was used for coin removal (note the wear to the coin slot---see images) or perhaps the additional wear is also from many coins having been deposited. The bank is in good all original condition , from an unknown potter (unmarked) circa 1880's, and probably a variant of #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...

Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...

A group of 6 antique 19th century wooden finials with their untouched original surfaces. They show wear consistent with time and are all structurally sound. Cracks and chips as shown...

Rare Late 19th century English theatre scenery boards Dimensions in inches: H 30” x W 36” x D 0.5” (both opened 72” width) Age: 1880 Origin: United Kingdom Condition: Worn Overview...

Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visi...

Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 34 hand-painted and hand-carved animals (includes Noah and Naamah). The flat bottom ark indica...

Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in the north eastern united states. Most likely of Pennsylvania origin. Red stain grain ...

This exceptional masterpiece of the 19th Century showcases remarkable craftsmanship with finest detailing. The carved wooden wall panel shows a composition featuring a central mythol...

Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying in height and diameter, these columns are made of solid oak and are highly decorat...

This American cast iron bank known as "Organ Bank" (Cat and Dog), was manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, Frankford, Pennsylvania in 1882. It conforms exac...

Exceptional 19th-century Native American Salish (Flathead) Plateau moccasins, dating to circa 1880, representing a rare and highly collectible example of Indigenous footwear from the...

Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.

Exceptional American folk art parlor game board featuring silk ribbons forming bold red and blue squares inset beneath glass within a bird's-eye maple frame; rare textile constructio...

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold separately. Different sizes.

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...

American three masted clipper ship in bottle with cloth rigging in full sail on a painted sea, flanked by a sea side town with evergreen trees, a pain...

Large 19th century French pottery vine pitcher with grapes. Pottery from Normandy.  

The ceramic may be German/Dresden or French. I don't see any defects, but there is a 4-centimeter gap along the edge of the lower ceramic, as shown in the photo. Good condition. Than...

Rare 19th century American Quilt perhaps a unique design. The obvious Navajo influence of the Red Cross symbolizing the Spider Woman is unquestionable. They're being 13 crosses also ...

Large 19th century French pottery vase with grapes. Pottery from North of France Normandy. Measures: H 8.8” / D 8.4”.

A Heartfelt Salute: A Sailor's "Woolie" of Nations Circa 1880 This vibrant and distinctive piece is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular ...

A unique antique schwingstock from 1832, used in the traditional processing of flax. This original farm implement is made of pine and bears both the initials of the original owner an...

American molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow, and mounted on cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the orig...

Presented is 42-star 7th Cavalry Regiment parade guidon, dating to 1889-1890. The guidon is printed in cotton, and stenciled over with a “7” over crossed swords of the 7th Cavalry Re...

PAINT-DECORATED "SNOWFLAKE" PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD IN CHEDDAR YELLOW & RED, circa 1885 Parcheesi game board, painted on a wooden plank with applied, molded trim. Rendered in red, whit...

Explore a classic piece of literature with this antique book by J. Girardin, titled "Le Locataire des Demoiselles Rocher." Published by Hachette, this novel offers a glimpse into historical storytelling and is a notable addition to any vintage book collection...

This is really a wonderful starter set of blue and white stick spatter in the English pattern of Adams Rose. All pieces are in mint condition. There are ...

Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison campaign handkerchief, from the 1888 presidential election. Printed on white silk, this design features a waving 39-star American flag and ...

A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...

Very rare and unusual piece, a sterling silver "note holder" fronted by an Indian Chief on the front in high relief. A bale on top provides for a necklace and hanging as a decorative piece of jewelry. Other decoration on the front includes a tomahawk and a peace pipe criss-crossed beneath the Indian. The back is plain with a decorative "repousse" floral border, and "sterling" clearly marked in the lower left (see image). It is 2 7/8" high  x 2" wide resembling and in the style of a match safe; probably manufactured by Unger Bros. of Newark, New Jersey, circa 1880, but difficult to observe all of the surfaces because of the frontal "notes" in permanent place. A note holder would have been used to write down reminders and/or notations by the user; the surfaces appear to be a celluloid type material. Condition is excellent with six notes intact; a very slight "crease" to the back side; hardly noticeable (see image). Appropriate Americana for the discerning collector with a Western Native American...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs s...

Late 19th Century Normandy Marriage Box Original condition, condition commensurate with age. France Circa 1890.

This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. It pivots on an iron pin. The face is very finely cast de...

Sioux moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts for elders, respected individuals, or during rites of passages for ...

19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk-art hand-crafted example of a seashell diorama. Display...

Albany slip glazed Anna pottery stoneware pig flask by Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick, Anna. Anatomically correct prone pig. In sized inscriptions "Fine Old Burmann Inn" and alongside "Lard Oil Drill". Underside flask opening under tail. Anna Pottery was s operative by the Kirkpatrick brothers between 1859 and 1896. They took part in art exhibitions such as Philadelphia Centennial in 1876 and the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1893. In 1938 the first inscription of Anna pottery was published in the New York Historical Society. Pieces of Anna pottery pigs...

An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.

19th century folk art blue wooden stool or side table hand painted flowers

This strippy quilt is a wonderful take off on Chinese Coins. The strips are mostly rectangular but have a lot of variety adding squares, triangles and irreg...

This Mennonite quilt of Sawtooth Bars is given the name Tree Everlasting. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. The Bars are quilted with cable patterning and scrolling vine...

American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...

Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...

American brass Nautical Swivel spot light on telescopic barber pole tripod stand, Troy, NY. Late 19th century. Original candle and has been electrified.

Antique Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885, a sailor's hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with in...

You are viewing a collectable Victorian oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene Beautiful scene with Turneresque skies - moody and atmospheric Various boats in the foregrounde...

This fine hand carved alabaster hawk has the original glass eyes and in amazing condition. The body has amazing carving details. This sculpture is very fine and well carved.

Seated antique bronze Nepalese buddha staue with gold decoration highlighting the head and the frieze This crossed legged buddha dates to circa 1880 and is suitable for out or indoor...

Folk Art Hand Hooked rug with chickens, circa 1880, with two grey chicks standing on black and tan patches (respectively) on a white ground, separated by a double chevron band of mul...