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Period: 1890s
19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage
Located in Hastings, GB
A charming late 19th century hand crafted primitive folk art bird cage, in the manner of a chateau, painstakingly detailed with hand painted r...
Category
German Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles.
Antique Hispano Moresq...
Category
Moroccan Moorish Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique Nantucket miniature long case clock, made and patented by Wallace Brown, circa 1894, with original paper label and poem. A Hand crafted mahogany case with arched bonnet,...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games
This is a very well made and c...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$2,398 Sale Price
30% Off
Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique eight spoke ship's wheel with brass hub and trim ring. Varnished wood finish and highly polished brasses. This is burly, strong ship's wheel from the late nineteenth century....
Category
English Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...
Category
Danish Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$354 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art is well preserved and can be dated to 1890-1910. Wov...
Category
American Navajo Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$12,500
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
An unusual pair of late 19th Century English folk art painted natural wooden form figures. We hav...
Category
British Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Germantown Moki Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Germantown Moki blanket with spider woman crosses. Exceptional collector piece. 5'1" x 6'11"
Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Southwest - Navajo, Na...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$28,000
Late 19th Century Quebec Paint Decorated Plant Stand, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quebec paint decorated plant stand or bucket bench, circa 1890, pine slat construction with three shelves, fluted backsplash and apron, and deli...
Category
Canadian Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Great Folk Art Elephant Riding Toy
Located in Branford, CT
Exceptional folk art child's ride-on toy elephant with head-turning mechanism. Carved wood with original, beautifully executed paint. Original cording tail, fabric trunk, and leather...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot.
I basica...
Category
Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Woods Hole Golf Club Antique Sign from Cape Cod
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique sign from the Woods Hole Golf Club in Falmouth, MA circa 1900. Includes original wrought iron bracket meant for mounting on a square post. Great original surface. Also reads ...
Category
American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
Category
American American Empire Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Located in London, GB
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Quite simple this is an amazing decorative object, encased in a 19th century glass and pine display, a handmade paper model of an Indian grocery shop, with wooden hand painted elephant and working man at the steps. Spencer and Co...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Silk Embroidered Hand Painted Seascape by Thomas Willis, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century silk embroidered and hand painted oil on canvas seascape by Thomas Willis (1850 - 1925), depicting a schooner-rigged racing yacht closely ha...
Category
American Late Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Silk
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Extra-large Chippewa beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Black bead drops ending in blue yarn. Bright and visual vintage piece of Native Americ...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This late 19th century miniature 3-drawer dresser with original mirror mounted above, was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside promoting his articles, usually by seeking out merchants to take orders based on this scaled down miniature bureau, or by leaving it on display in a merchant's establishment to take orders from that merchant's customers.
This American bureau...
Category
American Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Oak
19th Century Assiniboine Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine native Assiniboine fully beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Floral and leaf design with green bugle bead drops ending in pompoms. Full...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890.
The carousel horses feature a carved wooden white lacquered body with white lacquered iro...
Category
Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Mennonite Roman Stripe Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Solid black triangles abutting strips of lighter material, both solid and printed, make for a striking pattern in this Roman Stripe quilt. The solid black blocks make for a strong di...
Category
American Country Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Solid orange on an indigo background give this Touching Stars quilt a lot of impact. In addition to the LeMoyne Stars, one can also diamonds between the Stars as well as squares betw...
Category
American Country Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT' Cobbler's Trade Show / SHOP Sign / Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT' Cobbler's Trade Show OR sHOP Sign / Sculpture . aLL Hand made,, Oil cloth, copper top and Wood...Most likely hung outside of an old cobbler , shoe ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19th Century Miniature Sponge Ware Tooth Pick Pick Holder, Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini 19th century sponge ware toothpick holder with hole on back side for hanging. This is super rare and I've never seen another one like it -ever.
Category
American Country Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Faw Faw Hat
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Region / Tribe: Kansas/ Nebraska border/ Otoe-Missouria
circa 1891-1895
Material: Various cloths, glass beads, cotton thread, shell disk
Dimension: Diameter 10 inches, height 2 3/...
Category
North American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Beads
$8,500
Late 19Th Century , Black Forrest Carved Jewelry box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very finely hand carved Jewelry Cabinet . Has 6 small drawers that swing out for access to the bottom box . The top flips open and has two carved ani...
Category
German Belle Époque Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Princess Feather Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Here is a bold Princess Feather quilt, all in solid colors, well done in every way. The red and green feathers are offset by orange centers and a similar orange flower at the center ...
Category
American Country Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,700
19th Century Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine Native American Chippewa floral beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket. Intermediate panel beaded on black velvet. Matching shoulder s...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Beads
American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century.
Measures: 8" square at base.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Steer Horn Ladies Hat Pin Cushion or Mens Hat Rack
Located in Soquel, CA
19th Century Steer Horn Ladies Hat Pin Cushion or Mens Hat Rack
Antique late 19th century steer horn hat rack with "petal" pin cushions for hat pins and h...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Horn
Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Classical Navajo transition blanket tied on fringe both ends, stacked white diamonds with blue dark brown centers and bands. 4' x 6'8"
Period: cir...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Americana Quilt with Fan Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique hand-made quilt circa 1890-1900s originated from Ohio. The quilt features a striking patched square pattern with fan motifs, all hand stitched with colorful cotton appliqu...
Category
American American Classical Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Four Native American Painted Baskets
Located in Branford, CT
Four Northeastern Native American splint baskets. 19th century. Original paint and decoration.
Smallest: H 2-1/4" W 4-7/8" D 3-7/8".
Bale Handle: H 5-3/8" W 6-3/4" D 5-3/8".
Cove...
Category
Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$875 / set
Al G. Barnes Animal Show Circus Original Poster Framed, United States, 1895
Located in Madrid, ES
Original framed poster of famous Al G. Barnes Circus "Animal show circus".
Category
American Modern Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo.
At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Spanish Hachero Candleholder, Circa 1890
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Hachero Candleholder, Circa 1890 – A Piece of Traditional Craftsmanship
Uncover the rustic charm and rich history of Spain with this antique Hachero candleholder, cr...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont. Green verdigris, patination, traces of old paint and some gilt. This weather vane originally...
Category
American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Bronze Letter Wax Seal Stamp Featuring Nude Bathing Women Art Nouveau
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze nude bathing women Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed.
Circa 1890.
Category
French Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$467 Sale Price
44% Off
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
In all original clothing and condition, this very rare Authentic "Punch" looking figural, of American manufacture, would have been atop a popcorn maker o...
Category
American Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Late 19Thc Velvet & Wool Crazy Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing velvet & wool crazy quilt is in pristine condition and is signed & dated 1899.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
$795 Sale Price
38% Off
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
Category
German Black Forest Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF CIRCA 1890 ORiGINAL PAINT NEW OLD STOCK CRATED FAIRGROUND RIDE HORSES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of new old stock Fairground ride horses
Please note the delivery fee listed ...
Category
Late Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th century large wire frame decorative bird cage
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century large wire frame decorative bird cage circa 1890.
Large wire frame parrots cage.
2 parts, with removable dome top with bull ring fitment. No fittings included. Ideal d...
Category
Swedish Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted pull toy horse on wheels.This hand crafted toy horse is in fine condition with real fur trim on top on hordes head.The original ...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Mohair, Wood
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Pig Pin Cushion with Metal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pig pin cushion with metal gilded base. This is a Victorian item.
Category
American Country Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Schooner Ship Oil Painting By J.Koitor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc oil painting of a ship oil painting in frame.This New England ship is probably from Greece.The Greek flag is on the ship as well. It is signed J.Katons.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
SALESMAN SAMPLE: Late 19th C. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn hay wagon, in excellent condition with original gold stenciling to carr...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Small carved wooden figurehead depicting young Moretto Venice late 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Small carved wooden figurehead depicting young Moretto, mounted on red marble base, late 19th-century Venetian manufacture.
This is a beautifully crafted sculpture made of polychrom...
Category
Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of French yachting binoculars. Polished and lacquered gentleman's binoculars with geared focal tubes. Interesting design that resembles rope. Clean and clear. Wonder...
Category
French Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vardo Wagon Panels, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden gypsy vardo wagon panels, circa 1880
This lot is a very rare and unique set of 6 hand carved wooden gypsy Vardo travelling wagon panel strips. The wooden panels wou...
Category
British Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"Arab Soldier in Prayer" by Belgian Painter Théophile Lybaert - Belgium 1899
By Théophile Marie Françoise Lybaert
Located in Brussels, BE
"Soldat arabe en prière", 1899 - gouache on paper.
By Théophile Marie Françoise Lybaert (1848 Ghent -1927 Ghent).
Academic painter, he was a pupil of Jean-Léon Gérôme, who ...
Category
Belgian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Antique Folk Art Geese Sconce
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
American Folk Art sheet iron sconce with central candlestick flanked by two geese and a mule shoe mounted to base. Best used as a table centerpiece. Perfect ...
Category
American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Native Sauk Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine geometric Native American Sauk people bandolier bag with loom beaded geometric panels. Blue and black yarn tuffs. Minor deterioration on red salvage, not distracting. Great v...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Beads
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
An authentic example of a late 19th Century hand crafted American tramp art cabinet. Untouched in form, still with its original glass window ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century gold gilt zinc weathervane
A true working example of a late 19th century zinc weathervane in the form a rooster. With its original gold gi...
Category
French Early Victorian Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
19th Century Original Painted Hubley Gorilla Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted Hubley gorilla door stop in fine condition. This is very rare and unusual.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century crazy strip star quilt has a burg calico back round and a homespun blue and white backing. Photos look odd but it is in good condition as found. It does have two li...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 1890s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
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