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Period: Early 1900s
Scottish Arts and Crafts Brass Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts & Crafts rectangular brass mirror decorated with a hand-hammered celtic weave surrounded by simulated rope borders. Retaining original beveled plate glass. circa 1900.
Category
Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901
By The Meek Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Beautiful semi-nude woman with translucent negligee, holding a bottle of "Brookfield Rye" whiskey is the focal point of this chromolithographic tin advertising sign, used to promote ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Indian Chief Motif Porcelain Humidor, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality hand painted porcelain humidor is in excellent all original condition with no chips, repairs, or overpaint; nice bright crisp paint and detail. No mark, but definitely American, circa 1900 era. Note the detail to the Indian's face and his elaborate headdress. Native American Indians were especially attracted to tobacco and related products and relished the opportunity to pose for pictures on that topic; note cigar store "Indians", match safes, and humidors. This is a very desirable and item of tobacciana with the Indian subject matter and the attractive multicolored hand painted Indian chief with headdress, probably of note but I have not been able to accurately identify him; quite possibly "Big Bow" an Indian warrior who has been identified on other similar objects. Grace Young...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Nude Theme and Roses Straight Razor, Germany 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded cream, red, and green colored celluloid hand...
Category
American Craftsman Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare survivor, fantastically decorative pair of plaster and hand painted animal cart panels used by the Ringling Brothers Circus Show circa 1900
The two panels would have hung ov...
Category
American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass. Flat brass bezel with five holding screws signed ‘E.S.Ritchie’ and numbered 5779. Side opening compartment for a lighted wick with drawer beneath.
The compass is mounted in a heavy painted brass bowl with very fine copper pivot supporting the floating direction card. A diaphragm is located in the base of the bowl for temperature compensation.
E.S.Ritchie founded the business in 1850 to manufacture mechanical, electrical and scientific instruments. In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun making marine bearing compasses for the U.S.Navy before the American civil war. At the time the British admiralty dry mounted nautical compasses were considered by all navies and commercial shipping companies as the highest technological standard of the day, however, in 1860 Ritchie had received a US patent for the first successful and practical liquid-filled marine compass...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc. Fitted with makers badges reading "Davey & Comp...
Category
British Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Single African mask created by artist Bomber Bax.
The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist.
The artist used spec...
Category
Ivorian Tribal Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary African single mask created by the artist Bomber Bax.
The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist.
The...
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Wooden Bowl
Located in Nijlen, BE
Sculpted large Walnut bowl in a dark ebonized finish.
At the bottom of the bowl is a wooden triangular insert, which may have originally been there o...
Category
French Country Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
Category
Italian Country Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster
Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
Category
French Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure
A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive set of seven blocks and boxes (some four-sided, some two) which nest in the largest box (ca. early 20th Century, USA).
Thoughtfully crafted with finger jointed-edges and un...
Category
American Primitive Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique carved drinking horn from the 19th century
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique carved drinking horn, from the 19th century, with engraved snake and eagle, good orginal condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Horn
Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Antique Laos Tribal Pha Hom Blanket. Very Specific and with this age quite rare. Pha Hom blanket used for healing and comforting. This Pha Hom Blanket is true to its...
Category
Laotian Tribal Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
One Patch Barnraising Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Barnraising pattern quilt is made with One Patches rather than the usual Log Cabin strips. The sold reds against the printed fabrics make a very strong statement. The prints are...
Category
American Country Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Handknotted 7' Foot Turkish Mudjur Carpet Wool Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This hand-knotted Mudjur rug features deep reds similar to wine red colors. Motis of flowers and garlands are depicted in collums, encapsulated in a creme border depicting what appea...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Anglo Indian Gilt and Carved Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Anglo Indian Gilt and Carved Chest
This very attractive Carved Chest is carved and decorated on all sides with Gold Leaves, on the lid there are also people and the image of a sacre...
Category
Anglo-Indian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Large French Planters
By Rouen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of large French planters.
Origin France, circa 1900.
Attributed roun.
Excellent condition. Material: porcelain.
No restorations
In 1644, Nico...
Category
French Empire Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Plateau Parfleche Envelope, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Plateau
Size: 28" L x 12" W.
Family ...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Other
Lizard Mission Pictorial Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mission pictorial basket with Chuckwalla lizard motif.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: California
Size: 6" diameter x 4" height.
Family Owned & Operat...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Twig
Block printed mattress Cover, Indian, ex McAlpine collection.
Located in London, GB
A block printed mattress cover.
Northern India, c.1900
Two panels joined, each panel 240cm x 129.5cm
Ex Collection Alistair McAlpine. Sold Sothebys, 7th June 2006.
Category
Indian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Candlestick in Silver Plated, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Candelabras
Sign: Made in France
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have an...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Metal
Japanese Fireman Hood with Stencil Inscription Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well-preserved Japanese fireman's hood (known as hikeshi zukin in Japanese) circa 1900s, late Meiji period. Woven with thick cotton with sashiko (co...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Tiny Coot Decoy, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tiny hollow coot from Freemont, WI. Collector acquired six- let five go, this was the best one - kept for his collection. Chip shots and all! Neat collector piece.
Period: circa 190...
Category
American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair Plateau Parfleche Packets
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Plateau parfleche packets with diamonds and stylized flowers and brain tanned ties. Difficult to find a pair. Very nice, rare design.
The term parfleche was first co...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand Crocheted Child's Skirt
Located in Charleston, SC
A hand crocheted child's skirt exhibited at the Monroe, North Carolina Agricultural Society in 1908. The cotton yarn is crocheted into a zigzag pattern in...
Category
American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Rare Ironer Stove, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Ironer pan with side body in cast iron and sheet iron.
Chimney flue making a heating table, France, end of the 19th century.
Measures: The base with t...
Category
French Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
3 Hand Made Folk Art Treen Items
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Hand Made Folk Art Treen Items
A Bowl in fruit wood carved with a duck’s Head and Tail
A carved Letter opener from Kenya
And a Carved scoop with IPB. Carved in the handle
The s...
Category
Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
3 Early 20th century Hand Made Treen Items, Stoup, Stamp Box, Lidded Pot These
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Early 20th century Hand Made Treen Items, Stoup, Stamp Box, Lidded Pot
These interesting pieces, a lidded pot from Canterbury, the scene on the stamp box is worn it is Trinity Chu...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Beech
Anatomy Poster
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand drawn anatomy poster.
Category
German Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Oil on Board Characters on a Boat a Very Unusual Subject
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oil on Board Characters on a Boat
A very unusual subject with several strange colourful characters at sea under a white flag
The painting is in good condition and nicely framed...
Category
Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Unique Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Qashqai Shiraz Khamseh Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Super Rare Size Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Beauty Nomadic Animals, Pure Wool Gem with Navy, Camel, More
Size: 6.9 x 19.4
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with genuine distress and patin...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Wool
"Black Jack" Antique Double Clamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual small scaled forged iron double clamp having expressive molded spade form decorations. Mounted on a stepped oak base retaining its original green polychrome.
Category
American Industrial Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century "Store" Gilded Cast Iron Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century "Store" gilded cast iron sign on wooden board.
Category
North American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1900s Hand Carved Scotsman Tobacco Store Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900s hand carved scotsman tobacco store panel.
Category
British Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909
Located in York County, PA
Rare & Beautiful American Parade Flag With Images Of Teddy Roosevelt And His Great White Fleet, 1907-1909, Ex-richard Pierce Collection:
46 star parade ...
Category
American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art
Materials
Silk
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