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Period: Late 19th Century
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming American Sampler by "Clara R. Nolan"; well made, bright and colorful, with an intricate needlepoint floral rose petal border in colors of red...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Linen
19th Century Folk Art Horseshoe Andirons / Handmade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These folky handmade horse shoe andirons are in good condition and are very sturdy and heavy. Wonderful western Folk Art.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Beige, Gold, Navy and Red Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Signed Folkart Figural Glazed Pottery Ewer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting antique folkart blue glazed redware pottery jug or flask modeled as a man wearing a night gown and night cap dating from the...
Category
German Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Apache Large Earthenware Pot
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Apache Large Earthenware Pot, Second Half 19th Century, a very large hand molded clay spheroid vessel, a classic "Olla," with it's original rawh...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Yacht Binnacle With Verdigris Finnish
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century yacht binnacle in original untouched condition. With mushroom top and matching burners. Oval viewing port exposes the gimbaled compass marked with makers name of a...
Category
North American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Senneh Rug with Silk Warp, Handmade, Fine Ivory, Red, Brown, Ivory, Teal
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique silk warp Senneh woven in dark earth tone colors. Silk warp Sennehs are often referred to as "Rainbow Sennehs," as the warp on which the wool pile is constructed upon is comp...
Category
Persian Malayer Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$47,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of two Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boule balls underwent significant development ...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Olive
19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic tin blue paint decorated tole ware water kettle is in amazing as found condition. It has a blue ground with painted flowers on both sides. ...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China
Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "G", "J", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the initials "G" and "J".
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant developm...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique "Latin-Français" Lexicon by Emile Chatelain – 1890 - 3Y20
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare 19th-century Latin-Français lexicon by Emile Chatelain, published in 1890 by Hachette et Compagnie in Paris, offers a valuable linguistic reference for scholars and collect...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Collection of Four Monumental 19th Century Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large mush cups and saucers are quite rare and a group of four is most unusual to find. The collection is in pristine condition.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Hand Carved Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand carved rustic hat and coat rack in sturdy condition. This rustic folky rack was found in a 19th century cabin in the mid west. Has a early folky style.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique carpet beater, heart-shape, United Kingdom, late 1800s.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique carpet beater, to remove dust from carpets, heart-shaped in heavy twisted metal wire, with double connection (from and) through the mesh to obtai...
Category
British Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls Circle, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Olive
19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Cornish copper Folk Art steam train, locomotive weathervane
The model steam train at the top of this Weathervane is hand made in C...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
$8,226 Sale Price
69% Off
Antique Karachov Kazak Carpet, Handmade Wool, Pale Blue, Rust, Ivory, Geometric
Located in Port Washington, NY
Karachov Kazak: A quite famous and seldom-found design type, usually attributed to the Armenian weavers of the high Caucasus Mountains. The best of the ...
Category
Russian Kazak Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Historical Austrian Alps Goatbells, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a really rare antique. The object for sale is a bundle of historic goatbells used in Austria and Southern Germany on goats and small live stock w...
Category
Austrian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Three Swedish Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine group of three Swedish 19th and early 20th century folk art baskets, the first with polychrome decoration on a coiled willow body and having barley twist handle, the second with blue and red paint with floral decoration on a reeded body, the last of cylindrical form and having a woven snowflake pattern.
Although priced as a collection, we would be willing to separate them.
Size listed is for handled coiled basket...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Reed, Willow, Birch
$2,950 / set
Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century
Located in Northport, MI
A rare and exquisitely crafted 19th-century olive wood plate rack, showcasing meticulous hand-turning and richly detailed spindle work. This sculptural piece features a rhythmic arra...
Category
Italian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Olive
19th Century Hand Carved German Apothecary Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved apothecary shop display figure.
A rare hand carved 19th century apothecary shop display figure. Of German origin this figure would likely have sat either on...
Category
German Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Located in London, GB
The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa has been decorated with an array of early metal tac...
Category
Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Eagle Painted Cast Iron Nut Cracker
Located in Stamford, CT
American 19th century eagle nut cracker. Cast iron with original painted finish.
Category
American Empire Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Group of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Bake or Seafood Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This group of three sponge ware bake dishes are in pristine condition and have great nice colors. All hand-painted and hard to find. Sold as a group.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Red Painted Sled / Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original red painted New England snow sled turned into a coffee table. This sled is mortised construction and has the original iron sliders on t...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Potty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware mottled pottery potty with handle. This is in great condition.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware serving bowl has a circular sponge pattern and is in very good condition. Great for or fresh fruit.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
39-Star "Protection" Benjamin Harrison Political Kerchief
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a printed linen political kerchief for Benjamin Harrison, from his 1888 Presidential campaign. The kerchief features a waving 39-star American flag at the center of a wh...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Linen
A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
British Gothic Revival Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak
19th Century Sponge Ware Pie Dish and Serving Plate Two Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sponge ware ironstone pottery pie dish and serving plate.The condition is very good and color is fantastic shades of indigo blue. Selling the two pieces as a pair.
Measures: 12.5 ...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Collection of Twelve Antique Miniatures Sad Iron/Flat Cast Iron
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collection of twelve antique miniatures sad irons/flat cast irons. Some of them are identified by numbers ( 0, 1 and 2). Another ones are hallmark...
Category
American American Craftsman Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Copper Coffee Pot Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot made into a table lamp.
Coffee pot hand-hammered tinned copper with rive...
Category
Omani Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Brass Figural Cherub Door Stops or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique detailed cast brass figural cherub door stops are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the p...
Category
American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Large Sponge Ware Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual shaped 19th century sponge ware bowl has a wonderful fluted shape and makes a great serving bowl or fruit bowl. The condition is ver...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Decorative Antique Antler Candelabra with Three Spouts, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative antique Antler candelabra with three spouts 1900
A countrycore antique three-armed candleholder, made of antlers from the deer and virginia deer. It was executed in the B...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler
A late 19th Century hanging trade sign, modeled as a Pocket watch.
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A late 19th Century hanging trade sign, modeled as a Pocket watch.
The double sided cast iron shop sign with remains of original paint and gilt bezel with winder.
Inscribed to th...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Spongeware Soup Bowl and Cup and Saucer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century large spongeware soup bowl and cup and saucer from a private Pennsylvania Collection. The soup bowl is 10" and the c & s is 4 1/2 "wide x 3 1/2" high. Sold as 3pcs set. ...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tiles of Casa Vicens, circa 1888
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Decorative ceramic tiles by Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the marigold and dianthus motifs on the decorative ceramic tiles he designed for the facade of Casa Vicens, which constitute som...
Category
Spanish Jugendstil Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,738 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Antique Boule Ball "P A", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Hand Painted on Wood Rococo Style Painting
Located in Pasadena, CA
Immerse yourself in the enchanting elegance of the Rococo era with this exquisite 19th-century hand-painted artwork, skillfully executed on wood. Housed in an ornate, gilt-accented f...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Lancaster Co. Coverlet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early coverlet pillows are in great condition and are made from a dated coverlet 1853 and signed Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The back is in blue cotton linen. Sold ...
Category
American American Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
A rare antique set of knife and fork. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn. Tines and blade are made of galva...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Sponge Ware Pottery Waste Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These extra large bowls could be used for many different purposes. Original they were used for waste bowls. They are in mint condition.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,195 / set
19th Century Sponge Ware Miniature Cream Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine small wonder is in mint condition and color is key on this piece. This could be used for cream or any dressings. It is quite rare to see or find the miniature pieces as the...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Qajar Circular Decorative Persian Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Qajar Middle Eastern Islamic tile plaque.
Asian Moorish glazed ceramic tile depicting an outdoor scene with musician and women serving food and da...
Category
Turkish Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Victorian Antler Candle Holders with Fine Carvings, Germany Ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Victorian antler candle holders with fine carvings, Germany ca. 1880
A pair of Victorian candle holders, made of ebonized wood and antlers f...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Brown and Tan Navajo Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early brown and tan Navajo weaving pillows. These weaving pillows have the lazy lines and are in very neutral colors.
Category
American Navajo Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Oval Spongeware Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of vibrant blue and white spongeware pottery oval serving bowls. The pair are in pristine condition.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence
Located in Norwell, MA
Early two-masted schooner model diorama of the schooner model Florence of Providence. With wheel, anchor, chain, lifeboat, cabin, hatch, winch, boom, bo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...
Category
Indonesian Other Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Teak
$452 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
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 su...
Category
Turkish Oushak Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$27,199 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Handwoven Table Mat from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade berlin work table mat is in pristine condition. It is totally reversible and was used in the center of a dining table for placing hot d...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign. Copper Top Hat
This is an unusual piece, the Top Hat is made in beaten Copper it sits on an old wooden stand
The hat and stand are bo...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Ubangian Female Statue Late 19th Century
Located in CA, CA
Female Ubangian statue in carved wood represented standing, the body of anthropomorphic type and zoomorphic head. Late 19th Century. Good patina. Past restorations.
Provenance : Pr...
Category
African Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Topsy Turvy Doll
Located in Kiel, SH
Antique Topsy Turvy Doll ca 1880
Category
North American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,498
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Category
Italian Primitive Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Portrait of baby / young child -Painting - Oil on canva - Framed - 19th France.
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice portrait of baby / young child dating from the end of the 19th century.
Beautiful quality of execution;
The face of the child is very fine and pleasant. The subject is well trea...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Black Forest Cabin Decor Antler Candelabra, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Cabin Decor Antler Candelabra, circa 1900
A very rare and great cabin decor style five-armed candelabra with five candle spouts. Made of original deer and virginia deer...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler
Terracotta Wall Plate with Lovely Children in Traditional Costumes by Johann Mar
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Terracotta Wall Plate with Lovely Children in Traditional Costumes by Johann Maresch
A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a rural enviroment....
Category
German Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Clay
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