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Period: Late 19th Century
Antique barbed wire collection on wooden board, from USA, end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique collection of barbed wire samples, this is not a seller's sample, but a particular collection. A detailed handwritten description of each model is given on a sheet behind the...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy Blue, Rust, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Baluch Bagface, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baluch Bagface Mat, c. 1900
Additional Information
Dimensions: 2'10" W x 2'10" L
Origin: Persia
Period: c. 1900
Rug ID: 16877
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Sivrihisar Jijim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sivrihisar Jijim rug. An antique tribal flat-weave from West-Central Turkey, rug is woven in the intricate "jijim" brocading technique. The design and color palette are chara...
Category
Turkish Kilim Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century Verdigris Cockerel Weather Vane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Large natural verdigris full-bodied copper Cockerel weathervane is a fine and striking example of both Folk art and functionality. Traditionally used atop Churches, Barns and Homes...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
Category
Unknown Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th C Sponge Mush Cups and Saucers, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This matching set of four 19thc sponge ware mush cups and saucers are in pristine condition.Many different shades of blues.Found in Pennsylvania private collection. Sold as a set of Four cups...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming antique box dates to the late 19th century and is a Victorian-era travel kit with sewing and grooming tools, also known as an etui or nécessaire. The compact travel cas...
Category
American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 19th century American solid brass ship steering wheel was, more than likely, from a yacht. Fishing and commercial boats were more inclin...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Spongeware Pitchers / Collection of Five, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five sponge ware pottery pitchers in pristine condition. The colors are all slightly different and the form are all the same.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
Persian Serapi Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Mini Postage Stamp Blue & White Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white postage stamp mounted doll quilt sewn on linen. The condition is very good.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
1870s Plateau Rawhide Parfleche Envelope, Geometric Patterns, Transitional Style
Located in Denver, CO
This beautifully painted parfleche container, crafted in the shape of an envelope, features an abstract design and is a striking example of North American Indian art. This piece, or...
Category
North American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Antique architectural oakwood element nicely carved with leaves on wood pedestal, circa 1890.
Category
French 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 Collection of Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine group of five decorated sponge ware pottery bowls are all in good condition. Sold as a collection of five with design sponge pattern. All in mint condition.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", "V", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the numer "3" on each ball and with a "V" on one of the Boule balls.
In the 19th century, the manufactur...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Balls Set "9", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Olive
19th Century Unusual Folk Art Chapel/Monument Model
Located in London, GB
19th Century Unusual Folk Art Chapel/Monument Model
An exceptionally well hand-crafted late 19th Century folk art model of a chapel or monument of sorts. With opening doors, hand pa...
Category
British Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Two Early Painted Wood and Metal Wagon or Fire Engine Wheels
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Early set of large wood wagon fire engine wheels, great yellow and hits of red paint showing.
Category
American Primitive Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare 12 Pcs. Sponge Ware Child's Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and rare 19thc sponge ware tea set is in good condition and very rare to find. Teapot, sugar & creamer. Two cups & saucers. Four mini plates.
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Navajo Weaving Circa 1890
By Navajo
Located in Hudson, NY
Circa 1880 Navajo weaving with a very elegant, unusual and modern design. Nice mottling of the natural colors, especially in the reds. All images taken in natural daylight.
This is a...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Wall Box from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade wall box is made of walnut and is all hand-cut square nail and dovetailed construction. The drawer is dovetailed and retains the original handbl...
Category
American American Classical Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Cobalt Blue Spatter Bake Dish and Charger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of early spatter ware are in pristine condition and have such a wonderful deep blue glaze. The condition are mint. The bake dish is 10" deep and the charger is 11" diameter...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Original Chrome Yellow Painted Handled Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted double handled box. This early box or crate is in good condition and retains the original chrome yellow painted surface.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Plateau Parfleche
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau parfleche of steer or elk hide, gun barrel scraper used. Ex. LaPlant collection.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Plateau
Size: 12" x 24".
Family Owned & Ope...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
A Kuba Head as a cup. Rich dark patina. Mount included. From The Late Bryce Holcombe Collection. Bryce was the founding director of Pace Primitive, and a personal friend.
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Jaspe Bowl Hand-Painted with Floral Motive
Located in Denton, TX
19th century French Jaspe bowl hand-painted with floral motive
From the Savoie region of France.
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Faience
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
System walking stick with the function of measuring device, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of measuring horses. Bamboo wood barrel, deer horn knob with copper horse head profile. Pulling the knob removes an instrument fo...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
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
19thc Fine Dovetailed Cutlery Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine walnut cutlery carrier has great cut outs and in very good condition. This New England carrier is very well made and fine details.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Antique Boule Ball "62", 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
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
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 Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beads
System walking stick: Pocket cane, France 1878.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: Pocket cane. In a small metal box, knurlel steel, tube shape, a stick is inserted. Based on the principle of the steel-spring coi...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique Boule Ball "G", 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, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Uzech Artisans, Kaolin Painted Dourne Quercy Earthenware Water Jug, France 1800s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare earthenware Dourne Quercy water jug with comb decorations. Painted in the antique style with Kaolin clay. France late 1800s.
Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 29 x 42.5
Secure shipping.
The dourne is part of the family of head jugs intended to hold domestic water. Its shape is very large and not very open. It has a tubular spout and one or more flat handles. The Quercy dourne has four handles.
Its thin walls made it light and favored perspiration to refresh the water. The user would pierce a hole in the side. With a wooden peg, this opening allowed water to flow on demand over the sink...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Kaolin
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 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
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure
A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including ...
Category
British Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Feathered Pomo Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pomo basketry bowl. Shell beads, quill fobs, and scattered glass beads on body. Under the name Pomo are some 30 small tribes. The tribes which made these baskets live...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Willow, Feathers
4 Small Water Colors of 19th Century Children
Located in Tarrytown, NY
4 small water colors of 19th century children from a Madison Ave. gallery in NYC. Each child has his name written under the image. From a Southampton, NY estate.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Pair of 19th Century American Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two 19th century American sponge ware pottery pitchers are in good condition. These wonderful hand-painted glazed pitchers have a handmade look.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of two different size pottery mixing bowls are in good condition. Minor wear on base consistent with age and use. One is like a shorter bake dis...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Authentic Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass engine room telegraph with commands “hard left”, “hard right”, “steady”, “course” etc. Telegraph has one face-plate and brass handle. Mount...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century
Origin: DR Congo
Very rich tribal aged patina and traces
9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Sponge Ware Custard Cups -Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc sponge ware pottery custard cups in pristine condition. Set of four in smoke ring design pattern.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century American Sponge Ware Bake Dish / Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of 19th century sponge ware bake dish is in great as found condition. The rim has age wear but no chips or cracks throughout. Great crock...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
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
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Light Blue, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a centre of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Sha...
Category
Persian Tabriz Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Horn
A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Schiaccianoci in legno di nocciolo intagliato. I manici sono a forma di fuso a connettersi alla parte superiore. La scultura raffigura il busto di un monaco con tonaca e cappuccio. L...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Tradesign in the Form of a Brick Storehouse
Located in Greenwich, CT
An advertising device or tradesign in the form of a brick storehouse, with ten arched windows or pigeonholes to display merchandise, constructed as a roofed box mounted on wheels, fo...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of English 19th Century Spinning Tops
Located in London, GB
Set of English 19th century spinning tops
We are proud to offer a set of 19th century English spinning tops, showing a lovey natural patina with wrought...
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top hous...
Category
Ethiopian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
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