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Material: Metal
19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century American folk art Heart-shaped forged iron pad lock and key, dated 1875 A remarkable 19th-century American heart-shaped forged iron padlock and key is a true testament ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875
19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875

19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the L...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan tribal Folk Art Berber wool comb. 19th century, nice patina, Museum collector piece.
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1870s Moroccan Folk Art Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Metal

Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb
Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb

Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects...
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20th Century Nigerian Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

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...
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1870s Italian Primitive Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
By Russel Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell

19th Spanish Century Plow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous mid-19th century Plow from the Catalan region of Spain. Sturdily constructed from wood and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures. Great as a clothing store display fixture...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

19th Spanish Century Plow
19th Spanish Century Plow

19th Spanish Century Plow

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. ...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Tin

19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle
19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle

19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century, Italian Antique bookbinder's press with distinctive Oak cabin...
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1930s European Vintage Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century

Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Super clean lines and sculptural 19th century American farm implement. Over eight and a half feet wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white...
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm Elevate your interior or exterior decor with this striking pair of vintage copper lanterns from the 1950s. These exquisit...
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1950s Vintage Metal Primitives

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm

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Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Iron Gates
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian Renaissance style black painted iron gates featuring iron scroll, amphora, and serpent design motifs.
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Iron Gates
Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Iron Gates

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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Swedish original painted Folk Art small door. The front side is all in original condition with working lock and original key (Request video). With faux marble paintin...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations

H 67.52 in W 31.5 in D 1.07 in
HUGE ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE 17TH CENTURY DOOR LOCK 30CM LONG KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Metal Primitives

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Iron

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H 11.82 in W 16.74 in D 3.15 in
Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...
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1930s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Metal Primitives

Materials

Wool

Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf
Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf

Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf

H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 0.4 in
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty. This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
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Materials

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Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

H 79 in W 8 in D 8 in
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood ha...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Metal Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

H 23 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
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H 11.25 in W 13.5 in D 18 in
Mid 19th Century Iron Hand Door Knocker
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French iron hand door knocker. Made in the mid 19th century.. These door knockers grace the doors of many French homes, how about yours?
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Primitives

Materials

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Mid 19th Century Iron Hand Door Knocker
Mid 19th Century Iron Hand Door Knocker

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H 5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Metal Primitives

Materials

Wood

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H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Iron

Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
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H 18 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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H 60 in W 14 in D 14 in
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Located in Newfoundland, PA
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Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Coal Iron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic charm from the 19th Century. Once used in every French Provincial household, now it’s cherished for its simplicity and rustic beauty. Makes a beautiful and unique accent piece in your keeping room, kitchen, laundry room...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Metal Primitives

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Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Coal Iron
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Coal Iron

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H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
18th Century Primitive Kitchen Rack With Tools including Oyster Shucker
Located in Atlanta, GA
18Th Century Primitive Kitchen rack w/ tools Oyster Shucker & More!. True 18th century american tools and rack. 14.5” Oyster shucker, 12” spat...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Metal Primitives

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18th Century Primitive Kitchen Rack With Tools including Oyster Shucker
18th Century Primitive Kitchen Rack With Tools including Oyster Shucker

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H 14.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Antique Old 19th C American Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Located in Esperance, NY
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Materials

Metal

Antique Old 19th C American Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Antique Old 19th C American Folk Art Horse Weathervane

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H 16.5 in W 29 in D 2 in
Antique Central Mfg Folk Art Toleware Bread Box Tin Pie Safe Cake Bake Farmhouse
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Late 19th Century Tin Lantern with Star Designs

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H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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Pair of World War I Brass Shell Casings Trench Art Vases, circa 1918

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Monumental 19th Century Original Painted Tin Canister with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Monumental 19th Century Original Painted Tin Canister with Lid
Monumental 19th Century Original Painted Tin Canister with Lid

Monumental 19th Century Original Painted Tin Canister with Lid

H 19 in W 11 in D 11 in
European Game Ball on Custom Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
This Antique European Game ball on a custom pedestal would make a great accessory on its own or nestled in a styled bookshelf. The hardwood game ball h...
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Materials

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European Game Ball on Custom Pedestal
European Game Ball on Custom Pedestal

European Game Ball on Custom Pedestal

H 13 in Dm 10.5 in
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted cast iron cow door stop is in in good condition. It is unsigned but looks like a Hubley.
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Materials

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Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop

H 9 in W 14 in D 3 in
Spanish 18th Century Plow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful and primitive agricultural piece used in plowing the fields from the Catalan region of Spain. Handsomely constructed from naturally washed Meleze and iron. A terrific pie...
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Iron

Spanish 18th Century Plow
Spanish 18th Century Plow

Spanish 18th Century Plow

H 9.5 in W 68.5 in D 4.25 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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H 29 in W 7 in D 3 in

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