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Place of Origin: American
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 Folk Art Antique American Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Early 20th Century Antique Wood And Iron Gopher
Located in New Orleans, LA
This industrial cart was made to load and unload railroad cars in a Wisconsin factory about 1900, and is signed "Gopher Floor Truck, Faribault, Mn." This well worn salvage cart is ready to repurpose as a coffee table or whatever else you can imagine. The top deck is oak and maple planks with a very fine finish that preserves loads of wear, stains and separations for antique character. Four cast iron wheels are original on this American made factory cart. Solid and heavy it's the real McCoy...
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Early 1900s Industrial Antique American Primitives

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique American Folk Art Primitive 1814 Checkers Game Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Antique American Folk Art Primitive 1814 Checkers Game Board. A very unusual 19th century American primitive game board, made from an ...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique American Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another wonderful early Primitive two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique Pri...
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Mid-19th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Vintage Coastal Brown Rectangular Sea Shell Covered Box with Lid, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous shell covered Folk Art box with lid. Covered in brown, black and cream conical shaped shells, it is a striking statement piece. The box which the shells cover, is created ...
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20th Century Folk Art American Primitives

Materials

Shell, Wood

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another wonderful early corner cupboard. 4 shelves on top and 2 on the bottom. Stunning Patina on this cupboard. 1 small repair. Another true antique piece that came out of my histor...
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Mid-19th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.
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1870s Adirondack Antique American Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century New England Splint Oak Basket
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century new England splint oak basket Possibly Massachusetts Dimensions 14" wide x 12.5" deep x 8" high at the edge x 15" high at the handle Good antique condition wit...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Primitives

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century American primitive demilune console table featuring center drawer with brass knob, straight plain foot legs and original finish. ...
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1830s Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding hobby horse. The piece features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and leather straps and s...
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Mid-19th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Iron

Antique Running Horse Copper Weather Vane on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century copper weather vane on hand-forged iron stand. From western Tennessee.
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique American Primitives

Materials

Copper, Iron

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case). One end features a hook, the other a clasp. The wood h...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage American Primitives

Materials

Spruce

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Primitives

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century hand-woven oak splint gathering basket with a single bent oak handle, a double banded rim, and a lovely wonky shape. Found in Wisconsin.
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art American Primitives

Materials

Oak

Large Colorful American Braided Rug with Horizontal Stripes and Fringe Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s colorful braided rug American with horizontal stripes and fringe detail, rug s12-0809, country of origin / type: America / braided, circa 1960 This large vintage American br...
Category

1960s Vintage American Primitives

Materials

Cotton

Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful, whimsical folk art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (pine, in this case). One end features what resembles an arrow fletching,...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage American Primitives

Materials

Pine

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

Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique American Primitives

Materials

Tin

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a spectacular primitive corner cupboard. Layers and layers of paint on this piece. Four shelves on top and two on the bottom. Wonderful coloring on this! You don't find these...
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Mid-19th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Seesaw with Original Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's seesaw (circa 1950, USA) in painted oak with lovely, natural patina. Although, impractical for intended use, given the wear and age, this remains a charming, decorative it...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage American Primitives

Materials

Metal

Antique Adirondack Bench with Very Thick Seat and Striking Hand Hewn Legs
Located in New York, NY
A very striking antique adirondack bench with a gracefully shaped thick seat formed out of a single piece of wood. The remarkable seat is supported by...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitives

Materials

Wood

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.
Category

Early 19th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Iron

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass. The bottom has two-shelf storage. Stunning piece for your farmhouse decor. True antique Primitive pieces t...
Category

Early 19th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive 18th century Dutch kaas made in the Hudson Valley of New York, circa 1790-1810. It is made of walnut and has four shelves and one large draw across ...
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Late 18th Century Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century American handmade burled wood chair Great looking accent chair with beautiful patina and wood grain. Dimensions:...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique American Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable baske...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

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Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Iron Gates
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian Renaissance style black painted iron gates featuring iron scroll, amphora, and serpent design motifs.
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique American Primitives

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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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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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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

1870s Primitive Antique American Primitives

Materials

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Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century. Not functional.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco American Primitives

Materials

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Large Rectangular Antique Wooden Campaign Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large rectangular antique wooden Campaign chest with brass hardware Brass lock has unknown signed makers mark on it.  
Category

Late 19th Century Antique American Primitives

Materials

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Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.
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Materials

Wood

Handsome Cherry Artisan Made Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome functional vintage cherry corner cupboard custom made in Middlesbury VA having old glass in top doors with two fixed interior shelves; Top shelves have 11" between them. The...
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1970s American Classical Vintage American Primitives

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19th Chinese Checkers Game Board with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Chinese checkers game board with original paint form Pennsylvania. beautiful colors and patina.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique American Primitives

Materials

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Vintage Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile in Purple, Wall Hanging or Throw
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand embroidered textile from Turkey that is perhaps 30 or 40 years old. A whimsical example of textile Folk Art.
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Materials

Wool

Previously Available Items
Antique Old 19th C American Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this really nice original 19th century weathervane of a horse.
Category

1850s Antique American Primitives

Materials

Metal

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved dough bowl has amazing Undisturbed patina and aged burn marks on the interior. This hand carved dough bowl is in fine cond...
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19th Century Adirondack Antique American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Massive Exceptionally Crafted Sculptural Brutalist Freeform Burl
By J. B. Blunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptionally crafted and large sculptural Brutalist freeform burl wood centerpiece bowl. Hand carved from a unique piece of cherry burl wood. A burl occurs naturally through tree growth where the grain has grown in a deformed manner, usually due to insect infestations. Gorgeous turned burl bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Primitives

Materials

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Late 19th Century Tin Lantern with Star Designs
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great patina and surface on this late 19th to turn of the century tin lantern featuring multiple stars. Wonderful Folk Art appeal.
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1890s Folk Art Antique American Primitives

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Folk Art Molded Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A great form Folk Art molded sheet metal rooster weathervane, mounted on a rectangle ebonized iron base, probably dating to the early 20th century, with great patina, losses around the body and wings...
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Early 20th Century American Primitives

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Early Pine Saddle/Saddle Blanket Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade of pine and square nail construction. This fantastic rack was found in Montana on a ranch and has amazing undisturbed surface. The condition is very good with n...
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Pine

Early 19th Century Hand Colored Baptismal Document
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Batismal record for Maria Ursula, dated 1811, size: 13 1/2" x 8". Overall good condition for it's age, some creasing. Great all seeing eye at top. Presented in a nice early grain painted frame...
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1810s Folk Art Antique American Primitives

Materials

Paper

Monumental 19th Century Original Painted Tin Canister with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Primitive, original painted tin can has 74 painted on the face of the canister and has the original lid with a porcelain knob. Condition is very good and has a wonderful p...
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Mid-19th Century Country Antique American Primitives

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Tall Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Keepsake Box with Lid on Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Primitives

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19th Century Shaker Herb Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century American shaker herb gathering basket with a double bentwood rim, two carved and bentwood handles, and a fantastic patina that only time can bestow. Can be...
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1860s Shaker Antique American Primitives

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Ash

Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Nantucket miniature decorated sea chest, likely circa 1940s or earlier, a classic six board chest with canted front, carved wooden beckets wit...
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Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1930s Country Vintage American Primitives

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