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Style: Primitive
Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia
Located in Washington, DC
Fine Pre-Columbian Narino footed bowl from the highlands of Columbia, circa 1250-1500 AD. Desirable polychrome bowl would make a great addition to any pre-Columbian collection. Au...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia
Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia

Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia

$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arrow set and quiver leather case historical collectible piece Includes four arrows Measures: arrow 16 long x 23.5 x 2.25 diameter Original vintage condition and presentation See our...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible
Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible

Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible

$750 / set
Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel. Item features 22" diameter spinning wheel, working foot pedal, signed "made in Canada" to underside, great patina s...
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel
Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel

Antique Canadian Country Primitive Wooden Colonial Spinning Wheel

$995
Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron
Located in Stamford, CT
Here it is, that unique gift you have been looking for for the cowboy or cowgirl in your life. A genuine vintage Texan wrought iron cattle branding iron. ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron
Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron

Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron

$495
Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister
Located in Dayton, OH
A large primitive pine butter churn. Features a removable lid and braided wicker accents. A neat addition to any farmhouse setting. Dimensions: 31" x 22" x 18"
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wicker, Pine

Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister
Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister

Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister

$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass & Wood Construction
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Civil War era primitive leg brace or splint is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1860. The brac...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass & Wood Construction
Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass & Wood Construction

Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass & Wood Construction

$1,795
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Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s

$1,430
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Hand Painted Ceremonial Masonic Plate Signed Moustiers
By Meret a Moustiers
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted Masonic ceremonial plate signed Moustiers. In perfect condition, signed Meret a Moustiers. Measurements: 10" Diameter x 1" High  
Category

20th Century French Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Ceremonial Masonic Plate Signed Moustiers
Hand Painted Ceremonial Masonic Plate Signed Moustiers

Hand Painted Ceremonial Masonic Plate Signed Moustiers

$200 Sale Price
32% Off
H 1 in Dm 10 in
Leather Cigar Case With Silver Mount
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Louis Blumfield Faux Crocodile Leather Cigar Case With Silver Mount. A high-quality faux crocodile leather Victorian cigar case with silver mount. The mount with silver hallm...
Category

Early 20th Century English Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Cigar Case With Silver Mount
Leather Cigar Case With Silver Mount

Leather Cigar Case With Silver Mount

$662
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
ANTIQUE FORTNUM & MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE
By Fortnum & Mason
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920’s Fortnum & Mason Backgammon Set in period leather and velvet c...
Category

1920s English Vintage Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Bakelite, Oak

ANTIQUE FORTNUM & MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE
ANTIQUE FORTNUM & MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE

ANTIQUE FORTNUM & MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE

$545
H 1.54 in W 7.68 in D 3.15 in
Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian Sales Catalog November 22, 1993
By Sotheby's
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian sales catalogs with lavish color photos. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in Pre-Columbian art. These catalogs...
Category

1990s Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian Sales Catalog November 22, 1993
Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian Sales Catalog November 22, 1993

Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian Sales Catalog November 22, 1993

$95
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Vintage hand-painted Jesus vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand-painted vase. The colors are vibrant.
Category

20th Century American Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage hand-painted Jesus vase
Vintage hand-painted Jesus vase

Vintage hand-painted Jesus vase

$129
H 8 in Dm 6 in
Antique Hand Carved & Hand Painted Gothic Revival Wall Bracket, Shelf or Corbel
Located in Lisse, NL
Quality carved, great design and good condition Gothic wall console / bracket / sculpture stand. This practical size, architectural church bracke...
Category

19th Century European Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved & Hand Painted Gothic Revival Wall Bracket, Shelf or Corbel
Antique Hand Carved & Hand Painted Gothic Revival Wall Bracket, Shelf or Corbel

Antique Hand Carved & Hand Painted Gothic Revival Wall Bracket, Shelf or Corbel

$2,215
H 11.3 in W 12.7 in D 12.2 in
A Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a double barrel flintlock sporting gun by Probin, London. The browned barrels and the locks are both signed, good colour walnut stock. circa 1795 Barrel length 83c...
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

A Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun
A Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun

A Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun

$9,280
H 5.91 in W 48.82 in D 3.55 in
1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch. 14k yellow gold filled. Case #6590704 by Keystone Watch Case Co. (also marked J. Boss 14k). Seaside movement #9344440 and marked Americ...
Category

1890s American Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch
1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch

1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch

$295
H 0.32 in Dm 1.44 in
Pair Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts,* United States, Circa 1861–1863 *This offering consists of four pieces, two cannonballs, and two peri...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

Pair Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts
Pair Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts

Pair Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts

$2,850 / set
H 4.25 in Dm 3.75 in
English Victorian Antique Silverplate Barrel “Match Safe” Cane Walking Stick
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VICTORIAN SILVERPLATE BARREL-FORM "MATCH SAFE" HANDLED EBONIZED CANE Underside of screw-on lid hallmarked with serial numbering "C 4071" Probably English, circa 1870s 35 1/2" H x s...
Category

19th Century European Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

English Victorian Antique Silverplate Barrel “Match Safe” Cane Walking Stick
English Victorian Antique Silverplate Barrel “Match Safe” Cane Walking Stick

English Victorian Antique Silverplate Barrel “Match Safe” Cane Walking Stick

$1,150
H 35.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique oak pipe wall rack and nutwood table pipe stand/holder with antique/vintage pipe collection. This beautiful collection for pipe smoking enthusiasts consists of a whole lot o...
Category

Early 20th Century European Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes
Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes

Large Antique Pipe Wall Rack & Antique Pipe Stand w. Barrel & Many Carved Pipes

$2,264 / set
H 27.8 in W 21.9 in D 2.7 in
Previously Available Items
Antique Farnham Spinning Wheel, Signed, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Farnham Spinning Wheel, Signed, 19th C Measures - 34.5"h x 26"w x 15"d
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Farnham Spinning Wheel, Signed, 19thC
Antique Farnham Spinning Wheel, Signed, 19thC

Antique Farnham Spinning Wheel, Signed, 19thC

H 34.5 in W 26 in D 15 in
19th Century American Early Washing Machine with Mangle
Located in Forney, TX
Impress all your neighbors with this magnificent piece of yard art! Or add an original rustic industrial element to your modern farm house! A rare, hard to find, rustic antique (believed to be American) hand powered early clothes washing machine...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Early Washing Machine with Mangle
19th Century American Early Washing Machine with Mangle

19th Century American Early Washing Machine with Mangle

H 40.5 in W 36 in D 34 in
Antique Cast Iron 10 Arm Hanging Seed Corn Cob Ear Drying Rack
Located in Dayton, OH
Rustic ten arm cast iron corn cob drying rack; includes decorative dried corn cobs. Measure: 19".  
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron 10 Arm Hanging Seed Corn Cob Ear Drying Rack
Antique Cast Iron 10 Arm Hanging Seed Corn Cob Ear Drying Rack

Antique Cast Iron 10 Arm Hanging Seed Corn Cob Ear Drying Rack

H 19 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in
Late 19th Century Masonic or Fraternal Ballot Voting Box
Located in San Mateo, CA
Fraternal organization marble ballot box. The open end on this box would have contained black and white marbles. The members would reach in and cast their vote by depositing the appr...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Masonic or Fraternal Ballot Voting Box
Late 19th Century Masonic or Fraternal Ballot Voting Box

Late 19th Century Masonic or Fraternal Ballot Voting Box

H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Axe head with trapezoid outline, convex cutting edge, polished on both faces, dating from 4000 – 3500 BC. A non-shaft-hole axe had no hole for the handle and ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone

Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head
Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head

Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head

H 5.71 in W 2.96 in L 5.71 in
"The Ligonier, " Oil on Canvas by R. Palmer
By R. Palmer
Located in Miami, FL
Canvas 52" long x 38" high. Frame 60" long x 46" high. Steamer Ligonier by Americana primitive painter R. Palmer. Painted between 1903 and 1907, in original frame. The oil tanker, ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas, Gesso, Paint, Plaster

"The Ligonier, " Oil on Canvas by R. Palmer
"The Ligonier, " Oil on Canvas by R. Palmer

"The Ligonier, " Oil on Canvas by R. Palmer

H 46 in W 60 in

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Find a broad range of unique Primitive historical memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage historical memorabilia created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive historical memorabilia made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Canada pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for historical memorabilia differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $1,795 while the average work can sell for $750.

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