European Collectibles and Curiosities

Style: Folk Art

Place of Origin: European

Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model

Irish Pony Saddle

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual Irish 19th century specialty pony saddle with center harness by Rafferty of Dublin, in richly patinated leather, brass and timber and with padded t...

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1880s Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Irish Pony Saddle

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

By Emile Deyrolle

Located in Buffalo, NY

LES FILS D'EMILE DEYROLLE, PARIS. Extremely rare set of four 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, ANATOMIE VEGETALE, beautifully ...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wire

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Very interesting wooden still bank with lots going on. All hand-carved of wood with four small circular risers elevating the base. There is a water pump with a bucket hanging from it and a metal pumper attached to the top. A hand-carved and painted brown pine tree is attached at the opposite corner with a large water well to the other corner. A lady with outstretched arms and a "King Cole" type headdress seems to be reaching out to her baby dressed in green who is lying down on top of the well, next to the coin slot. Perhaps she is about to bathe her. A bird looks on from atop the perch protruding from the pump. Dominant hand painted colors are different shades of brown and all original with no repaint. Very nice all original paint and condition with a small chip missing here and there to this handmade, kind of "folksy", and very well done bank (see images). A round circular key lock trap for releasing the coins is on the underneath, along with "Wishing Well German" handwritten on the opposite corner (see image). Whether written by an earlier collector or maker is not known. Dimensions: 4" square x 3 5/8" high. A unique one of a kind piece to add to a collection of still banks and a nice addition to a Folk Art collection (from my own collection). I am a leading specialist in the field of antique coin...

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1910s Folk Art Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910

Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank

Located in Copenhagen, K

Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and ma...

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1870s Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Earthenware

Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

By Emile Deyrolle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Les Fils D'Emile Deyrolle, Paris. Extremely rare set of five 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, Anatomie Vegetalf, beautifully ...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wire

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

Spelter Still Bank "Girl By A Barrel", German, circa 1908

Located in Incline Village, NV

The term "spelter" refers to a zinc/lead metal compound used to pour and make castings. Because of the thinness of the castings there is great detail to the subject matter of these banks. Spelter banks...

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Spelter

Spelter Still Bank "Girl By A Barrel", German, circa 1908

Antique Christmas Elf On Goose Money Bank

Located in Copenhagen, K

The Elf or "Nisse" as they are called in Denmark, used to live in every farmhouse, and you had to treat them nice to make them stay. Later on they became associated with Christmas an...

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1890s Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Earthenware

Antique Christmas Elf On Goose Money Bank

Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs

Located in Copenhagen, K

Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Earthenware

Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs

Spelter Still Bank "Seated Cat with a Bow" German, circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

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1920s Folk Art Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Spelter

Spelter Still Bank "Seated Cat with a Bow" German, circa 1920

18th Century Carved Wooden Angel

Located in Houston, TX

Carved wooden angel from Private Chapel in Provence. Wonderful detail in Angel's hair and draped dress. Figure is mounted on an iron stand.

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18th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

18th Century Carved Wooden Angel

Staffordshire Pearlware Long Case Clock

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware model which features a long case clock, stood on a marbleised base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and ...

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1820s Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pottery

Staffordshire Pearlware Long Case Clock

One of a Kind Italian Pair Deco Modern Art Lamps with Cast Brass Carnival Masks

Located in New York, NY

1980s vintage Italian pair of very rare lamps, entirely handmade in cast polished brass, uniquely decorated with carnival masks in different sizes, each different from the other, rai...

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1980s Folk Art Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Metal

One of a Kind Italian Pair Deco Modern Art Lamps with Cast Brass Carnival Masks

19th Century Painted Dress Model or Doll

Located in Troy, NY

Beautiful example of a dress model with a sweet, expressive face. The slightly distressed paint adds to its charm. Our pieces are left in lived-in condition, pending our custom cons...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Painted Dress Model or Doll

A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession

Located in Washington, DC

A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

A Wooden Doll for a Religious Procession

18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Superb pair of nativity angels. Wood carved with layers of original paint and gesso. Found in a church attic in Belgium. Fantastic craftsmanship and emo...

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18th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Wood

18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels

19th Century French Wig Stand by Louis Danjard

Located in New York, NY

This Surreal-looking object was made as a wig stand in mid-19th century France by Louis Danjard. It was probably in the legendary Folk Art collection of the important American sculpt...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

19th Century French Wig Stand by Louis Danjard

Lacquered iron rocket, France early 20th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Lacquered iron rocket France early 20th century Probably part of an old amusement park attraction. wooden stand included 37 cm Conditions: good overall conditions, a bit of rus...

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1930s Folk Art Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Lacquered iron rocket, France early 20th century

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Mortar or Grinder

Located in Mjöhult, SE

Charming 19th century folk art boat-shaped mortar or grinder, perfect for the coffee today ;) ca 1830 Sweden.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Mortar or Grinder

Collection of Three Norwegian Folk Art Boxes

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pleasing assortment of three Norwegian folk decorated pantry boxes in original paint, two in salmon orange with stylized foliate designs, the third in deep...

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