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Period: Early 20th Century
Troughton and Simms Navigators Sextant in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's sextant with lattice frame, colored glass filters, many accessory scopes, vernier scale with silver. Mounted into a kidney shaped box with a leather carry handle.
...
Category
North American Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
Category
Italian French Provincial Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wire
20th Century G Lines Rocking Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century Lines Brothers tri-ang dapple grey rocking horse is a classic children’s toy from the early 1900s. Lines Brothers was a British toy manu...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tulipwood, Paint
Antique Karabagh Rug Pillow Cover, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Colsure.
Dry Celaining is reccomm.
Category
Armenian Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Dunhil's 'Tinder Pistol': 20th C. English Oak Wood/Bronzed Brass Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in North Miami, FL
Dunhil's 'Tinder Pistol': early 20th century oak wood and bronzed brass table lighter made in England
By: Dunhill
Material: brass, bronze, copper, metal, oak, wood
Technique: cast, forged, bronzed, hammered, hand-carved, hand-crafted, molded, metalwork
Dimensions: 4 in x 2.5 in x 6 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1920
Style: Arts and Crafts
Place of origin: England
This 1920s english oak, copper and bronzed brass Dunhill table lighter neatly evokes an 18th century flintlock pistol...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Copper, Bronze, Brass
Antique Religion Print of the Seven Sacraments, Confirmation, '1913'
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the seven sacraments. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
French Nightstands In Carved Walnut Two Drawers And Shelf, Set Of 2
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved French nightstands with turned columns, two drawers and one low shelve.
It has two carved drawers with original bronze pulls.
Category
Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Arts and Crafts Hall Robe
By Smart and Brown
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mahogany Arts and Crafts Hall Robe with Fitted Interior for Gloves Sticks and Mirror - Smart and Brown - Nottingham - 45"w x 17"d x 80"h
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Art Deco Set by Gio Ponti for P. Lietti, 1928
Located in Meda, MB
This set was produced in Italy, in Cantù (small village in the north of Italy, next to Milan), by Paolo Lietti & Figli and designed by Gio Ponti. It features a mirror manufactured by Luigi Brusotti a matching dresser and an armoire...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
1920s Italian Room Divider/Screen
Located in London, GB
A fine carved early 20th century Italian hardwood room divider. The four panel screen features distinctly carved leaves in distressed soft green paint.
Dimensions: W:200cm H: 183cm ...
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900
Located in MEAUX, FR
Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900: A Unique Artwork, Restored Using the Ancient Kintsugi Technique.
This terrestrial globe, dating back to ar...
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack by Thonet Vienna. Extremely rare unique piece.
Very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 50 cm / 19.7 i...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Painted Wooden Childs Rocking Horse
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and whimsical hand carved and painted wooden and fur fabric rocking horse with untouched, unrestored, elegantly aged patina.
Very unique pattern and beautiful complime...
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century Solid Carved French Nightstands with Turned Columns and One Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved French nightstands with turned columns and stretcher.
It has one carved drawer with foliate reliefs and original hardware.
French Provincial
L...
Category
Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Beggar's Opera by Mr. Gay, Nelson Doubleday's Personal Copy with His Bookplate
Located in valatie, NY
The Beggar's Opera. Written by Mr. Gay, to Which Is Prefixed the Overture in Score: And the Musick to Each Song, by John Gay. Published by Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page & Co. 19...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
His Masters Voice Large Advertising Paper Mache RCA Store Display 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog was made by the Old King Cole Company of Ohio, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done entirely of a molded paper mache which has been hand painted with a white ground, and black accents with some gold finish on the collar. This RCA advertising store display has been restored at some time, as evidenced by the re-painting of the entire sculpture. There is some overall wear as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use,. This figural advertising 'Nipper' dog is clearly signed with a red paper label for the 'Old King Cole Company' inside the hind quarter with the crown logo. These store display Nipper dogs were done for several years for RCA, and the first ones were done in paper mache, and later done in fiberglass and the last renditions done in a molded plastic. This advertising sculpture...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Full Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully styled Swedish Gustavian style painted full size headboard painted a pale grey with some distressing to add style and character.
Bed is suitable for Louis XVI or Louis ...
Category
European Gustavian Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Single Antique Silk Embroidery Suzani Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single pillow made of antique hand silk embroidery Suzani textile, beautiful vine and flowers motifs. Fresh quality insert, fine cotton backing. Some missing embroidery due to age an...
Category
Uzbek Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Native American Coeur d Alene Tribe Pow Wow Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorated Coeur d’Alene tribe Pow Wow drum. Decorated with $1 bills around outside. Comes with base used at Pow Wows. Perfect size for coffee table with o...
Category
American Native American Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key.
...
Category
German Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920
Monumental Parisian bird cage mansion
Architectural bird house based on a famous Paris Brothel
Sourced in Belgium
Measures: W117 x D51 x H90 cm.
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Category
French Other Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Brown Leather Suitcase circa 1920, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage leather suitcase made of thick leather with a handle.
The suitcase features two brass closures and a brass lock with a key.
Inside the leather bag is newly covered ...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Voltaire's Candide, Illustrated by Clara Tice
Located in Middletown, NY
This edition, enriched by Cara Tice's racy and whimsical illustrations, is an "Exact reprint of the earliest English text" and was printed in Holland by the Johann Ecnchedé en Zonen ...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Black Forest Carved Wood Figural Humidor Bear Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Barntrup, DE
The Black Forest carved wood figural humidor in the shape of a bear head with glass eyes, circa 1920.
This antique, dark brown, linden wood humidor is masterfully carved and features...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage Miniature Half Doll German Porcelain Dutch Girl, Drip Catcher Pin 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a cute porcelain half-doll, meant to be posed on a pin cushion or a drip catcher. She is made in the form of a Dutch Girl. She is impress marked at the lower back with “14123...
Category
German Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale
By Standard Computing Scale Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co. Porcelain Enamel Dry Goods General Store Scale with Beveled Glass Mirrors. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 18" W x 20" D.
Category
Unknown Art Deco Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Four Art Deco Coat Hooks from Adolf Loos for Cafe Capua, 1913 Vienna Austria
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, Austria
Four, Art Deco, coat hooks designed by Adolf Loos around 1913 for Cafe Capua
in Vienna Austria. Made of nickel plated iron they exhibit a patina from many wonderful days and eveni...
Category
Austrian Modern Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Playing Game Cards Double Deck from Austria
Located in New York, NY
Two (2) complete playing card decks with original red box, circa ealry-20th century, Austria. Set includes two complete playing card decks in box with silk pulls for easy removal of ...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Vintage Art Déco Streamline Burled Wood Tubular Steel Bauhaus Single Bed, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This single bed was made during the 1920s. It is made in Art Deco style that flourished in Paris in 1920. It fascinates with the elegant style and clean lines. The streamlined frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The case with a spring mattress is made of solid wood. The sides of the bed are finished with walnut wood with burl. Obtaining this picturesque texture is a difficult process, which is why the burl has become an element of luxury equipment. Burled wood furniture...
Category
Unknown Bauhaus Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Chrome
Antique Agate Mounted and Cameo Inset Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique agate mounted and cameo inset walking stick
Continental, c. 1900
Height 91cm, diameter 5cm
Expertly fashioned in around 1900, this exquisite walking stick is crafted from ...
Category
European Belle Époque Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Agate, Metal
Adolf Loos Art Nouveau Brass Wall Hook for Knize & Comp. Vienna, Austria, 1909
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
One beautiful, authentic and old, vintage Art Nouveau brass coat wall hook. These hooks were designed in 1909 by Adolf Loos for the store of the Viennese Gentleman’s Outfitter and Ta...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Map of the American State of Illinois ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Illinois ( Southern part )
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of Manchester, dating to the early 20th century, circ...
Category
British Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
A Fabulous 1920's Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Stencil Monogram Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are pleased to offer this fabulous original Louis Vuitton 1920 steamer wardrobe trunk. Its completely original having the iconic stencil patter from Louis Vuitton. The exterior is...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Pillow Cover Made from a Chinese Art Deco Rug, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert,
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Original Antique Map of the American State of Iowa, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Iowa
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Old Walking Stick / Strolling Stick, Silver Mount, Silver V-177
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood ebonized stick with 835 silver mount, circa 1900. Very noble and high quality silver mount. Age-appropriate condition.
(V - 177).
Category
Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Silver and Coral Brooch by Hein Meyer, Bauhaus
By Hein Meyer
Located in New York, NY
Silver Bauhaus brooch with coral detail, by Hein Meyer, Bremen, Germany, circa 1930s.
Measures: Length: 1.75".
Height: .5".
Category
German Bauhaus Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Religion Print of the Seven Sacraments, Eucharist '1913'
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the seven sacraments. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Chinese Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Chinese lacquered and painted cabinets.
Measurements:
Height: 30?
Width: 24?
Depth: 12?.
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
French Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1900s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bedside tables from the early 20th century with beautiful walnut top, drawer with a pair the bronze handles and cabriole legs. The tables have a beautiful carving on t...
Category
French French Provincial Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Period Marble Bookends with Sculpted Dice
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco period bookends with dice, made of Port Nero Marble, the dice are made of white Carrara marble. It is a decorative piece for on a desk or in the bookcase. Made in ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
1926 Collected Works of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
By John Wilmot
Located in Bath, GB
A fine limited edition of the works of the Earl of Rochester, in a sumptuous full crushed morocco binding by Bayntun Riviere.
Number 285 of a 1050 copy limitation.
In a beautiful c...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne, Illustrated by Ernest Shepard, First Ed., 1927
By A.A. Milne
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Milne, A. A. Now We Are Six. London: Methuen & Co., 1927. First Edition. Illustrated by Ernest Shepard. Octavo. In the publisher's original red leatherette boards, stamped in gilt, with new joints and linings, and presented with a new archival ¼ cloth slipcase.
Presented is the first edition of A. A. Milne’s iconic children’s poems, Now We Are Six. This collection of verses was published by Methuen & Co, in London in 1927. It is presented here in the publisher’s original gilt-stamped red leatherette boards, with new joints and linings, and filled with E. H. Shepard’s charming illustrations. The book is now protected in a custom, archival red cloth slipcase with gilt stamped inlays...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
1920s Art Deco Nightstands, Ebonized & Veneer Walnut by Consorzio Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All original Italian 1920s Art Deco bedside table nightstands in ebonized walnut & veneer walnut by Consorzio Mobili Cantù
The shapes are the classics of the first Italian art deco
...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style
Beautiful authentic brass Church chandelier/God's lam...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship Circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship Circa 1930s-1940s
A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th century. In particularly good condition.
Category
Dutch Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Modernist Umbrella Stand by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist umbrella stand.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak with original red lacquered ele...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie" Camera c.1909
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original "No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie" camera with leather wrapped body, brass and chrome accents. Autographic film window in back with iron stylus for writing notes dir...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Thonet Coat Stands, 1905
Located in Čelinac, BA
Michael Thonet Coar rack Wiena 1905.
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
French Beaux-Arts Wood and White Enamel Coat and Hat Rail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Beaux-Arts period wooden and enameled peg hat and coat rail, circa 1900.
The wall mounted wood rail has three bent metal arms with white enameled ball-shaped upper pegs f...
Category
French Beaux Arts Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Enamel
World War 2 Era Military Trunk, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A World War 2 era Army military trunk with original stenciled graphics on top, label and hinged lid. Army green with black and brick red stencil. ...
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Religion Print of the Presentation of Mary '1913'
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the presentation of Mary. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
19 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Austria
Located in Brønshøj, DK
19 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Austria.
1. Salzburg, Mirabell Palace
2. Salzburg, Grossglockner
3. Salzburg, electric suction
4. S...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
OHIO STATE FLAG WITH CIVIL WAR VETERANS' OVERPRINT FROM THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC POST IN COLUMBUS, MADE IN MOURNING OF THE 1925 PASSING OF NATIONAL G.A.R. COMMANDER IN CHIEF DANIEL M. HALL, WHO ALSO SERVED AS COMMANDER OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF THE G.A.R., AS WELL AS THE LOCAL CHAPTER
Flag of the State of Ohio, printed on oilcloth-like cotton, affixed to its original wooden staff. Made for Civil War veteran's use, the flag bears a stamped overprint in the striped field that consists of an open wreath of laurel branches, inside which is the following text: “GAR [Grand Army of the Republic] Post, Dan Hall, Columbus, OH”.
Born on October 20th, 1842, Daniel M. Hall enlisted with the Union Army as a Private at the age of 18 on August 25th, 1861. On October 8th of that year he mustered into the Co. H of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Discharged for disability on June 28th, 1862, he reenlisted approximately 17 months later, on November 11th, 1863, and mustered into Co. F of the 12th Ohio Cavalry at Camp Cleveland. He was at some point promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and, on February 21st, 1864, to the rank of Corporal. He mustered out at Nashville on November 14th, 1865.
Hall mustered into the Hamlin Post of the Ohio G.A.R. on May 23rd, 1883. He would go on to serve not only as Commander of the Dept. of Ohio for the organization, but as National Commander of the entire Grand Army of the Republic.
The Grand Army of the Republic was the primary veterans association for Union Civil War soldiers. Founded in 1866, its members dressed up in Civil War uniforms, attended parades and reunions, and the organization was somewhat more fraternal in nature than today’s VFW or American Foreign Legion.
Flags overprinted for the purpose of advertising are a specialized form in American flag collecting. A flag with a basic G.A.R. overprint is the most common type. This might be accompanied by a post number and a date. More elaborate the overprints are more highly desired, such as this one, which is the only variation I know of that honors a particular person who was not the namesake of the chapter itself.
It is of interest to note that a sister variety of 48 star parade flag is known, printed on the same fabric, that bears the same overprint, accompanied by the words: “We Mourn Our Comrade." From the additional text on the 48 star variety, one can extrapolate that the flags were made to mourn the passing of this important leader of Civil War veterans on October 19th, 1925, just one day before his 83rd birthday.
The State Flag of Ohio was designed in 1901 by Cleveland architect John Eisenmann, who designed the Ohio building for the state's exhibition at the Pan American Exposition World's Fair in Buffalo, New York. It was officially adopted by the Ohio legislature on May 19th, 1902. It's elements are centered on a red disc, set against a circular white ground that forms a letter "O." This simultaneously represents a buckeye, the fruit of the state tree and an iconic Ohio symbol. The flag's 5 stripes are said to represent the state's waterways and roads, while the triangular shape of the union is said to illustrate hills and valleys. The presentation of 13 stars along the hoist end, arranged in a semi-circular medallion with two off-set stars above and below, reflects the original 13 colonies. The diamond of stars, towards the fly end. bring the overall count to 17 to reflect Ohio's admission. When the design was adopted by the state legislature, the position of these stars was changed slightly, moving them further around the circle to form a wreath.
Flag expert Whitney Smith, who coined the term Vexillology in the late 1950's (the accepted term for the study of flags), pointed out that the format of the flag itself was reminiscent of Civil War cavalry guidons, carried by Ohio regiments throughout the state. These were of swallowtail form, though with 13 stripes, all horizontal and 90 degrees to the hoist. Most often these had circular star patterns around an open center, which makes them even more similar to the Ohio flag...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
German Art Nouveau Oakwood Wall Coat Rack
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Art Nouveau coat rack made of oak wood with solid brass hooks. The coat rack has a large umbrella stand and four solid brass coat hooks. There is a shelf in the middle...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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