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Item Ships From: England
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill circa 1920. We are pleased to offer this delightful scale model of a dutch windmill.  This could have only been commissioned for...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art England - Folk Art

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Early 20th century oriental bamboo 2 seat child carriage
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual possibly chinese bamboo 2 seater children's carriage circa 1900. Made from shaped bamboo, bound in the traditional way with additional iron work supports. Backs of seats fli...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export England - Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Owl bird scarer, decoy
Located in Maidstone, GB
A very unusual large owl bird scarer, the wings open up by lifting a lever on the back, the centre of the chest opens with a screw, most likely so a sound box could of been put insid...
Category

20th Century England - Folk Art

Materials

Rubber

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage Measures: H ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Narino Carchi Coquero Coca chewer Figure Columbia
Located in London, GB
A hand modelled statue of a male coca chewer figure , known as a Coquero, wearing a sash sitting upon a bench,  the coca quid in his right cheek, with black negative resist design Pr...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Native American Plains beaded Blanket Rug Interior design collectibles
Located in London, GB
Large Vintage Native American beaded Blanket Fine large wool blanket with finely executed beadwork strip on buckskin with satin detail ...
Category

1970s American Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Satin, Beads

Antique French plinth, column, table
Located in Maidstone, GB
Unusual 19th Century French table – plinth, original paint, strong and sound, a good size top to display a statue, big lamp etc, 18.75 inches x 18.75 inches on the top. The 16th Cent...
Category

19th Century French Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Guro 'Kyasa' mask
Located in London, GB
Guro mask 'kyasa' Ivory Coast Wood, paint, metal, hide 38cm Provenance: Peter Peretti (1945-2022) London, United Kingdom Acquired in Paris in the mid 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century African England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Ancient Mexico C 200 BC –400 AD A attractive seated Colima dog v...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Yoruba Ibeji pair
Located in London, GB
Ibeji pair Ajasse Nigeria Wood, beads, pigment, offering remains 26.5cm and 25cm ex Beatrice Leutert and Marcel Plüss collection, Thurgau, Switzerland
Category

Early 20th Century England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge shaped carving all over. Measures: 22 x 14 x 5 cm approx. Period Early 20th century Ex U...
Category

19th Century Zimbabwean Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Serpent Door Knocker
Located in London, GB
18th Century Serpent Door Knocker An unusual object in the form of a late 18th Century wrought iron door knocker in the shape of a serpent. Dimensions in inches: H 16” x W 1.5” x...
Category

18th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Male Head Gentleman Bust Statue on Wooden Stand
Located in London, GB
A cast head of a gentleman on a wooden base. Age unknown, but super decorative and skillfully sculpted. Very heavy and solid and in as found condition. Some minor losses to his ex...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern England - Folk Art

Materials

Cast Stone

Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel French in its origin, this early 20th century hand crafted pine roulette wheel is in full working order. With its original metal wheel ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art England - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Wooden Horse A handsome Dapple Grey galloper with Horse Hair mane and tail, he has a classic open mouthed expression and bright glass eyes Our Handsome galloper h...
Category

1860s Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Figurative Guro heddle pulley
Located in London, GB
Guro pulley Ivory Coast Wood 26cm on a customised metal stand
Category

Early 20th Century African England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo figure
Located in London, GB
Senufo figure Ivory Coast 27cm wood on a metal stand
Category

Early 20th Century African England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tsonga figure
Located in London, GB
Tsonga figure South Africa Wood 21cm
Category

Early 20th Century England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas Portrait of "Dash" Clumber Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century primitive oil on canvas portrait of a Clumber Spaniel "Dash" by E Daulby to Mr R Crickmore, no doubt a commission for a much loved faithful friend. Dated 1884 Some ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table This is a delightful Oriental Cabinet, it is both Long and low and is designed to be used as both cabinet and as a low dining tab...
Category

1920s Chinoiserie Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
An antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands on five supports, the central one pierced with small semi circles and the outer four supports carved, fretted. In very good condition Length 46cm Height 34cm Width 24cm The origin of the Ashante culture can be found in the Akan ethnic groups that inhabited West Africa around Lake Volta and the Gulf of Guinea. The Asante formed a strong confederation that developed from the late 17th century, with the founding of the city of Kumasi, and whose economy was based on trade, gold mining and slave traffic. They are the most important and larger ethnic group in Ghana and was one of the few African states capable of resisting European imperialism. Within the material heritage and furniture of the Ashante people, some of the most outstanding pieces are the ceremonial stools, being the Golden Stool...
Category

Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th century danish carved walnut barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890. Beautifully carved from a solid piece of wood. Thermometer set in the top. Barometer with paper dial in danish. Some losses ...
Category

Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Asante stool
Located in London, GB
Asante (Ashanti) stool mmaa gwa Ghana Wood 20cm x 33cm
Category

Early 20th Century African England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pende mask
Located in London, GB
Kiwoyo-Muyombo mask Pende DRC Wood 30cm small restoration on the top on a professional customised metal stand ex private collection London, UK
Category

Early 20th Century African England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Baule colonial figure
Located in London, GB
Baule colonial figure from Ivory Coast 26.5cm tall ex German collection
Category

Mid-20th Century England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Lwena staff
Located in London, GB
Lwena staff Angola Wood 43cm Provenance: - Michel Koenig, Brussels, 1970s
Category

Early 20th Century African England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Stylised Primitive Bust of a Female
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Primitive carved stone bust. impressive stylised hair. Interesting strata patterns running through the stone. Signed indistinctly. France Circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century England - Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920. Shaped steel, painted with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'.  The d...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco England - Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Antique Swedish Gustavian Folk Art Chair, Original Paint, Circa 1800
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SWEDISH CHAIR A decorative and characterful chair with simple lines, a solid back, a solid seat and double box stretchers. Peg joined construction made of pine with layers o...
Category

Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Pharmacy Sign, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant reverse painted glass chemist's sign. c.1930 Gilt lettering and green carboy, reverse painted on clear thick plate glass. Set into a simple ebonised wooden frame.
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco England - Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Carved Oak Folk Art Wall Figurative Plaque.
Located in London, GB
19th Century Carved Oak Folk Art Wall Figurative Plaque. Just carved for the fun of it, this 19th century hand carved oak plaque illustrates an old ...
Category

1890s British Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Pair of Greyhound Guard Dogs, Natural Rust Weathered in Cast Iron
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Greyhound Guard Dogs, Natural Rust Weathered in Cast Iron This Super pair of Large Outdoor or Indoor Dogs these chaps have a good rusty outdoor patina they have been guard...
Category

1940s Folk Art Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign circa 1900 Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect let...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian England - Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century Boul Club Sign A complete one off, in the form of a hand carved / painted oversized Boul club advertising sign dated 1922. Completely u...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art England - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign The sign is made in presses tin, it seems to be hand painted with the slogan Eye Glasses Sold Here The sign is a ...
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Tin

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de ma...
Category

Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Stunning Vintage Metal Advertising Letter A
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning vintage metal advertising letter A. The patina on this item is sensational.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial England - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Hardware Store Advertising Shop Display Oversized Nail
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hardware Store Advertising Shop Display Oversized Nail Every now and again we find something that’s a complete one off and just br...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern England - Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine exa...
Category

1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Crying Ventriloquist Dummy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Crying Ventriloquist Dummy He’s just a big cry-baby, An aged example of an early 20th century English crying ventriloquist dummy. This example has metal t...
Category

1920s European Early Victorian Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Cut Glass, Pine, Paper

Early 19th Century Unusual Painted Folk Art Coconut
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Unusual Painted Folk Art Coconut A piece of 19th Century curiosity with a very quirky charm. In the form of a hand painted coconut shell. We guess someone got bo...
Category

Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Art Deco Mid Century Oak and Glass Office Advertising Sign, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An unusual wooden and glazed office sign. c.1940 Reserve painted leaded glass office/advertising sign. Origins unknown, but great font and size.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern England - Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique fairground carousel dolphin, carved wood
Located in Maidstone, GB
Exceptional original antique carousel dolphin, solid wood, perfect colour tones, original patina and paint. No5 on the base. I have had a small iron bracket made for her that simply ...
Category

Early 20th Century England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Early 19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Games Board
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Games Board A highly decorative example of a late 19th Century hand painted/crafted games board. Double sided with one side being painted by...
Category

1890s British Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure A lovely example of a mid-19th Century folk art hand carved Tyrolean (Austrian) figure of a man with moveable arms. A wonderful n...
Category

1850s Austrian Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Bull Elephant This is a beautiful find
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Bull Elephant This is a beautiful find from the early part of the 20th Century, it was made for Liberty and is known as “ The Bull Elephant ” Thi...
Category

1930s Archaistic Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Skeleton Boat Hull Model circa 1840
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: JC5205 19th century skeleton boat hull Scotland circa 1840 Measurements: H: 25.5cm (10") W: 32cm (12.6") D: 75cm (29.5")
Category

1840s Scottish Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane A rare and quite special example of a 19th Century folk art English gentleman’s walking cane with a h...
Category

1850s British Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Retro Metal & Wooden Slatted Play Way Sledge, 60
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
The classics are definitely the best and this wooden slatted sledge is no exception. This sledge would make for a great prop or decorative piece this winter and all year along. Vibrant Blue steel metal frame with wooden slats. Manufactured by Play Way in the 60s A very sturdy sledge in good condition, it does have wear and tear but good for its age This antique vintage sleigh...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial England - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand Woven Modern Blanket, Double Sided Patterned Bed Throw, Woven in the UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
For this woven blanket We work closely with a 300 year old mill in Sudbury, Essex, UK. We have the utmost respect for their approach to making fabrics, their knowledge and experience...
Category

2010s English Modern England - Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

circa 1910 Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Arundel, GB
Two folk art whirligigs: Army Offiers; one with a kilt and sporran. England circa 1910 Measurements: H: 40cm (15.7") W: 10.5cm (4.1") D: 6.5cm (2.6")
Category

1910s English Vintage England - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign This is a very rare piece it is in good condition and has a new blacksmith made wall bracket, the bracket is copy of the origina...
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Ashanti tribal headrest
Located in London, GB
A good example of an African Ashanti tribal headrest. Ghana. Early to mid-twentieth century.
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal England - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and incredible heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1920 In original condition with an amazing patina. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom.
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial England - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Located in London, GB
This Tyrolean marriage dowry wardrobe is most likely crafted by a local cabinet maker and painted by a local painter. These beautiful Armoires were made of local Pine wood and reserved to be given as a generous gift to the newly wed young bride, to keep her dowry linen, this particular piece is date 1829 as painted over the door. The painted Tyrolean furniture...
Category

1820s Austrian Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large Marble Solitaire Board Game with 33 Early Handmade Clay Marbles
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete board game of marble solitaire with a large turned maple board from the 20th century and handmade clay or stone marbles from the mi...
Category

Early 20th Century English Folk Art England - Folk Art

Materials

Stone

British made Selvedge rug - orange and browns
Located in Malton, GB
These rugs are made entirely by hand in North England. They are made using the off cuts or Selvedge from large runs of material. These off cuts would have been simply sent to landfil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary England - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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