Massachusetts - Antiquities

Introducing a remarkable piece of history that transcends time - the exquisite Swedish 19th century root basket. Most likely made of birch root. Immerse yourself in the rich craftsma...

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam, HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt, Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad, circa 1880 The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...

Original old painted alpine storage basket, hand decorated Measures: Height 48 cm – Base diameter 39 cm – Top diameter 50 cm Hand painted antique Tyrolean wooden tub. Entirely painted in a beautiful teal blue, on the edge it is decorated with a motif of red triangles while on the central bands are painted scenes of a wedding. This accessory can have various uses, and given its medium size it can adapt to many environments. It can be used as an original blanket or magazine holder for the living room, or as a large vase filled with dried flowers, or as a pure decorative element, enhancing a corner of the house. Another idea could be to apply a removable cover in antique wood, thus transforming it into an entrance or living room table, or into a colorful bedside table...

19th century Scandinavian wooden cask made of oak staves that are held together with iron banding. Wonderful piece to add to your collection of Folk Art, early Scandinavian farm pr...

Pair 18th century wrought iron andirons were just as functional as they were decorative back in the days before central heating and electric ...

Rennaisance style bronze and hand-forged iron andirons with great patina.

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship circa 1765 The sailor's woolwork, also known as a woolie, depicts a port side view of a ...

Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...

Rare Pre-Columbian Moche Portrait Vessel – Musician with Panpipes – Peru, 700–900 AD An exceptional and highly unusual Pre-Columbian Moche greyware portrait vessel, depicting a diminutive rotund personage playing panpipes. This rare sculptural ceramic, dating to the Moche IV period (circa 700–900 AD), features expressive detailing including a crown-style headdress, flowing hair, and an axe carried at the side—suggesting both ceremonial and symbolic importance. Culture: Moche Civilization, Northern Peru Period: Moche IV, circa 700–900 AD Region: Pre-Columbian South America Material: Greyware ceramic Subject: Dwarf figure playing panpipes, wearing a headdress and carrying an axe Condition: Two prongs of the headdress have been professionally restored; part of the panpipes is lost otherwise intact and well preserved Provenance: From the Romy Rey Collection, UK – acquired before 1960 Additional Detail: Retains an old collection label on the base Cultural Context: The Moche culture, predating the Inca Empire, is renowned for its lifelike portrait vessels and ceremonial ceramics. This figure, possibly representing a ritual performer or symbolic character, reflects the Moche’s complex social structure, musical traditions, and representation of marginalized figures with spiritual or narrative roles. This rare South American artifact is a compelling addition for collectors of Pre-Columbian art, Moche pottery...

We offer this original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" oil on tin, circa 1920.

A large round woven natural fiber basket in green. Handmade in Mexico by local artisans, this beauty will be fantastic hanging on a wall in a grouping of other baskets, or on a table...

This magnificent 18th-century Brazilian shrine, originating from Minas Gerais, is a stunning example of Colonial baroque religious craftsmanship. Crafted from wood and adorned with h...