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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
A Finely Carved Dan Mask
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved Dan Mask Of exceptional form, colour and patina Wood, fibre (braid) Ivory Coast Early 20th Century Size: 25cm high - 10¾ ins high Provenance: Ex Guy Montaibou c...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Hajimo Kato Hand Built Wood Fired Twin Handled Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite, is this Japanese hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form by Hajimo Kato (b.1947) dating from...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels We are proud to offer a spectacular pair of highly decorative 19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels, each depicting an architectural b...
Category

1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

European School 19th Century the Arch or Steps of Life & Death ‘Stages of Life’
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming depiction of figures from youth to old age, ascending and descending the steps of the ladder of life, the centre shows baptism and ...
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Shop Retail Display, English, Plaster, Decorative Figure, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shop retail display character. An English, plasterwork decorative merchandising figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Superb character, with a raised ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Antique Salt Glazed Clay Apothocary Chemist Hand Painted Jar Tub Pot. c.1900
Located in London, GB
An original salt glazed clay apothecary jar. c.1900 Once containing boric acid and likely used is a pharmacy. Perfect for repurposing as a plant pot or log bin. Remnants of the hand...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Lion Figure, English, Giltwood, Decorative Ornament, Mid Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved lion figure. An English, giltwood decorative desk or mantle ornament, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750. Charm...
Category

Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Eric Leaper Newlyn Studio Pottery Orange Glazed Tray or Shallow Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish studio pottery tray or shallow dish decorated in bright orange glazes by Eric Leaper, Newlyn and dating from around 1960. The pottery tray is of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Oil on Canvas Springer Spaniel in liver and white. wonderfully posed "on point", walking along a cobbled street. Some losses to frame. Signed A Taillieu Dated 1914 France, ...
Category

Early 20th Century French United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Amazing Scratch Built Locomotive English Folkart Model
Located in London, GB
Amazing Scratch Built Locomotives One of the best examples of English scratch built folk art models we have uncovered. Modelled on an steam locomotive this item has been constructed ...
Category

1920s British Folk Art Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Copper Weathervane This fine example is stamped at the base L.S Corp Limited who are one of the world’s largest companies in copper and smelter p...
Category

1920s American Folk Art Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Copper

David Leach Feather Design Grey Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
By David Leach
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish studio pottery bowl decorated with an abstract feather patterned design in a grey powdered glaze by David Leach (1911-2005) and probably dating from his early day...
Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in ...
Category

Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model
Located in London, GB
19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

British Made Selvedge Tufted Rug- Large Blue
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 landfill if they weren't saved and turned into these beautiful rugs. I am a big supporter on sustainability and traditional crafts so when I heard about these rugs I knew I wanted to get involved. So I reached out and spoke to the business owner who explained the off cuts are from high end mills, including Harris Tweed and Abraham moon. So the quality is very high. Each rug is totally unique as even if the same selvedge is used the way the pattern comes through when woven is totally different each time. This example is a bold blue rug made from Abraham moon dress...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Rorstrand White Ceramic Blanca Jug
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Mid Century Rorstrand White Ceramic Blanca Jug. Elegant ceramic jug by the Swedish ceramicist Rorstrand. This is in excellent condition, no chips, cr...
Category

20th Century United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Folkart Pair Oak Hand Carved Figural Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Art Deco folkart pair of hand carved oak bookends with figures dating from around 1930. The bookends have been carved from a single block of wood with a flat polished book...
Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Britt-Louise Sundell Gustavsberg Swedish Abstract Stylized Bird Pottery Plaque
By Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and heavily made Swedish mid-century pottery wall plaque in the form of an abstract stylized bird by Britt-Louise Sundell (1928-2011) for Gustavsberg and probably dating from...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures
Located in London, GB
A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures Wood (ebony) Northern (?) Massim, New Guinea 19th Century Size: 31cm long - 12¼ ins long Provenance: Ex Anthony Meyer G...
Category

19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Ebony

Fine 19th Century Bronze Arm Adornment, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
This finely cast bronze late 19th century arm adornment from Cameroon is possibly Kirdi in origin. Displays a beautiful form, the adornment features a prominent central ridge, and ov...
Category

Late 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Montopoli Arno Italian Plate with a Lion
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Montopoli Arno Italian Plate with a Lion An unusual piece made in terracotta marked Montopolyi Arno, the plate is a very attractive piece relief decora...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

English Hand Crafted 19th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
19th century apprentice shoes A charming pair of late 19th century hand crafted leather apprentice shoes. Hand stitched and dot work detail. Size in i...
Category

19th Century British Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Micki Schloessingk Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel
By Micki Schloessingk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage British studio pottery lidded vessel by renowned potter Micki Schloessingk (b. 1949) and made in Swansea, Wales. The stoneware vessel is of tall slightly graduated cyl...
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Baule Sling Shots
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Baule figurative sling shots / catapults. Nicely Carved with figurative detail. Hard wood with matured patina. Period: mid-20th century C...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
Category

1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

German Jugendstil Stylized Tree Design Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very interesting German attributed jugendstil art pottery vase applied in relief with stylized trees and dating from around 1900. The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot ...
Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Ornate Mirrors
Located in Ware, GB
Highly decorative Italian wall mirrors. The antique pair have richly carved giltwood frames adorned with intricate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and shell motifs, crowned with drama...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Oil on Canvas The Smoke 0f Battle signed J.C.Ambrose
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oil on Canvas The Smoke 0f Battle signed J.C.Ambrose This is a Large Oil Painting on canvas, it is framed and has a brass plaque with the title of the painting Painted in the 20th C...
Category

1960s British Colonial Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Sideburns
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century American hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With brilliantly shaped body and hand painted facial features with cool side burns. Stood on a wire stand...
Category

1920s American Folk Art Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model. This ...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully function...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Other United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Twin Handled Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. The st...
Category

20th Century British Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail. Known as an 'ithunga', the vessel exhibits ...
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Hand carved chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand carved chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair circa 1990. Here we have a fine example of a well known chippendale design double seated chair.  Well carved in fruitwood showing all detailed carving, all presented in this scale.  This piece offers itself as a superb display item, or presenting soft toys...
Category

1990s English Chippendale United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Limited Edition Art Print, Venice Canal, Framed, William Russell Flint
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage limited edition art print of Venice. An English, framed painting titled 'Palazzo on The Grand Canal' by Sir William Russell Flint, dating to the late 20th ce...
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

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 United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish unusual Norwegian brutalist studio pottery lidded vessel in the form of a tea or water pot with makers marks ODK to the base and believed to date from the mid-20t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art model 'EST-CE UN PIETON OU UNE VOITURE?' (IS IT A PEDESTRIAN OR A CAR?) An Early 20th century French hand carved folk art model, depicting a police...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Folk art Painting of a Bear Trainer
Located in London, GB
19th Century Dutch Folk art Painting of a Bear Trainer A naïve example of a mid-19th Century Dutch painting on paper. Depicting a bear being trained by a man to entertain passersby. The handwritten inscription suggests the bear trainer stands...
Category

Early 1800s Danish Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
This tall, elegant iron currency, from the Mumuye culture in Nigeria, dates back to the nineteenth-century. The currency displays a long, spoon-shaped form, with attractive spiral fe...
Category

Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Ironwood Root Carved War Club
Located in London, GB
Gunstock shaped war club ‘Sali’. Ironwood root carved with traditional motifs. An excellent example, mounted on a custom stand in patinated bronze. Measure...
Category

1980s Fijian Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Chinese, Chinese Dynasty Lidded Wedding Jar
Located in London, GB
c.1890s H24 x D20 cm
Category

20th Century United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Glass

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...
Category

1880s British Gothic Revival Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Block printed mattress Cover, Indian, ex McAlpine collection.
Located in London, GB
A block printed mattress cover. Northern India, c.1900 Two panels joined, each panel 240cm x 129.5cm Ex Collection Alistair McAlpine. Sold Sothebys, 7th June 2006.
Category

Early 1900s Indian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Tribal Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Eric James Mellon Hand-Crafted Studio Pottery Head Sculpture Dated 1963
By Eric James Mellon 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual studio pottery head sculpted by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 1963. Trained at the Central S...
Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Elizabeth Anderson Harbour Pottery Studio Pottery Jug and Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made studio pottery jug and vase decorated in trailed glazes by Elizabeth L Anderson and made at the Harbour Pottery at South Quay Studios in Maryport, Cumbria a...
Category

20th Century English Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Triangular Form Signed Studio Pottery Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired three cornered triangular studio pottery dish of scul...
Category

20th Century British Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Stylish Raku Metallic Glazed Conical Shape Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery raku vase applied with copper metallic glazes, signed and dating from the 20th century. The vase of rounded conical bottle shape stands on a wide rounde...
Category

20th Century British Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

British Made Selvedge Tufted Rug, Pink
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 hav...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Trio of 19th Century French Hand Penned & Annotated Fish Housed in Maple Frames
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A trio of wonderfully penned fish, with detailed annotations housed in period maple frames. French mid to late 19th Century, age related discolouration and abrasions. 41/33/3cm 41...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Maple, Paper

Rustic Vintage Ethnic Dhaka Pattern Purple Throw Rug from Nepal
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Beautiful vintage ethnic heavyweight cloth that could be used as a stunning home accessory whether thrown over a sofa or laid on the floor as a rug, perhaps even as a wall hanging admired as a piece of artistry. Dhaka is the traditional handmade fabric of the indigenous ‘Limbu’ people of Eastern Nepal, it’s origin goes back several hundred years to the Terhathum district. It is very unique and its distinctive geometric patterns make it stand out from other ethnic cloths. The Dhaka pattern is best known in the form of a topi, a cap worn by men in traditional dress and by bridegrooms at weddings and is a symbol of Nepalese heritage. Here the soft but strong natural fibres have been woven in several charming soft colors with the visible this threads displaying a captivating texture. Ever so slightly faded in patches which add to it’s history, character and charm. No damage or restoration. This would look fabulous in a Bohemian, rustic or even traditional interior. It could also be used as a very elaborate and luxurious beach accessory in the form of a towel or bathroom matt. We have two different throws as well as some wonderful Dhaka fabric cushions (pillows) backed in Irish linen that would match. Color: Purple, fuchsia pink, blue, black, white (off-white), orange and yellow, blanket, bed runner...
Category

20th Century Nepalese United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Early 19th Century Measuring Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century measuring stick One of the most unusual and tactile objects we have uncovered for our store. A hand carved early 19th century four...
Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Country Stool with original Hand Painted Scene to top, English mid 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an English mid 19th century, country stool, with a chamfered rectangular Elm top having a hand painted, country scene on it. It has three turned oak legs that are pegged into...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century Reliquiae Sanctorum Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Remarkable original "Reliquiae Sanctorum" sign on sheet metal. Later mounted to weathered backboards. Italy, Circa 1850.
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Arts & Crafts Edwardian Hand-Crafted Patinated Copper Lidded Communion Chalice
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts with Gothic elements Edwardian hand crafted patinated copper lidded communion chalice dating from the early 20th Century...
Category

Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Mid-Twentieth Century Headrest in Animal-Like Form
Located in London, GB
This large mid-twentieth century headrest, carved from a single piece of wood, comes from the Dinka culture in South Sudan. With multiple upright supports, the headrest displays a wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Tribal United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Compact
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 14 carat yellow gold, hot enamel and 0.30 carat diamond compact made by Tiffany & Co - boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional antique 14 carat yellow gold compact case has a rectangular rounded form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the case are embellished with impressive cream coloured hot enamel, accented with paralleling black borders with incurved corners. The anterior surface of the case is ornamented with an applied oval cartouche, incorporating a ribbon box decorated frame accented with twenty-nine Dutch cut diamonds, totalling 0.30ct. The anterior edge of the compact features a push fit catch ornamented with further black enamel decoration. This impressive antique compact opens to reveal the original integrated mirror and two powder compartments. Each makeup compartment features a flush hinged cover, with a subtle protruding thumbpiece to either side; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece. The upper rim of the compact is fitted with an impressive yellow gold chain handpiece, accented with six tubular designs ornamented with further cream and black hot enamel decoration. The interior rim of the antique mirror bears the renowned maker's/retailer's mark 'Tiffany & Co' and the 14ct gold fineness mark (14K). This exceptional Tiffany & Co compact case in gold is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch; such an example in the original box is rare to the market. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Tiffany & Co'. This exceptional case is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique Tiffany compact...
Category

1910s Vintage United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Bernard Rooke Small Studio Pottery Nature Vase
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Norwich, GB
British studio pottery small vase by Bernard Rooke. Featuring leaves and bird decoration. Inscribed BR. Circa 1970. In very good condition, with no damage. Bernard Rooke studied p...
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Derek Clarkson Attributed Large Abstract Glazed Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall and striking studio pottery porcelain vase decorated in abstract colored glazes on a celadon ground attributed to Derek Clarkson and dating from ...
Category

20th Century British Modern United Kingdom - Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

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