Silk Flags

Very unique authentic antique 44 star American flag. Made of silk with fringe sewn attached. The colors are still very strong.

Incredible handmade 21 star flag. The flag is made of silk. Individual hand cut and hand sewn stripes to a fine blue silk canton.

Antique 30 star flag made of silk attached to a brass pin. This would have been used as a hat / bonnet pin or a lapel pin.

Throughout the 19th century, 13 Star banners and flags were especially used to celebrate important holidays such as The 4th of July and Presidential elections.

Which is made exactly like this flag. Made of silk with gold hand embroidered stars* Also Pictured in “Civil War Battle Flags” by General McKeevr On page 21 shows General Gran...

This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, printed on silk. The flag dates between 1877 and 1889, showcasing a whimsical star pattern in the canton.

The fact that silk was fragile didn’t help, because it contributed to the fact that silk flags were more likely to be discarded.

EXTRAORDINARY SILK FLAG MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN PHILADELPHIA, WITH WOVEN TEXT ON EITHER SIDE, PROBABLY MADE AT ONE OF THE FRENCH EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR...

There is an open sleeve along the hoist, made of silk like the rest of the flag, which isn't common among homemade silk flags, which were typically bound with a narrow band of silk o...

The fact that silk was fragile didn’t help, because it contributed to the fact that silk flags were more likely to be discarded.

1920'S FRAMED SILK 48 STAR FLAG IN A ANTIQUE BLACK PAINTED FRAME.

37 GILT-PAINTED STARS IN A CIRCULAR MEDALLION ON A SILK, INDIAN WARS / RECONSTRUCTION ERA BATTLE FLAG, 1867-1876, NEBRASKA STATEHOOD: 37 star American national flag, made of silk ...

The Albright and Wilson flags are extraordinary because of their tiny size and silk, hand-sewn construction.

Silk flag with heraldic shield emblem. This piece features an unknown shield emblem but one that appears to show a coat of arms.

This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, printed on silk. The flag dates to 1889 showcasing a “whimsical” star pattern in the canton.

Vintage American Flag Baldric Sash. Cotton Baldric or patriotic sash, red and white stripes with embroidered sequin stars on blue cloth, gilt metallic piping with a silk flag rosette...

34 stars on an antique american flag, printed on silk, with "Dancing" or "Tumbling" orientation, civil war period, 1861-1863, reflects the addition of kansas to the union as a free s...

The fact that silk was fragile didn’t help, because it contributed to the fact that silk flags were more likely to be discarded.

The use of fringe indicates that this silk flag was most likely used as a ceremonial or parade flag.

46 STARS IN “TILTED ROWS”, SILK, 1907-1912, OKLAHOMA STATEHOOD: 46 star American parade flag, printed on silk.

COLORADO STATE FLAG OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, MADE OF SILK, CIRCA 1911-1920’s, EXTRAORDINARILY RARE IN THIS PERIOD AND THE EARLIEST EXAMPLE THAT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED Early state ...

This is a beautiful and finely printed silk flag that celebrates the “G.A.R.” or Grand Army of the Republic.

Flag-makers preferred oil-painted stars on silk flags until the last quarter of the 19th century.

31 STARS IN A 6-6-7-6-6 LINEAL PATTERN, WITH SCATTERED ORIENTATION, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, MADE OF SILK AND WITH THE BLUE CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, 1850...

Made entirely of fine silk, the canton and stripes of the flag are hand-sewn with great care and precision.

38 Star antique American parade flag in a square, battle flag style, printed on silk, with beautiful cornflower blue and scarlet red coloration; possibly sold as a kerchief / bandann...

Most ground force military flags were fringed on three sides like this flag, which is bordered by a variety made of fine yellow silk.

45 star American National parade flag, printed on silk. The stars are arranged in staggered rows of 7-8-7-8-7-8.

Presented is a 49-star American flag, celebrating Alaska statehood. The flag is printed on silk and has seven rows of seven stars in a staggered row pattern printed on the bright blu...

Based upon their keen similarity to other silk parade flag of identifiable origin, Whipple’s silk flags were probably produced by the Cheney Silk company of Manchester, Connecticut.

13 star ribbon, woven silk, 1876-19100: 13 star American national flag ribbon made of woven silk and of the type used in military medals, political and fraternal items in the 187...

Listed as Agent from 1864-66 and advertised (at the) same time as National Flag Depot (silk flags and banners) in the Army-Navy Journal Sept 24, Nov. 5th and Dec. 10th, 1864.

The central motif is executed in dense, hand-made embroidery, with metallic-toned threads and colored silk or rayon floss. The flag is rendered in red, white and blue thread, with el...

HAWAIIAN PARADE FLAG, CA 1893-1920's, PRE-STATEHOOD, A RARE EXAMPLE IN THIS EARLY PERIOD Hawaiian parade flag, printed on silk, made sometime in the period between 1893 and the 192...

13 STAR RIBBON, PRINTED ON SILK, 1866-1910: 13 star American national flag ribbon, printed on silk, of the type used in military medals, political and fraternal items in the 1866...

CALIFORNIA STATE / BEAR FLAG WITH GOLD SILK FRINGE, CA 1950-60 Early state flags fall between very scarce and extraordinarily rare in the antiques marketplace.

37 star antique American Flag with lineal rows of "DANCING" or "TUMBLING" stars, Nebraska Statehood, 1867-1876, The Era of American Reconstruction: 37 star American national parad...

FANTASTIC FRAMED 45 STAR SILK HAND EMBRODERED AMERICAN FLAG ON A BLACK SILK GROUND.GREAT CONDITION AND SIMPLE FORM YET WONDERFUL HANDWORK.

44 STARS IN JUSTIFIED ROWS, WITH VARIED STAR POSITIONING, ON A SILK, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH STRIKING COLORS, REFLECTS WYOMING STATEHOOD, circa 1890-1896 44 star American parade ...

This is an original 46-star American parade flag, printed on silk. Each star represents a state in the Union at the time.

The overall condition is exceptional for a silk flag of the period. Frame Size (H x L): 20.5" x 26.75" Flag Size (H x L): 11.75" x 17.75"

This would have been handed out to celebrate Colorado's statehood in 1876, 38 stars. Presented in a frame.

46 stars, Oklahoma became a state in 1906.

35 Star American Civil War Flag, a Silk Cavalry Guidon with gilt-painted stars in a double wreath arrangement, reflects West Virginia statehood, circa 1863-1865, in an exceptional st...

This is an exceptional 38-star printed silk American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state.

This flag was made shortly following his death and is carefully dated with silk needlework "July 4th, 1865.".

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH "DANCING" OR "TUMBLING", MADE OF SILK, WITH GENEROUS SCALE AND VIVID COLORS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889 38 star American national parad...

37 STARS ON A LARGE SCALE SILK PARADE FLAG WITH "DANCING" OR "TUMBLING" ORIENTATION, NEBRASKA STATEHOOD, 1867-1876, THE ERA OF AMERICAN RECONSTRUCTION: 37 star American national ...

33 GILT-PAINTED STARS IN THREE DIFFERENT SIZES, ARRANGED IN AN INVERTED "GREAT STAR" PATTERN, ON AN ENTIRELY SILK FLAG; AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE, PROBABLY MADE FOR A STATE MILITIA UN...

The flag was probably made by Cheney Silk in Manchester, Connecticut, based upon its fabric, size, and color, with respect to other known examples that I am familiar with.

Before leaving, the cavalryman gave young Emma a silk handkerchief he was carrying that featured George Washington's image and patriotic border and flags.

38 dancing stars on a silk antique American parade flag with generous scale and vivid colors, colorado statehood, 1876-1889: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on silk.

California State Flag, with especially attractive coloration and a gold silk fringe, made by Emerson Mfg.

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

Antique early-20th Century mahogany and glass display cabinet. The cabinet features double doors with two glass shelves inside, it has been later modified to accomodate electric ligh...

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by the master Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...

c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Roman toga (robe). The roman...