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Style: American Classical
Early 20thC Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post Water Pump Combination
Early 20thC Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post Water Pump Combination

Early 20thC Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post Water Pump Combination

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare and fabulous hard to find hitching post with a spigot for a water pump. Excellent catings and in wonderful condition with nonormal wear from age and use. Please see all pics an...

Category

1920s American Vintage American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell
19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell

19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a b...

Category

19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Cranberry Bog Harvester Rake Scoop
Cranberry Bog Harvester Rake Scoop

Cranberry Bog Harvester Rake Scoop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully patinated cranberry rake. The Rake is a decorative piece and a compliment to many spaces. Hanging on a wall, sitting on a console table ...

Category

20th Century North American American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Wire

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.

Category

20th Century American American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Dresser with Mirror, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Dresser with Mirror, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Dresser with Mirror, circa 1890

Located in Birmingham, AL

A stunning Victorian rosewood three-drawer dresser with oval swivel mirror. The mirror has an ornate scalloped frame and sits on a turned wood base and features cutouts to the mirror...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Vintage Antique Letterpress Wood Type Printing Blocks
Vintage Antique Letterpress Wood Type Printing Blocks

Vintage Antique Letterpress Wood Type Printing Blocks

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, antique letterpress wood type printing blocks traditionally used for poster and large-format printing. The letters appear backward because letterpress printin...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese American Classical Antiquities

Materials

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19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Lathe work, remnants of paint or dark stain. Original pestle included. Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Eastern, US Size: 5" ...

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Early 19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

$600

H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...

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Early 19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture

$1,200

H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.75 in

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture

Located in East Hampton, NY

Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap
19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap

19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap

$1,500

H 12 in W 32 in D 9 in

19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hand forged bear trap with extra-large pan, serrated jaws attached by rivets. Unique chain attachment opposite the pan toggle. From the patina and wear this one appears to have been "a found" piece from the early 19th or 18th century. Period: First half 19th century or 19th century Size: 9" jaws; overall 6" x 32" x 12" H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. antique hunting traps...

Category

19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit
19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit

19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit

$5,175 / set

H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Excellent shape 19th century buffalo skinners outfit with 5 period knives, 2 scales, sharpening steel and holster. Used in the real buffalo days. Vintage,...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Other

Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper, England, 1890.
Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper, England, 1890.

Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper, England, 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

Antique Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper. The iron slab has been cut with a horse silouette, The superior and inferior edges have been slightly grinded, while the curved lower...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.
Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.

Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick: silver handle, depicting the head of a horse. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule, brass and iron. Germany circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century German American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass, Iron

Antique Folk Art Miniature Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Antique Folk Art Miniature Rocking Horse in Painted Wood

Antique Folk Art Miniature Rocking Horse in Painted Wood

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Folk Art Horse in Painted Wood, Europe, 19th century. This is a beautiful and hand made antique folk art rocking horse in wood and weat...

Category

19th Century European Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

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Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket
Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

$476Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.75 in Dm 13.75 in

Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc Original blue painted planting bucket or container bucket.Found in New England.The condition is good with age spotting and wear consistent with age and use.

Category

19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Cypriot Bichrome Painted Jug with Red Banding and Concentric Circles
Cypriot Bichrome Painted Jug with Red Banding and Concentric Circles

Cypriot Bichrome Painted Jug with Red Banding and Concentric Circles

Located in London, GB

A particularly well-preserved and remarkably well-provenanced bichrome ware jug with a geometric design, comprising red banding and concentric circles in black slip. The striking pat...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

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Antique Cast Iron Hand Shaped Clock Weight With Cross
Antique Cast Iron Hand Shaped Clock Weight With Cross

Antique Cast Iron Hand Shaped Clock Weight With Cross

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique 19th century counterbalance grandfather clock cast iron weight with inset cross. Unusual recessed cross. There is a hole at the top of the hand where a cord would have slippe...

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1880s American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

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Antique Iron & Wood Fire Engine Large Model or Sculpture
Antique Iron & Wood Fire Engine Large Model or Sculpture

Antique Iron & Wood Fire Engine Large Model or Sculpture

Located in Plainview, NY

An antique fire engine model or sculpture, crafted from iron and wood, representing a fire engine from the 18th or 19th century. The model is moun...

Category

Late 19th Century North American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

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Dresden Wreath
Dresden Wreath

Dresden Wreath

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H 17.5 in W 18 in D 3 in

Dresden Wreath

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Dresden wreath was originally made out of old candy molds or ornaments in Germany beginning in the late 1800's. The brass figurines represent season...

Category

20th Century American American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique Bicycle Sprocket Collection '12'
Antique Bicycle Sprocket Collection '12'

Antique Bicycle Sprocket Collection '12'

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Antique Bicycle Sprocket Collection '12'

Located in Stamford, CT

A collection of 12 vintage and antique steel bicycle sprockets that can be display in a multitude of layouts, circa 1930-1960. Range in width from 7.25" to 9" wide.  

Category

1930s American Vintage American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Steel

American Civil War Era Black Metal Ballot Box by Geo Barnard & Company, 1800s
American Civil War Era Black Metal Ballot Box by Geo Barnard & Company, 1800s

American Civil War Era Black Metal Ballot Box by Geo Barnard & Company, 1800s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Black cylindrical 19th century ballot box by Geo Barnard & Company of Saint Louis Missouri. A wonderful piece of history, this State government ballot box is tall and round in form. ...

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Early 19th Century American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

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Antique Cast Iron Architectural Building Star Shaped Support Collection '7'
Antique Cast Iron Architectural Building Star Shaped Support Collection '7'

Antique Cast Iron Architectural Building Star Shaped Support Collection '7'

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

A collection of 7 antique 19th century cast iron decorative star shaped building supports. Used in early brick building construction. Support rods would run the width of a building, ...

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1890s American Antique American Classical Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Architectural Antique Cast Iron Star Shaped Building Support Collection '11'
Architectural Antique Cast Iron Star Shaped Building Support Collection '11'

Architectural Antique Cast Iron Star Shaped Building Support Collection '11'

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

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Late 19th Century Ecclesiastic Angle
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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 7 in

Late 19th Century Ecclesiastic Angle

By G. None

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is an large architectural element salvaged from a North American Church. Hand-carved with amazing details. The wings are detachable fo...

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American Classical antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Classical antiquities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Classical antiquities made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $716 and tops out at $1,495 while the average work can sell for $716.