Metal Folk Art

Produced by Pinto Bros Mfg of Coney Island, New York, this all-original 1940s firetruck was part of a circular ride at the famed Coney Island Amusement Park. Featuring lucky Number 4...

A beautiful and decorative large vintage tin channel letter “A” made of sheet metal, painted in a vibrant yellow with red sides. It is dated around the 1960s, though it may be older....

Wall hanging or floor standing 1960s table football Can be hung on the wall as a display or used as a floor standing table (4 metal legs provided). M...

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut (please see image of the underneath with patent informat...

African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...

19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.

This is a small Greek theatre mask made of bronze, from the 1970s, designed to be mounted on a wall. The mask has exaggerated facial expressions typical of Ancient Greek theatrical ...

Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls, France, late 19th century. In the 19th century, antique metal boules balls experienced a renaissance that took the game of boules to a new level. These ornately crafted balls were not only instruments of the game, but also symbols of elegance and sophistication in leisure activities. Made from high-quality metals such as steel or brass, Boule balls were forged and polished by skilled craftsmen to ensure a smooth and even surface. The antique boules...

Set of 9 20th Century Eastern Orthodox Hand-Painted Figural Christmas Ornaments: Father Frost and Snow Maidens A charming and beautifully crafted set of nine 20th-century Eastern Or...

One of a kind, fine quality antique toy, "Dancing Couples" is of French manufacture, it is marked in raised lettering "A.L. Paris" at the top of the base. It is also very similar to several French toys noted in "Antique Toys" by Jeffrey Levitt, and the young lady's face is almost identical to the bisque face on a French toy referenced on page 209 plate #372. This outstanding toy consists of two figures, a young man resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, and a young lady, dressed in period clothes with bisque (porcelain) faces and heads and wooden legs. The base is some type of metal composite consisting of a cast lead alloy. The polychromed hand painted blue and red metal dance floor is also a lead alloy. The wire stands supporting the figures is of ferrous metal. The bisque faces are very lifelike with flesh tones and blue eyes, rosy cheeks to the lady with bisque auburn hair. He is dressed in original period Napoleon type military clothes...

Medium sized retro disco ball made out of small individually cut square pieces of glass giving it a great look. Good condition. Illuminates beautifully. Has a metal ring at the top w...

"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535. After ...

A good large antique American Tramp Art crucifix, by John Zadora, Pennsylvania circa 1900. The crucifix as with many tramp art works is chip-carved from found wood, cigar boxes or sh...

Copper, brass and aluminium Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier ...

Obverse: diademed head of Venus right Reverse: CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, holding palladium and carrying Anchises on his shoulder Weight: 3.97 g Grade: Good Extremely Fine Refer...

Vintage bicycle rack/stand made of iron and made for the French Tailor advertising the shop with hand painted sign "Simon ArtisanTailleur” - An "artisan tailleur" (master tailor) d...

A rare miniature trunk from late 18th century, crafted in solid wood and adorned with a hand-carved double-headed eagle motif. Pieces of this size and detail are seldom found, especi...

Cash register in nickel-plated chased brass with white marble edge. “National”, Dayton Ohio, USA, 1880-1910. A very decorative object. It works, but 100% functionality is not guaran...

Its replica from 1930s In original condition fully functional

Extra large and quirky, this iron shopsign ...

Wall or home cross. Russian orthodox bronze and enamel cross. Scene with Martha, Maria, Johannes, and Longinus underneath the cross and above the sku...

Extremely rare California ‘Slow Children' playing sign. Entire sign is embossed with an old-time child wearing knickerbocker trousers. From the early 1900s. Great piece of history. P...

A charming late 19th century hand crafted primitive folk art bird cage, in the manner of a chateau, painstakingly detailed with hand painted r...

1910s-20s; Fulton Meat Market district - Chicago, IL The property at the northeast corner of Peoria and Fulton streets in Chicago was most recently a burger joint, but in the late 1...

Wooden Iron Framed Hanging Pub Sign. The Raven, Signed This is an original large and heavy piece dating from the beginning of the 20th Century, it is double sided and the painted fi...

1356 Folk art French Giant rooster metal wicker

American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.

Early Vintage Barber Shop Sign, circa late 1950s to early 1960s, a hand-painted sheet metal sign with old prices for old hair cuts. The sign remains in very good condition with only ...

Whimsical "PHOTOS" Neon sign photo booth / store display.. Super fun decorative item. salvaged from shopping mall, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buf...

Cast Iron Statue of a Seated Hunting Dog A very serious Chap, he is sitting on a deep plinth he is fully 3 dimensional and looks good from all sides Our faithful hound is sitting ...

For your consideration, antique leather western saddle stirrup. Leather covered metal saddle stirrup, circa 1940s.  

Marroquin forged steel dagger with sheath. Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood and brass and embellished with silver parts decorated with chiseled and engraved motifs. The dagger is curved with a tick double edge blade, the handle is ornate with silver and wood. Like swords and daggers in most cultures, the Islamic dagger...

Horse cart, beautiful aged still functional.

Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette Reverse: owl standing right with head fa...

Gigantic California freeway sign from 1986. Two piece sign spanning 8.5 feet long and 6 feet tall. Cats eye reflectors throughout. Retired sign from California highway system. State Route 78 is a California State highway that runs the entire width of the state from Oceanside to Blythe. Green metal sign depicting Oceanside as North and Escondido to the East. Massive statement piece. Great piece of California and transportation ephemera. Stamped 'Property of the State of California...

This antique 1917 shell casing is a remarkable example of trench art, crafted with care and skill during the First World War (1914–1918). Made in France, this piece reflects the crea...

Metal Shoe Trade Sign Europe (likely France or England), late 19th–early 20th century This evocative metal shoe trade sign is a rare surviving example of utilitarian advertising fro...

This vintage Kodak No. 2A Brownie Model C camera dates back to the 1924-1933 era, a true collector's item for photography enthusiasts and vintage technology collectors. The camera co...

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved and Painted Carousel Menagerie Standing Figure of a Chipmunk, in the Philadelphia style, circa 1880s to 1920s, a scarce menageries figu...

Jeweled walking stick in 18k gold. One side of the knob features the embossed image of a heron, whose body naturally adapts to the shape of the handle. The bird stands one-legged on ...

Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. H...

An elegant early 20th century Italian weather vane in copper, featuring a striking three-dimensional pelican subject. This refined and sculptural piece stands out for its strong silh...

Signed abstract modernist metal sculpture. One off, original, stunning form, texture and design, apparently early work of Curtis Jere Company, long before they're sculptures and desi...

This 19th century brass bell was once used to either call students to class or family and workers to the dinner table. Due to the substantive density of the bell along with its origi...

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame. Wonderful piece to display.

Traditional torque or Hansuli silvered necklace choker from Lambadi or Banjara and Sugali People, Andhra Pradesh, India.t India, circa 1940. Fabulous vi...

Classical Navajo transition blanket tied on fringe both ends, stacked white diamonds with blue dark brown centers and bands. 4' x 6'8" Period: cir...

This decorative sculpture rests on a metal pedestal, representing the face of the Borghese Gladiator, a Greek statue dating back to the 1st century BC and preserved today in the Louvre Museum. This piece's irregular cut and antiqued patina recreate the corrosive bronze surfaces of Ancient sculptures found in the seabed, such as the Riace bronzes.

18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament. These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...

Antique Victorian wooden children’s sled with iron wrapped runners, painted dark red with the word “Belle” picked out in gold.

Very unusual sculpture of a leopard, painstakingly formed by welding stock steel washers into its exquisite seated pose, having a gilded finish. ...

A charming vintage equestrian key holder, handcrafted in solid wood and accented with brass hardware. This rustic wall rack features a unique double horseshoe motif—symbolizing good ...

Boucherie Chevaline We are proud to offer a late 19th century Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers advertising trade sign. These items have become rare over the years especially the original gold leaf finished examples. Untouched in form in very presentable condition, with age related wear you may come to expect from an item of its age. This highly decorative object comes with its own bespoke cast iron display...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Cypress Sunset” Th...

From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...

Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate wrought Iron. This sign was removed from a garage in Turin, Italy where it had hung since 1920, advertising the variety of services the garage carried out, as well as Pirelli tyres. The sign is wonderfully weather beaten, with losses to the paint and sections of the advertising text. Overall the sign is in superb structural condition, with a couple of small fissures, which are barely noticeable. A truly exceptional piece of antique signage...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...

Long rifle trade sign. Circa 1895 extra large antique carved wooden rifle. Used as a display piece in an old gun shop. Cast parts on a carved wooden body meant to show a rustic appea...

These folky handmade horse shoe andirons are in good condition and are very sturdy and heavy. Wonderful western Folk Art.

This is a vintage 20th-century decorative vase made from wood and brass. The body of the vase is crafted from wood with a striking carved geometric pattern, giving it a faceted appea...