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Place of Origin: British
English fairground panel
English fairground panel

English fairground panel

Located in London, GB

English fairground panel We share what we love, and we love this very well carved turn off the century fairground rounders panel/frieze, depicting a...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Wood

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical
A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical

Located in London, GB

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical Eyes Triangular Nose and Slit Mouth Sandstone Britain 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D Size: 47.5c...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Sandstone

Early 20th Century Country House Horse Stable Name Plaques Signs
Early 20th Century Country House Horse Stable Name Plaques Signs

Early 20th Century Country House Horse Stable Name Plaques Signs

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming collection of six, hand painted Horse stable name plaques. Each plaque is pine, with an ebonised painted ground and gilt lettering. Age related knocks and abrasions comm...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian British Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship and Flags of All Nations Circa 1875–1890 This elaborate and finely worked woolwork centers on a circular medallion depicting a Royal Navy ...

Category

1870s Victorian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Alabaster Crucifixion from a Retable of the Passion
Alabaster Crucifixion from a Retable of the Passion

Alabaster Crucifixion from a Retable of the Passion

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine Carved Relief of the Crucifixion Alabaster Circa 1450 - 1470 Nottingham, Midlands, England Size: 49.5cm high, 26.5cm wide, 5cm deep - 19½ ins high, 10½ ins wide, 2 ins ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

Monumental Portrait of Lt. General Hay MacDowall by Sir Henry Raeburn, 1805–1815
Monumental Portrait of Lt. General Hay MacDowall by Sir Henry Raeburn, 1805–1815

Monumental Portrait of Lt. General Hay MacDowall by Sir Henry Raeburn, 1805–1815

By Sir Henry Raeburn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary and monumental oil on canvas portrait by renowned Scottish artist Sir Henry Raeburn (1756–1823), depicting Lieutenant General Hay MacDowall in full military regalia....

Category

Early 19th Century Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads An unusual pair of late 19th Century English folk art painted natural wooden form figures. We hav...

Category

1890s Folk Art Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign
19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign

19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A 19th century hand blown glass chemist window display carboy. Used as a symbol of the pharmacy from the 17th century to the early 20th century. A rare example with a hollow cut ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Blown Glass

Country Stool with original Hand Painted Scene to top, English  mid 19th Century
Country Stool with original Hand Painted Scene to top, English  mid 19th Century

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 Country Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Elm, Oak

Walking stick with Galalith knob depicting a vase with daisies, England 1900.
Walking stick with Galalith knob depicting a vase with daisies, England 1900.

Walking stick with Galalith knob depicting a vase with daisies, England 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick: handle made of galalith, one of the earliest resins (created from casein and milk byproducts, and ivory in color), carved and depicting a vase with daisies. Shaft made...

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th C Folk Art J.Wheatley Jones Oil on Board Dog & Interior "Inferno" 1887
19th C Folk Art J.Wheatley Jones Oil on Board Dog & Interior "Inferno" 1887

19th C Folk Art J.Wheatley Jones Oil on Board Dog & Interior "Inferno" 1887

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming oil on board painting of a pondering dog in a country house kitchen. Age related craquelure to the painted surface, the odd knock and abrasion to the gilt gesso frame. But...

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Pine

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male
Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male

Located in Essex, MA

Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin. The carving is quite similar to that of the figurehead rescued from the HMS...

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Vintage Whale Weathervane
Vintage Whale Weathervane

Vintage Whale Weathervane

Located in Houston, TX

This wonderful vintage whale weather vane has a fantastic aged patina. The rustic wooden whale sits on a custom wood base attached by a metal rod with a D...

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art

Materials

Metal

King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag

King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag

Located in Hastings, GB

King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag. This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia. ...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

English Victorian Brass and Burl Wood Cane
English Victorian Brass and Burl Wood Cane

English Victorian Brass and Burl Wood Cane

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style burl wood cane with brass ring handle with loop. Some losses and wear

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Faux Painted and Gilt Armchairs, Circa 1820
Pair of English Regency Faux Painted and Gilt Armchairs, Circa 1820

Pair of English Regency Faux Painted and Gilt Armchairs, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Regency faux painted and gilt armchairs with quatrefoil and cross hatching splat backs, scrolled arms, and terminating on faux bamboo legs. Chairs have been upholster...

Category

1820s Regency Antique British Folk Art

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...

Category

Early 1900s High Victorian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...

Category

1850s William IV Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.

Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.

By Davey & Co.

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc. Fitted with makers badges reading "Davey & Comp...

Category

Early 1900s Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Neolithic Axe Head with Cream-Grey Patina from Suffolk, England
Neolithic Axe Head with Cream-Grey Patina from Suffolk, England

Neolithic Axe Head with Cream-Grey Patina from Suffolk, England

Located in London, GB

A well-preserved and particularly fine example of the sophisticated Neolithic axes produced in the British Isles during this period. As one of the long...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Antique Altered El Bart Gin Self-Framed Tin Litho Advertising Sign
Antique Altered El Bart Gin Self-Framed Tin Litho Advertising Sign

Antique Altered El Bart Gin Self-Framed Tin Litho Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s/1920s; The Camberwell Distillery - London Antique repainted tin litho gin sign. This piece was originally a self-framed tin litho advertisement for El Bart Dry Gin. Howeve...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau British Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Old English Edwardian Painted Pond Yacht
Old English Edwardian Painted Pond Yacht

Old English Edwardian Painted Pond Yacht

Located in North Salem, NY

Lovely old Edwardian painted "scooner" pond yacht / ship from Egland with sail and rigging on stand of later date. Chaming old boat and a perfect unque gift!

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian British Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener
Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener

Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this English rolls razor blade sharpener, circa 1930. Made by Rolls Razor, Ltd., of Cricklewood, London. The Rolls Safety Razor product was a sophisticated safety-razor whic...

Category

1930s Industrial Vintage British Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Portrait of a Dog
Portrait of a Dog

Portrait of a Dog

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful painting of a collie by John Fitz Marshall. Signed.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Industrial Scratch Built Thames Barge Sailing Boat Model Diorama, C.1930
Vintage Industrial Scratch Built Thames Barge Sailing Boat Model Diorama, C.1930

Vintage Industrial Scratch Built Thames Barge Sailing Boat Model Diorama, C.1930

Located in London, GB

An incredibly charming scratch-built model of a sail boat. c.1930. Proudly displayed on a wooden plinth labelled T.Wood Coal Merchant - a highly detailed and scaled hand-made model ...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial British Folk Art

Materials

Metal

English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket
English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket

English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket

Located in Chireno, TX

English brown wicker dog kennel or pet carrier (circa 1900-1910), rare large-scale and in good condition. Forged iron door and latch loop. Door openi...

Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall
Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A truly fantastic group of totally original untouched decorative fairground pillars by the infamous Robert J Lakin Company of 67 Besley Street, Streatham, London The pillars are hollow in construction with deeply carved capitals, with the Lakin shield in the centre. The original "crocodile" glaze and painted surface give a wonderful decorative look. The Lakin factory at 67 Besley Street, Streatham (south London) had been formerly occupied by showman’s decorator Arthur Oram...

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art

Materials

Pine

English Medieval Stone Head Mounted onto Steel Stand
English Medieval Stone Head Mounted onto Steel Stand

English Medieval Stone Head Mounted onto Steel Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A medieval stone carving of a female head dating form the 16th century. Reclaimed from Northern England and mounted on a modern steel stand. Additional...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Steel

Early 20th C Naive Pokerwork Panels of Tigers by Edward Guest Folk Art
Early 20th C Naive Pokerwork Panels of Tigers by Edward Guest Folk Art

Early 20th C Naive Pokerwork Panels of Tigers by Edward Guest Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Fab pair of poker work panels of Tigers, turn of the century in age circa 1910 A simple process of mark making, using a hot poker to scorch a wooden surface. It would appear Edward ...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian British Folk Art

Materials

Pine

The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy
The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy

The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy

Located in Linkebeek, BE

The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy Wear consistent with age and use Collector - Advertising pencil case - desk A scarce novelty ceramic lidded desk tidy modeled as a Parker fountain pen...

Category

1980s Vintage British Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Oil Painting on Canvas of a 16th Century Building
Oil Painting on Canvas of a 16th Century Building

Oil Painting on Canvas of a 16th Century Building

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Architectural oil painting on canvas of Heydon Hall executed in a rustic naive style with contrived aging and presented in a maple frame. Signed Dan Dunton.

Category

20th Century Folk Art British Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Star Petal Gourd III by Julie Nelson
Star Petal Gourd III by Julie Nelson

Star Petal Gourd III by Julie Nelson

Located in Geneve, CH

Star petal gourd III by Julie Nelson One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 22 x H 26.5 cm Materials: Ceramic stoneware and porcelain Artist Julie Nelson uses ...

Category

2010s Post-Modern British Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Carved Tuna Fish with Painted Finish
Carved Tuna Fish with Painted Finish

Carved Tuna Fish with Painted Finish

Located in Norwell, MA

Carved and painted Atlantic Bluefin tuna. Carved fins, gills, eyes and snout. Fitted with iron hanging bolts. This carved fish is reminiscent of the trade signs that would hang in th...

Category

2010s British Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Painting Naive Oil Four Cornish Lugger Spirit of Alfred Wallis
Painting Naive Oil Four Cornish Lugger Spirit of Alfred Wallis

Painting Naive Oil Four Cornish Lugger Spirit of Alfred Wallis

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Lugger in full sail riding a wave past a lighthouse with land on the horizon. Characterful naive picture in the spirit of Alfred Wallis. Provenance: Pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Folk Art

Materials

Other

OPEN ANTiQUES VINTAGE SHOP SIGN WITH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TABLE AND POINTING HAND
OPEN ANTiQUES VINTAGE SHOP SIGN WITH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TABLE AND POINTING HAND

OPEN ANTiQUES VINTAGE SHOP SIGN WITH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TABLE AND POINTING HAND

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Open Antiques shop display folding sign Please note the delivery fee listed is just a g...

Category

20th Century Industrial British Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Expressive Portrait, Blue, grn, brown, gry painting, Oil on wooden board
Vintage Expressive Portrait, Blue, grn, brown, gry painting, Oil on wooden board

Vintage Expressive Portrait, Blue, grn, brown, gry painting, Oil on wooden board

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A vintage expressive portrait painted in oil on wooden board, this artwork captures a quietly enigmatic figure dressed in a dark tailored suit and tie. Rendered in loose, painterly s...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Wolfgang Etching-style tribute print dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756
Wolfgang Etching-style tribute print dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756

Wolfgang Etching-style tribute print dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A vintage etching-style tribute print dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), this intricately illustrated artwork weaves together scenes, portraits, and references from th...

Category

20th Century Rococo British Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

19th Century English Table Gong in Metal and Copper
19th Century English Table Gong in Metal and Copper

19th Century English Table Gong in Metal and Copper

Located in NANTES, FR

**19th Century English Table Gong in Metal and Copper – This table gong is a 19th-century piece of fine craftsmanship. It is composed of two horns. Regarding condition, please not...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Sail Schooner, circa 1860, a sailor's handcrafted woolwork picture of a Top-Sail or "Jackass" Schooner (having Fore-and-Aft rigged sails on the ...

Category

1860s Folk Art Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Yarn

English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840
English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840

English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...

Category

1840s William IV Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Paint

Dramatically Sculptural Stone Tool Crafted by Early Humans, c. 600000 BC
Dramatically Sculptural Stone Tool Crafted by Early Humans, c. 600000 BC

Dramatically Sculptural Stone Tool Crafted by Early Humans, c. 600000 BC

Located in London, GB

A dramatically sculptural example of the earliest human technology, the Acheulan hand axe, discovered in Walcott, a mile from the famed Palaeolithic site of Happisburgh. During this ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Iron Gentleman Sign, England 1880
Iron Gentleman Sign, England 1880

Iron Gentleman Sign, England 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Iron Gentleman Sign England, 1880 Solid cast iron "Gentlemen Only" sign, with aged patina. 46”L x 1”d x 6.25”h Ref. SIGN1686

Category

1880s Industrial Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Rubbish Sign, England, 1950
Rubbish Sign, England, 1950

Rubbish Sign, England, 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Rubbish Sign England, 1950 Cast iron sign reading “Notice Rubbish Must Not Be Deposited Here by Order” 28”w x .5”d x 13.75”h Ref. SIGN1687

Category

1950s Vintage British Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of...

Category

1920s Folk Art Vintage British Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19th Century
Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19th Century

Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb polychrome carved wooden ram from Scotland-19th century Very elegant and surprising ram which is almost carved at life size which comes from a Manor in Scotland. Uncommon ...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign
1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign

Located in Surrey, BC

An electric, double-sided outdoor sign promoting the English clothing manufacturer, Chilprufe Agents (operating between 1920 and 1950). The company’s logo has been reverse painted on...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage British Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Framed Cyprus Tourist Poster by Baynard Press of England
Art Deco Framed Cyprus Tourist Poster by Baynard Press of England

Art Deco Framed Cyprus Tourist Poster by Baynard Press of England

By Baynard Press, London

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This poster was made by the Baynard Press of London, England in approximately 1920 and issued by the Government of Cyprus to promote travel to Cyprus in the period Art Deco style. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco British Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Oversized Metal Key Trade Sign
Oversized Metal Key Trade Sign

Oversized Metal Key Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive metal bit-key trade sign from the UK. Marked BOLTON, 1925. Great patina to metal. Well made and in very good condition. Cool oversized piece. ...

Category

1970s Vintage British Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign
19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign

19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very early 19th century chemist display carboy, circa 1820 possibly earlier The bulbous center sits on a stepped base with a swan like neck and a fine cut glass oversized stopp...

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Folk Art

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of Mid-20th Century Oil Paintings of St. Tropez on Canvas
Pair of Mid-20th Century Oil Paintings of St. Tropez on Canvas

Pair of Mid-20th Century Oil Paintings of St. Tropez on Canvas

By Phyllis Morgans

Located in Madison, MS

This pair of oil paintings by Phyllis Morgans features the harbors of St. Tropez and Anstruther in the mid 20th century. The dominant colors are blues and tans. The paintings are in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art British Folk Art

Materials

Paint