Antique American Patriotic Folk Art Pen and Ink Drawing
of George Washington on Horseback  »

Circa 1850s: This charming folk art pen and ink drawing of General George Washington on horseback is surely modeled after the 1850 Currier and Ives print of the father of our country. Although the artist's attention to detail is commendable, it is through the naive yet pleasant depiction of our first President's face that the viewer can tell this is the work of a skilled but untrained artist. Note the two guache highlights, one on the boot and the other on Washington's eye, This is a fabulous and whimsical example of 19th century patriotic American folk art in which General Washington, atop his trusted steed, forever tips his hat to those who look his way.

For Sale: $650

Rare Berlinware Early American
Paint Decorated Document Box »

Circa 1810: Paint decorated tinware box with rare blue ground from Berlin Conneticut, attributed to the group IV makers in Berlin, CT.

For Sale: $2795

American Outsider Art, Folk Art Painting on Board »

Circa 1965: This wonderful 16" x 20" outsider folk art portrait housed in its orginal 23" x 27" pine frame depicts a young African American girl in a pink dress with pink ribbons in her hair and a gold cross around her neck. Found in a farmhouse in Southwestern Indiana between Terre haute and Vincennes, this painting was created in 1965 when the civil rights movement was heating up in the cities across America. Note that this painting is not a depiction of stereotypical black Americana but is that of a young Christian black child with a surprised, yet sad and almost frightened expression on her innocent face, making this work reminiscent of the black church bombings happening in the 1960s American South. This finely done oil on board also hearkens both the complexity of Cezanne's island portraits and the violent naivete of Jean Dubuffet's brute art.

For Sale: $1250

Amish Paint Decorated Tabletop Lidded Dovetailed Dough Box
in Untouched Original Surface »

Signed Sarah Miller Nappanee IN

Circa 1870-1880: This spectacular Indiana Amish tabletop dough box retains its untouched original grain painted and mustard stenciled surface and is signed "Sarah Miller Nappannee IN." This rare dough box is part of a small group of known signed Miller furniture from the Old Order Amish community of Nappanee, Indiana.

For Sale: $1250

Antique American 4 Color Paint Decorated Game Board »

Circa 1880: Here is a wonderful four-color checkerboard in an unusual and pleasing color scheme: brown, hunter green, mustard, and black. This Connecticut gameboard was obviously made by a professional, perhaps a carriage painter as evidenced by the thin green border and well-painted squares, and is in untouched original condition with the good, honest wear advanced collectors like to see. This lovely antique checkerboard is an excellent example of 19th century American folk art and will compliment any collection of early game boards, antique country primitves, or high quality americana.

For Sale: $1250

Althof Bergmann Early American Tin
Articulated Horse and Rider Bell Toy »

Circa 1870: Early American tin horse and rider pull toys don't get any better than this handsome 14" x 12" Althof Bergmann jumbo articulated bell toy with early heart-shaped wheels that approximate a horse's gait and facilitate the ringing of the bell when the toy is in motion. Condition is excellent on this rare beauty, with only a couple spots of solder on the tips of the feet and one leg possibly soldered from the inside. The paint is original, and for a 150-year-old tin toy that was never primed, one should consider the paint as truly excellent. The large size of this wonderful antique tin toy will make it the centerpiece of any advanced toy collection. Moreover, this toy was once owned by the late famed toy and folk art collector and author Bernard Barenholtz (American Antique Toys, 1830-1900) and has come to us through storied Americana dealers Steven Score, Marilyn Simmons, and Tom Rawson. If you are looking for an outstanding early American tin toy with first class provenance, then this fantastic Althof Bergman Jumbo horse and rider pull toy should fit the bill.

For Sale: $2,750

Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Trolley Car »

Circa 1890-1894 | Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Lines Trolley Car with white horse.

For Sale: $1,895

Important Frank Haws Western Stoneware Old Sleepy Eye
Blue & White Folk Art Lunch Hour Pitcher Signed FH 1910 »

Circa 1910: Here is the finest Western Stoneware lunch hour piece we have ever seen. Frank Haws, one of the most prolific, highly skilled, and important of Western's potters, crafted this exuberantly cobalt decorated Old Sleepy Pitcher in 1910. Lunch hour pitchers from Western Stoneware are highly prized, and pieces signed by known potters are extremely rare and desirable. This stunning one of a kind Illinois folk art stoneware pitcher is a fabulopus example of American folk art and could be the centerpiece in any advanced collection of Illinois stoneware or blue and white potttery.

For Sale: $2250

Winter View, Pittsfield, Mass | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1826-1834 | James & Ralph Clews.

For Sale: $650

End of the Day Cabin Bank »

Circa 1885: This end of the day Cabin mechanical bank contains the partial fingerprint of its original decorator. This literal human touch adds a fine folky feel to this desirable piece of early black Americana.

For Sale: $850

1816 Ann Withington Massachusetts House Sampler »

Circa 1816: Ann Gill Withington was born January 11, 1805 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, to Mather and Sarah Withington. Miss Withington's paternal grandfather Ebenezer Withington (1729 - 1800) was involved in the Boston Tea Party.

For Sale: $3,750

20" Bing Teddy Bear »

Circa 1920: This rare Bing bear is in superb original condition. In their price guide Buying & Selling Teddy Bears published in 2000, teddy bear experts Terry and Doris Michaud place a value on this bear at $4,500.00. You can own this fantastic 20" Bing teddy bear for a fraction of that price!

For Sale: $2,250

Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd Private Car »

Circa 1939: Marx Tin Litho Wind-Up

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Folk Art Horse Hooked Rug »

Circa 1890-1910: This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head. The rug measures 25" by 17 1/2" including its unusual hand woven burlap fringe.

For Sale: $895

Kokomo, Indiana 1854 Sarah Jenkins Woolwork American Sampler »

Circa 1854: Signed “Sarah Jenkins, her work aged 11 done in the year of our Lord 1854.” Adornment on this sampler includes a young girl holding a puppy in her lap, a man standing in front of a house, three birds, two butterflies, a buck deer, flowers, a vine border, rows of alphabets, numbers, family initials, and the inscription “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”

For Sale: $895

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Oval Sewing Carrier »

Circa 1900-1920: Oval sewing carrier, pink silk lined interior, four fingers, swing handle, tomato pincushion, 6 1/2" h to top of handle, 8 3/8", stamped "Sabbathday Lake, Shakers, Maine".

For Sale: $450

1845 Mary Martin Sampler »

Dated 1845: I know that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Mary Martin, Ardwick, Oct. 8, 1845

For Sale: $495

Chiromagica or the Hand of Fate: 1901, McLoughlin Bros. NY »

Circa 1903: McLoughlin Brothers second version of the popular question and answer game with moving pointing finger under glass. Striking wizard and eagle atop a globe by the premier chromolithographers at McLoughlin Bros.

For Sale: $495

Plow Boy Tobacco Can with Paper Label »

Circa 1910-1925: Excellent condition on this early Plow Boy Tobacco Can from St. Louis, MO.

For Sale: $225

Red, White and Blue Americana Patriotic Hooked Rug »

Circa 1920-1940: Wonderful color on this art deco era, clam shell, red white and blue antique americana hooked rug.

For Sale: $350

 

1938 Red, White and Blue Folk Art Hooked Rug »

Signed and Dated: EF '38, one of three by the same maker

Circa 1938: Strong and bold graphic content, great clor and whimsical theme, signed by EF '38, one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist. Vibrant colors and superb graphic appeal.

For Sale: $550

 

Folky, Whimsical Vintage Hooked Rug »

Signed: EF, one of three by the same maker

Circa 1930s: Charming and vibrant, signed EF , one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist.

For Sale: $450

Folk Art Fighting Cocks Hooked Rug »

Circa 1936: The rooster is one of the iconic images in American folk art, and this rare 32" x 23" fighting cocks hooked rug has all the bells and whistles that the advanced collector expects in a piece of this quality.

For Sale: $750

 

Rare Sign Language Alphabet Plate »

Circa 1880-1890: Sign language ABC plates are notoriously scarce. This flawless example depicts five wooden dolls surrounded by the sign language alphabet.

For Sale: $350

Park Theatre, New York | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1825-1832: Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams.

For Sale: $550

Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1884: This bank represents a typical Punch and Judy theatre, scenery, curtain and all. Judy receives the coin in a plate in her hand, a lever is pressed and Punch rushes forward brandishing a club, when Judy turns quickly and deposits the coin in the bank. Name "Punch and Judy Bank" above the stage opening. Two varieties, one has smaller letters in the name than the other. Buffalo, N.Y. July 15, 1884.

For Sale: $2250

"Going to School" Pen and Ink Drawing »

Signed O.W. Clark 1911 on back: A charming red cloaked girl ties her boots and says, "Wait for me." Her lunch pail at her feet and a little petticoat showing. Sweet, naive watercolor, ink and graphite.

For Sale: $295

Antique American Hand Carved Five Color WWI Doughboy Whirligig »

Circa 1900-1920: It is not often one comes across a whirligig of this quality without a single apology. This finely carved doughboy whirligig could be as early as turn of the century (think of the uniforms the Rough Riders wore) or as late as the end of WWI when every doughboy was a national hero.

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Paris Manufacturing Company Antique Painted Sled »

Circa 1890-1910: Measurung 31" long, 10" wide, and 11" in height, this wonderful three color polychromatic painted sled is a product of South Paris, Maine's Paris Manufacturing Company, which is famous for their late 19th century painted sleds. This handsome example of antique Americana features a red ground with a black stenciled Indian Chief wearing a headdress in the center of the field and is flanked on both ends by a row of snowflakes. The oak runner frames are mortised on all four corners and are encased in cast iron runners. This is an extremely well made sled that was gently used and shows the good honest wear andvanced collectors prefer in their antiques.

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Loogootee Pottery Frog Mug »

Circa 1880s: Before relocating to Loogootee, Indiana, and beginning work there as a potter in 1878, John H. Folks had spent time working for master Midwestern potters Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick in Anna, Illinois. The Kirkpatrick brothers were known for their whimsical stoneware masterpieces which included railroad pig flasks, grotesque snake jugs, figural door stops, dollheads, shoo fly jugs, frog mugs, and a host of other imaginative political and satirical whimsies.

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Primitive, Naive, Charming Folk Art Painting »

Circa 1890-1910: Early oil on canvas folk art painting with charming primitive scene that includes log cabin, naively painted swans, unusual water works, brightly colored folky trees and unique early frame. Found in Pennsylvania

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Antique American Game: Barber Pole »

Played much like Tiddly Winks, this great early Parker Brothers ring toss game has wonderful graphics and comes complete with a neat little barber pole and all its original game pieces.

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19th Century Cherry Red and Silver Paint Decorated Sled »

Circa 1870-1890: This wonderful Antique American paint decorated sled boasts fabulous cherry red and silver paint decoration.

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Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1886: Shepard Hardware's Uncle Sam mechanical bank is the most widely recognized patriotic 19th century toy, which makes it highly prized among today's collectors of mechanical banks, cast iron toys, and patriotic Americana. This iconic mechanical bank is in completely original condition with no touch ups or repairs and has especially well executed eyes and a high percentage of original paint. This is a very fine bank in exellent condition.

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Antique American Patriotic Folk Art War Eagle Carving »

Circa 1890-1910: Measuring 24" X 9" and grasping an arrow in its talons, this fine late 19th or early 20th century hand-carved pine war eagle was discovered on an old building in Ipswitch, Massachusetts and shows a weathered surface appropriate for its age. Note that the our nation's symbol is presented with its wings spread, making it seem as if the carving is soaring across the skies with an arrow in tow.

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Fabulous Artisian's Folk Art Patriotic Americana Painted Box »

Circa 1875-1895 | Amazing Artist's Paint Box, Fully Decorated: Measuring 15 3/4" wide, 5 1/2" tall, 9 1/2" deep and found in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, this late 19th century artisian's paint box is patriotic American folk art at its finest. Every surface outside is decorated with delicate patterns. The artist even used one of his old paint palletes to construct the bottom of the box! However, the outstandingly naive folk art rendition on the box's inside lid— Daniel Boone fighting off a bear with the butt of his rifle— vaults this whimsical art supply box into a musuem quality piece of patriotic Americana.

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New England Mustard and Black Double Sided
Antique Folk Art Gameboard for Sale »

Circa 1900: This large 27" x 19" New England gambler's game board features a checkerboard with hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades on one side and a Parcheesi board with unusual mustard and black hourglass squares and a single club at either end of the board. Both sides are equaling pleasing, making this board a fabulous example of early American painted folk art that is certain to make a bold statement in any advanced collection of antique Americana. Provenance: Ex. Tim Chambers.

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Antique American Flag, 1896 Patriotic Medallion Pattern Flag »

Circa 1896: We just acquired this wonderful and rare medallion pattern1896 American flag. The early printed parade flag is in excellent condition with appropriate aging to the cotton and great brillance in the printed red and dark blue.

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1890 Unofficial American 42 Star Parade Flag »

Circa 1890: The 42 star American flag was never officially used because Idaho gained statehoodjust before the July 4th deadline, making the official United Statesflag of 1890 have a 43 star count. The 42 star flag was made for under nine months and thus is hard to come by, and this lovely parade flag is, in this condition, a rare survivor. This frame is housed in an unobtrusive modern black frame that keeps the viewer's attention on the graphically pleasing and unusual six by seven star pattern, and we have backed this lovely 19th century American parade flag with acid free board. This wonderful flag will enhance any collection of early patriotic Americana, antique textiles, or early American antiques.

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Antique American Folk Art Double-Sided Game Board »

Circa 1880s, New England Origin: Measuring a little under 19 inches square, his handsome double-sided New England game board has all the bells and whistles that collectors desire: untouched original surface, superb graphic appeal, multiple borders, and good old honest wear in all the right places.

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Huge 11" New Geneva PA Tanware Pitcher »

Circa 1880-1900: Here is a fabulous tanware pitcher meant for the most advanced and discerning collector. It is quite uncommon to find tanware pitchers that are taller than nine inches and have greater than a one gallon capacity. Thrown from the light colored upper river clay of the Monongahela, this one and a half gallon pitcher stands eleven inches in height and features highly unususal decoration which includes three stripes, two rows of swirls and top borders of leaf sprays.

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Felix the Cat by Schoenhut »

Circa 1925: Nice large 8" size. Painted, wooden, fully jointed, with original stickers and leather ears. Copyrighted by Pat Sullivan.

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Antique Hexagonal Table Top Penny Rug »

Circa 1900-1925: This rug measures a wonderfully petite 26" by 23 1/2" and is in excellent as found condition with no replacements or repairs.

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Original Blue Paint Oval Pantry Box »

Circa 1880-1910: Nice dry surface on this blue painted 7 1/2" oval antique pantry box in original condition.

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Hubley White Elephant Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1934: Hubley Manufacturing Company began operation in 1894 and was located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They expanded their basic line of toys in the 1920s to include bookends, ashtrays, and doorstops.

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Antique Early Primitive Shirred Hooked Rug »

Bold and vibrant reds, olive greens, royal blues

Circa 1860-1900: Perfect primitive, country look in this nice small sized early shirred wool hooked rug. Great vibrant reds, olive greens, royal blues...

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Great Paint & Stencil Decorated Antique Pump Cover »

Circa 1880: Pearse & Easterbrooks, Fall River, Mass. Fabulous decoration including folk art sunburst on great salmon colored ground.

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Unique Painted Folk Art Pillow »

Circa 1920s: Folk art, painted pillow, very unique with multiple animals. In stable condition, rare survivor, museum quality.

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Cobalt Decorated Ovoid 3 Gallon Storage Jar »

Circa 1850: 12" Tall, 7" Wide at Top, 6 1/2" at Bottom
The great form and abundant cobalt floral decoration on this early salt glazed crock give it superb primitive appeal.

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Antique Advertising Hunt Club Shoes Tin Sign »

Circa 1905-1909: Measuring 24" by 30", this early 20th century Hunt Club Shoes sign sports a romantic scene of a well-to-do couple out for an afternoon horse ride on their grand Victorian villa. In the foreground of the scene is perched top of the line patent leather shoe. The Wingo, Ellett, and Crump Shoe Company of Richmond and Manchester, Virginia, was at its height in the first decade of the 20th century and had their signs made by The Meek Company in Coshocton, Ohio, which was long our nation's prominent manufacturing center for advertising signs from all over the United States and worlwide.

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Painted Wooden Barber Pole Antique Trade Sign »

Circa 1900-1925: This handsome red and white striped antique Barber Pole has great visual appeal and is small enough to fit just about anywhere. This fine early trade sign will compliment any collection of American folk art or Americana.

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Jolly Nigger Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1935-1950: Sydenham & McOustra: This British made mechanical bank is both unusual and desirable because of its petite five inch height and because it was cast without they typical racial slur on its back. This example has excellent original paint and comes to the market in completely original played with condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

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Miniature 6" Taconic Swing-Handled Basket »

Circa 1850-1880, Outstanding Form and Condition: Fine antique miniature baskets are always in high demand, and this superb six-inch mid 19th century mixed woods New York Taconic basket will delight even the most fastidious and sophisticated collector. more...

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Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection »

This sizable museum quality collection is truly a treasure trove of American polychromatic folk art, all hand made by Plumville, Pennsylvania born carver Archie Zimmerman (1861-1961).

Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection
as seen on the cover of Antique Week November 2, 2009