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Antique Pair Opaline Floral Enameled Hand Painted Lamps With Handkerchief Shades
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Matching Pair of Opaline Floral Enameled Hand Painted & Gilt Oil Lamps with Handkerchief
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paint

Silk Star Pattern Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Flag Handkerchief
Located in Wiscasset, ME
This would have been handed out to celebrate Colorado's statehood in 1876, 38 stars. Presented in a frame.
Category

1870s American Folk Art Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silk

Antique English Corner Table Handkerchief Drop Leaf Barley Twist Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Corner Table Handkerchief Drop Leaf Barley Twist Carved Oak. Direct from
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1890s British Jacobean Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Envelope Handkerchief Drop Leaf Corner Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English oak drop leaf “corner” or “handkerchief” table
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Period c.1830 Oil - Portrait of a Lady with a Handkerchief
Located in Corsham, GB
handkerchief stand out in the overall composition with an almost opulent quality. The artist shows the woman
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oil

Antique English Corner End Table Handkerchief Drop Leaf Carved Tiger Oak Square
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Corner End Table Handkerchief Drop Leaf ORNATE Carved Tiger Oak Square. Direct
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Early 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Style Two-Drawer Handkerchief Game Table with Felt Interior
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Late 19th century French handkerchief game table. Bronze mounts with spindle legs. Two drawers and
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Handkerchiefs

20th Century English Carved Dark Oak Envelope Handkerchief Drop-Leaf Table Round
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English carved oak “handkerchief” table, with leaves down
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Early 1900s English Jacobean Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

Antique Game Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany Satinwood Banded Handkerchief Design Game Table (open dimensions: 31"x31
Category

19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

1920s Beaded Tulle Evening Dress with Sequin Floral Garlands
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920s beaded silk tulle evening dress with handkerchief hem, sequined floral garlands
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Handkerchiefs

George III Corner Table
Located in Dallas, TX
a George III handkerchief / corner table of mahogany, top opens to expose open box, straight
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19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Mahogany

Serpentine Chest of Drawers, dated 1787
Located in San Marino, CA
Danish serpentine chest of drawers, later handkerchief drawers, shaped rectangular top above four
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18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oak

1920s Royal Purple Silk Net Tea Dress with Velvet Bow
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful and very unusual 1920s tea dress in royal purple heavy netting with handkerchief
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Handkerchiefs

Pair of 19th Century English Georgian Dandy Figures
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
, leather, fabric. incredible attention to detail with handkerchiefs, buttons, and buttonholes, England
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

1920 s Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
. Handkerchief hem.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Handkerchiefs

Neoclassical Brass Sconce with Acid Etched Rose Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rose tinted handkerchief glass shades and crystal cut beads.  
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Brass

Francesco Paolo Michetti Early 20th Century Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture
By Francesco Paolo Michetti
Located in Roma, IT
sculpture represents a cheerful child with a rebel tuft, wearing a big hat and a handkerchief, knotted
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Intricate Hand Carved French Dresser Box with Key
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
beauty. Silk lined, this distinctive box has most likely held love mementos, handkerchiefs and possibly a
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Handkerchiefs

1900’s Cream Cotton and Lace Shirt
Located in London, GB
cream cotton. The blouse features a handkerchief hemline, a pale pink ribbon laced through the collar
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Handkerchiefs

19th Century Parian Figure of a Lady Leaning on a Column
Located in Martlesham, GB
her time, holding what looks like to be a handkerchief in one hand and a bunch of corn in the other
Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Ceramic

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a sentimental and patriotic silk handkerchief from WWI. Referred to as a “sweetheart silk
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1910s American Antique Handkerchiefs

Antique French Brass and Mahogany Directoire Style Envelope Folding Games Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
handkerchief folding games table which, when opened, has a green baize (felt) playing surface and retains its
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Porcelain Famille Rose "Nodding" Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
their hair in elaborate coiffures. Each holds a ruyi scepter in one hand, a handkerchief in the other
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handkerchiefs

Antique English Rosewood Game Side Table with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful English rosewood game table with satinwood hand inlaid decoration.. The handkerchief
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century Rosewood English Card Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
rosewood having an open handkerchief form leading to a felt center with cup or chip indentations. The case
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Early 20th Century George IV Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Step Back Dresser Glovebox Drawers Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
an elegant step back design featuring two glove box or handkerchief drawers and a backsplash. Drawers
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1870s Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Anthony Quervelle Empire Flame Mahogany Gentleman s Chest, circa 1839
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
which includes jewelry compartments, handkerchief drawers and mirror attached to flanking column
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1920’s Floral Lame Flapper Dress With Long Sleeves
Located in London, GB
running throughout. The dress features long sleeves and a handkerchief hemline with a wide collar at the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Handkerchiefs

Original Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Round Top, TX
1900-1920. His stiff white collar, black bow tie and pocket handkerchief have the appearance of an
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of an elegant woman in the park at sunset. Circa 1845
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of an elegant woman in the park with a white handkerchief at sunset. Circa 1845. The
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oil, Board

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Pattern Box
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Petaluma, CA
supposed to be used for handkerchiefs; however, over the years the ones I have sold tend to be used for
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique Poster Raleigh Bicycles Meilleures Bicyclettes Cycles Bike Art
Located in London, GB
wooden rims - featuring a lady in a dark purple dress holding a black bike and waving her handkerchief
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Paper

1920s Floral Georgette Beaded Flapper Dress and Jacket Set
Located in London, GB
waistband giving it the versatility to be worn in a variety of ways. A loose fitting style, the handkerchief
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Handkerchiefs

Chinese Antique Official s Chair, Ming Style, Crimson
Located in Somis, CA
. As such a chair was used by the ladies, the drawer offered storage of handkerchiefs and keys. The
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Wood

French Antique Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Envelope Games Card Table, C. 1870
By Henry Dasson
Located in Queens, NY
ormolu. The top opens in a unique handkerchief fashion with four triangles, unfolding to reveal a green
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

"Remember the Maine" Spanish-American War Commemorative Bandana, Late 19th Cent.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a “Remember the Maine” commemorative handkerchief from the Spanish American War
Category

1890s American Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Cotton

Swedish Painted Drop Leaf Corner Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling 19th century Swedish corner or handkerchief table of petite proportions with a
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Metal

Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Spain XVII Century
Located in Milan, IT
, in her right a white handkerchief edged with lace; in this hand she also wears two rings while
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17th Century Other Art Style Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oil

Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure
Located in London, GB
, a nautical style hat, long braided hair and neck handkerchief, and straight jointed articulation
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Bone

19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, sniffling in their handkerchiefs. The grave digger an owl stands with his shovel in the ground, along with
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Portrait d une femme elegante - Impressionist Portrait Oil by Norbert Goeneutte
By Norbert Goeneutte
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
lined with red satin. She is clutching a white handkerchief and there is a small brown dog at her feet
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1880s Impressionist Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oil, Panel

Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Aero Trunk, circa 1915
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
6 pairs of socks 12 handkerchiefs 1 pair of shoes 2 hats 18 shirt collars ties and gloves Louis
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1910s French Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Gentlemans Triple Oak Wardrobe Compactum by Kean and Scott
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, Gloves and Handkerchiefs and a concealed drawer, below this there are more glass fronted sections for
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Handkerchiefs

19th C. Italian Oil on Canvas Painting, Departure of the Guests , F. Beda
By Francesco Beda
Located in New York, NY
movement and emotion. A woman in a flowing pink gown stands apart, raising a handkerchief as if bidding a
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1870s Italian Rococo Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Victorian 92% Silver Chainmail Purse, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
, calling cards, or handkerchiefs. They were a fashion statement and a symbol of social status. Owning a
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silver

At The Ball By Eduardo Léon Garrido
By Eduardo Leon Garrido
Located in New Orleans, LA
of her dress, and she carries a dainty handkerchief in her hand. Two onlookers, each similarly
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19th Century Academic Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Oil, Panel

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
cushions and his handkerchiefs, in the year 1737. In the year 1740 Kaendler made a smaller version
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1870s German Rococo Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
scissors, his pin cushions and his handkerchiefs, in the year 1737. In the year 1740 Kaendler made a
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1870s German Rococo Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of Steel Manufacturer James Sanderson
Located in Cheltenham, GB
was found a bloody handkerchief, which he at first admitted to be his own, but then said was his
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1830s Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Mezzotint Engraving "a Tigress" by John Murphy After George Stubbs, c.1798
Located in Shippensburg, PA
where it achieved 11,250 GBP [Sale 5437, British Mezzotints and Printed Handkerchiefs from the
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18th Century English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Paper

Rare, Patriotic Silk Kerchief of the Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
they were well-known as makers and distributors of "British and East India silk handkerchiefs, printed
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1860s English Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silk

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of Steel Manufacturer James Sanderson
Located in Cheltenham, GB
was found a bloody handkerchief, which he at first admitted to be his own, but then said was his
Category

1830s Victorian Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags an Image of Washington, Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
cavalryman gave young Emma a silk handkerchief he was carrying that featured George Washington's image and
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1860s American Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silk

Vintage 1920 s Yellow Silk Beaded Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
floral patterns situated at midway height, drawing the eye to the incredible handkerchief cut hemline
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1920s Antique Handkerchiefs

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style
Located in York County, PA
like a battle flag was intentional or not, the proportions coincided with that of handkerchiefs and
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Late 19th Century American Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Silk

Exceptional 1821 Printing of the Declaration of Independence on Cloth
Located in York County, PA
Collin Gillespie, Esq. of Glasgow, formerly of this city, two Handkerchiefs, the finest specimens of
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1820s American Antique Handkerchiefs

Portrait Painting of a Gentleman with a Black Coat and Elaborate Lace Collar
Located in London, GB
fact they would acquire everything new - cleanliness, clothes, boots, wigs, handkerchiefs, and possibly
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Handkerchiefs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Handkerchiefs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique handkerchiefs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique handkerchiefs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Antique handkerchiefs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV antique handkerchiefs are consistently popular styles. Antique handkerchiefs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georges Jacob, Willy Guhl and Royal Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Handkerchiefs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.