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Period: 20th Century
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
Category

Chinese Rustic 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Antique Royal Artillery Shell Carrier Stick Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique shell or cordite carrier featuring a royal crest, later used as a stick stand. Originally for ceremonial use in a royal artillery, this early 20th century piec...
Category

English Victorian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Hand Carved Wood Knife
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood carving of a knife. Just under 12" in length. Completely made by hand with built in grip. Carved HLC on blade. Interesting tabletop object.    
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Block printed mattress Cover, Indian, ex McAlpine collection.
Located in London, GB
A block printed mattress cover. Northern India, c.1900 Two panels joined, each panel 240cm x 129.5cm Ex Collection Alistair McAlpine. Sold Sothebys, 7th June 2006.
Category

Indian Antique 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Bamileke People, Cameroon, Forged Knife with Carved Wooden Head
Located in Leuven , BE
Solid forged Bamileke short sword with a finely carved face on the top of the handle. Patina of use
Category

Cameroonian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Dated 1932 Norwegian hand-crafted birch wood jug / tankard, Baroque style
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique/semi-antique tankard in birchwood from Norway. Handcrafted in 1932 with a unique pattern, intricately decorated around the entire body and lid with hand-carved Ba...
Category

Norwegian Baroque Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses. Steel frames come with small plastic frames and measurements circling around the lenses. Marks are presen...
Category

American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman s Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category

Chinese Rustic 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Willow, Fabric

Circa 1900 Native American Yokut Polychrome Basket
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Yokut polychrome feast basket woven with sedge root, mud dyed bracken fern and redwood. Diamond bands with three "quivers". First quarter 20th Century 10 1/2" wide x...
Category

American Native American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Other

Polished Copper Cream Pail
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper cream pail with brass and nickel trim with steel carry handle.
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Vide Poche, France, 1920s, Snake Bite
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional vide-poche with a snake as a holder. Can be wonderfully used for storing small objects on the desk or as a jewelry tray.
Category

Unknown 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

British Royal Navy Mast Crown
Located in Norwell, MA
Painted metal mast crown from a British Royal Navy fighting ship. Quite rare to find, especially in this size. With a surround of sail and stern segment...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery. It is a valuable item that is thought to have been made before the Edo period (1600s to 1860s). Its beautiful color and unique texture...
Category

Japanese Edo 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Kashmiri Decorated Bowl
Located in Southampton, GB
Kashmiri Bowl, with papier mache, hand painted decoration with black lacquer. Kashmir, circa 1920. Diameter - 39cm. THIS ITEM IS POSTABLE WORLDWIDE Please message if any further i...
Category

Indian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Large Solid Mahogany Turned Wood Floor Vase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This example is made from one solid piece of mahogany. Hand turned. It has been re-finished and has some natural checking of the wood. Stands 23 1/4" tall by 10" in diameter and 6 1/...
Category

American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Leather Pommel Horse
Located in Nashville, TN
Leather pommel horse by Wilh. Holbeck Essen-Werden (see label). In excellent vintage condition with age-consistent patina and character. height is adjustable. Pommel can be styled in...
Category

German Industrial 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ceremonial Rice Spoon Toraja Culture, Celebes Island (Sulawesi), Indonesia
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of exquisite Toraja rice spoons from Indonesia's Sulawesi Islands, featuring elongated bowls and gracefully curved handles that complement the overall design. Each spoon is in...
Category

Indonesian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wiedemann s Fine Beer Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Wiedemann's Fine beer - The Leader Trade sign with three Canada geese on oval walnut plaque. German immigrant George Wiedemann began brewing at the original Wiedemann brewery in Ne...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Bronze Fountain Dolphin Girl Garden Casting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous bronze casting in the art nouveau style of a girl and dolphin This piece is a fountain, the water would spurt from the dolphins mouth Would be easy to conf...
Category

Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass Spigot Mounted to a Plaque
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass spigot with gate lever. Mounted to a varnished wood board. Heavy, sturdy and decorative. Circa 1920. English, great brewer mania item for a bar.
Category

European Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Carved Bamboo Wooden Censer and Brush Holder, Republic Period
Located in seoul, KR
Left: Censer – A traditional tripod censer featuring intricate East Asian motifs and inscribed characters. The lid is adorned with delicate carvings, adding to its mystical ambiance....
Category

East Asian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn
Located in Norwell, MA
Signal Horn From Stone Bridge Connecting Tiverton and Portsmouth Rhode Island. Rare signal horn of a exceptional length and with awesome performance...
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Fisherman s Luck Original Oil Painting by Charles De Feo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Fisherman's Luck By Charles De Feo. Item Number: AG1731. (1892-1978) Oil on canvas; 30" x 20". Framed. Charles studied under Howard Pyle in Wilmington, and ...
Category

American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Paint

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden figurine from the Taisho period. "Daikokuten" is a traditional Japanese guardian deity that symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. Daikokuten's distinctive appear...
Category

Taisho 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Krishna Figure
Located in Raleigh, NC
Carved wood Krishna figure with detailed feathers and form. Simple and peaceful. free shipping.
Category

Asian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

1950s Pair of African Ethnic Bracelets
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of African ethnic bracelets.
Category

African 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Folk-Art Cabinet from Cortina d Ampezzo – Early 20th Century, Barkwork
Located in PARIS, FR
This extraordinary cabinet is a rare piece of Italian craftsmanship, hailing from Cortina d'Ampezzo in the early 1900s. Completely covered in dark, meticulously nailed bark, it showc...
Category

Italian Folk Art 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Ornaments
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden figurine from the Taisho period. "Hotei-son" is a god who is widely worshiped in Japan as one of the Seven Lucky Gods. It is modeled after the Zen monk Hotei, who ...
Category

Taisho 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Ivory Coast Tribal Ritual and Festival Mask from the Dan Tribe
Located in Monrovia, CA
Hand Carved Ivory Coast Tribal Ritual and Festival Mask From The Dan Tribe. Antique "Dan Tribe" Tribal Mask Originally from Ivory Coast. Carved T...
Category

African Folk Art 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Decorative Italian Wood Obelisk 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Italian wood obelisk made in Italy in 1970s.  
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Wire Bottle Rack from France, Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Antique wire bottle holder from France, early 20th century. The bottle holder can hold up to 12 bottles with a diameter up to 6cm. The individual holders have a height of 6cm and als...
Category

French Art Nouveau 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wire

Zenith Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zenith, Co 4-leaf clover leather and stud cowboy/cowgirl cuffs (not maker marked). PERIOD: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Colorado, United States SIZE: 6 1/4" x 3 3/4" Dia Family Owned...
Category

American Antique 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Leather

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

British High Victorian Antique 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Selection of Three Yaka/Suku Monocyclic Ceremonial Drinking Cups, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa...
Category

Congolese 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Leuven , BE
The rocking horse was made in the first half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom. The ears and the reigns are in light brown leather. The main and the tail of the horse are mad...
Category

British 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Lega people, DRC, two ceremonial bone hairpins from the Lega people in DRC.
Category

Congolese 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Lega People, DRC. Two ceremonial bone Hairpins from the Lega people in DRC.
Category

Congolese 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bone

Early French Copper Wine Barrel Funnel, 13"H
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage French large copper wine barrel funnel. The funnel is in beautiful condition with great patina showing it's age. The funnel was used in the wine making process, specifically ...
Category

French 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Located in Leuven , BE
These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".
Category

Congolese Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely miniature antique 18th century style Windsor Comb back armchair A good looking and decorative piece, most likely a salesman sample ...
Category

English Georgian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in.
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Historic Rare Carved memorial plaque made by Jewish internee in Cyprus, 1948
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
super rare and historic example of Cyprus stone carving, made by jewish holocaust surviver that was Detained at the Internment camps in Cyprus, just 3 years after the holocaust. this piece is very unusual, most of this carvings shows us aspects of living in the Refugee camps or zionist views of israel, sometimes they even made judaica objects like menorahs Or Candlesticks, but its rare to find memorial plaques such as the example in front of us, the plaques was Damaged In the way to israel and two pieces from the upper section were broken off, the middle part of the Plaque shows a Scroll shaped memorial plaque with the inscription : "for the dead who died on the name of god" In red color, the middle has a yellow star carved and painted, just like the yellow star jewish...
Category

Cypriot Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Soapstone

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Outdoor trade sign of a kitchen tools store, for advertising. The sign depicts a huge skimmer ladle, made out of boxwood and iron, with 2 painted letters E X. France 1900 ca.
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

20th Century Raven Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Late 20th Century carved raven decoy with glass eyes, iron legs, mounted on a driftwood stand. Carved and painted by Dallas Valley, Prairie du Chien, WI. Bottom marked "DJV." 20"L x ...
Category

American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

1930-40 Horsehair Quirt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Horsehair quirt with original leather flapper and buttons. Like new condition. From Montana. Whitish/cream and black stripes and braided horse hair. PERIOD: First Half 20th Century ...
Category

American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Other

1930s Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Quirt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison quirt with red, black, and white dyed horsehair and horsehair hand strap. Quirt: 16" Flapper: 13". PERIOD: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Montana, United States SIZE: ...
Category

American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Other

Vintage Golden Bar Cart
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant golden bar cart from 1881, exudes retro charm and timeless sophistication, perfect for elevating your entertaining space with a touch of luxury.
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Native Salmon Ladder Maquette
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Salmon ladder/rattle maquette by Lillian Pitt (1943 Wasco). Made of copper tubing and hanging cut copper salmon. Maquette for public commission at the Uni...
Category

American Native American 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Bastone - manico in argento - a torchon - XX secolo
Located in Milano, MI
Bastone da collezione - manico in silver decoro a torchon seconda meta del XX secolo Descrizione Bastone da collezione - manico in argento con decoro a Torchon della seconda metà del...
Category

Italian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Dan Tribe Indian Scope
Located in Dallas, TX
Dan tribe Indian ceremonial scope used at the time of harvest to pass out by the Chief's wife.
Category

Unknown Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

bastone in osso - testa di elefante - elephant - osso - argento - xx Secolo
Located in Milano, MI
bastone in osso - testa di elefante - elephant - osso - argento - xx Secolo bastone in osso - testa di elefante - elephant - osso - argento - xx Secolo Bastone Testa Elefante D...
Category

Italian 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Kuba People, DRC, Leather Whip with Turned Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautifully hand-crafted leather whip with turned handle.
Category

Congolese 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Deer figurine
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an extremely valuable hand-carved wood sculpture of a Japanese serow. This is a piece that highlights the artisan's outstanding techniques, and while most are natural and unpainted, this one is painted black, giving it a chic and sophisticated look. Even the areas where the paint has peeled off over time add to its charm. The exquisite balance of the carving of the fur and the carving of the surface gives it a strong and adorable look while still giving the impression of the flow of the fur. While it has the traditional beauty of form that is unique to Old Japan, it also has a smartness that is reminiscent of European wood carvings...
Category

Taisho 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

1960 s Canteru Medium Aztec God
Located in Dallas, TX
1960's Canteru medium Aztec God on an acrylic base.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Acrylic

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