Quartz Folk Art

Shells of the Sea, Stones of the Past: Edwardian Shellwork Anchor Diorama ⚓ ________________________________________ This is a wonderful and highly symbolic Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, dating from the transition between the Victorian and Edwardian periods. It represents a charming piece of seaside folk art and a sentimental souvenir. • Form: The diorama is shaped like a ship's anchor, a classic maritime symbol representing hope, steadfastness, and security—qualities highly valued in a sailor's sweetheart. • Frame: The entire anchor shape is created using densely applied sea shells, likely small whelks and periwinkles, arranged over a backing board, with larger, decorative shells used to emphasize the anchor's stock and flukes. • Central Diorama: The circular, convex glass centerpiece, protected by beveled glass, frames a three-dimensional scene: o Image: A chromolithograph depicting romantic architectural ruins or a garden...

Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...

Rare port and starboard lanterns with Fresnel red and blue/green lenses. Brass cases. Electrified. 6.5 x 6 x 5.5.

A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....

Vintage hard to find "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy, of German manufacture, circa 1927; depicts a clown by the nickname of "BoBo"; named after a famous clown during that period ----BoBo ...

Amazing jointed wooden doll, hand painted Pinocchio, made in Italy in the 1960s. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches Depth: 9 ...

Decorative coral sculpture. The coral is from the 1970s and has a beautiful light colored green shade. Medium size coral sculpture.

"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 ...

This wind up small car is a mechanical vintage toy. Very small nice car beautifully detailed and with his perfectly working clockwork. Made in Germany....

This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s. The car model is made in U.S. Not perfec...

Early 20th century toy horse in pine with original painted finish. Sweden 1900. H 68cm x W 37cm x D 68cm

This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses. Made up in hand painted wood. ...