TWO EARLY CARVED WOODEN CLOTHESPINS

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #564662
MW 3-16-06

two rare early hand-carved wooden clothespins 4 3/4", and 4 7/8" long. the first is $165.00, and the second is $95.00. probably early to mid 19thc. great condition

EARLY 19TH C. CARVED SNUFFBOX W/ GLASS EYES

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #564644
MW9-22-05

a 3" tall carved wooden figural snuffbox of a man wearing a cloak with one hand in his pocket, having glass eyes, and ivory or bone buttons. Probably late 18th/early 19th c.. great condition.

EARLY 19TH C. CARVED WOODEN SNUFFBOX

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1800: item #564639
MW9-22-05

a very early carved wooden snuffbox, figure of a man eating something with one hand, while holding a plate of food in the other. probably late 18th/ or early 19th c. great condition.

Locomotive Weathervane

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #555673
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Sheet metal weathervane in shape of locomotive with old green paint. Dimensions: 20" h x 45" l.

American Folk Art antique Running horse weathervane

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #553987
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Antique American running horse copper body and zinc head weathervane, a beautiful example with great lines and form in typical antique condition with verdigris and bullet holes. Mounted on a black painted wood display stand measuring approx. overall length 29 inches. A fine piece would make a great decorative accent piece for any interior antique or modern.

19th Century Painting of Venice

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #543536

19th Century Painting of the picturesque view of Venice, oil on canvas, signed. H:14" W:19" The illumistist color of the sunset on the canal of Venice add to the Romance of being on the canal with this painting. LifestyleAntiques.com is an antique dealer in Santa Barbara, California specializing in European antique furniture and antique lighting for your home and garden. Among some of our specialties are home lighting, home furnishings and garden statues. There are several antique shops ar... Click for details

Three Color Splint Gathering Basket; c 1880

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art: Baskets Pre 1900: item #539005
m1030

It is unusual to find such a striking multi-colored basket of such size and in such wonderful condition. The splint basket, with its wooden handle, is from the Northeast area of the United States, and is done in shades of blue-green, orange-red, and brown.

The basket is 18" long, 12" wide, and 14 " to the top of the handle. Overall condition is excellent, with only one splint split on the interior, not visible from ... Click for details

Superb Folk Portrait of Young Girl; c1835

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #538820
a1030

This is a charmingly rendered watercolor on paper portrait of an attractive little girl, leaning against a hillock of red flowers amidst green foliage. The artist has chosen to omit details in the background, and, instead, draws the viewer's focus to the subject by limning her dress in a bright blue, and having her hold several flowers in her hand. The work possesses a whimsy and naivete that brings a smile to one's face, as good folk art often does. ... Click for details

Exceptional Reverse Painted Game Board; c 1880

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #533128
m1026

A truly striking reverse-painted game board featuring a rainbow of colors and a highly unusual mottled border. In pristine condition, and housed in its original wood frame.

22" by 22" by 1 1/2" high.

Rare Paint Decorated Tinware Candle Mold; c 1825

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #524993
m1025

This is an extremely unusual American 12 tube candle mold, made of tin and painted black. I have seen many candle molds in my time, but don't recall ever seeing one with the type decoration that this one has. The front and side have charming and whimsical squiggles of gold paint.

Overall condition is excellent, with the usual spots of paint loss and wear, and some nicks to the base. All the tubes are present, all ... Click for details