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Style: High Victorian
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock...
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1880s English Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian Pitch Pine Carousel horse A very well made and good looking piece, it was originally made for a carousel as ment...
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1880s English Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
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...
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Early 1900s British Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Stunning Victorian Large Scaled Dutch Oil Painting of a Winter Scene by R Tuey
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Dutch oil painting of an elderly man in a winter scene by R Tuiy A very good looking and decorative oil painting, this is ...
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1880s Dutch Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Pine, Paint

Victorian Sewing Stand with Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...
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1880s American Antique High Victorian Folk Art

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue saddle blanket and leather reins and stirrups....
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Late 19th Century English Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Victorian Era Gilded Metal Wedding Pin Cushion, C.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian era gilded metal wedding pin cushion, C.1900 Hand made twisted and gilded sheet metal chair pin cushion Wedding cushions were in high style ...
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Early 20th Century English High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter
Located in San Francisco, CA
French 19th century Toleware bath / planter Fantastic old tin tub that could also be a nice planter on your patio. Painted with Americana style Arts & Cr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Danish Folk Art Wedding Greeting Declaration in Original Frame, 1864
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Some 150 years ago this Volk Art Work was presented as a gift to a wedding. It is called a declaration of love or a Honorable Gratulation attesting two people bonded in marriage. A l...
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1860s Danish Antique High Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Cylindrical Art Glass Chess and Wood Lathed Table
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Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimal Bauhaus design rocking horse. It is made from sheets of plywood. Simple yet ingenious construction making it a sturdy toy. I was made during the 1960s in Switzerland. The pl...
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Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn
Located in Oakland, CA
Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working condition with original crank and nameplate: “His Mast...
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Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful antique bible from Scandinavia in the year 1810. The cover are probably even older, possibly late 1700s. Works perfect as a Wabi Sabi decoration element to give the r...
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1810s Norwegian Antique High Victorian Folk Art

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Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
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19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
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Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality large Games Compendium, complete with many individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete. The box is very well made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear. The exterior has a brass oval inset into its top, a brass twin lever lock and brass hinges. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers. Many different games are included within the compendium, including; 55 piece 9 - spot dominoes Chess set - Very good high quality set, large pieces( Kings 8.7 cm high) and glass eyes to Knights, Draughts with 24 x turned hardwood pieces Backgammon with 30 x turned hardwood counters 2 sets of playing cards and two Bezique marker boards Hardwood turned dice shaker and various different dice tiddlywinks Pick up sticks...
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Children Rocking Wooden Toy
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Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the rocking chair is essentially a nod to the shape of a swinging banana!
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Children Rocking Wooden Toy
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H 16.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
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Antique Hand Carved circa 1880 Austrian Spoon Fork Scissors Combo for Salads
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ornately carved Austrian salad spoon and fork combo A good looking and well made piece in walnut, the handles are super finely carve...
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Lovely Victorian Oil on Canvus Painting by E.Drvee circa 1880-1900 of Flowers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England circa 1880-1900 oil painting of flowers in shrubbery signed E.Drvee A very good looking and decorative oil pai...
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Early Whale Weathervane Directional Hand Made
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19th Century Carousel Horse Head, by Gustav Dentzel
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Antique Tiffany & Co Stamped Venus De Milo Bronze Statue Red Tion Sauvage
Located in GB
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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dice
Located in London, GB
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Early 1900s German Antique High Victorian Folk Art

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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dice
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dice
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Pair of 19th Century Plaster Death Masks
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High Victorian folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique High Victorian folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used High Victorian folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include House of Staunton, and Jaques of London. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $1,981.

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