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Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century (Working moving item) This lot is a very
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1870s European Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Metal

Antique Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Folk Art Primitive Whirligig

Folk Art Primitive Whirligig

H 24 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted Pine with rotating sheet iron swords, with black hair, mustache and beard, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Antique American Soldier Whirligig

Antique American Soldier Whirligig

H 15 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing eight man assembly line whirligig. Attributed to an auto worker in Detroit. Fantastic
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig

Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig

H 64 in W 45 in D 12 in
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Antique Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

H 13 in W 6.188 in D 5 in
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

H 18 in W 21 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Antique Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

H 16 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 10 in W 2.6 in D 1.3 in
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whirligigs

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Wood, Paint

Antique Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

H 7 in W 5 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming whirligig depicting a figure resembling Uncle Sam sawing a log mounted to a wooden base
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure An early 20th Century hand carved
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Antique Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

H 13 in W 6 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure This quirky and highly
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

H 25 in W 21 in D 9 in
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 8 in
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Spectacular American Folk Art whirligig found in Rockford, IL. Wonderful dry surface paint on
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig

Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig

H 27 in W 26 in D 24 in
White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
main character in "Queer Judson" who carved decoys, whirligigs and other Cape Cod folk art. This decoy
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Cedar

White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910
White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910

White Winged Scoter Decoy by Elmer Crowell, circa 1910

H 7.75 in W 18.25 in D 6.5 in

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Fireman Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hand carved wooden figure of a mid 19th century fireman. The feet and paddles are long gone. Applied wooden buttons adorn both sides of his uniform. Original painted and weathered ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Antique Fireman Whirligig
Fireman Whirligig

Fireman Whirligig

H 29.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Carved Eagle Whirligig
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, late 19th-early 20th century. Appears to be carved from a single piece of eastern pine. Steel paddles. Weathered surface.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Steel

Antique Carved Eagle Whirligig
Carved Eagle Whirligig

Carved Eagle Whirligig

H 21 in W 27 in D 7 in
American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Hershey, PA
Whirligig depicting a Civil War or Indian Wars period officer.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Pigment

American Folk Art Whirligig

American Folk Art Whirligig

H 20.5 in
Antique American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

H 47 in W 72 in
Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very folky, well crafted and whimsical early 20th century fragment of a horse and rider whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment
Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment

Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment

H 13.75 in W 12 in D 3 in
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Located in Hadley, MA
Excellent pine whirligig carving of Fatty Arbuckle, the famous Keystone Cop. All original
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form
Located in Litchfield, CT
, the Whirligig itself is in untouched condition. The carved body has wonderful proportions and it is
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form
Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form

Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form

H 20 in W 3.5 in D 17.25 in
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming Huge American Folk Art original polychrome Kinetic whirligig of a man sawing wood, when the wind
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance

American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance

H 84 in W 36 in D 28 in
Bee Man Whirlygig
Located in Summerland, CA
Man Swatting a Bee Whirligig circa 1900 Wood, tin, wire with original polychrome.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wire, Tin

Bee Man Whirlygig
Bee Man Whirlygig

Bee Man Whirlygig

H 22.5 in W 7 in D 20 in
UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG
Located in Essex, MA
Whimsical Uncle Sam whirligig, hand carved and painted by 'Barber', a folk artist from Narragansett
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG
UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG

UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG

H 17.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Old Windmill Whirligig
Located in Stamford, CT
. The quality of this windmill has inherent structure. This whirligig is whimsical, fun, and primitive
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Old Windmill Whirligig
Old Windmill Whirligig

Old Windmill Whirligig

H 25.5 in W 18 in D 53 in
Late 19th Century Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th century whirligig of a man with exposed mechanical components
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Whirligig
Late 19th Century Whirligig

Late 19th Century Whirligig

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Colonial British soldier (Sergeant) whirligig, hand-carved painted wood, English, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Whirligigs

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Colonial British Soldier Whirligig

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig

H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Wood

American 19th Century Large Whirligig
American 19th Century Large Whirligig

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

H 45 in W 36 in D 29 in
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Large Whirligig
American 19th Century Large Whirligig

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

H 45 in W 36 in D 29 in
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of those memorable items that come along every once in awhile. It's a whirligig
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin, Lead

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Whirligig in the shape of policeman.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

H 21.5 in W 6.5 in D 18 in
1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S ORIGINAL PAINTED SAILOR WHIRLIGIG ON A CUSTOM MADE MOUNT GREAT CONDITION
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

H 21 in W 10 in D 5 in
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG AND ORIGINAL BLUE / WHITE PAINTED WITH A ORIGINAL MOUNT , GREAT
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

H 19 in W 10 in D 5 in
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880, by either Billy Ray or Charles C. Ray (born
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 2 in
AMERICAN FOLK ART HORSE RACE WHIRLIGIG
Located in Essex, MA
American folk art horserace whirligig with jolly, bobbing jockeys, in painted tin. When wind turns
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin, Iron

AMERICAN FOLK ART HORSE RACE WHIRLIGIG
AMERICAN FOLK ART HORSE RACE WHIRLIGIG

AMERICAN FOLK ART HORSE RACE WHIRLIGIG

H 25.125 in W 24 in D 21 in
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
By William Chase
Located in Incline Village, NV
American 19th century Folk Art whirligig is hand-carved and painted, probably pine, in excellent
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

H 16.75 in W 2 in D 13.5 in
All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare turn-of-the-century New England policeman whirligig is in spectacular untouched
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Brass

All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig
All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig

All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig

H 18 in W 8 in D 28 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure A naïve and charming example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 12 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The blowing wind turns the front propeller which rocks the rowboat while a fish at the end of the fishing rod along the bow of the boat bobs up and down. Good form, color and condition.
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig
Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig

Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig

H 32 in W 28 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th Century Whirligig of a man, primitive, incredible form.
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19th Century Antique Whirligigs

Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man

Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man

H 38 in W 32 in D 32 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art Whirligig figure A delightful example of an early 20th
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Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 16 in W 24 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure A quirky and charming example of
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure

Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure

H 18 in W 18 in D 15 in
Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful mechanical Folk Art piece. It's impressive display at over 3 foot long. I has nice faded colors and a primitive raw wood rudder. The museum stand is included. Fo...
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood
Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood

Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood

H 30 in W 36 in L 30 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure

H 10 in W 2.5 in D 1.2 in
Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Folk Art whirligig sailor figure We are proud to offer an original late 19th
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1890s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure
Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure

Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built English folk art whirligig We are proud to offer a unique example
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig

H 9 in W 21 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century hand carved English folk art whirligig figure Once upon a time this hand
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1920s British Victorian Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Folk Art whirligig / birdhouse, crafted to resemble a barn and silo, circa 1920s
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse

H 17.25 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"
Located in Wiscasset, ME
. Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, "A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs" (New York, 1984
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"
American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"

American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"

H 16 in W 17 in D 3 in
Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weight: 5.7 grams Magical. Whirligig. Talisman. Stock Number: We-4857
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace

Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace

L 18.75 in
Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WEATHERVANES AND WHIRLIGIGS " BY ROBERT BISHOP & PATRICIA COBLENTZ @ AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM IN NEW YORK
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign
Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign

Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign

H 21 in W 37 in D 7 in
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s Carved and painted sperm whale whirligig, in its
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s

Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s

H 6 in W 17 in D 3 in
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1910, a flat carved figure of an American navy sailor
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900

H 13.5 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of those memorable items that come along every once in a while. It's a whirligig
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character
Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character

Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted Folk Art whirligig of a soldier is in good condition and on a block
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand
19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand

19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand

H 21 in W 5 in D 5 in
Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Turn of the century hummingbird whirligig with original paint surface. Found in New York State.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900
Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900

Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900

H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large scale windmill whirligig with woman churning butter. In very good condition with vibrant red
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin

Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter
Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter

Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter

H 34 in W 50 in D 30 in
19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
presentation. The oval top with radiating veneers is banded in rosewood and centred with an ebony whirligig
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Kingwood, Ebony

19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table
19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table

19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.5 in
Weather Vane, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
folk art weathervane whirligig dating circa 1920s. Both wind propellers work smoothly, and the main
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1920s European Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Weather Vane, circa 1920
Weather Vane, circa 1920

Weather Vane, circa 1920

H 25 in W 30 in D 10 in
Whirligig
Located in Hudson, NY
unusual whirligig of a man with a pit saw dry surface with old red wash coloring pin
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood

Whirligig
Whirligig

Whirligig

H 30 in W 19 in D 7 in
Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Found in Wisconsin, this charming folk art sculpture, humorous and jaunty, sports his original paddles intact.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Whirligig
Whirligig

Whirligig

H 16.5 in
Whirligig Fragment
Located in North Egremont, MA
Wonderful but fragmentary American whirligig, as found, really great paint. My guess is a wood
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Tin

Whirligig Fragment
Whirligig Fragment

Whirligig Fragment

H 18 in W 36 in D 20 in
Policeman Whirligig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 handmade wood policeman whirligig with tack eyes, original paddles, original black and
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Iron

Policeman Whirligig
Policeman Whirligig

Policeman Whirligig

H 16 in W 7.75 in D 2 in
Whirligig Figure
Located in New York, NY
Whirligig figure with wonderful old painted surface. The paddle arms are long gone but one can see
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Wood, Paint

Whirligig Figure
Whirligig Figure

Whirligig Figure

H 15 in
Civil War Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Civil War era whirligig sporting intricately carved hat. Ex Harvey Kahn collection
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Civil War Whirligig
Civil War Whirligig

Civil War Whirligig

H 20 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Unique Tin Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully formed tin whirligig with concave and convex planes to catch the wind. Subtle paint
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Tin

Unique Tin Whirligig
Unique Tin Whirligig

Unique Tin Whirligig

H 18.38 in W 11 in D 3.38 in
Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hand-carved wooden whirligig, man with a moustache wearing a hat, 24" high, with traces of old
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Folk Art Whirligig
Folk Art Whirligig

Folk Art Whirligig

H 24 in
Female Whirligig Carving
Located in New York, NY
The female figure is a whirligig with subtle shaped body with clothes pin like turned arms that
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Female Whirligig Carving
Female Whirligig Carving

Female Whirligig Carving

H 8 in
Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs
Located in Sheffield, MA
This whirligig of grand stature and whimsical presence is from the Robert Greenberg collection. He
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs
Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs

Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs

H 25.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Standing Gentleman Whirligig
Located in London, GB
condition, this primitive Figure Form Whirligig has engaging sculptural qualities. The small upright top hat
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19th Century Antique Whirligigs

Standing Gentleman Whirligig
Standing Gentleman Whirligig

Standing Gentleman Whirligig

Soldier Form Whirligig
Located in London, GB
17" deep Northern European A lively, colourful and charming Soldier Form whirligig from the
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

Soldier Form Whirligig
Soldier Form Whirligig

Soldier Form Whirligig

H 28 in W 5 in D 17 in
Rare Mermaid Whirligig
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1880
New England
Wood and polychrome.
Hand painted face with nail remnants along hairline.
Metal paddles. Hinged tail made to move with the wind.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Metal

Rare Mermaid Whirligig
Rare Mermaid Whirligig

Rare Mermaid Whirligig

H 18 in W 22 in D 4 in
Antique Thai Whirligig
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Impressive Hand-Carved Thai Statue with pivoting Arms
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Whirligigs

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Wood

Antique Thai Whirligig
Antique Thai Whirligig

Antique Thai Whirligig

H 24 in

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Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
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Iron, Sheet Metal

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American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Copper

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig
Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig

H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.
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1930s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs

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Sheet Metal

Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s

Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s

H 17.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
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Antique Whirligigs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique whirligigs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique whirligigs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Antique whirligigs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique whirligigs bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Whirligigs?

Prices for antique whirligigs start at $450 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

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