Antique Woolwork

Georgian Woolwork Embroidered Picture of Guinea Pigs in a garden scene.

English Country Victorian maple framed embroidered woolwork clipper ship with brown and white hulls.  

Safe Harbor: British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship Circa 1910 This rare and evocative sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," serves as a folk-art tribute to the Outer ...

Needlework Estate: Victorian Woolwork of a Country House Object: Large British Woolwork Picture (Needlepoint/Embroidery) Origin: Britain Date: Circa 1860–1880 Medium: Worsted Wool o...

Georgian woolwork on felt, bird with fruit basket embroidery.

Victorian Woolwork picture of a child playing with a cat. Worked in wool and silk on linen and silk ground, in a variety of stitches.

Textile Triumphs: British Sailor's Woolwork of a Merchant Vessel Circa 1875 This finely detailed British sailor's woolwork, affectionately known as a "woolie," presents a distinguis...

Historical Context This sailor's woolwork is a lovely example of the sailor's art, showing the artist's deep pride in the Royal Navy and the British Empire.

A Heartfelt Salute: A Sailor's "Woolie" of Nations Circa 1880 This vibrant and distinctive piece is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular ...

The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant Victorian sailor's woolwork picture (commonly known as a "woolie"), dating to the m...

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship of the Line English, circa 1865–1875 This accomplished sailor's woolwork — affectionately known among collectors as a "woolie"...

Racing the Wind: A Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross Circa 1875 This impressive large-scale sailor's woolwork presents a detailed port-side view of the Fiery Cr...

England, circa 1880 A late nineteenth century English wool work picture, showing a cornucopia of flowers in a vase, the decoration applied and raised, with fine embroidery throughou...

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port, Circa 1865 The British sailor's woolwork has a dramatic view of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship coming i...

Pair of Georgian woolwork embroidered pictures of girls with their pets.

Soldier's Woolwork Royal Artillery Badge, American Flag, British, circa 1885 This large British soldier's woolwork picture is finely embroidered with the badge of the Royal Artille...

Cutting the Waves: A Rare Chain-Stitch Woolwork of a Tea Clipper This large-scale sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," offers a striking port side perspective of a tea clipper ship navig...

Historical Context Sailor's woolwork emerged as a popular folk art form among British and American seamen, particularly during the Victorian Era.

Dimensions 26 3/4 inches (67.95 cm) High 29 3/4 inches (75.57 cm) Wide Condition Report The woolwork is in excellent overall condition, with the vibrant colors of the Berlin wool re...

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70 This magnificent, matched pair of mid-Victorian British sailor's woolworks—affecti...

Large and Historically Significant Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Atalanta, British, Circa 1880. This large and impressive sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a richly colored and wonderf...

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Steam Frigate with Stylised Sea, Large Size Circa 1865-1875 This sailor's woolwork depicts a Royal Navy frigate standing in toward a fortified ...

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of H.M.S. Trafalgar Circa 1865–1875 This British sailor’s woolwork picture of the “Flag of Nations” type depicts H.M.S.

Ruling the Waves: A Grand Victorian Sailor's Woolie of Britannia, Trade, and Commerce This remarkable large-scale sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a triumphant expression of Victo...

Lovely woolwork of a child with a dog Good condition. Bright colours, no fading Original faux bois painted frame Free UK shipping

A beautifully worked 19th century English woolwork embroidery depicting a pastoral countryside scene with a woman riding sidesaddle, a male attendant, hounds, rabbits, birds, floweri...

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship circa 1765 The sailor's woolwork, also known as a woolie, depicts a port side view of a three-masted British Royal Navy ship sailing ...

"Homecoming": British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox, Circa 1875 A charming and detailed British sailor's woolwork (or "woolie"), depicting a portside view of the...

Victorian Sailor’s Woolwork Picture of the Merchant Ship ‘China’ Circa 1860–1875.

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, H.M.S. Trafalgar, British, Circa 1865–1875 This British sailor's woolwork of the "Flag of Nations" type depicts H.M.S.

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship and Flags of All Nations Circa 1875–1890 This elaborate and finely worked woolwork centers on a circular medallion depicting a Royal Navy ...

A charming 19th-century English crewelwork depicting a lively rural scene with a leaping stag, coursing hounds, rabbit, and a young boy. A tranquil countryside landscape, executed i...

Large Framed 19th Century Folk Art Woolwork of a King Charles Spaniel on a Cushion This is a delightfully charming and highly decorative mid-to-late 19th-century folk art textile woo...

Victorian Ironclad: A Sailor’s Woolwork of a Minotaur-Class Five-Masted Ship Circa 1880 This impressive and rare sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," offers a meticulously detailed ports...

Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This remarkable British sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a poignant and visually stunning exam...

"To Melbourne for Gold": Sailor's Woolwork of the British Ship Gold Finder Dated 1864 A rare and historically significant Sailor's Woolwork Picture (or "Woolie"), detailed with a pr...

The Sailor's Glimpse: Woolwork of a Family Object: Rectangular Woolwork Picture Origin: British (Sailor's Folk Art) Date: Circa 1860 Medium: Wool, Silk Thread on Fabric Ground, Fram...

ANTIQUE FOLK ART DOG WOOLWORK Depicting a slightly cheeky and characterful little fellow with a red ribbon tied around his neck.

Regency Woolwork Still-Life Picture of Fruit with a Bird Circa 1830 This Regency woolwork picture depicts an abundant still life of fruit gathered about an overturned wicker basket,...

A wonderful and unusual sailor's woolwork. Mounted in its original bird's eye maple frame with lemon gilt filets.

Historical Context This sailor's woolwork is a lovely example of the sailor's art, showing the artist's deep pride in the Royal Navy and the British Empire.

Exceptional Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Naval Ship Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850, a very finely crafted sailor's woolwork with great variety of very short stitches inc...

A Victorian petit point woolwork embroidery of a shepherd with his flock of sheep.

This is a top notch woolwork and by far the finest and most sophisticated we have ever had.

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870 , a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a large starboard side view of a frigate with single gun deck, u...

Heading : Tunbridge ware handkerchief box by George Wise c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge, Kent ( then Tunbridge) Decoration : Central floral mosaic within key...

Mounted in its Victorian period carved and gilded frame. Sailor's woolworks were a craft taught at British Naval Hospitals, and were in effect the world's first occupational therapy.

It is mounted in a new bird's eye maple frame. Sailor's woolworks were a craft taught at British Naval Hospitals, and were in effect the world's first occupational therapy.

Restoration period gros point woolwork embroidery of flowers in a vase. Features a bird stitched in petit point perched amidst the flowers.

Side panels with floral woolwork banding. Characteristic Barton green oak throughout.

The ivory ground acts as a radiant stage, allowing the subtle pastel blushes, soft greens, and earthy ochres of the needlework to float with a three-dimensional quality, a hallmark o...

Historically, English needlepoint rugs experienced a grand revival during the mid-to-late 1800s, spurred by the popularity of "Berlin Woolwork" and the domestic craftsmanship champio...

Otherwise just general light wear, the image and the woolwork patterns are all crisp and clear Restoration : The central image has been stabilised.

Side panels of cover with geometric banding and dentil strinign, sidepanels of main body with floral woolwork banding. Barton label to base. Ingterior lined with red velvet and both ...

Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box by Edmund Nye c1855 Date : c1855 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Dome top with central mosaic of a moth, foliate ...

Side panels with floral berlin-woolwork banding. Hollamby label to base. Interior lined with padded blue silk.

Heading :Tunbridge ware writing slope by William Upton c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Brighton, East Sussex Decoration : Central perspective cubework with foliate ...