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SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a life preserver or buoy wrapped with rope
Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.56 in D 0.16 in L 0.67 in
White Life Preserver (Contemporary Nautical Still Life Photo with White Palette)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Nautical color still life photograph of white life preserver archival pigment print, edition of 10
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm - 14k Flotation Device Water Rescue Pendant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Life Preserver, Flotation Device, Water Rescue Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

English 1930-1940s Wide Life Preserver Nautical Theme Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
inches. There are five life preserver rings with each surrounded by a trusted rope design. The rings are
Category

Vintage 1930s British Link Bracelets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

"Life Preserver-Because We Need One", abstract, oranges, blues, acrylic painting
By Melissa Shaak
Located in Natick, MA
Melissa Shaak’s “Life Preserver (Because We Need One)” is a 30 x 44 inch (diptych) abstract acrylic
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Antique Robert J Paisley Nautical Maritime White Ship Boat Life Preserver Ring 3
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Robert J. Paisley boat life preserver buoy saftey ring featuring a hard foam core with a
Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas, Foam, Paint

US Coast Guard Manitou Harbour Cutter Orange Tug Boat Life Preserver Ring 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century nautical maritime U.S. Coast Guard Manitou hard foam preserver buoy safety ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Foam, Paint

At Sea, collaboration including poetic responses by Elizabeth Bradfield
By Janice Redman
Located in Lincoln, MA
cotton, thread, rolling pins, life preservers, metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

"Un Baño de Flores" Blue & White Contemporary Abstract of a Figure in a Bathtub
Located in Houston, TX
"salvavida" written along the side, referencing Villafuerte's other life preserver works. In the bottom right
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"HELP YOURSELF BEFORE HELPING OTHERS", Painting, Yellow Life Jacket, Disaster
By Andrew Smenos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
OTHERS" – an oil painting on canvas showing a yellow life-jacket or life-preserver, saving no one's life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
. The bank is named "Cat Boat" after the life preserver hanging on the side of the boat and in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Paul Amey "The Robber" Silver Sculpture Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
breaking over the ocean edge and the life preserver lying in wait for the unfortunate soul who ventures too
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jasper, Hematite, Silver

Japanese Antique Textile Panel of American Historical Great White Fleet
Located in Atlanta, GA
framed scene of battleship (appears to be gouache). Below, a frame in the shape of life preserver holds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood

Tim - Preserver of Peace, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photograph
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Preserver of Peace", Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Tim - Preserver of Peace, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photograph
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Preserver of Peace", Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Preserver of Peace I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
delicate fabric of life on our planet. The combination of his epic panoramas of animals in dramatic
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dreaming Anew, Departing New York Harbor
By Henry Bacon
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
the rope securing the life-ring preserver to the outside face. Sensibly yet classically dressed in
Category

1890s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Ardetta Pusilla (Minute Bittern) Artist: Gould, John
By John Gould
Located in Paonia, CO
pivotal for his theory of natural selection. became In his life time he published over 40 volumes with
Category

19th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Blue-eyed Cockatoo: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bolivian Rainbow Hummingbirds: A Framed 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tim in front of Kilimanjaro, Platinum, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Elephant Bull in Africa. Called the "Preserver of Peace" in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Unfortunately
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Rough-legged Buzzard: 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by J. Gould & Edward Lear
By Edward Lear
Located in Alamo, CA
preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build his collection of specimens
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Barn Owl Family: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the 1820s. In 1827, Gould was appointed the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Eagle or Horned Owl: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tawny or Brown Owl: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Honey Buzzard Bird: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Thorn-Bill Hummingbirds: A Framed 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
"Preserver of Peace" in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Unfortunately, he died in February 2020. In 2012
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
"Preserver of Peace" in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Unfortunately, he died in February 2020. In 2012
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Tim - Eye to Eye, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
materials). Extreme Close-Up of Tim. He was the biggest Elephant Bull in Africa. Called the "Preserver of
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Stork Family: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build his collection of specimens
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nasiterna Pygmae
By John Gould
Located in Missouri, MO
taxidermist, and his skill led to him becoming the first Curator and Preserver at the museum of the Zoological
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nasiterna Bruijni
By John Gould
Located in Missouri, MO
taxidermist, and his skill led to him becoming the first Curator and Preserver at the museum of the Zoological
Category

1850s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Moschino 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" Life Preserver Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino is all about form and function. This life-saving jacket from the Cruise Me Baby collection
Category

1980s Italian Jackets

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings
Located in Manalapan, NJ
, stars and life preservers. Illustrated in 'A Legacy in Tramp Art' on page 143.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

French Asprey 18 Karat Gold Life-Buoy Brooch
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Dorset, GB
way! *lifesaver *life-buoy *ring boy *life doughnut * life preserver * lifebelt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

New York City, 1953
By Werner Bischof
Located in Hamburg, DE
existence. He succeeded to achieve the impossible: to capture all of life´s facets with his camera. Born in
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century
Located in London, GB
the Hindu trinity as the maintainer or preserver of life, counterpoised by Brahma the creator and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm - Ahoy! This lovely 3D charm features a miniature
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Royal Navy Life Preserver "Senior Naval Officer, West Indies"
Located in Greenwich, CT
A life preserver bearing the painted inscription "Senior Naval Officer West Indies" between two
Category

Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag is a limited edition from the
Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Articulated Heart Life Preserver Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm is designed as a nautical life preserver with gold twisted rope details Centering
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski
By Henryk Kossowski
Located in Toledo, OH
New England cast bronze sailor throwing a life preserver. Signed on the base Kossowski Salon dated
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Canvas

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Nautical Double Circle Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with life preserver handles. Pierced posts with omega hinged clip backs. Signed "© Paloma Picasso
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
- possibly representing a life preserver. On the right is a beautiful depiction of flowers in an urn. The
Category

Antique 1880s Bajan Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
compass, an anchor, a wedding band, a life preserver, the Eiffel Tower, and a fire axe. An overarching
Category

Vintage 1920s American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Located in Dallas, TX
wooden chandelier also incorporates maritime legends with inscribed boats and life preservers. Hand
Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Mercedes Robirosa Nautical Link Bracelet
By Mercedes Robirosa
Located in Atlanta, GA
textured and pierced link bracelet, figuring life preservers, ornate with colorful Gripoix poured glass
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Art Deco Sailor & Flags Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre 1930s
By Raymond Sudre
Located in Atlanta, GA
huge pole holder. Pole holder is in aluminum with life preserver at the bottom. The pole holds 14 tiny
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Sailor's Woolwork With Makers Name, Walter Stannard & Dated 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
woolie depicts a ship within a life preserver ring with "Walter Stannard 1865" sown on the ring itself
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Abalone, Wool

A Silkwork with American Eagle made for the American Market.
Located in Downingtown, PA
menacingly. An empty life preserver sits between which is designed to hold a photograph.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames
Located in Downingtown, PA
angles on a colourful river within a white life preserver frame which itself is bordered with the Flags
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A British Sailor's Woolie of H.M.S. Eurydice
Located in Downingtown, PA
). A three masted ship is depicted within a life preserver surrounded by a large number of flags with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Côte d'Azur French Riviera Nautical Life Preserver in Red White and Blue, France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Real authentic life preserver from the French Riviera in France that reads Côte d'Azur on each side
Category

20th Century French Bohemian Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Plastic, Foam, Paint

Very Rare 19th Century French Walking Stick 'Life Preserver' Cane, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This incredible cane has a remarkable spring loaded mechanism, you simply press the small button, upon doing so the end of the cane springs out along six very sharp blades. France...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Life Saver
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-20th century life preserver. Foam wrapped with white painted canvas.
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Foam, Canvas, Rope

Life Saver
Life Saver
Dm 28 in
Early 20th Century S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif, Life Perserver, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT World War II era life preserver from a Safety, Security and Law Enforcement vessel called
Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Foam

Americas Cup Life Ring Showing Yacht Reliance
Located in Norwell, MA
circular wood panel is affixed to the center of the life preserver. The life ring is authentic but not
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Composition

Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and life preserver. Marked on the face also marked Made in Switzerland for the works, and Germany for
Category

Vintage 1920s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
of a life preserver with a starboard view of a ship under sail with three large flags to each side
Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875
Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875
H 21.75 in W 27.75 in D 0.5 in
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Life Preserver For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal life preserver for your home. Each life preserver for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, plastic and rope. There are many kinds of the life preserver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right life preserver, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one life preserver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Atlantic Pacific Manufacturing Corp. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Life Preserver?

Prices for a life preserver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $129 and can go as high as $13,900, while the average can fetch as much as $650.