Nautical Figurehead
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 58 in W 20 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
H 19.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
Located in Milan, IT
Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of
Category
Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 60 in W 12 in D 11.7 in
English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII
Located in New York, NY
English Edwardian lifesize gilt carved figurehead of Edward VII wearing a crown and holding a globe
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Nautical Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead
Located in New York, NY
English Country style (19th century) carved and painted figurehead of lady with necklace and one
Category
Antique 19th Century British Country Nautical Objects
Spanish Armada-Style Model
Located in Norwell, MA
black pearl. Awesome stern galleries and figurehead. Model carries forty guns on carriages. With wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
Steam Yacht Niagara
Located in Norwell, MA
, funnels, cabins, doors, windows, wheel, binnacle, figurehead, boom, bowsprit etc... 65" long x 20" deep x
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Located in Norwell, MA
appropriate use of chain, figurehead, bowsprit, boom, and all appropriate standing and running rigging. She is
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Meeanee Outward Bound, Year 1862
Located in Downingtown, PA
Meeanee. The Meanee had originally been intended to be named the Madras, and retained the figurehead of a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Antique Italian Silver on Brass Sailing Ship on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
unexpected details including hand hammered billowing sails, a crows nest, dramatic dragon figurehead, busy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, etc. Other awesome exaggerated details include ventilator funnels, lifeboats, cannon, flags, etc
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Ship's Carved and Gilded Trailboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
figurehead or billet head (if present) and extending to the hawse holes where the anchor chain was funneled
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
gunports, a golden lion figurehead and the name Vimiera in applied gold lettering on the bow. There are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead
Located in Nantucket, MA
figurehead, mounted under the bowsprit of a ship. As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Hollywood, SC
appropriate use of chain, figurehead, bowsprit, boom, and all appropriate standing and running rigging. She is
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
H 30.75 in W 42.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated nautical ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Marine Antiques by Marian Klamkin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
descriptions, logs, charts, nautical instruments, wooden sculptures, figureheads, paintings, art work, models
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
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American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Ships Chandler Shop Advertising Sign
Located in Peabody, MA
A relic from Boston’s mercantile history and the seafaring trade. This 19th century shop sign displays a fairly detailed replica of a navigator’s octant (or sextant) and the propriet...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Fine Shipyard Model of a Steamship
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine shipyard model of an early sailing steam screw ship of the transitional sail to steam period with good detailed deck fittings including hatches, helm, windlass and ship's boat...
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Antique 1850s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the Americ...
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Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
H 30.75 in W 40.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Biscuit Box, c1905
By Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co., Tudric
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
"Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Biscuit Box, c1905
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Early 19th Century Carved Italian Santos Religious Macabre Wooden Head
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century carved Santos head
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Antique 1820s Italian Religious Items
Materials
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Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation gift to someone in the royal family, either the British or the Russian, the knife was ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Letter Openers
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H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
Early 20th Century Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century jigger doll
We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved jigger doll. Made for a light pine wood, with hand carved detail across its face and lovely Ch...
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
Large Hand Carved British Royal Coat of Arms Brewers Wall Plaque
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large hand carved british royal coat of arms brewers wall plaque.
This is a very fine piece, it dates from the 1950s and is hand carved from solid oak and painted over gesso in ...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
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Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Jackwood Figurehead Prau
Located in Hudson, NY
Prau- a type of sailing boat originating in Malaysia and Indonesia that may be sailed with either end at the front, typically having a large triangular sail and an outrigger.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Nautical Objects
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Fine 20th Century Carved Wood Nautical Folk Art Figurehead
Located in Palm City, FL
An authentic, carved wood, ship's figurehead, possibly American, which is in a style that was quite
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Folk Art Decorative Objects
American Ship's Nautical Folk Art Figurehead From Small Sailing Yacht
Located in Palm City, FL
figurehead of an appealing small size that is suitable for display in almost any setting. Small figureheads
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures
Figurehead Fragment Bust
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman.
Finely carved with dark
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects
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Pine
19th Century Ship's Figurehead
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved and painted full length ship’s figurehead of a young classical woman dressed in green
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Paint, Pine
18th Century Ship Figurehead Finely Carved Depicting Female Nautical Antiques
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant figurehead in finely carved oak wood depicting a female figure of the second half of the
Category
Antique 1750s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 33.7 in W 7.85 in D 14.5 in
Authentic American 19th Century Figurehead
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved ships figurehead bust of a bearded seaman.
The figure is dressed in period sailor attire
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Antique 1850s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Decorative Figurehead Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid century vintage hand carved and painted figurehead carving, circa 1950s, a decorative sculpture
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a beautiful woman draped in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Ships Figurehead of Crowned Lion
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships figurehead of a crowned lion. Deeply carved, painted finish.
Overall dimensions: 45" H X 9
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Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Wooden Lady Liberty Figurehead
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 20th century American School hand carved folk art polychrome ship’s Lady Liberty figurehead
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
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Wood, Paint
H 61.75 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
19th C Wales Llanbedrog Ships Figurehead Fragment Naval Maritime King Alfred
Located in Lowestoft, GB
surrounding areas.
It believed the figurehead was a depiction of King Alfred, the carving was vandalised
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
H 20.08 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
17th Century Carved Nautical Maritime Ships Stern Gilt Decoration, Figure Head
Located in Lowestoft, GB
part of a stern decoration (one of a likely pair either side of the window) than a figurehead.
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Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Nautical Objects
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Wrought Iron
H 69.69 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Antique Model of the Famous Whaleship "Lagoda"
Located in Norwell, MA
many details including lifeboats, figurehead, marlin strike etc.
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
19th Century Ship's Figurhead of a Woman
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved ship figurehead of a woman wearing an elaborate gold necklace and holding a bouquet of roses
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork of H.M.S. Challenger
Located in Downingtown, PA
. Challenger carried a complement of 243 officers, scientists and crew when she embarked on her 68,890-nautical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Impressive Antique Sternboard Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
, with an undershirt. Decorated sternboard carvings were a rarely used counterpart of figureheads
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Ship Diorama of the St. Louis in a Busy Shipping Channel
Located in Wells, ME
" broadside in full sail with all of her rigging, painted wooden sails and flags, figurehead and anchor
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 16.75 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships Including Fully Dressed Battle Ship, circa 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
of detail in its unusual depiction. The details of the ship are good too with a figurehead shown in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Fully Dressed Ship with Coastal Village on the Shore
Located in Downingtown, PA
Figurehead and the captain’s cabin outlined in gold embroidery floss are unusual features. The ship features
Category
Antique 1860s Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Carved and Gilded Eagle Head Ship's Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
have been the figurehead on a Friendship Sloop and thus would have dated to the 1880s or later. If this
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Cedar
Folk Art Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of the Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Crocodile
Located in Downingtown, PA
rough waters. The ship is a converted sailing ship. A female figurehead can be seen on the brow (poetic
Category
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 1.25 in
Early 19th C Royal William 1:48 Scale Model Ship Naval Prov Russell-Cotes Museum
Located in Lowestoft, GB
double equestrian figurehead, giltwood stern carvings, pierced and carved balconies with ‘WR’ monogram
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Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
H 57.09 in W 61.03 in D 13 in
Large Vintage Model Ship, Napoleon, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
grain interest
Fabric sails and rigging add further appeal
Prow dressed with a figurehead before two
Category
20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 47.45 in D 12.41 in
French Sailor's Silk and Woolwork of Sailors Working on the Masts of a Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
masts and rigging. The ship has a large Mermaid figurehead at the bow.
There are two long boats off the
Category
Antique 1870s French Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Silk
Large Vintage Model, Sovereign of the Seas, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Ship
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and rigging add further appeal
Intricate figurehead depicts a cavalryman on horseback
Profusely
Category
20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in
Sovereign of the Seas Clipper Ship Model
Located in Essex, MA
meticulously crafted planked and pinned hull with carved figurehead, the two-tier deck fully outfitted with
Category
Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
figurehead carved in walnut at the bow and painted acanthus decoration on the trailboards. The deck has four
Category
Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage Naval Ship Plaque, English, Cast Metal, Maritime, Relief, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desirable aged patina
Cast white metal relief in good order
hand painted in nautical hues
Depicting a
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
H 13.59 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
Carved and Gilded Bellamy Eagle Figurehead, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and gilded eagle figurehead from the workshop of John Bellamy in Portsmouth, NH, circa 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
English Carved Figurehead of Union Jack
Located in New York, NY
English carved and painted large figurehead of Union Jack. (19th Cent.)
Category
Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Clippership Spitfire
Located in Norwell, MA
detailed with copper sheathing, lifeboats, ladders, capstan, wheel, anchor, chain, figurehead, bowsprit
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Ship Model of Yacht Majesty Southampton
Located in Norwell, MA
the waterline and green below. With a nice built up cabin, ventilator funnels, figurehead, launch
Category
Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Model, France II, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Ship, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with a gilded figurehead and the ship's nameplate
Hull features brass portholes and further gilded
Category
20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.24 in W 49.22 in D 7.29 in
Ship's Bow Figurehead, Antique Hand Carved Wood, circa 1930s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully crafted large antique ship figurehead, hand carved and hand painted from the
Category
Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Figural Sculpture Architectural Brackets / Nautical Figureheads Weathered Patina
Located in Charleston, SC
Two Graceful Garden Sculptures of Architectural Brackets / Nautical Figureheads. From a New York
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Statues
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 64 in W 18 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Nautical Decor Ship's Figurehead
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Maritime Decor Fiberglass Ship's Figurehead
c.1960's
The figure has weathered cracks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
19th Century Ship Bow Figurehead
Located in New Orleans, LA
Decorative ship bow figurehead from the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
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Nautical Figurehead For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic nautical figurehead available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every nautical figurehead was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nautical figurehead — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A nautical figurehead made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.
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