1950s Nautical Objects

Gouache painting showing the iconic aircraft carrier USS WASP as painted by legendary Marine artist Worden Wood. The WASP is shown in great detail with cre...

Gouache of the United States Naval destroyer ERICSSON. Vessel is seen cutting through waves at speed with pennants flying. Bright and colorful. Stained matted.

Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s An elegant and stylish piece for the study or library, and very suitable to take on board your yacht. ...

This 1950s vintage Mid-Century Modern nautical spyglass or telescope features a brass tube that has been wrapped in a textile. The spyglass is in wor...

Rectangular frame with three pictures depicting three ships launching in Riva Trigoso shipyards. Montello launched on October 14, 1961; Athinai launched...

Rectangular frame with original pictures depicting three ships launching in Riva Trigoso shipyard: Monfiore transatlantic launched on August 25, 1959; M...

Rectangular frame with original pictures depicting three ships launching in Riva Trigoso shipyard: Reggio ferry of Ferrovie dello Stato (8th March 1960)...

These aluminum handrails which once graced the center of the grand staircase of the S S United States exemplifies the sophisticated sleek aesthetic of Mid-Century American design. When launched in July 1952 the S S United States was the culmination of years planning and design. On the heels of WW II, the U S Government saw the need to have modern ships that could be easily converted to troop transport ships in wartime constructed with safety and speed as the top priorities. They worked in partnership with the United States Line and underwrote a great deal of the liner's finished cost of 72 million as well as the future operating and maintenance cost of this proud symbol of her country and her age. The designer of the ship William Francis Gibbs had to incorporate the requirements of the government into his designs for the great liner. From her knife-edge bow across the superstructure and a pair of massive blue white and red raked funnels to the perfect arc of her stern, she sat proudly in the water and conveyed a sense of movement and speed even when still. His design incorporated a "secret" hull, numerous bulkheads which limited the grand open spaces of most liners of the time, no flammable material used in construction and fitting out other than the Steinway grand piano...

Solid brass ships bridge telegraph from an Elco Motor Yacht. This solid brass engine order telegraph was made by Charles Cory of New York. Twin faces with heavy brass handles. The faceplates show ships commands for astern and ahead, slow, half, and full. Mounted to a thick wood base. Outstanding marine antique...

Twenty-eight-inch solid brass six spoke ships wheel with lacquer finish. Sizeable hub with keyway. Weight: 28 LBS Overall Dimensions: 28" Diame. Material: Brass Date: 1950.