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Edwardian Starfish Shaped Shell Valentine- Passing Lighthouse
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama,
Circa 1900.
A large circular Edwardian star-shape shellwork diorama with beveled glass, features a chromolithograph of a sailing ship passing ...
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Early 1900s Adirondack Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Shell
Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround,
Circa 1880
The distinctive British sailor's woolwork or woolie showcases a flag designed in a patriotic sty...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
American American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop or Bookend,
Hubley Manufacturing Company,
The 1920s.
The two larger figures depict an old salt fisherman standing ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Iron
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset,
Circa 1875
This is a lovely example of a sailor's woolie with wonderful color and subject.
The sailor's woolwork or sailor...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships offshore,
Circa 1875
The large sailor's woolwork or sailor's woolie depicts five different ships. The largest ship is in the center ...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
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 ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
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1860s English Sporting Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Linen, Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships
Circa 1885
The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all flying the White...
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1880s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship,
Circa 1875
The charming simple sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a Royal Navy second rate battleship...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's large woolwork of a royal navy ship under full sail,
circa 1875
The sailor's woolie or woolwork depicts a starboard ...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
The sailor's woolwork depicts a portside view of a square-rigged three masted ship flying the White Ensign. The blue s...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail,
Circa 1875
The British sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a large three-masted ship flying the Red Ensign on a f...
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1870s Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship,
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy Ship with three masts. T...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London, circa 1850.
An eleven inch radius vernier octant by John Todd with ebonised wooden frame with inset bone scale marked ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Brass
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Vernier Nautical Sextant, G.W. Butters, London.
A fine curved frame vernier sextant, the polished silver arc signed G.W. Butters, London.
Eng...
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Early 1900s English Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Brass
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of HMS Brunswick
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's large woolwork of HMS Brunswick,
Made by J. H. Miller, Brixton,
Circa 1865
The large-scale sailor's woolwork depicts an image of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround,
Circa 1875
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard Second Rate Royal Navy ship under full sa...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
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...
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1860s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam,
HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt,
Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad,
circa 1880
The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Large Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large British woolwork of three ships including the Ada and two smaller craft,
circa 1875.
The wool depicts three ships- a port side view of The Merchant ship Ada, another sail-i...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship,
Circa 1865-75.
The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a second rate battleship flying the White ensign under sail. White se...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Dover with its Pier and Iconic Cliffs
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama,
Dover with Pier,
1900
A large Edwardian shellwork diorama with bevelled glass and in the form of an anchor. The diorama features an early tint...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Shell
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border,
Named after Victor Emanuel, King of Sardinia (also known as Piedmont-Sardinia) and future King of It...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer Made by Henry Payn Hopper
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer of a Large Size,
Made by Henry Payn Hopper,
Circa 1865-70
The large woolie depicts a starboard side view of the HMS Reindeer under steam and sail. ...
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1860s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of the Named Ship "Polly"
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Barque Polly,
Named "Polly",
Circa 1885-95
Offered is a magnificent and historically significant British sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," dating to the last quarter of the 19th century. This exceptional piece presents a detailed port-side view of the three-masted barque Polly under full sail. The vessel's name is proudly displayed on a banner flown from the mainmast and is also visible on her bow, a testament to the sailor-artist's pride in his vessel.
The artistry of this woolwork is particularly noteworthy. The sails are skillfully executed using the trapunto technique, a form of relief quilting where sections are padded from behind to create a dynamic, three-dimensional effect. This application masterfully conveys the impression of sails swollen with wind, bringing the scene to life. The sea is depicted in a series of rippling bands of green and white wool, a characteristic convention of this folk art form that effectively captures the motion of the water.
This historically rich textile is presented in a handsome maple ogee-shaped frame, typical of the period and befitting the quality of the artwork. The piece is glazed with Museum UV glass, a modern conservation measure that significantly reduces light reflection and provides superior protection against fading and light damage.
Historical Provenance: The Barque Polly
The woolwork is a tribute to a specific and well-documented vessel. The barque Polly was built in the renowned shipyards of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1885. The ship was christened at its launch by Marian "Polly" Woodside, the wife of the vessel's owner. In a charming departure from the traditional champagne, Mrs. Woodside tossed a cascade of flowers across the bow to christen the ship.
The Polly embarked on numerous voyages, primarily serving the trade routes between South America and the United Kingdom, before being repositioned for service in the Pacific. As a barque, the Polly featured three masts, with the fore and mainmasts being square-rigged and the mizzenmast being fore-and-aft rigged. This configuration was highly popular for long-distance merchant vessels as it required a smaller crew than a fully-rigged ship, making it an economical choice for ocean crossings.
A label affixed to the reverse of the frame indicates that this woolwork was featured on the acclaimed television program The Antiques Road...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Relief Carved and Painted Frigate
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare relief carved and painted sailing ship on heavy board depicting a three-masted 26 gun third-class US naval frigate under partially reefed sail nearing a point of land with a l...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wood
18th Century Shipwright's Tar Ladle
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sculptural 18th century shipwright's over-scale tar ladle having large bowl and long handle with shaped throat and retaining fantastic scumble surface from use.
Treen
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1770s Great Britain (UK) Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wood
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass. Flat brass bezel with five holding screws signed ‘E.S.Ritchie’ and numbered 5779. Side opening compartment for a lighted wick with drawer beneath.
The compass is mounted in a heavy painted brass bowl with very fine copper pivot supporting the floating direction card. A diaphragm is located in the base of the bowl for temperature compensation.
E.S.Ritchie founded the business in 1850 to manufacture mechanical, electrical and scientific instruments. In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun making marine bearing compasses for the U.S.Navy before the American civil war. At the time the British admiralty dry mounted nautical compasses were considered by all navies and commercial shipping companies as the highest technological standard of the day, however, in 1860 Ritchie had received a US patent for the first successful and practical liquid-filled marine compass...
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Early 1900s Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Copper
English Pottery Pearlware Figures of Sailors
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Pottery Pearlware Sailor Figures,
Circa 1820.
A lovely pair of English pottery pearlware figure groups each depicting a sailor resting on his sea trunk...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Pearlware, Pottery
$3,950 / set
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Scratch-Built Ship Model, Circa 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
A wonderful scratch-built ship model of a steam-sailer with full rigging, on a stand, circa 1890
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wood
Gold Carved Eagle "God Bless America"
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved American wooden eagle. Painted gold. "God Bless America" banner above, eagles talons are clutching American shield. Well carved details ready to hang.
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2010s Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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2 nautilus shells on black socle
Located in Oostende, BE
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2010s Swedish Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter V
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red diamond on a white field. Letter V. Weight is 5 pounds.
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1950s Vintage Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Varnished Ship Pulley with Varnish Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished boat pulley that has been polished, lacquered,and varnished. Two brass pulleys operate smoothly. X-126
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1930s Vintage Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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48-Star American Naval Jack Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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20th Century American Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool, Rope
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, circa 1880, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp and a chain for hanging. This valentine features a heart and the message "Forget Me Not."
The valentine is in great condition, but does of course have a few shells that have come loose over the past century and a half. The cases remain in great condition as well.
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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original.
Possibly unique piece-This beautiful and original lamp sculpture of natural shells or conch shells
It's like an illuminated sculpture
A very elaborate piece with very good work done with small shells. It is a very unique piece that will attract attention wherever it is placed, due to its originality and the quality of its work. More than illuminating, it is a lamp worthy of being on a pedestal and being displayed and admired.
It is equally spectacular for each of the 4 faces
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Shell
$2,269
H 18.9 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
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1830s American American Empire Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Brass
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Boxwood
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Located in Norwell, MA
The fastest ship ever built. California clipper Sovereign of the Seas model. The Sovereign of the Seas was built in 1852 by renowned ship b...
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20th Century Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
Amazing Female Cameo Carved Shell
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Shell
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English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Port Side View of a Royal Navy Frigate
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Port Side View of a Royal Navy Frigate,
Circa 1865
A very attractive and unusual sailor's woolwork of a Royal Navy Frigate flying the Blue Ens...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
H 16.5 in W 21.25 in D 1 in
Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Dover & its Cliffs
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Coast
A large Edwardian shellwork diorama with bevelled glass in the form of an anchor. The diorama features a chromolitho...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Shell
H 10.66 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in
Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop,
Circa 1875
The British sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a fore and aft rigged single mast ship called a sloop. The ship is underw...
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1870s Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner,
Circa 1875
The naive sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a two-masted schooner under sail. The hull in black and red an...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas- HMS Sultan
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas,
HMS Sultan,
Circa 1875
The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted Royal Navy ship...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Textile, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships,
Circa 1765-75
The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of three=masted Royal Navy ship under full sail sailing past ...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff,
Circa 1875
This exquisite sailor's woolwork, also known as a "woolie," dates back to approximately 1875. The artwork vividly ...
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Rough Seas,
Circa 1875
The British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted ship under sail in extremely rough weather as th...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations,
Circa 1875
This well-colored sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a British Royal Navy ship under full sail on a choppy bl...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
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Located in Downingtown, PA
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Located in Downingtown, PA
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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Wool
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1870s Folk Art Antique Antiques Associations Members Nautical Objects
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