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Mid 18th century naval ship’s elm single pulley block
Mid 18th century naval ship’s elm single pulley block

Mid 18th century naval ship’s elm single pulley block

Located in London, GB

A mid 18th century Naval ship’s elm single pulley block, made in three parts – pulley, pin and shell.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Nautical Objects

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Elm, Oak

18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature
18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature

18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature

Located in Madrid, ES

An exquisite 18th-century oil portrait miniature depicting a distinguished naval officer, dressed in period military attire.

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Antique 1750s Paintings

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Bronze

Maritime Salute: The Elegance of 18th-Century Naval Grace, circa 1920
Maritime Salute: The Elegance of 18th-Century Naval Grace, circa 1920

Maritime Salute: The Elegance of 18th-Century Naval Grace, circa 1920

Located in Langweer, NL

Handcolored heliotype of two French ships after a work of Jean-Jérôme Baugean, created in circa 1920. This original print is described as a handcolored heliotype, a technique that w...

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Vintage 1920s Prints

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Paper

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron
NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

Located in Miami, FL

A miniature naval cannon from the 18th century. This is a beautiful and very handsome model of a 18th century naval cannon.

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Antique 18th Century American Spanish Colonial Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Sèvres-Style Hand-Painted Naval Battle Plates, Artist Signed Semone, 10"
Pair of Sèvres-Style Hand-Painted Naval Battle Plates, Artist Signed Semone, 10"

Pair of Sèvres-Style Hand-Painted Naval Battle Plates, Artist Signed Semone, 10"

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Exceptional pair of large hand-painted display plates in Sèvres-style, each featuring a dramatic 18th-century naval battle scene. The ships under Dutch colours are rendered with fine...

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20th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Venetian Naval Battle Print – Rare Optical Vue of Venice versus Turks, c.1770
Venetian Naval Battle Print – Rare Optical Vue of Venice versus Turks, c.1770

Venetian Naval Battle Print – Rare Optical Vue of Venice versus Turks, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Venetian naval battle print, Ottoman fleet, vue d’optique maritime, 18th-century naval engagement, Turkish-Venetian war art, Gulf of Venice battle 1749, optical view war pr...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782
French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782

French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782

Located in Langweer, NL

These unique vessels highlight a key moment in military history, showcasing the ingenuity and ambition of 18th-century naval warfare. Bertuch's renowned children's encyclopedia stand...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Large French Warship Model "Le Superbe" 1784, Handcrafted
Large French Warship Model "Le Superbe" 1784, Handcrafted

Large French Warship Model "Le Superbe" 1784, Handcrafted

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The rigging is particularly elaborate, composed of carefully arranged cordage, pulleys, and fittings, faithfully evoking the complexity of 18th century naval construction. The sails,...

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20th Century Mauritian Models and Miniatures

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Cotton, Hardwood, Beech, Walnut, Linen

18th-Century German Engraving – Allegory of War, Poem & Naval View
18th-Century German Engraving – Allegory of War, Poem & Naval View

18th-Century German Engraving – Allegory of War, Poem & Naval View

Located in Langweer, NL

A rare and intriguing 18th-century German engraving combining a finely detailed allegorical scene of naval warfare with a poetic handwritten reflection on military life, ambition, an...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Prints

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Paper

B.West Engraving "Naval Battle, Battle of the Houge" 18th Century
B.West Engraving "Naval Battle, Battle of the Houge" 18th Century

B.West Engraving "Naval Battle, Battle of the Houge" 18th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This magnificent engraving is entitled "Battle of La Hougue" by the engraver E.C Voysard after Benjamin West. It depicts the Battle of Barfleur- La Hougue, the naval battle during t...

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Antique 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique 18th Century European Oil On Canvas Of A Naval Scene
Antique 18th Century European Oil On Canvas Of A Naval Scene

Antique 18th Century European Oil On Canvas Of A Naval Scene

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An 18th-century oil on canvas originating from mainland Europe, this painting captures a captivating scene. The foreground portrays a tumultuous sky with a mesmerising pink-orange su...

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Antique 18th Century European Other Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's
Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's

Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming folk art pen and ink collection of sketch's housed in period glazed maple frames, the four paper leafs probably once part of a sailors diary/sketch book showing the fictio...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Nautical Objects

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Paper

See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper
See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper

See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Ilario Mercanti, known as ‘lo Spolverini’ (Parma, 1657 - 1734) Scene of a night-time naval battle oil on copper (oval) 59 x 74 cm - with frame 83 x 98 cm NB: please note that...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Frederick Chapman: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770
Frederick Chapman: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770

Frederick Chapman: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

FREDERICK CHAPMAN: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770, , 50 engraved plates of various sizes depicting naval diagrams (numbered I-XXVI), four signed ‘F. Ringheim’and one ea...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Books

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Paper

La Réale French Royal Galley, Large Naval Engraving, c.1769
La Réale French Royal Galley, Large Naval Engraving, c.1769

La Réale French Royal Galley, Large Naval Engraving, c.1769

Located in Langweer, NL

The image was drawn by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, one of the most important hydrographers of the 18th century, whose work shaped European understanding of naval architecture and global ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein & Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert, c1750
Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein & Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert, c1750

Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein & Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert, c1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein Evertsen, Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert This finely executed set of 18th-century copper engravings presents three distinguished naval...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Bentinck, a Dutch Naval Hero by Vinkeles
Antique Portrait of Bentinck, a Dutch Naval Hero by Vinkeles

Antique Portrait of Bentinck, a Dutch Naval Hero by Vinkeles

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique portrait titled 'Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck (..)'. Portrait of the Dutch naval hero Bentinck. Published c. 1780. Artists and Engravers: Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), D...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Classical Warfare & Naval Battles, Set of 5 Antique Engravings, France c.1720
Classical Warfare & Naval Battles, Set of 5 Antique Engravings, France c.1720

Classical Warfare & Naval Battles, Set of 5 Antique Engravings, France c.1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Classical Warfare & Naval Battles, Set of 5 Antique Engravings, France c.1720 A striking and intellectually rich set of five original 18th-century French engravings depicting classi...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings
Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings

Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings This set of three finely engraved 18th-century portraits presents prominent naval commanders of the Dutc...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Kortenaer, Kallenberg, and Van Nes, c.1700s
Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Kortenaer, Kallenberg, and Van Nes, c.1700s

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Kortenaer, Kallenberg, and Van Nes, c.1700s

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Kortenaer, Kallenberg, and Van Nes, c.1700s Description: A fine set of three 18th-century copperplate engraved portraits depicting prominent Dut...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Van der Hulst, Kallenberg & Sweers, c.1700
Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Van der Hulst, Kallenberg & Sweers, c.1700

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Van der Hulst, Kallenberg & Sweers, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Van der Hulst, Kallenberg, and Sweers, c.1700s A finely engraved set of three 18th-century portrait prints depicting notable Dutch naval command...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Tromp, Van Ghend, and Florisz, c.1700s
Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Tromp, Van Ghend, and Florisz, c.1700s

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Tromp, Van Ghend, and Florisz, c.1700s

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Tromp, Van Ghend, and Florisz, c.1700s A finely engraved set of three 18th-century portrait prints depicting prominent Dutch naval commanders fr...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Circa 1780 Sailor's Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Wash Portrait Sketch's Folk Art
Circa 1780 Sailor's Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Wash Portrait Sketch's Folk Art

Circa 1780 Sailor's Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Wash Portrait Sketch's Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming late 18th century pen and ink wash group of portrait sketches on paper, housed in a glazed period gilt wood frame. Some elderly knocks and abrasions to the frame, staini...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Nautical Objects

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Giltwood, Paper

Fine Georgian Oil Painting English Portrait Naval Sea Captain at Sea with Ships
Fine Georgian Oil Painting English Portrait Naval Sea Captain at Sea with Ships

Fine Georgian Oil Painting English Portrait Naval Sea Captain at Sea with Ships

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Master of all He Surveys late 18th century/ early 19th Century English oil on canvas, unframed, unsigned canvas: 14 x 11 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: form...

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Late 18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765
Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765

Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765

Located in Langweer, NL

This engraving is an excellent example of mid-18th-century French naval cartography, combining accuracy, clarity, and restrained elegance.

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Antique 1760s French Maps

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Paper

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588: 18th-Century Engraving by Alexander Hogg
Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588: 18th-Century Engraving by Alexander Hogg

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588: 18th-Century Engraving by Alexander Hogg

Located in Langweer, NL

As a historical print, this piece holds significant value, both artistically and as a representation of 18th-century perceptions of Elizabethan England’s naval dominance.

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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

Dutch Admirals of Zeeland – Jan & Kornelis Evertse and Louis van Boisot, ca.1774
Dutch Admirals of Zeeland – Jan & Kornelis Evertse and Louis van Boisot, ca.1774

Dutch Admirals of Zeeland – Jan & Kornelis Evertse and Louis van Boisot, ca.1774

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Admirals of Zeeland – Jan Evertse, Kornelis Evertse, and Louis van Boisot, c.1774 A finely engraved set of three 18th-century copperplate portraits depicting prominent naval c...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Mozambique Channel & Madagascar – Antique African Sea Chart, Bonne c1780
Mozambique Channel & Madagascar – Antique African Sea Chart, Bonne c1780

Mozambique Channel & Madagascar – Antique African Sea Chart, Bonne c1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Mozambique Channel, Madagascar map, East Africa map, Indian Ocean chart, antique sea chart, African coast map, 18th century cartography, French naval map, Rigobert Bonne, m...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

1784 View Of Portsmouth Harbour And Dartmouth Castle By Walpoole
1784 View Of Portsmouth Harbour And Dartmouth Castle By Walpoole

1784 View Of Portsmouth Harbour And Dartmouth Castle By Walpoole

Located in Langweer, NL

In the upper panel, Portsmouth Harbour bustles with maritime activity, depicting ships of various types at anchor or under sail, signaling the town's importance as a naval and commer...

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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

18th Century Mahogany Naval Campaign Chair
18th Century Mahogany Naval Campaign Chair

18th Century Mahogany Naval Campaign Chair

Located in New York, NY

Unlike most Campaign furniture that has removable elements this example is hinged and may be folded flat, and was specifically designed for use aboard battleships of the 18th century...

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Antique 1770s English Campaign Side Chairs

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Mahogany

18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest
18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest

18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This a heavy quality box, it has heavy iron banding on the outside, and rope carrying handles The interior of the box has an open candle box, the front of the box is carved with n ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Blanket Chests

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Teak

18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Wine Bottle Maritime Naval
18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Wine Bottle Maritime Naval

18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Wine Bottle Maritime Naval

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine 18th century mouth blown wine bottle, encrusted with crustaceans from years beneath the sea. No cracks or chips, in exceptionally complete condition. Measures: 28cm in heig...

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Antique 18th Century European Nautical Objects

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Natural Fiber, Glass

Pair of 18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Port Bottles Maritime Naval
Pair of 18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Port Bottles Maritime Naval

Pair of 18th Century Mouth Blown Ship Wreck Port Bottles Maritime Naval

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine pair of 18th century mouth blown port bottles, encrusted with crustaceans from years beneath the sea. No cracks or chips, in exceptionally complete condition. Measures: 35c...

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Antique 18th Century European Nautical Objects

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Natural Fiber, Glass

Very Large Dutch 18th Century Wood and Wrought Iron Naval Pulley
Very Large Dutch 18th Century Wood and Wrought Iron Naval Pulley

Very Large Dutch 18th Century Wood and Wrought Iron Naval Pulley

Located in Haarlem, NL

Beautiful huge and heavy ships pulley with three wheels, assembled with wrought iron nails and fittings. The wood patine and the handmade ironwork on this robust item makes it a ...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wrought Iron

Fine 18th Century English Oil Naval Portrait of Captain & his Ship
Fine 18th Century English Oil Naval Portrait of Captain & his Ship

Fine 18th Century English Oil Naval Portrait of Captain & his Ship

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Richard Wright (c.1723-c.1775), signed and dated Richard Wright (c. 1723 – c. 1775) was an English marine painter. An entirely self-taught artist, he first appeared as an exhibitor...

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

18th Century Folk Art Half Length Portrait Naval Officer Oil on Board Antique
18th Century Folk Art Half Length Portrait Naval Officer Oil on Board Antique

18th Century Folk Art Half Length Portrait Naval Officer Oil on Board Antique

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A late 18th Century half length portrait of a gentleman officer, unframed oil on board. The painting is in good original condition, with some later added varnish. The varnish has ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Paintings

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Hardwood, Paint

A Naval Engagement
A Naval Engagement

A Naval Engagement

By Francis Swaine

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Francis Swaine (1725-1782) A Naval engagement Oil on panel Oval Painting size - 4 x 5 in Framed size - 15 x 16 3/4 in Little is known about Swaine’s early career, although Royal Nav...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Dutch-Anglo Naval Engagement
Dutch-Anglo Naval Engagement

Dutch-Anglo Naval Engagement

Located in Wiscasett, ME

School of Ludolf Bakhuyzen I (1630/31-1708). There are faint monogram initials (LB) in the lower left on the wooden dock, which is his known signature. There are also early labels on...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Nautical Coffee Table
Nautical Coffee Table

Nautical Coffee Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual midcentury walnut coffee table incorporating a hand colored 18th century French engraved chart of naval flags, dated 1782.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Paper

18th Century Sea Wreck Iridescence Maritime Naval Wine Bottles
18th Century Sea Wreck Iridescence Maritime Naval Wine Bottles

18th Century Sea Wreck Iridescence Maritime Naval Wine Bottles

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A pair of mid 18th century wine bottles, hand blown thick green glass with good sized punts. Both bottles have spent some time in the Sea, giving them an unpredictable, beautiful an...

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Antique 18th Century European Nautical Objects

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Blown Glass

Ship Model of HMS Victory, mid-20th Century
Ship Model of HMS Victory, mid-20th Century

Ship Model of HMS Victory, mid-20th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The model captures the distinctive proportions and rich decorative elements of late 18th century naval architecture, featuring three fully rigged masts, multiple gun decks with numer...

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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood

Fine 18th Century British Marine Oil Painting Naval Shipping in Stormy Seas
Fine 18th Century British Marine Oil Painting Naval Shipping in Stormy Seas

Fine 18th Century British Marine Oil Painting Naval Shipping in Stormy Seas

By Charles Brooking

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Naval Shipping in Stormy Seas English School, 18th century circle of Charles Brooking, (1723-1759) oil painting on canvas: 16.5 x 21.5 inches Morland style antique gilt frame: 20 x 2...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large British Maritime Naval Battle Engagement at Sea 18th Century Classic Ships
Large British Maritime Naval Battle Engagement at Sea 18th Century Classic Ships

Large British Maritime Naval Battle Engagement at Sea 18th Century Classic Ships

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Naval Engagement at Sea by Roger John Collins (British 20th century( signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 35.5 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, ...

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Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Naval Ingenuity at Sea: HMS Grafton's Homeward Voyage, 1758
Naval Ingenuity at Sea: HMS Grafton's Homeward Voyage, 1758

Naval Ingenuity at Sea: HMS Grafton's Homeward Voyage, 1758

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving would be of particular interest to naval historians or enthusiasts of maritime history, highlighting the resourcefulness of the ship's crew and the adaptability of nava...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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Paper

The Quebec and the Surveillante [an animated naval battle scene]
The Quebec and the Surveillante [an animated naval battle scene]

The Quebec and the Surveillante [an animated naval battle scene]

Located in Middletown, NY

Engraving with extensive handcoloring, on laid paper with a Fleur de Lys watermark, with margins. Plate 11 13/16 x 15 3/4 (300 x 400 mm); Sheet: 12 1/2 x 16 3/8 inches (317 x 415 mm)...

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Late 18th Century English School Landscape Prints

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving, Laid Paper

Fort St. George on the Coromandel Coast – Hand-Colored Engraving by Sayer, 1754
Fort St. George on the Coromandel Coast – Hand-Colored Engraving by Sayer, 1754

Fort St. George on the Coromandel Coast – Hand-Colored Engraving by Sayer, 1754

Located in Langweer, NL

Sayer engraving, British India, Madras view, 18th-century maritime print, colonial stronghold, naval scene India, historical Chennai, antique hand-colored engraving.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Prints

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Paper

1770s Engraving of Commodore Byron's Historic Encounter with the Patagonians
1770s Engraving of Commodore Byron's Historic Encounter with the Patagonians

1770s Engraving of Commodore Byron's Historic Encounter with the Patagonians

Located in Langweer, NL

It visually represents the encounter between Commodore John Byron and the indigenous Patagonian people of South America during his exploratory voyage in the mid-18th century. Byron, ...

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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

18th Century Portrait of a Naval Officer
18th Century Portrait of a Naval Officer

18th Century Portrait of a Naval Officer

Located in London, GB

English School, 18th century Portrait of a Naval officer c.1770 Oil on canvas; held in a 19th century period frame Provenance: A Manor House, Somerset, England.

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Antique 1770s English Paintings

Antique French Naval Engravings
Antique French Naval Engravings

Antique French Naval Engravings

Located in Southampton, NY

A Set of Three (Sold Seperately) Hand-Colored War Game Naval Engravings.Fascinating Details and Rich Color.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Drawings

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Paper, Paint

Hepplewhite Naval Chair
Hepplewhite Naval Chair

Hepplewhite Naval Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The back of this mahogany naval chair is influenced by the designs of George Hepplewhite and makes it stand out from other such chairs. It folds on hinges to the legs and stretchers ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

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Mahogany

Nelson, Viscount Admiral Horatio British Naval Commander and National Hero
Nelson, Viscount Admiral Horatio British Naval Commander and National Hero

Nelson, Viscount Admiral Horatio British Naval Commander and National Hero

Located in Jersey, GB

British naval commander and national hero (1758-1805), Nelson was famed for his bold decisions and occasional disregard for his senior officers orders, resulting in significant victo...

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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.