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Whaleship Lagoda by William Hitchcock
Whaleship Lagoda by William Hitchcock

Whaleship Lagoda by William Hitchcock

$8,995

H 33 in W 41 in D 15 in

Whaleship Lagoda by William Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Plank on frame model of the American Whaleship Lagoda built by prominent model maker William

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"
Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"

Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"

$2,450

H 30 in W 24 in D 5 in

Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"

Located in Norwell, MA

America's cup yacht "Resolute" model built by model maker William Hitchcock. Scale hull with fin

Category

1990s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock
Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock

Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Oyster dredging diorama titled "Working the Beds" by William Hitchcock. Oystermen are seen piloting

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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship model of Brig Pilgrim by Hitchcock
Ship model of Brig Pilgrim by Hitchcock

Ship model of Brig Pilgrim by Hitchcock

$7,495

H 26 in W 33 in D 12 in

Ship model of Brig Pilgrim by Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Plank on frame model of the American brig "Pilgrim" by William Hitchcock. This is an early model by

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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius
Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius

Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius

$4,800

H 30 in W 43 in D 18 in

Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius

Located in Norwell, MA

William Hitchcock. Planked deck, hatches, winch, anchors, bollards, belaying pins, chain, paddle boxes

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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

$12,000

H 15 in W 26 in D 14 in

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding deep water diorama by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock. Titled "Breezing up

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Animal Audubon:  White American Wolf

Animal Audubon: White American Wolf

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H 12 in W 15 in

Animal Audubon: White American Wolf

By John James Audubon

Located in Florham Park, NJ

, chiefly William E. Hitchcock and R. Trembly, transferred the images to the stones, signing their names on

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Antique 19th Century American Prints

Model Yacht "Endeavour" by William Hitchcock
Model Yacht "Endeavour" by William Hitchcock

Model Yacht "Endeavour" by William Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine model of the 1934 J class yacht Endeavour by noted model maker William Hitchcock. With planked

Category

1990s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

American Whaleship Kate Cory by William Hitchcock
American Whaleship Kate Cory by William Hitchcock

American Whaleship Kate Cory by William Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Cased model by William Hitchcock of the American Whaleship Kate Cory. With copper sheathed hull

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Fine Model of the American Whaleship Kate Cory by William Hitchcock
Fine Model of the American Whaleship Kate Cory by William Hitchcock

Fine Model of the American Whaleship Kate Cory by William Hitchcock

By Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Whaleship Kate Cory of Westport, mass. Built by master modeler William Hitchcock. The hull is

Category

Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Whaling Brig Viola by William Hitchcock
Whaling Brig Viola by William Hitchcock

Whaling Brig Viola by William Hitchcock

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H 25 in W 60 in D 16 in

Whaling Brig Viola by William Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Plank on frame model of the whaleship Viola built by noted ship modeler William Hitchcock. This

Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Whaleboat Model by William Hitchcock
Whaleboat Model by William Hitchcock

Whaleboat Model by William Hitchcock

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H 9 in W 22 in D 9 in

Whaleboat Model by William Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Cased model of a New Bedford Whaleboat mounted to a section of ships bulwark with davits. The model is outfitted with oars, sweep, mast, sail, lances, harpoons, line tubs, knife, axe...

Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sailing Barque by Hitchcock
19th Century Sailing Barque by Hitchcock

19th Century Sailing Barque by Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

A 19th century sailing barque by William Hitchcock, with solid wood hull and copper sheathing

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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Cased Model of Shamrock II
Cased Model of Shamrock II

Cased Model of Shamrock II

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H 29 in W 29 in D 8 in

Cased Model of Shamrock II

Located in Norwell, MA

Cased model of America's Cup challenger Shamrock II, by noted model builder William Hitchcock

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Fine Clipper Ship Model
Fine Clipper Ship Model

Fine Clipper Ship Model

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H 26 in W 35 in D 15 in

Fine Clipper Ship Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine clipper ship model of the "Nightingale" by noted model builder William Hitchcock. Planked hull

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"
Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"

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H 29 in W 21 in D 5 in

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"

Located in Norwell, MA

Model of the J class yacht "Rainbow" built by noted model builder William Hitchcock. Finely built

Category

Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

US Naval Topsail Schooner  "Alert"
US Naval Topsail Schooner  "Alert"

US Naval Topsail Schooner "Alert"

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H 56 in W 37 in D 16 in

US Naval Topsail Schooner "Alert"

Located in Norwell, MA

Sleek model of the U.S. Naval topsail schooner "Alert" by noted ship model builder William

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Americas Cup Yacht Wall Mount Diorama
Americas Cup Yacht Wall Mount Diorama

Americas Cup Yacht Wall Mount Diorama

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H 19 in W 28 in D 4 in

Americas Cup Yacht Wall Mount Diorama

Located in Norwell, MA

William Hitchcock diorama showing the 1934 America's Cup Final with Endeavor and Rainbow racing

Category

Early 2000s North American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

American Brig of War "Nautilus"
American Brig of War "Nautilus"

American Brig of War "Nautilus"

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H 64 in W 44 in D 18 in

American Brig of War "Nautilus"

Located in Norwell, MA

Exquisite plank on frame model by William Hitchcock of the twelve-gun brig of war "Nautilus

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"
American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"

American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"

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H 59 in W 37 in D 16 in

American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding model by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock of the bomb ketch Spitfire. Six

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

US Navy Brig of War "Washington"
US Navy Brig of War "Washington"

US Navy Brig of War "Washington"

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H 64 in W 48 in D 19 in

US Navy Brig of War "Washington"

Located in Norwell, MA

Exquisite ship model by William Hitchcock of the United States naval brig "Washington". The model

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock
Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock

Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

composition ocean sailing at an angle through rolling seas. This is by noted model builder William Edward

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition
Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition

Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition

Located in Norwell, MA

Darwin At Islands c. 1831. 3/32 Scale, A. Clark". This project was built by William Hitchcock and his son

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Framed Ornithological Prints
Pair of 19th Century Framed Ornithological Prints

Pair of 19th Century Framed Ornithological Prints

Located in Rio Vista, CA

signed William E. Hitchcock and both mounted with linen style matting and finished in silver gilt frames.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Prints

Materials

Silver Leaf

Edith Head's The Dress Doctor (Signed)
Edith Head's The Dress Doctor (Signed)

Edith Head's The Dress Doctor (Signed)

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H 8.25 in W 5.5 in D 1 in

Edith Head's The Dress Doctor (Signed)

By Coco Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Brando, Jerry Lewis, Yul Brynner, Alfred Hitchcock, William Wyler, George Cukor, Cecil B. DeMille

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

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Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. H...

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Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'
A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'

A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'

By Fred Nagel

Located in Tarzana, CA

A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN FRIGATE USS CONSTITUTION 'OLD IRONSIDES' In a stained wood and glass case. height of case 32 1/2in (82.5cm); length 46in (117cm); depth 19in ...

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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas

$7,495

H 63 in W 44 in D 18 in

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 builder Donald McKay at his yard in East Bos...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas" English Navy Warship in a Glass Case & Stand
Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas" English Navy Warship in a Glass Case & Stand

Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas" English Navy Warship in a Glass Case & Stand

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 68.25 in W 41 in D 19.25 in

Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas" English Navy Warship in a Glass Case & Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

The Sovereign of the Seas, an early British "First-Rate Ship of the Line" was launched in 1637 and was the most magnificent ship of her era. She was ordered as a 90 gun but at launch...

Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Steam Yacht Niagara
Steam Yacht Niagara

Steam Yacht Niagara

$12,000

H 60 in W 65 in D 20 in

Steam Yacht Niagara

Located in Norwell, MA

The New York Yacht Club steam yacht Niagara was launched in 1898. She was owned by millionaire Howard Gould (1871-1959), son of railroad tycoon and developer Jay Gould. The Niagara w...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

$4,083

H 85.44 in W 60.63 in D 9.85 in

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany. High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws. Denmark 1920-1930. Very decorative and beautifully exe...

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Early 20th Century Danish Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$181,121 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...

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Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive large ship model depicts the French vessel “La Sirene." This three-masted ship of the line “La Sirene" was in use 1691–1702. Impressive in size and detail, this model...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist

Located in Norwell, MA

High quality model of the Boston built clipper ship “Great Republic” by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New Jersey. Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats,...

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Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Three-Masted Sailboat Model
19th Century Three-Masted Sailboat Model

19th Century Three-Masted Sailboat Model

$1,980

H 24.81 in W 32.68 in D 15.16 in

19th Century Three-Masted Sailboat Model

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite, meticulously crafted wooden ship model is a stunning representation of a three-masted sailing vessel. The hull is painted a deep crimson with accents of natural wood,...

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Massive Merchant Schooner Model

Massive Merchant Schooner Model

$24,000

H 97 in W 128 in D 18 in

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...

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Antique 1860s English Sporting Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen, Wood

Large Model of the USS Constitution
Large Model of the USS Constitution

Large Model of the USS Constitution

$6,895

H 42 in W 58 in D 28 in

Large Model of the USS Constitution

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine scale model of the American frigate USS Constitution. Planked hull with varnish finish. Clove hitched shrouds, quarter galleries, rigged cannon etc. No case. Weight: 26 lbs...

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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model Torrens
Ship Model Torrens

Ship Model Torrens

$19,500

H 81 in W 81 in D 34 in

Ship Model Torrens

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding ship model of the clipper ship Torrens by famous model maker Francis Crowell of Paramount Massachusetts. Plank on frame null and deck. Incredible rigging with all appropr...

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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

French Regence Oak Paneled Room
French Regence Oak Paneled Room

French Regence Oak Paneled Room

$240,000 / set

H 120 in W 600 in D 2 in

French Regence Oak Paneled Room

Located in Queens, NY

Thirty-two French Régence style (19th Century) oak paneled room with trophy carving. Approximately 50 running feet. Individual panel measurements: 29.5" W x 1" D x 120" H 18.5" W x ...

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Antique 19th Century French Régence Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851
A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851

A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This wooden model is painted in both light and dark grey with a white gunport band and faux gunports, a golden lion figurehead and the name Vimiera in applied gold lettering on the b...

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst
Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst

Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A carved and painted model of HMS Emerald, 1811, the frigate finely modelled and painted with a white hull, black plimsole line, yellow topsides and red cannon ports, raised on the o...

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Antique 19th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paint

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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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