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Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Original Nautical Mast figurehead
H 22 in W 94 in D 19 in
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
Located in Marbella, ES
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
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19th Century Spanish Antique Figurehead

Materials

Marble

Antique 1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII
Located in Queens, NY
English Edwardian lifesize gilt carved figurehead of Edward VII wearing a crown and holding a globe
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style (19th century) carved and painted figurehead of lady with necklace and one
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19th Century British Country Antique Figurehead

Extraordinary Carved Wood Antique British Ship's Figurehead for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figurehead presents in a historical and extraordinary manner. Mounted with iron hardware on verso.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English carved wooden polychrome large ship figurehead of Lord Nelson.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood, Paint

Walrus ivory handle walking stick depicting a figurehead, France 1780.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved walrus ivory knob, depicting a figurehead with leaves. Rosewood barrel
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Late 18th Century French Antique Figurehead

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Ivory, Rosewood

19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880, in the form of an elegant
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Figurehead

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Pine

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male
Located in Essex, MA
Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin. The carving is
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Figurehead

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Oak

Iridescent Bowl with figurine in Figurehead Position, Ercole Barovier, 1930
By Ercole Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
to hot attach the two busts that are connected to the bowls also with the arms in a figurehead
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Figurehead

Materials

Gold Leaf

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
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1870s Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Figurehead

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Wood Carved Wall Brackets Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Late 19th-century English oak brackets featuring nicely carved figureheads. The figureheads of
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1880s English Medieval Antique Figurehead

Materials

Oak

La Femme Muse /// Allegorical Symbolism Romantic Old Masters European Drawing
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
French, Active 18th Century. It appears to represent the design for a figurehead with an allegorical
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1780s Old Masters Antique Figurehead

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Pastel, Laid Paper

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass
Located in Dublin 8, IE
gothic-style arches is complimented by bearded figureheads to the corners terminating in scrolled foliate
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass hexagonal hall lantern heavily decorated with neoclassical style figureheads
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Figurehead

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian
By Samuel Anderson Robb
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
, they're all older ones. These Indians many times were carved by former carvers of figureheads for ships
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1920s Folk Art Antique Figurehead

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Royal Worcester Majolica Putti in Gondola Dish
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
eagle figurehead. Colouration: turquoise, white, brown, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks
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1880s English Antique Figurehead

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Majolica

19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880
Located in Central England, GB
copper mounted with female figureheads and flowers. The sides of the tea caddy are further mounted with
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Figurehead

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Brass

Minton Majolica Boy on Boat Dish
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
woman's bust figurehead at the front of the boat. Colouration: brown, green, turquoise, are predominant
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1860s English Victorian Antique Figurehead

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Majolica

Minton Majolica Boy on Boat Dish
Minton Majolica Boy on Boat Dish
H 4.7 in W 6.7 in D 3.5 in
English Majolica Boat Tureen with Fish Cover
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
figurehead as the base. The lid in the form of a planked deck topped by a large fish. Coloration: green
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1870s English Victorian Antique Figurehead

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Majolica

Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
substitute the earlier heavy figureheads. Although it is an elaborate and expensive shipboard decoration, it
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Figurehead

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Wood

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
-form figurehead. The classical theme signifies that this female figure is the goddess Nike, often
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurehead

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Wood Carved Console Tables
Located in Houston, TX
figureheads carved into the front legs adds a whimsical touch, infusing the consoles with personality and
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurehead

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Wood, Paint

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, etc. Heavily rigged with standing and running cords. Hull is painted black over copper
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1920s North American Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

Early Vintage Pair of Brass Spanish Treasure Ship Andirons, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
mastheads, a grand figurehead gracing the bows, and a sternboard embossed "Don Fernando." The andirons
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1920s American Colonial Revival Antique Figurehead

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Brass

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, anchors, capstans, etc.. Rigged with a full suit of sails, wrap around railing on stern
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1920s North American Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
H 33 in W 15 in D 48 in
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, etc. Other awesome exaggerated details include ventilator funnels, lifeboats, cannon, flags, etc
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1920s Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
H 28 in W 44 in D 15 in
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
compartment and a fantastic quality serpentine shaped cellarette with carved maiden figureheads and carved
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Figurehead

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Other

A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
barque with a planked hull, finely detailed with a carved poop deck and a female figurehead, intricate
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19th Century French Antique Figurehead

Materials

Bone, Wood

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
figurehead. The captain’s cabin in the stern has two large arched windows and ornate wooden struts with
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19th Century English Antique Figurehead

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Boxwood

Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
figureheads. Combining form and function, this stunning glass casket would make a wonderful addition to a
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurehead

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Presentation Set
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
accented with a figurehead ornamentation. Both the cream jug and sugar bowl retains the original gilt
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
figureheads in its form and stance which is not coincidental as many carvers produced both. The “Turk” is the
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
gates. The figurehead mast is in the form of a female mermaid. Minimum 22 cannons included (not all were
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Late 19th Century French Antique Figurehead

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Metal

Original 1910 Rare Wolfers Frères Bruxelles 935 Silver Vanity Mirror
Located in Valenza, IT
creator and eternal pioneer, Philippe Wolfers was a figurehead of art nouveau in Brussels: his works have
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1910s Belgian Art Deco Antique Figurehead

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Figurehead

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Wood

Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Cedar, Garden, Outdoor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tabletop shows fine grain interest Pierced apron with shaped stanchions Relief figurehead to the knee
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead

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Iron

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
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19th Century English Antique Figurehead

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Wood, Mahogany

19th Century marine oil painting of a barque sailing off Eddystone Lighthouse
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
its main sails and top sails set, indicating strong winds. A figurehead can be seen at the bow of the
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19th Century Antique Figurehead

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Canvas, Oil

untitled (Peonies)
By Frederick Carl Gottwald
Located in Fairlawn, OH
of lakeboats and by gilding figureheads for boats. He studied at the Cooper Institute in New York
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Figurehead

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Oil

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
larger, female figurehead surmounts the casket lid, and the edge is profusely decorated with a foliate
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Figurehead

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
figurehead. The decks have a coach house and bridge with painted windows, a gilt-top binnacle, steering wheel
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1890s Scottish Antique Figurehead

Materials

Metal

The Cardinal's Visit
Located in Madrid, ES
took pleasure in the sight of noble self-respecting figureheads of the church being brought back down
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Early 1900s Realist Antique Figurehead

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Canvas, Oil

Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Breton, ships-wheel and figurehead mask to the top Guilloche carved, bombe fronted pair of frieze
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurehead

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Oak

An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
) was born in Bristol to a family of ships’ figurehead carvers. At 16 he moved to the studio of John
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1840s English Antique Figurehead

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Bronze

Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
details around a carved figurehead. The frailero armchair, originally Italian, became one of the most
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurehead

Materials

Other

French Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Man by Aimé-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in London, GB
cast rather than a typical French one. Another study of the angel figurehead is held in the Chrysler
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1880s French Antique Figurehead

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Located in London, GB
figureheads. These include a nude, bearded man, who frowns and raises his right arm, while pointing with his
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurehead

Materials

Metal

18th Cent., Italian Painting, Loth and the daughters, att. to Giuseppe Gambarini
By Giuseppe Gambarini
Located in IT
probably started as a figurehead for perspective decorations. In 1709 he went to Vienna, active in the city
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurehead

Materials

Canvas

Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace 18K Gold - Victorian c.1860
Located in London, GB
large antique 18ct gold shell cameo brooch/pendant locket made c.1860, depicting a figurehead of Hera
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19th Century Antique Figurehead

Materials

18k Gold

An Exceptional George Iv Period Boulle Games Table Attributed to Thomas Parker
By Thomas Parker
Located in Benington, Herts
closely related to King George IV himself who was the figurehead of this particular artistic movement
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1820s English Louis XVI Antique Figurehead

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Modernist Hungarian Rabbi Pastel Drawing Gouache Painting Judaica Art Deco
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in Surfside, FL
believed that an artist should be a figurehead for social and political change. The fall out and factions
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Figurehead

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache

19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Length from Figurehead to Tafrail 322 Fe3et. Main breadth 50' 6" ... Depth 32' 6" Lieut. Jaf. Hosken R.N
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1850s Antique Figurehead

Materials

Lithograph

Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mississippi belching black smoke out of her funnel and showing her figurehead. On the front deck, an American
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurehead

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japanese Scroll Painting of Diplomat Takeaki Enomoto, Meiji, Late 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
warlords of Satsuma and Choshu, and the Meiji Emperor was reinstated as the figurehead of a new government
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Figurehead

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Silk, Paper

French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads
Located in Middletown, MD
. Artisan crafted in solid, rich walnut with elegant scrolled arms featuring hand-carved swan figureheads
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Figurehead

Materials

Walnut

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. Green ...
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Mid-19th Century Indonesian Antique Figurehead

Materials

Wood

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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19th Century American Antique Figurehead

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Antique Figurehead For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique figurehead for your home. An antique figurehead — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique figurehead — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique figurehead, those designed in Folk Art, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

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