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Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated nautical ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
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 New York, 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
A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends
Located in Middletown, MD
A stunning pair of exquisitely hand-carved figurehead bookends sculpted from a singular piece of
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1920s Antique Figurehead
Materials
Agate
Museum Quality Carved Wood Antique British Ship's Figurehead
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine massive and elaborate 18th/19th century English
hand carved, geso and paint decorated
ship's masthead of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. Traditionally carved in Maritime trad...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead
Located in New York, 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
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
Monumental 19th Century Hand-Carved Figurehead Stand / Sculptural Torchere
Located in Lisse, NL
magnificently crafted figurehead stand. This strong standing lady could very well be an historical figure like
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19th Century Antique Figurehead
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Oak
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H 43.9 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Figurehead
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Pine
H 19.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson
Located in New York, 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
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
Materials
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
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Gold Leaf
H 7.29 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
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
H 60 in W 12 in D 11.7 in
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, 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
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 58 in W 20 in D 18 in
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
Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets
Located in Pomona, CA
An old and interesting pair of Oak Corbels 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
Materials
Pastel, Laid Paper
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Ships Gravures Etching Signed by Artist Early 20th Century
Located in FR
Both have a figurehead on each one showing artisys signature
Supplied with simple original frames
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Early 20th Century English School Antique Figurehead
Materials
Etching
Antique Italian Silver on Brass Sailing Ship on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
unexpected details including hand hammered billowing sails, a crows nest, dramatic dragon figurehead, busy
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Figurehead
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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
Materials
Majolica
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
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 15.38 in D 14.75 in
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
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Crystal, Ormolu
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
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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D 0.59 in Dm 5.11 in L 8.66 in
Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Marble, Wine, Side, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Substantial frame accentuated with superb pierced detail
Bold Britannia figureheads adorn each of the legs
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Figurehead
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Marble, Iron
H 30.12 in Dm 27.37 in
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
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
Spanish Armada-Style Model
Located in Norwell, MA
black pearl. Awesome stern galleries and figurehead. Model carries forty guns on carriages. With wood
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19th Century Antique Figurehead
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
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
Materials
Majolica
Ornate Italian Carved Baroque Renaissance Round Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
of an early 18th century carved figurehead. Formed from a hand carved section of wood, this
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurehead
Materials
Walnut
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
19th Century Hand Carved Ship's Carved and Gilded Trailboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
figurehead or billet head (if present) and extending to the hawse holes where the anchor chain was funneled
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Other
H 20.87 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in
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
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Oil
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
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
H 13.5 in W 54 in D 6.5 in
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
Materials
Bronze
Carved Louis XVIII French Chateau Walnut Settle/Monks Bench, Early 19th Century
Located in Alton, GB
beautiful dragon figureheads. Overseen by four sculpted gargoyles acting as corbels. The seat-pad is also
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Figurehead
Materials
Walnut
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
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
Materials
Iron
H 28.75 in Dm 24.81 in
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
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
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
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
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Meeanee Outward Bound, Year 1862
Located in Downingtown, PA
Meeanee. The Meanee had originally been intended to be named the Madras, and retained the figurehead of a
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wool
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
H 68 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
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
Materials
Oak
H 101.58 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in
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
Japanese Screen Depicting USA Commodore Perry’s Flagship the USS Mississipi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of Perry’s ship not only the hull and the smoke are pitch black, but also the figurehead on the bow
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Figurehead
Materials
Paint, Paper
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H 23.63 in W 72.05 in D 1.58 in
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
Processional Cross, Silver, Barbastro, Aragón, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, winged angel heads, figureheads, etc.). It is also possible to compare it with processional crosses such
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Figurehead
Materials
Silver
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
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H 22.52 in W 18.82 in D 0.08 in
"Iron Steam Ship Great Britain, " an Original Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
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 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
Materials
Silk, Paper
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H 40.75 in W 25.4 in D 0.79 in
Large Antique German Silver 3-Mast Galleon Nef Wine Trolly
By Neresheimer & Co.
Located in New York, NY
swordsman and fallen sailors. Holds a special cargo because wood-style hull is a wine trolly. Figurehead
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Silver
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
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