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18th Century Maritime Hourglass  30 Seconds tilmer
18th Century Maritime Hourglass  30 Seconds tilmer

18th Century Maritime Hourglass 30 Seconds tilmer

$1,173

H 4.93 in W 2.6 in D 2.6 in

18th Century Maritime Hourglass 30 Seconds tilmer

Located in Bilzen, BE

Log Timer Hand-Blown Glass, Original Wood Frame, Nautical Navigation Instrument Height: 12.5 cm

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18th Century French Other Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Nouveau Georg Hulbe Tooled Leather Three Panel Screen, Nautical Motif, 1900
Art Nouveau Georg Hulbe Tooled Leather Three Panel Screen, Nautical Motif, 1900

Art Nouveau Georg Hulbe Tooled Leather Three Panel Screen, Nautical Motif, 1900

By Georg Hulbe

Located in New York, NY

Large museum quality Georg Hulbe Art Nouveau tooled leather three panel screen Early 20th Century

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer
19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer

19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer

Located in Atlanta, GA

-century nautical instruments. Both a functional tool and a piece of maritime history, this gimbal-mounted

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19th Century British George III Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

24 Volumes. Joseph Conrad, The Works.
24 Volumes. Joseph Conrad, The Works.

24 Volumes. Joseph Conrad, The Works.

$7,500 / set

H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

24 Volumes. Joseph Conrad, The Works.

Located in New York, NY

tan morocco and green linen boards. The covers and raised band spines are gilt-tooled with nautical

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Leather

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Brass Nautical Fire tool set
Brass Nautical Fire tool set

Brass Nautical Fire tool set

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H 58.5 in W 6.5 in D NaN in

Brass Nautical Fire tool set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Brass Nautical fire tool set.

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19th Century Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical  Navigation Tool
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical  Navigation Tool

19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather, complete with sunshade extension and dust flap. Maximum length 74 cm-inches 29.1, mi...

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1870s Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

1910 Paget Nautical Angular Sextant Mahogany Box Antique Marine Navigation Tool
1910 Paget Nautical Angular Sextant Mahogany Box Antique Marine Navigation Tool

1910 Paget Nautical Angular Sextant Mahogany Box Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Paget angular sextant, H. Hughes & Son Ltd London no. 620 datable to 1910 circa. The sextant is made up of two round aluminum plates, the upper part with the avorioline goniometric s...

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1910s British Antique Nautical Tools

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Brass

1900s Brass Nautical Sextant Signed HEATH & C Mahogany Box Antique Marine Tool
1900s Brass Nautical Sextant Signed HEATH & C Mahogany Box Antique Marine Tool

1900s Brass Nautical Sextant Signed HEATH & C Mahogany Box Antique Marine Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Sextant of painted brass HEATH & C Ltd New Heltham London manufacturer of scientific instruments founded in 1845 and active until 1937. HEZZANITH Endless Rapid Reader Automatic Clamp...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

1870 Wooden Nautical Block Complete with Ring with Iron Pulley Old Marine Tool
1870 Wooden Nautical Block Complete with Ring with Iron Pulley Old Marine Tool

1870 Wooden Nautical Block Complete with Ring with Iron Pulley Old Marine Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Small simple block made of wood and rope covered with leather complete with ring and pulley made of iron. English manufacture of the second half of the 19th century. 6.5x7x17 cm. Ver...

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1860s British Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique English Walnut and Brass Rabbeting Plane Tool
Antique English Walnut and Brass Rabbeting Plane Tool

Antique English Walnut and Brass Rabbeting Plane Tool

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A rare find for tool enthusiasts, this Edward Preston and Sons walnut and brass rabbeting plane is

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Early 20th Century English Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Solid Walnut and Brass Seaman's Drill Tool
Large Antique English Solid Walnut and Brass Seaman's Drill Tool

Large Antique English Solid Walnut and Brass Seaman's Drill Tool

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A beautifully constructed sturdy piece with enduring functionality, this seaman's drill is a tool

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Early 20th Century English Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wood base. The compass is made of a brass and glass c...

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Early 1900s Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century, focus with three extensions. Maximum cm 47,5 – inches 18.7, mini...

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1870s Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

19THC ORIGINAL NAUTICAL SHIP & ANCOR  IRON ANDIRONS
19THC ORIGINAL NAUTICAL SHIP & ANCOR  IRON ANDIRONS

19THC ORIGINAL NAUTICAL SHIP & ANCOR IRON ANDIRONS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FOLKY & VERY UNUSUAL ANDIRONS NAUTICAL 19THC CAST IRON SHIP & ANCOR ANDIRONS.THIS WONDERFUL

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19th Century American Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Iron

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

By Ainsley South Shields

Located in Valladolid, ES

essential tool in nautical equipment. They are usually at the helm of the ship and allow the sailor to

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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tools from a 19th Century Waling Vessel
Tools from a 19th Century Waling Vessel

Tools from a 19th Century Waling Vessel

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H 3.5 in W 35.5 in D 22 in

Tools from a 19th Century Waling Vessel

Located in Huntington, NY

Decorative, tools for nautical wall hanging.

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Iron

WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool
WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool

WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass for the American army officers during the First World War, of brass with the shape of a pocket watch, signed Waltham. The compass has a snap-on cover with release butt...

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1910s Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Sextant Signe Marshall London Antique Marine Navigation Tool
19th Century Brass Sextant Signe Marshall London Antique Marine Navigation Tool

19th Century Brass Sextant Signe Marshall London Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Mid 19th century brass English sextant signed Marshall London, instrument complete with three telescopes, one of which is long, and a filter and it is in its original mahogany box wi...

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1870s Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century Iron and Wood Simple Pulley Block Antique Marine Navigation Tool
19th Century Iron and Wood Simple Pulley Block Antique Marine Navigation Tool

19th Century Iron and Wood Simple Pulley Block Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Simple block made of wood and iron with wood pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in which both the pulley and the metal band are pivoted. English manufacture of the mid-1...

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1870s Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Wood

Cast Bronze and Wrought Iron Nautical Theme Fireplace Tools Set, circa 1890s
Cast Bronze and Wrought Iron Nautical Theme Fireplace Tools Set, circa 1890s

Cast Bronze and Wrought Iron Nautical Theme Fireplace Tools Set, circa 1890s

Located in New York, NY

AFP0667 A set of antique nautical cast bronze and wrought iron fire tools. The tongs, poker, and

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1890s Baroque Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass, Bronze

Scarce Black Painted English Oak Shipwright’s Caulking Tool Box, circa 1880
Scarce Black Painted English Oak Shipwright’s Caulking Tool Box, circa 1880

Scarce Black Painted English Oak Shipwright’s Caulking Tool Box, circa 1880

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

to the method used to make wooden decks on ships watertight, and involves a variety of unique tools

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Oak

English Brass Anchor Hanging Wall Rack Jack, 19th Century Nautical
English Brass Anchor Hanging Wall Rack Jack, 19th Century Nautical

English Brass Anchor Hanging Wall Rack Jack, 19th Century Nautical

Located in Woodbridge, CT

swivels from side to side can be used for a hanging lantern or plant, circa 1830, Nautical theme 9.5″ from

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Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

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Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano
Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano

Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano

$3,871

H 64.97 in Dm 31.5 in

Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Metal

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

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2010s Italian Modern Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Metal, Brass

A very fine 19th century Grand Piano by Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener
A very fine 19th century Grand Piano by Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener

A very fine 19th century Grand Piano by Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Dallas, TX

A magnificent French 19th century Louis XV designed marquetry kingwood Grand Piano . Signed in the bronze by Joseph Zwiener. The finest gilt bronze mounts. 6 legs . The piano works b...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Bronze

English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century
English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century

English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A late 19th century rosewood stick barometer by Loftus of London. 3 ¼ inches wide by 36 inches tall; 3 inches deep

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19th Century English Antique Nautical Tools

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Rosewood

Folding Screen with Tibor Reich Etruscan Horse Fabric
Folding Screen with Tibor Reich Etruscan Horse Fabric

Folding Screen with Tibor Reich Etruscan Horse Fabric

Located in Savannah, GA

A four panel antique mahogany folding screen with a special Tibor Reich etruscan horse jacquard fabric from the 1960s. Both front and back are upholstered and pictured. 101 inches ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Jacquard, Mahogany

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

$79,658 / item

H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...

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2010s American Modern Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

Portrait of Renaissance Lady Classical Medici Style Garden Italian Ornate Frame
Portrait of Renaissance Lady Classical Medici Style Garden Italian Ornate Frame

Portrait of Renaissance Lady Classical Medici Style Garden Italian Ornate Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Renaissance Lady Roman School, circa 1890-1900 period unsigned oil on board, framed in original Italian ornate frame framed: 17.5 x 16.5 inches board: 11 x 10.5 inches Provenance...

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Early 20th Century Italian School Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Oil

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Wool

Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Executed in teak veneer and indicative of pieces designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. A ...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Brass

English Axminster Rug, 1760
English Axminster Rug, 1760

English Axminster Rug, 1760

$450,000

W 215 in L 358 in

English Axminster Rug, 1760

Located in New York, NY

English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Wool

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery

$11,700

H 34.26 in W 68.9 in D 32.68 in

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery

By Berga Mobler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, mohair, Denmark, 1940s. This beautifully crafted Danish sofa from the 1940s combines comfort with elegance. Its bold, rounded design is complemented by a ...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

A cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It has a beautiful round design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. Measures: Height: 33-55 cm Diameter: 35 cm Th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Resin

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass
Antique 19th century pewter hourglass

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass

$665

H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass

Located in Bilzen, BE

A 19th century 4-column hourglass made entirely of pewter. Height 17.5 cm, base 10 x 10 cm.

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19th Century German Folk Art Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Pewter

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper
Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman reading the 'London Journal', English school (mid 19th century) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 28 inches condition: some minor surface abrasion...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Neoclassical Style French Antique Ormolu and Marble Side Table
Neoclassical Style French Antique Ormolu and Marble Side Table

Neoclassical Style French Antique Ormolu and Marble Side Table

By Paul Sormani, Adam Weisweiler

Located in London, GB

This refined and elegant round side table, or gueridon, has a circular top of green veined marble. Running around the edge of the top of the table is a band of tole, which is mounted...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Nautical Tools

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Tôle

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Antique Nautical Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique nautical tools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique nautical tools — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Antique nautical tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique nautical tools made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Nautical Tools?

Antique nautical tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $436 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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