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Oval Catboat Porthole Table
Oval Catboat Porthole Table

Oval Catboat Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Authentic oval shaped boat porthole from a catboat with a highly polished and lacquered finish.

Category

1920s American Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table
Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Porthole is Circa 1925.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships porthole table. This is a large and substantial ships porthole fitted to a bar height table with four legs and a ships grating shelf.

Category

1920s Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Bar Height Ships Porthole Pub Table
Bar Height Ships Porthole Pub Table

Bar Height Ships Porthole Pub Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Fabulous bar height porthole table built with an absolutely massive ships porthole.

Category

1920s European Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Yacht Porthole Solid Brass Highest Quality
Yacht Porthole Solid Brass Highest Quality

Yacht Porthole Solid Brass Highest Quality

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass hinged door porthole from a very high quality yacht. Superb hinge mechanism.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass and Cast Iron Ship’s Porthole
Solid Brass and Cast Iron Ship’s Porthole

Solid Brass and Cast Iron Ship’s Porthole

Located in Tilburg, NL

Solid brass and cast iron Ship’s Porthole, early 20th century. Heavy original ship’s porthole, made in solid brass, cast iron and glass.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Portholes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Antique Bronze Brass Opening Porthole with Deadlight
Small Antique Bronze Brass Opening Porthole with Deadlight

Small Antique Bronze Brass Opening Porthole with Deadlight

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small antique bronze brass opening porthole with deadlight The porthole is in good condition, apart from the glass which is original and scratched The porthole is 9.5” in diam...

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Round Porthole Mirror Circa 1920
Antique English Walnut Round Porthole Mirror Circa 1920

Antique English Walnut Round Porthole Mirror Circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique English walnut round porthole mirror, circa 1920. This fine mirror is a nice large size with a recessed mirror glass surrounded by a walnut frame in a lovely patina,...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Portholes

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime
Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime

Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime

Located in Dayton, OH

"An original early 20th Century heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. Complete with original green glass and 4 dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

French  Sunburst  mirror  eye porthole glass , carved and gilded wood
French  Sunburst  mirror  eye porthole glass , carved and gilded wood

French Sunburst mirror eye porthole glass , carved and gilded wood

By FRENCH CLICHE

Located in Valladolid, ES

With a convex glass mirror called a porthole. The wood and glass are in good condition.

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Portholes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Antique French Art Deco Oak Round Porthole Mirror C.1920
Large Antique French Art Deco Oak Round Porthole Mirror C.1920

Large Antique French Art Deco Oak Round Porthole Mirror C.1920

Located in London, GB

Large Antique French Art Deco Oak Round Porthole Mirror C.1920 In good condition commensurate of age. light foxing to original bevelled mirror plate.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Portholes

Materials

Oak

RARE CIRCA 1880 JOHN ROBY LTD RAINHILL MARITIME SALVAGE PORTHOLE SHiPS WINDOW
RARE CIRCA 1880 JOHN ROBY LTD RAINHILL MARITIME SALVAGE PORTHOLE SHiPS WINDOW

RARE CIRCA 1880 JOHN ROBY LTD RAINHILL MARITIME SALVAGE PORTHOLE SHiPS WINDOW

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, totally original John Roby LTD Rainhill stamped ships porthole windo...

Category

1880s European High Victorian Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Wicker Antique Porters Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield, Green Finish, 1910
Wicker Antique Porters Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield, Green Finish, 1910

Wicker Antique Porters Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield, Green Finish, 1910

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

This chair is finished in a beautiful combination of an over all American green paint finish with red and black accenting all of which is protected by a clear varnish coating..The c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Portholes

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Hardwood

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Located in New York, NY

Made from old growth white oak and features three portholes for cables to pass through.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Portholes

Materials

Oak

1908 original poster for Cunard Line - Transatlantic routes
1908 original poster for Cunard Line - Transatlantic routes

1908 original poster for Cunard Line - Transatlantic routes

Located in PARIS, FR

The ship’s dark hull stretches across the frame, punctuated by rows of illuminated portholes, while four towering smokestacks release clouds into the sky.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Portholes

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

18th Century Spanish Ships Port Hole Mirror
18th Century Spanish Ships Port Hole Mirror

18th Century Spanish Ships Port Hole Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This 17th century Spanish Ships Porthole Mirror is a one of that you're not likely to see again.

Category

1750s Spanish Antique Portholes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Monumental Antique Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier
Monumental Antique Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier

Monumental Antique Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier

Located in Lafayette, IN

Chandelier features: - 8-spoke forged Iron frame - (8) Outward-facing, nickel-plated portholes (with curved amber glass windows) - (8) Downward-facing, nickel-plated portholes (with...

Category

1920s American Gothic Revival Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron, Nickel

1909 George Lawley and Son Yacht Blueprint
1909 George Lawley and Son Yacht Blueprint

1909 George Lawley and Son Yacht Blueprint

Located in Norwell, MA

All sail dimensions are shown on this gaff-rigged yacht with a long trunk cabin with portholes and skylights. Legend reads: No. 495 Sail Plan by George Lawley & Son Corp., South Bost...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

French Art Deco Round Mirror
French Art Deco Round Mirror

French Art Deco Round Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Offered is a round 36" diameter Art Deco mirror resembling a porthole with round textured around the mirrored frame, made in France between 1919 and 1939.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Portholes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

The boxwood decks and coach houses are painted with planking and portholes. Set on a mahogany plinth with a plaque stating, ‘Owned by Mr.

Category

19th Century English Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Copper and Brass Vintage Nautical Search Light or Spot Light
Copper and Brass Vintage Nautical Search Light or Spot Light

Copper and Brass Vintage Nautical Search Light or Spot Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Copper and Brass Vintage Nautical Search Light or Spot Light The Lamp is in copper and brass it hangs from above with a 250 degree tilt and it has a porthole style cover The inte...

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Portholes

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Roman numerals are applied directly to the marble face in lieu of a dial, using hour and minute hands of snakes to indicate the time. A porthole window on the back allows access to t...

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Portholes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The rear of the clock features a glass porthole allowing access to the clock's mechanism.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portholes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Original Blueprint of a Fifty Three Foot Yacht
Original Blueprint of a Fifty Three Foot Yacht

Original Blueprint of a Fifty Three Foot Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Profile of hull shows wheelhouse, cabin, portholes, stubbed masts, transom, etc.. Deck drawing shows staterooms, galley, forecastle, crews quarters, berths, cockpit, toilet, chain l...

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

Architect's Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp
Architect's Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp

Architect's Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp

Located in Norwell, MA

It has controls, windscreen, portholes, prop, rudder, cabins, etc. Circa 1923.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Wall Plaques of Orientalist Figures
Antique Pair of Wall Plaques of Orientalist Figures

Antique Pair of Wall Plaques of Orientalist Figures

Located in London, GB

Each plaque features a circular porthole backplate, ‘through’ which peeks a figure: a male guitarist in one, and a female in the other.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Portholes

Materials

Spelter

Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"
Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"

Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass fittings include whistle davits, searchlights, chocks, portholes, etc.. Other details include gangway ladder, steam funnel, companionways, skylight, mast, anchors, etc..

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood

Gilt and Painted  Hanging Pendant Basket Chandelier Uplight Lantern
Gilt and Painted  Hanging Pendant Basket Chandelier Uplight Lantern

Gilt and Painted Hanging Pendant Basket Chandelier Uplight Lantern

Located in Nashville, TN

Lights (two full size sockets )are within the basket shooting light upward and through four side portholes in the garlands. Probably Italian but possibly French.

Category

1910s Italian Rococo Antique Portholes

Materials

Plaster

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Located in London, GB

To the sides are gilt bronze and silvered portholes. The whole on a stepped black marble base on bronze bracket feet.

Category

1890s French Antique Portholes

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Builder’s Half Model of the Schooner Yacht Migrant
Builder’s Half Model of the Schooner Yacht Migrant

Builder’s Half Model of the Schooner Yacht Migrant

Located in Norwell, MA

Fittings include winches, portholes, chocks, pulleys, davits, anchors, stove pipe, etc.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood

A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891

A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This fine shipyard half-hull model has a painted pink hull with a pale green waterline and white topsides with a line of portholes. There are two truncated masts, a funnel and a bow...

Category

1890s Scottish Antique Portholes

Materials

Metal

A Day's Sail in New England
A Day's Sail in New England

A Day's Sail in New England

By Mauritz Frederick Hendrick de Haas

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Their vessel is of quality and well maintained with nice gold and blue details at the bow, and small portholes giving light to the compartment below. DeHaas was particularly known f...

Category

1860s Realist Antique Portholes

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania
Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania

Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania

Located in Norwell, MA

The profile blueprint shows rows of portholes, railings, launch on davits, flag staffs, mast, lanterns, search light, horn, etc.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909
Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909

Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909

Located in York County, PA

Their round shape makes them appear as though they are being viewed through a porthole or spyglass. Inside these are oval portraits of the four Admirals that commanded the squadrons,...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Portholes

Materials

Silk

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Porthole Cabinet
Porthole Cabinet

Porthole Cabinet

Unavailable

H 60 in W 36 in D 21 in

Porthole Cabinet

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Cabinet fronted with a pair of doors, each with two porthole windows above a molded base. turned post corners.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Industrial Porthole Window in Aluminium and Riveted Bronze, circa 1900
Industrial Porthole Window in Aluminium and Riveted Bronze, circa 1900

Industrial Porthole Window in Aluminium and Riveted Bronze, circa 1900

Located in Roubaix, FR

French beer factory porthole in aluminum and riveted bronze window 1900s in Industrial mirror. 2 available.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Portholes

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Circular Iron Mirrored Window

Circular Iron Mirrored Window

Located in London, GB

'Porthole' window with mirrored glass with residue paint finish

Category

19th Century French Antique Portholes

Materials

Iron

Rare Empire chandelier
Rare Empire chandelier

Rare Empire chandelier

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 15.36 in

Rare Empire chandelier

Located in Milan, IT

Openable round glass porthole on the bottom to replace candles.

Category

19th Century French Antique Portholes

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass Ships Porthole
Solid Brass Ships Porthole

Solid Brass Ships Porthole

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H 4 in Dm 17 in

Solid Brass Ships Porthole

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships porthole with lacquered finish. Early 20th century very heavy relic with tempered glass.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shipwreck Porthole Windows as Mirrors
Pair of Shipwreck Porthole Windows as Mirrors

Pair of Shipwreck Porthole Windows as Mirrors

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of antique shipwreck non-opening porthole mirror with a great patina.   

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Portholes

Materials

Iron

American Brass Naval Porthole.  Early 20th Century
American Brass Naval Porthole.  Early 20th Century

American Brass Naval Porthole. Early 20th Century

By Rostand

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass porthole with original glass and hardware. Stamped "Rostand, Milford, CT."

Category

19th Century American Antique Portholes

Collection of Five English Brass Convex Porthole Mirrors
Collection of Five English Brass Convex Porthole Mirrors

Collection of Five English Brass Convex Porthole Mirrors

Located in Greenwich, CT

Collection of five 20th c. English porthole mirror with convex plate having decorative brass rim with stud work decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Circular Oak and Brass Rope Twist Porthole Mirror
Circular Oak and Brass Rope Twist Porthole Mirror

Circular Oak and Brass Rope Twist Porthole Mirror

Located in Greenwich, CT

A late 19th century English circular porthole mirror with a carved oak border in the form of twisted rope and an inset brass inner ring.

Category

19th Century English Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Industrial Early 1920s Brass Ship Porthole Side Table
Industrial Early 1920s Brass Ship Porthole Side Table

Industrial Early 1920s Brass Ship Porthole Side Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Marriage of a 1920s America brass ship porthole with four solid brass legs making a unique side table for an eclectic décor, circa 1970s.

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Early 20th Century Machine Age Antique Portholes

Antique Porthole Mirror, English, Convex, Decorative, Hall, Lounge, Regency
Antique Porthole Mirror, English, Convex, Decorative, Hall, Lounge, Regency

Antique Porthole Mirror, English, Convex, Decorative, Hall, Lounge, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique porthole mirror. An English, convex decorative hall or lounge mirror, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Portholes

Materials

Mirror

French Ship's Porthole Mirrors of Brass (18 1/2" Diameter)
French Ship's Porthole Mirrors of Brass (18 1/2" Diameter)

French Ship's Porthole Mirrors of Brass (18 1/2" Diameter)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome selection of three French ship's porthole mirrors of brass, each mirror (18 1/2" diameter) featuring a hinged round porthole with mirrored glass with two screw-down clasps...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

George Washington Portrait in Wooden Porthole Frame, Mid 19th Century
George Washington Portrait in Wooden Porthole Frame, Mid 19th Century

George Washington Portrait in Wooden Porthole Frame, Mid 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

In a period square wooden porthole frame, with gold colored filet surrounding glass.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Portholes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Bronze Opening Admiralty Porthole with Deadlight Cover by Roby & Utley
Antique Bronze Opening Admiralty Porthole with Deadlight Cover by Roby & Utley

Antique Bronze Opening Admiralty Porthole with Deadlight Cover by Roby & Utley

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique bronze admiralty opening porthole with deadlight cover and toughened glass made by Roby & Utley of Rainhill   A great piece in original condition, the glass is sound the br...

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Late 19th Century Steampunk Antique Portholes

3 Original Antique 1890 Stamped Solid Brass Military Nautical Porthole Windows
3 Original Antique 1890 Stamped Solid Brass Military Nautical Porthole Windows

3 Original Antique 1890 Stamped Solid Brass Military Nautical Porthole Windows

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of three very rare and highly collectable solid brass Belgium Military Navy Porthole windows These were reclaimed from an Ex Military...

Category

1890s Belgian Late Victorian Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

British Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK
British Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK

British Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK

Located in Downingtown, PA

The vessel is depicted with remarkable attention to technical detail, including cotton rigging and small glass beads utilized to represent the portholes along its hull. A smaller s...

Category

1860s Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

1930s English Brass Port Hole Mirror
1930s English Brass Port Hole Mirror

1930s English Brass Port Hole Mirror

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fun English 1920s brass porthole mirror with original convex glass having seven brass balls.

Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Antique Round Giltwood Mirror
Antique Round Giltwood Mirror

Antique Round Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

This round mirror remains in remarkable condition, and is reminiscent of porthole covers, being a popular design in the coastal cities of Europe.

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19th Century Antique Portholes

ENGLISH BRASS BELL
ENGLISH BRASS BELL

ENGLISH BRASS BELL

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H 13 in Dm 12 in

ENGLISH BRASS BELL

Located in New York, NY

Works great with our Brass Ship's Porthole, AGSPL6231.

Category

19th Century English Antique Portholes

Yacht Blueprint From John Alden
Yacht Blueprint From John Alden

Yacht Blueprint From John Alden

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H 27 in W 28 in D 1 in

Yacht Blueprint From John Alden

Located in Norwell, MA

Showing a nice hull profile with cabins, masts, lifeboat, portholes, etc. Weight: 9lbs. Overall Dimensions: 27"Hx28"W Made: America Material: Paper Date: Jan 15, 1929

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Portraits
Pair of 19th Century Portraits

Pair of 19th Century Portraits

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H 2 in Dm 21.75 in

Pair of 19th Century Portraits

Located in Woodbury, CT

This stern couple peers out at us through unique porthole frames from the period. Painted on canvas, they have been re-stretched onto wood backing and retrofitted to these frames, lo...

Category

19th Century British Antique Portholes

Materials

Canvas

Antique Yacht Model, Circa 1925
Antique Yacht Model, Circa 1925

Antique Yacht Model, Circa 1925

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H 14 in W 51 in D 12 in

Antique Yacht Model, Circa 1925

Located in Norwell, MA

The model has extensive brass trim, planked decks, mahogany trim, portholes, prop, rudder, etc. Overall dimensions: Weight is 29 pounds. 14" H x 12" W x 51" L.

Category

1920s Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston
British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston

Located in Downingtown, PA

Kingston, Circa 1870 The charming and unusual sailor's woolwork, known as woolies, is within a maple frame, and depicts a portside view of a three-masted English merchant ship under...

Category

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

1930s Aluminun Aircraft Door
1930s Aluminun Aircraft Door

1930s Aluminun Aircraft Door

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H 63 in W 29 in L 63 in

1930s Aluminun Aircraft Door

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's all polished aluminum with rivets, a round porthole style window and amazing inside structure.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Portholes

Materials

Aluminum

French Bull's Eye Zinc Dormer Window
French Bull's Eye Zinc Dormer Window

French Bull's Eye Zinc Dormer Window

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

French Bull's Eye Zinc Dormer Window

Located in Madrid, ES

Oeil De Boeuf, 19th century French zinc Porthole, mansard mirror. This Oeil De Boeuf dormer window is very typical in the architecture of France throughout the centuries, and they...

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Portholes

Materials

Zinc

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria
British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria, circa 1865-1875 A wonderful dramatic large Flag of Nations woolie with a finely finished ship in the cen...

Category

1860s English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Textile, Wool

1929 Blueprint by John Alden
1929 Blueprint by John Alden

1929 Blueprint by John Alden

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H 1 in W 29 in L 1 in

1929 Blueprint by John Alden

Located in Norwell, MA

There is a profile drawing showing the hull, cabins, porthole placement, stubbed masts, etc. The below deck section of the blueprint shows staterooms, galleys, berths, systems, head,...

Category

1920s American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Zipper-Cut Wine Carafe
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Zipper-Cut Wine Carafe

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Zipper-Cut Wine Carafe

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

"Circles," acting like "portholes" are cut into the crystal carafe so that one can see, through each circle, the incised "star" design cut into the base of the carafe.

Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Portholes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Metal Mirror
19th Century French Metal Mirror

19th Century French Metal Mirror

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H 2 in W 29.9 in D 2 in

19th Century French Metal Mirror

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France in the 1800s, a circular frame divided by metal mullions evokes the porthole of a ship or a giant submarine, recalling the daring tales of adventure of 20th Leagues Un...

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Portholes

Materials

Metal

Yacht Blueprint From John Alden 1927
Yacht Blueprint From John Alden 1927

Yacht Blueprint From John Alden 1927

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H 36 in W 51 in D 2 in

Yacht Blueprint From John Alden 1927

Located in Norwell, MA

All deck gear is shown including cabins, skylights, launches winch, skylight binnacle, portholes, etc.. Fine piece of maritime art. Weight: 19lbs Overall Dimensions: 36"H x 51"W Ma...

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

GILDED GALLERY CLOCK, LATE 19TH CENTURY
GILDED GALLERY CLOCK, LATE 19TH CENTURY

GILDED GALLERY CLOCK, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Located in York County, PA

Though these rare gilded examples look great anywhere, the porthole style form is particularly great for a beach house.

Category

19th Century American Antique Portholes

Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875
Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875

Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875

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H 17.5 in W 17.25 in D 1 in

Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Rare and charming porthole view of a named depiction of "The Farewell" depicting a large ship in the background on wavy blue seas and a sailor and his companion saying farewell to ea...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie
Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie

Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie

Located in Downingtown, PA

There is an unusual treatment to the gun ports as all guns are showing (54 guns) with the unusual use of orange wool surrounding each porthole. The sails and great rigging are also r...

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

Unique Reflector Floor Lamp
Unique Reflector Floor Lamp

Unique Reflector Floor Lamp

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H 56 in W 17 in D 14 in

Unique Reflector Floor Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

From the porthole mirror frame to the fish head feet plus a brass seashell shade this standing lamp is unique as they come.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Looking Glass Mirror with Bevelled Plate
Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Looking Glass Mirror with Bevelled Plate

Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Looking Glass Mirror with Bevelled Plate

Located in Nashville, TN

The porthole shaped frame with gilt frame with a French green banding surmounted with a crest of two doves resting on instruments of war.

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood

Huge Antique Iron Side Battleship Model, circa 1910
Huge Antique Iron Side Battleship Model, circa 1910

Huge Antique Iron Side Battleship Model, circa 1910

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H 18.25 in W 73.25 in D 14.5 in

Huge Antique Iron Side Battleship Model, circa 1910

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

It has a light in the center that illuminates the portholes. The large guns on top deck turn. The ship is missing several details due to age but the overall this piece is a treasure ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Portholes

Materials

Wood

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails

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H 16.5 in W 0.75 in D 21.5 in

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Glass beads serve as portholes and are sewn along the hull. Multicolored beads are applied at the prow to illustrate a figurehead.

Category

1870s Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870
British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870

British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870

Located in Downingtown, PA

The ship is shown within a yellow porthole with a blue anchor below with a "flag of Nations surround.  

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

French 19th Century Culinary Scale
French 19th Century Culinary Scale

French 19th Century Culinary Scale

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H 8.5 in W 28 in D 11.88 in

French 19th Century Culinary Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The case is made of wood, angled at the corners (à la Louis Philippe) painted a beige tone with lovely craquelure texture, and revealing the porthole at center to see if scale is bal...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Portholes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating maritime instrument Displays a desirable aged patina Weathered brass commensurate with age - one indent to lid at rear Replete with four screw fixings and a hanging lo...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

Yacht Blueprint of "Starling" a Schooner
Yacht Blueprint of "Starling" a Schooner

Yacht Blueprint of "Starling" a Schooner

Located in Norwell, MA

The hull profile shows cabins, portholes, skylights, hatches, gangway ladder, etc.

Category

1920s North American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paper

British Sailor's Woolwork 'woolie' of the Angola, circa 1775-1785
British Sailor's Woolwork 'woolie' of the Angola, circa 1775-1785

British Sailor's Woolwork 'woolie' of the Angola, circa 1775-1785

Located in Downingtown, PA

The ship appears to be a freighter with no portholes visible. To the stern is the name ANGOLA which is also found on a banner flying from the Mainmast.

Category

19th Century English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool, Linen

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria
British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria

Located in Downingtown, PA

This style of flag decoration is known as Flags of Nation style. Below the porthole is a blue banner reading HMS Victoria while around the porthole border is the motto, "Dieu Et M...

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

Antique Tea Service, German, Porcelain, 12 Person, Afternoon Set, Edwardian
Antique Tea Service, German, Porcelain, 12 Person, Afternoon Set, Edwardian

Antique Tea Service, German, Porcelain, 12 Person, Afternoon Set, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Comprehensive 40-piece service for twelve, with plates cups and saucers In wonderful order throughout - one cup has a very fine hairline crack Quality white porcelain presents a br...

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Portholes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920
Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920

Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Charming nautical interest, presented for display Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Polished brass casing presents superb golden tonality Quality oak plinth sho...

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

American Large Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Frigate
American Large Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Frigate

American Large Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Frigate

Located in Downingtown, PA

The three masted ship has 11 gun ports on the starboard side with two portholes at the stern and another at the bow. A Stars and Stripes flies from the mizzen mast with 29 visible s...

Category

1860s American Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ct Diamond & Bloodstone Target Ring
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ct Diamond & Bloodstone Target Ring

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ct Diamond & Bloodstone Target Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The diamond and bloodstone panel are set within a porthole style setting of yellow gold, which gives this ring a truly unique nautical look that I have never come across before.

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Portholes

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

Located in Downingtown, PA

The ship is depicted within a large porthole border with a Royal crown above. To each side are large ensigns- a white one to the left and the red to the right.

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Portholes

Materials

Wool

George Washington, Athenaeum Study, Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas
George Washington, Athenaeum Study, Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas

George Washington, Athenaeum Study, Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The frame, which is original to the painting, is a beautiful hand carved giltwood construction, with an oval porthole opening and square frame.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paint

"Equestrian Washington" O/C of Washington on Blueskin, After Rembrandt Peale
"Equestrian Washington" O/C of Washington on Blueskin, After Rembrandt Peale

"Equestrian Washington" O/C of Washington on Blueskin, After Rembrandt Peale

Located in York County, PA

The most familiar of Rembrandt’s paintings of the president & general is regarded as the “porthole portrait,” a three-quarter, head and shoulders image, painted in 1824, that illustr...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Portholes

Materials

Paint

Two Opening Brass Ship's Portholes
Two Opening Brass Ship's Portholes

Two Opening Brass Ship's Portholes

Located in London, GB

Two early 20th century opening brass ship's portholes. Measure: Glass sizes 7 and 5 1/4 inches in diameter.         

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Portholes

Materials

Brass

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Antique Portholes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique portholes available for sale. Each of these unique antique portholes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Antique portholes 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 portholes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Portholes?

Prices for antique portholes start at $375 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $1,577.