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Antique Ship Diorama

Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and unusual 19th century cased ship diorama displaying four ships at sea. A four
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Nautical Objects

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Wood

Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models
Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models
H 17.25 in W 33.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Nautical Maritime Ship Ocean Liner Steamship Shadowbox Diorama 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique three dimensional folk art diorama portraying a steam boat / oceanliner / ship on a choppy
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Hardwood

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama We share what we love, and we love this turn of the
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Diorama of a Sailing Ship in Wooden Frame, France, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, Vintage Diorama of ship. Measures: H 66 x W 71 x D 21 cm.  
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Glass, Bentwood

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with White Wagtail ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with white wagtail ca. 1900 An antique diorama with a taxidermied
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

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Glass, Wood

Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
traditional Victorian diorama. Original artwork by Christopher Tennant. In stock and ready to ship
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2010s American Victorian Contemporary Art

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Brass

Showcase with Stone Specimen, Decomposition of Rocks, circa 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Germany which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Stone

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Rare and Important English Shadow Box Model of a Full-Rigged Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
19th Century shadow box. Ship at center flanked by a steamer and a pilot boat. Profusely painted background depicts the cliffs of Dover and numerous sailing vessels. Signed lower rig...
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Antique 1890s English Paintings

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Wood

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Birch

Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs England, late 19th century Amongst the birds...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

Fine Taxidermy The Spectacled Owl & Snake by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Spectacled owl is the largest owl to be found in the dense tropical rainforests of South America. It will eat everything that moves and is not too heavy to fly away with. It wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the Americ...
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20th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

English 19thC Ship Diorama
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 English 19thC ship diorama - ‘Allan Line Four Master' Unusual to see the Keel below the water line. Measures: W59 x D12 x H39 cm.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Softwood

English 19thC Ship Diorama
English 19thC Ship Diorama
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 4.73 in
Fine Taxidermy Tower of Owls by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
We found this beautiful ornament years ago in a London antique shop. We immediately thought ‘Owls!’ But had to wait for four years to collect the right species that matched the measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
A painted wood relief model of a three-mast ship 20th century With a plaque reading Oriol 1884, in a shadowbox frame. Measures: 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (framed). We also have numerou...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Canvas

3 sailing ship's oak & iron pulley blocks
Located in London, GB
Three mid 19th century oak and iron Naval pulley blocks, used on sailing ships. 1: Double sheave tackle block with fixed eye. Height: 17 ½ inches. 2: Double sheave stiff swivel hoo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

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Iron

Sailboat Diorama
Located in Nashville, TN
Diorama with sailboat named Hope sailing through waters in Hunting Island, SC; lighthouse and steamboat in the distance. Wood shadow box.
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Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wire

Sailboat Diorama
Sailboat Diorama
H 17.25 in W 24.75 in D 3.25 in
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully detailed diorama or shadow box of a late 19th century schooner and tug boat.
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Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Plaster, Wool, Paper

Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
H 14.5 in W 21.5 in D 4.75 in
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled and highly detailed model ship diorama within an early spirit bottle dates to circa...
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Glass

Fine Taxidermy Kea by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. Known for attacking livestock, especially sheep. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Kea by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy Kea by Sinke & Van Tongeren
H 24.02 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in
Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted and minutely detailed two masted schooner in wood with a black painted hull and with string rigging, anchors, hatches, boats, barrels and some fine chains. The Scale i...
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20th Century North American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

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Wood

3 Masted Sailing Ship in a Bottle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
3 masted sailing ship in a bottle Detailed model ship diorama within a spirit bottle dates to circa 1920. It portrays a three masted fully rigged wooden sailing ship at a harbo...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Art Glass

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Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model
Located in New York, NY
Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model with Smokestack in Original Box with Aged Painted Patina
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique American Folk Art New England Coasting Schooner Diorama
Located in Palm City, FL
This is a wonderful example of a very rustic sailor made shadowbox or diorama of a two masted, gaff
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature
By Joe Pellkofer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature Diorama was created to represent the industry standard in the 1930s and 1940s and resembles
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Paint

Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredibly crafted handmade antique diorama of a sailing vessel, very 3 D with other boats in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 3.75 in
Antique Ships, Moon and Stars, Whale and Sailor Diorama
Located in Port Chester, NY
Absolutely charming antique diorama of three ships. Brilliant colors, cotton for sea foam (must be
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Antique 19th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood, Cotton

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Ship Diorama Early 20th century English folk art ship diorama, containing one main
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Impressive Large Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Schooner Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An impressive 19th century painted and carved wood diorama of a 5 masted schooner ship in relief
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A brilliant French 19th century nautically themed diorama featuring a ship named Joncejan. These
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Art

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Paint

French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
H 15.5 in W 24.13 in L 15.5 in
MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE
Located in GB
antique early 17th century six plank coffer chest, dated 1615 for a dolls house or diorama This piece is
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Antique 1610s English Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Folk-art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk-art Ship Diorama A highly decorative piece of English nautical folk art, in
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

19th Century Folk-art Ship Diorama
19th Century Folk-art Ship Diorama
H 17 in W 25 in D 3.5 in
Three Antique Hudson River Valley Style Colored Etchings by W.H Bartlett
By W. H. Bartlett
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of three antique Hudson River Valley style colored etching scenes: "Crow-Nest" by W.H
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Antique Early 19th Century English Prints

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Paper

1886 Ship Diorama of the Rainbow
Located in Highland Park, IL
A wonderful antique ship diorama of the "Rainbow" made by C.D. Brown of the Minneapolis Fire Dept
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Metal

1886 Ship Diorama of the Rainbow
1886 Ship Diorama of the Rainbow
H 24.5 in W 37 in D 15 in
Shadow Box Diorama of a Large Sailing Ship
Located in New York City, NY
An antique shadow box diorama with a hand made, hand painted scene of a large ship with clouds in
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Metal

Antique American Tiny Diorama of Steamship
Located in Stamford, CT
This a very unusual especially diminutive diorama of a paddle wheel ship from New England with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

Sail Boat Diorama
Located in Atlanta, GA
Diorama of a French clipper ship at sea. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

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Wood, Canvas

Antique American Sailing Bark Nautical Folk Art Signed Model
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a carefully crafted sailor made smaller size diorama of an American Bark (barque). It
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Wood

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An antique ship diorama can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,054, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $7,637.