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Antique Ship Masthead

British Ships Masthead Lantern
British Ships Masthead Lantern

British Ships Masthead Lantern

$1,850

H 12 in W 8 in D 6 in

British Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens

Category

1920s European Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

$2,195

H 65 in W 24 in D 21 in

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle

Category

1920s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Steel

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,895

H 19 in W 12 in D 9 in

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South

Category

1850s American Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,495

H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top

Category

1920s English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

$1,695

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass

Category

1920s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass

Category

1920s English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

$2,395

H 22 in W 16 in D 15 in

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base

Located in Norwell, MA

High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo

Category

1920s English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Heavy brass masthead lantern with makers badge tag from Perkins Marine of Brooklyn, New York, Perko

Category

1890s American Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered

Category

1920s English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered

Category

1920s European Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass, Copper

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has

Category

1920s Scottish Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Steel

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

$1,434

H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ship Masthead

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

$2,274

H 20 in W 13 in D 14 in

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc

Category

19th Century Antique Ship Masthead

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

$995

H 19 in W 13 in D 12 in

Solid Copper Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens, carry handle, hinged rear

Category

1920s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

$1,195

H 17 in W 10 in D 7 in

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner

Category

1920s European Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwood, NJ

copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

$2,795

H 22 in W 14 in D 11 in

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged

Category

1920s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”. Brass maker’s badge with serial number

Category

1920s European Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With

Category

1890s North American Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted

Category

Early 1900s American Classical Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Metal

Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture

Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Steel

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

$2,495

H 26 in W 17 in D 13 in

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and

Category

1920s English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

Located in Dublin 8, IE

shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship along with tender dinghy sailing alongside.

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass

Category

1920s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York
Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Massive ships masthead lantern with original makers badge from William Porters Sons Company, 271

Category

1910s North American Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 12.63 in W 13 in D 9.38 in

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920s ship's masthead lantern, English. A fine example of copper with brass fittings & heavy

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass, Copper

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern
Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 20 in W 12 in L 20 in

Painted Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Old relic of a ship's lantern by Perko. Lens is chipped and missing a segment on the lower right

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ship Masthead

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light.  This is a large ships light
Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light.  This is a large ships light

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Weathered Ships Masthead Copper Navigation Light. This is a large ships light, it has an addition

Category

Early 1900s Steampunk Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern
Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

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H 31 in W 18 in D 14 in

Very Large Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens, tall chimney with vented top. Some damage to

Category

1910s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood
Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

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H 90 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautifully carved face and features, this old-world masthead is part of a pair that belonged to a

Category

19th Century British Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Wood

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood
Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

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H 58 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in

Merchant Ship Masthead in Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautifully carved face and features, this old-world masthead is part of a pair that belonged to a

Category

19th Century British Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Wood

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A17450"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern by the English maker Meteorite. This is a Masthead lantern of a very large and

Category

1920s English Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Steel Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel ship's masthead lantern by venerable English firm "Meteorite". Fresnel glass lens

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ship Masthead

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

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H 15 in W 11.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels via signals

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

referred to as Aldis lamps or Morse lamps. A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

referred to as Aldis lamps or Morse lamps. A floodlight like this would have been used on the masthead of

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940
Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

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H 15 in W 10 in D 15 in

Antique Nautical Brass Spotlight c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

have been used on the masthead of the ship, or perhaps on a pedestal, to communicate to other vessels

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Metal

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

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H 21 in W 14 in D 10 in

Solid Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished solid copper ships masthead lantern with clear glass Fresnel lens. Hinged top with

Category

1920s Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Copper

Ship's Masthead Lantern
Ship's Masthead Lantern

Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 22 in W 12 in D 13 in

Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Large highly polished and lacquered ship's lantern with thick Fresnel glass lens. Brass badge from

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ship Masthead

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Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

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$3,950 / set

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Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of 20th-century French wall lanterns exudes timeless elegance with their aged brass finish and refined design. The tapered silhouettes feature subtly curved roofs, each a...

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20th Century French French Provincial Antique Ship Masthead

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Brass

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$975 / item

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Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern
Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern

Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique brass and glass hanging lantern exemplifies the robust craftsmanship and utilitarian elegance characteristic of early 20th-century maritime and industrial lighting. Its ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

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Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

$3,118 / item

H 5.5 in W 27.5 in D 13 in

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Located in Cranbrook, Kent

Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available  

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Marble

Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent

Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent

$450 / item

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Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Glass

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

By Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra telephone covered in stitched brown leather.Could...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
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Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...

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1960s French Post-Modern Antique Ship Masthead

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Marble, Brass

Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern

Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern

On Hold|$5,200

H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th century. Unwired. Four total (two pairs) similar lanterns available. See last image. Lant...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Ship Masthead

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Copper, Iron

Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light
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Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Ship Masthead

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Brass, Bronze

Green Blown Glass Lantern
Green Blown Glass Lantern

Green Blown Glass Lantern

$4,200

H 16 in Dm 8 in

Green Blown Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with silver tone hardware and a single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 8"

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1950s Italian Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

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Large  Elegant Pair of Vintage Brass Wall Lanterns - Timeless Charm - 28”x 12”

Large Elegant Pair of Vintage Brass Wall Lanterns - Timeless Charm - 28”x 12”

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Illuminate your home with a touch of timeless elegance! This stunning pair of vintage brass wall lanterns offers a blend of classic design and enduring craftsmanship, perfect for a...

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20th Century American Antique Ship Masthead

Materials

Brass

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942

Located in Charleston, SC

American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...

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1940s American American Craftsman Antique Ship Masthead

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Brass, Copper

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Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s

Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Antique Ship Masthead

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19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
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19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

$42,500

H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...

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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Ship Masthead

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Mahogany

Vintage Perko Galvanized Steel Nautical Ship Lantern with Red Glass
Vintage Perko Galvanized Steel Nautical Ship Lantern with Red Glass

Vintage Perko Galvanized Steel Nautical Ship Lantern with Red Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Perko galvanized steel and brass ship lantern with red glass. Retains its' original makers label, “Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corp. Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A. Recently...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Ship Masthead

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compass card from L.J. Harri, Amsterdam.

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1880s European Antique Ship Masthead

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Brass

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Antique Ship Masthead For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique ship masthead you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every antique ship masthead was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique ship masthead — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique ship masthead is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial, folk art and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique ship masthead over the years, but those crafted by Bruce James Talbert and Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Ship Masthead?

Prices for an antique ship masthead start at $995 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $1,698.