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Gray Marine Builder's Model
Gray Marine Builder's Model

Gray Marine Builder's Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Finely crafted builder's model of a Gray Marine yacht, built in Maine in the 1920s. From a family

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Builders Model of Royal Yacht Squadron Yacht Rys, Ceto
Builders Model of Royal Yacht Squadron Yacht Rys, Ceto

Builders Model of Royal Yacht Squadron Yacht Rys, Ceto

Located in Norwell, MA

Extraordinary original dockyard builders model of the royal yacht squadron vessel RYS CETO, a 130

Category

Vintage 1930s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

Builders model of a Lawley built private yacht named "Caritas". She was built in 1922 for sugar

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia
Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia

Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia

Located in Norwell, MA

Very fine builder's model of the Crew Launch Vessel Arcadia by Basset Lowke Limited of England

Category

Early 2000s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias
Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias

Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A builder’s model of the Brazilian passenger paddle steamer Caxias built by Hepple, South Shields

Category

Vintage 1910s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Mahogany

Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat
Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat

Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat

Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mounted Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Model of a Sloop
Mounted Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Model of a Sloop

Mounted Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Model of a Sloop

Located in San Francisco, CA

a large and handsome hand-crafted antique American half-hull wooden boat builder's model of a sloop

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Boat Builders Model Yacht Table Lamp  A real fun piece
Art Deco Boat Builders Model Yacht Table Lamp  A real fun piece

Art Deco Boat Builders Model Yacht Table Lamp A real fun piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Boat Builders Model Yacht Table Lamp A real fun piece, in good condition, all working and

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fruitwood

Naval Architect's Half Model of a Speedboat
Naval Architect's Half Model of a Speedboat

Naval Architect's Half Model of a Speedboat

Located in Norwell, MA

to find builder's models of competition speedboats. Circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

Period builders model of the motor yacht "Wasp". Superb example of the model makers art. We present

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builders Half Model of a Speedboat
Builders Half Model of a Speedboat

Builders Half Model of a Speedboat

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht designer's scale model of a double ended speedboat. Superbly shaped and crafted. Varnish

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

Exquisite builder’s half model of the lawley built three masted Schooner migrant. Designed by Henry

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Rare Builders Half Model of the Herreshoff Yacht Avanti
Rare Builders Half Model of the Herreshoff Yacht Avanti

Rare Builders Half Model of the Herreshoff Yacht Avanti

Located in Norwell, MA

Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1935. This is a builders half model with engraved nameplate. Built for Walter

Category

Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht
Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht

Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique half model of a long, sleek motor yacht. Laminated hull with six lifts. Painted black over

Category

Vintage 1920s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Speedboat Half Model
Speedboat Half Model

Speedboat Half Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Naval architect's builder half model of a double ended launch or speedboat. Built of several

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits
Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits

Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits

Located in Norwell, MA

with mirrored base. Model is by noted model builder Edwin Leavitt. 16" H x 14" W x 35" L. 25 lbs.

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Carved Half Model of the Speedboat Margaret
Carved Half Model of the Speedboat Margaret

Carved Half Model of the Speedboat Margaret

Located in Norwell, MA

Builder’s half model of a powerboat. The carved hull has a varnish finish and is mounted to a wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane
Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane

Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane

Located in Norwell, MA

Builders half model from 1908 of the Motor Launch Flora Jane. Varnished half hull model of a motor

Category

Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding deep water diorama by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock. Titled "Breezing up

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Motor Yacht Builders Block Model
Motor Yacht Builders Block Model

Motor Yacht Builders Block Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Half model of a yacht built in seven lifts. Hull is varnished above the waterline and it is painted

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Blueprint for Launch for the Steam Yacht Hi-Esmaro
Blueprint for Launch for the Steam Yacht Hi-Esmaro

Blueprint for Launch for the Steam Yacht Hi-Esmaro

Located in Norwell, MA

Steam yacht "Hi-Esmaro" blueprint for the crew's launch. The builder's model of Hi-Esmaro is at the

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Mounted Half Block Boat, Ship Builders/Owner’s Model
Mounted Half Block Boat, Ship Builders/Owner’s Model

Mounted Half Block Boat, Ship Builders/Owner’s Model

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mounted half block boat, ship builders/owner’s model The half model was made in the 1960s and is

Category

Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

A French Patinated Metal Model Nude Body Builder After A Model By Rene Paris
A French Patinated Metal Model Nude Body Builder After A Model By Rene Paris

A French Patinated Metal Model Nude Body Builder After A Model By Rene Paris

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A French Patinated Metal Model Nude Body Builder After A Model By Rene Paris (1881-1970) Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ship Model "Hudson River Sloop Illinois"
Ship Model "Hudson River Sloop Illinois"

Ship Model "Hudson River Sloop Illinois"

Located in Norwell, MA

quality model was built by renowned model builder Captain H. Percy Ashley, who has models in many major

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England
Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England

Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hull England, late 19th to possibly early 20th century. An antique half hull builder's ship model

Category

Early 20th Century English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Paint

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

his career as designer in the construction industry. He worked as a model builder for designers and

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Pilão Hand-Carved Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Pilão Hand-Carved Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Pilão Hand-Carved Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

autodidact and started his career as designer in the construction industry. He worked as a model builder for

Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

and started his career as designer in the construction industry. He worked as a model builder for

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Bisque doll by Simon & Halbig for Kämmer Reinhardt, Germany, ca 1900
Bisque doll by Simon & Halbig for Kämmer Reinhardt, Germany, ca 1900

Bisque doll by Simon & Halbig for Kämmer Reinhardt, Germany, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

the merchant, Ernst Kämmer the model builder and artist. The company is best known for its 'character

Category

Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

German "Schaukelwagen" by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz
German "Schaukelwagen" by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz

German "Schaukelwagen" by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz

By Mart Stam, Hans Brockhage

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

(1921) started as a model builder and was also educated in Dresden where he became a teacher after WWII

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Rubber

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

model builder for designers and architects including Oscar Niemeyer. In 1948 he founded the company

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Large Hand-Carved Console in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Large Hand-Carved Console in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Large Hand-Carved Console in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

autodidact and started his career as designer in the construction industry. He worked as a model builder for

Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Tête-à-Tête Conversadeira Namoradeira Rocker Lounge Chair
José Zanine Caldas Tête-à-Tête Conversadeira Namoradeira Rocker Lounge Chair

José Zanine Caldas Tête-à-Tête Conversadeira Namoradeira Rocker Lounge Chair

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, working as a model builder for renowned architects and designers, including Oscar Niemeyer. In 1948, he

Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

A ship builders model
A ship builders model

A ship builders model

Located in Miami, FL

The ship builders model of the Asama Maru, described in 1928 as the worlds greatest ship

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Architectural Models

Materials

Brass

An original ship builders model
An original ship builders model

An original ship builders model

Located in Miami, FL

An original ship builders model of the Talisman built in Glasgow, Scotland

Category

Vintage 1950s English Architectural Models

A Ship Builders Model of the Alcantara
A Ship Builders Model of the Alcantara

A Ship Builders Model of the Alcantara

By Harland and Wolff

Located in Miami, FL

A Builders Model of the Alcantara

Category

Early 20th Century British Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

A unique ship builders model on original table
A unique ship builders model on original table

A unique ship builders model on original table

Located in Miami, FL

A unique ship builders model on original table, the SS Portfield

Category

Vintage 1930s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

The Original Ship Builders Model of the Lady Truscott
The Original Ship Builders Model of the Lady Truscott

The Original Ship Builders Model of the Lady Truscott

Located in Miami, FL

The Original Ship Builders Model of the Lady Truscott built for the Lord Mayor of London

Category

Early 20th Century British Architectural Models

Materials

Glass, Wood

The ship builders model of the 5 masted Preussen in case.
The ship builders model of the 5 masted Preussen in case.

The ship builders model of the 5 masted Preussen in case.

Located in Miami, FL

The ship builders model of the 5 masted Preussen in later case.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Scale builders model of the SS.Brynhild c1914
A Scale builders model of the SS.Brynhild c1914

A Scale builders model of the SS.Brynhild c1914

Located in London, GB

A scale builders model of the steam packet "BRYNHILD". Every last detail is shown and every part is

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Models and Miniatures

An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat
An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat

An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat

By Thorneycroft

Located in Miami, FL

An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat, signed on builders plaque Thorneycroft.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

American Ocean Liner Model
American Ocean Liner Model

American Ocean Liner Model

Unavailable|$8,500

American Ocean Liner Model

Located in Summerland, CA

American Ocean Liner circa 1940 wood, polychrome and metal Most likey used as a ship builders

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat

A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Victorian ship builder's half block model of a boat with a lift off lid to the cabin enclosing a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model
Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model

Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model

Located in Palm City, FL

Presented is a large size builder's model of a whaleship of mid 19th Century design that was made

Category

Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship
Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship

Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship

Located in Palm City, FL

Shown is a larger than usual American made builder's half hull of an early motor vessel. It is

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAMER 'EUREKA'
AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAMER 'EUREKA'

AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAMER 'EUREKA'

By Vaclav Niedermertl

Located in San Francisco, CA

the master model builder, Vaclav Niedermertl.

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Cardboard

AN AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED SCALE MODEL OF THE 'CAPE CHARLES'
AN AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED SCALE MODEL OF THE 'CAPE CHARLES'

AN AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED SCALE MODEL OF THE 'CAPE CHARLES'

By Vaclav Niedermertl

Located in San Francisco, CA

master model builder, (Vaclav) Niedermertl.

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper, Paint

Antique Walnut Wood Sofa in Louis Seize Style, circa 1920
Antique Walnut Wood Sofa in Louis Seize Style, circa 1920

Antique Walnut Wood Sofa in Louis Seize Style, circa 1920

Located in Senden, NRW

elaborate carving decor which shows the great craftsmanship of the builder. A beautifully timeless model

Category

Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Scratch Built Large Movie Prop Boxcar
Scratch Built Large Movie Prop Boxcar

Scratch Built Large Movie Prop Boxcar

Located in Pasadena, CA

Back in the days before CG the master model builders in Hollywood spent months constructing scale

Category

Vintage 1950s American Toys

Materials

Wood

Builders Model of an Oil Tanker
Builders Model of an Oil Tanker

Builders Model of an Oil Tanker

Located in Norwell, MA

RIP Hudner of Nassau, a dockyard builders model of the ore and oil carrier built by Burmeister and

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique ship builder's model of St Scotia,

Antique ship builder's model of St Scotia,

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Antique James Pollock ship builder's model of St Scotia, This model is within a mirror-backed

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builder's Model of the P&O Steamship "Clyde"
Builder's Model of the P&O Steamship "Clyde"

Builder's Model of the P&O Steamship "Clyde"

Located in Norwell, MA

Exquisite dockyard builder's model of the Peninsular & Oriental Steamship "Clyde"

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Nathaniel Herreshoff Builders Model of Junius Morgan Yacht
Nathaniel Herreshoff Builders Model of Junius Morgan Yacht

Nathaniel Herreshoff Builders Model of Junius Morgan Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

a builders model of a Morgan family craft. The carved hull is painted gray over white. With original

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Dockyard Builders Model of Oil Tanker Marianna
Dockyard Builders Model of Oil Tanker Marianna

Dockyard Builders Model of Oil Tanker Marianna

Located in Norwell, MA

Finely built builders model of the crude oil tankers Marianna and Mapianna, the model representing

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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