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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

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Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

$12,000

H 15 in W 26 in D 14 in

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Located in Norwell, MA

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

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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Fine Cased Presentation Builder’s Model of the S. S. Tamaqua Cargo Ship
A Fine Cased Presentation Builder’s Model of the S. S. Tamaqua Cargo Ship

A Fine Cased Presentation Builder’s Model of the S. S. Tamaqua Cargo Ship

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The model of particularly large scale and fine quality, contained within an oak glazds case on

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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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H 8.75 in W 35 in D 3.5 in

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

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Early 20th Century English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Paint

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A ship builders model
A ship builders model

A ship builders model

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H 70 in W 168 in

A ship builders model

Located in Miami, FL

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

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

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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.

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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

American Ocean Liner Model
American Ocean Liner Model

American Ocean Liner Model

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H 24 in W 47 in D 8 in

American Ocean Liner Model

Located in Summerland, CA

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

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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique ship builder's model of St Scotia,

Antique ship builder's model of St Scotia,

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H 13.75 in W 36 in D 6.25 in

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

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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington
Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington

Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century dockyard builders half model of the packet ship "Kennington." Great old model in

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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900
Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900

Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900

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H 15.75 in W 143 in L 15.75 in

Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A large half hull shipwright's platting model used in the design and construction of a cargo ship

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Antique Late 19th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Eastport Pinky Ship Model by Robert Innis
Eastport Pinky Ship Model by Robert Innis

Eastport Pinky Ship Model by Robert Innis

By Robert Innis

Located in Norwell, MA

-1983). Innis was a talented builder who rigged ship models with the use of a prosthesis. His ship

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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Builder's Model of a Cargo Ship
Builder's Model of a Cargo Ship

Builder's Model of a Cargo Ship

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H 29 in W 71 in D 18 in

Builder's Model of a Cargo Ship

Located in Norwell, MA

Six foot builder's model of the motor cargo ship East Lynn, built for Sir William Reardon Smith and

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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Steamship Clermont Model By Peter Ness
Steamship Clermont Model By Peter Ness

Steamship Clermont Model By Peter Ness

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H 25 in W 40 in D 14 in

Steamship Clermont Model By Peter Ness

Located in Norwell, MA

North River Steamboat "Clermont". This is a Museum quality model by the famous ship model builder

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Antique Early 1800s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builder's Half Hull Model of a Ship with 12 Hardwood Lifts
Builder's Half Hull Model of a Ship with 12 Hardwood Lifts

Builder's Half Hull Model of a Ship with 12 Hardwood Lifts

Located in Stamford, CT

A large 19th century builder's half hull model of a ship with 12 hardwood lifts. FW 1570.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Builder's Model of a Ship in Laminated Mahogany Layers
19th Century American Builder's Model of a Ship in Laminated Mahogany Layers

19th Century American Builder's Model of a Ship in Laminated Mahogany Layers

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century American builder's model of a ship in mahogany done in many laminated layers together

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Marine Boat Ship Builder Half Block Model of the Alacrity Tanker, 1966
Marine Boat Ship Builder Half Block Model of the Alacrity Tanker, 1966

Marine Boat Ship Builder Half Block Model of the Alacrity Tanker, 1966

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A builders half block plating model for the tanker Alacrity, built at Goole Shipbuildings

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Vintage 1960s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Large Ship Builder’s Half Hull Model of the Flying Dragon
19th Century Large Ship Builder’s Half Hull Model of the Flying Dragon

19th Century Large Ship Builder’s Half Hull Model of the Flying Dragon

Located in Nantucket, MA

with later gilded molding. The ship was built by Trufant & Drummond, in Bath, Maine in 1853 Measures

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

A Streamlined American Carved Spruce Half-Hull Builder's Model
A Streamlined American Carved Spruce Half-Hull Builder's Model

A Streamlined American Carved Spruce Half-Hull Builder's Model

Located in San Francisco, CA

A streamlined American carved spruce half-hull builder's model of a clipper ship; the elegantly

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Model of J. Pierpont Morgan's American Sham Yacht "Corsair II"
Model of J. Pierpont Morgan's American Sham Yacht "Corsair II"

Model of J. Pierpont Morgan's American Sham Yacht "Corsair II"

By Lannen Ship Gallery, J. Beavor Webb

Located in Bridgeport, CT

: Neafie & Levy. Model by Lannan Ship Model Gallery, Boston. Painted wood with metal stacks, string rigging

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

US Naval Topsail Schooner  "Alert"
US Naval Topsail Schooner  "Alert"

US Naval Topsail Schooner "Alert"

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H 56 in W 37 in D 16 in

US Naval Topsail Schooner "Alert"

Located in Norwell, MA

Sleek model of the U.S. Naval topsail schooner "Alert" by noted ship model builder William

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20th Century Nautical Objects

American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"
American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"

American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"

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H 59 in W 37 in D 16 in

American Bomb Ketch "Spitfire"

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding model by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock of the bomb ketch Spitfire. Six

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20th Century Nautical Objects

20thC Builder's Mirror-Back Half Model Of A Steamer Cargo Ship, England, c.1930
20thC Builder's Mirror-Back Half Model Of A Steamer Cargo Ship, England, c.1930

20thC Builder's Mirror-Back Half Model Of A Steamer Cargo Ship, England, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stunning mid 20th century mirror backed boardroom half model of a steamer ship, the carved hull

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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror

Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model
Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model

Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model

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H 11.5 in W 60 in D 8 in

Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model

Located in Nantucket, MA

The model is of lift construction painted in black and brown with decorative gilded leaf vinery

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Fine Owner’s Model of the Freighter S.S. Forthbridge
Fine Owner’s Model of the Freighter S.S. Forthbridge

Fine Owner’s Model of the Freighter S.S. Forthbridge

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine Ship Builder’s Model of S. S. Forthbridge, circa 1928 The hull of this model is built up in

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Vintage 1920s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mounted Ship Builder's Model of the Schooner "Polly Lewis"
Mounted Ship Builder's Model of the Schooner "Polly Lewis"

Mounted Ship Builder's Model of the Schooner "Polly Lewis"

Located in Stamford, CT

Mounted half hull ship builder's model of the schooner "Polly Lewis" circa 1860, built in 12 lifts

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, 19th Century
Large Antique Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, 19th Century

Large Antique Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, 19th Century

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality half hull model of Steam Yacht "Lurline". Laminated paper label with dimensions, name

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany

Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model Canadian (1885-1968)
Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model Canadian (1885-1968)

Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model Canadian (1885-1968)

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model Eugene Leclerc, Canadian, (1885-1968) Handsomely handmade model

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Country Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

A Early Ship Model
A Early Ship Model

A Early Ship Model

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H 6 in W 31 in D 5 in

A Early Ship Model

Located in Austin, TX

fabric. Ship builder's model.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model
Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model

Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model

Located in Lancashire, GB

an excellent quality, mounted ship builders model. The steam ship has sails and is in totally

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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Classic British Sailboat Half Hull Model
Classic British Sailboat Half Hull Model

Classic British Sailboat Half Hull Model

Located in New York, NY

"Athena:" A beautiful, polished mahogany half-hull ship builder's model of a sailboat mounted on a

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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Ship Builder's Model of Steel Herring Drifter
Victorian Ship Builder's Model of Steel Herring Drifter

Victorian Ship Builder's Model of Steel Herring Drifter

By Mackie & Thomson

Located in New York, NY

Ship builder's model of a steel herring drifter by Mackie & Thomson, Glasgow. Great quality and

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

VINTAGE HALF HULL SHIP MODELS
VINTAGE HALF HULL SHIP MODELS

VINTAGE HALF HULL SHIP MODELS

Located in New York, NY

A collection of four superb polished wood half-hull ship builder's models, sold individually

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

A  shipbuilders model of a packet ship over 7ft long
A  shipbuilders model of a packet ship over 7ft long

A shipbuilders model of a packet ship over 7ft long

Located in London, GB

This huge and fabulous c1895 hand made ship builders model was a one off made for the owners of the

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Art

Materials

Mahogany, Spruce

Boat Model
Boat Model

Boat Model

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H 24 in W 47 in D 8 in

Boat Model

Located in Summerland, CA

Boat Model Wood, polychrome, metal and fabric. Ship builder's model.

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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

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A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988

A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988

By Fred Nagel

Located in Tarzana, CA

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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,183 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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Gold Leaf

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

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Metal

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

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 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear

Located in Beerse, VAN

Beautiful antique ship model made of different types of painted wood. It was most likely made as a toy as we can tell by the less detailed construction that mainly gives a general im...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'
A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'

A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'

By Fred Nagel

Located in Tarzana, CA

A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN FRIGATE USS CONSTITUTION 'OLD IRONSIDES' In a stained wood and glass case. height of case 32 1/2in (82.5cm); length 46in (117cm); depth 19in ...

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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,318Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas

$7,495

H 63 in W 44 in D 18 in

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas

Located in Norwell, MA

The fastest ship ever built. California clipper Sovereign of the Seas model. The Sovereign of the Seas was built in 1852 by renowned ship builder Donald McKay at his yard in East Bos...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Graves Lighthouse Diorama
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Graves Lighthouse Diorama

$2,495

H 17 in W 48 in D 36 in

Graves Lighthouse Diorama

Located in Norwell, MA

Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper scale. The granite stone tower is expertly crafted with a turned wood cylinder incised ...

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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Stone

USS Constellation, Three Mast,  Large Display Case, Home Decor, Model Ship!!
USS Constellation, Three Mast,  Large Display Case, Home Decor, Model Ship!!

USS Constellation, Three Mast, Large Display Case, Home Decor, Model Ship!!

Located in Austin, TX

Handsome USS Constellation, Three Mast, Large Display Case, Home Decor, Model Ship!! Ship Model, USS Constellation and Large Display Case, Fantastic Piece!! This fantastic piece w...

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20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

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Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$178,175 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...

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Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Bronze

Victorian Schooner Ship Model in Glass Case
Victorian Schooner Ship Model in Glass Case

Victorian Schooner Ship Model in Glass Case

$18,000

H 22 in W 42 in D 15.5 in

Victorian Schooner Ship Model in Glass Case

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian ship model of pink and white decorated schooner ship in mahogany trimmed case (LADY OF TORFRIDA, 1888)

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Wood, Paint, Mahogany, Glass

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Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

Located in Norwell, MA

Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R. Ronnb...

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Vintage 1980s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Steam Yacht Niagara
Steam Yacht Niagara

Steam Yacht Niagara

$12,000

H 60 in W 65 in D 20 in

Steam Yacht Niagara

Located in Norwell, MA

The New York Yacht Club steam yacht Niagara was launched in 1898. She was owned by millionaire Howard Gould (1871-1959), son of railroad tycoon and developer Jay Gould. The Niagara w...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock

Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

Oyster dredging diorama titled "Working the Beds" by William Hitchcock. Oystermen are seen piloting a schooner working the dredge. Two others are "working also", set into a calm sea ...

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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Comp...

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Vintage 1910s Scottish Models and Miniatures

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