Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by
Brass, Steel
Sold|$375
Brass Ship Phone
By Hose-McCann
Located in Spokane, WA
Great Collectors piece. Brass case, marine phone made by Hose-McCann of Brooklyn NY.
Brass
Sold|$1,225
Large Brass Ships Bulkhead Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
An unusually large, 14 inch brass ships clock. It has a polished brass case, with a thick bevel
Sold|$1,421
Ship's Anemometer in Brass
Located in Brest, FR
This anemometer was used on ships to measure wind direction and speed. Rare complete brass foot and
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,421
Ship's Anemometer in Brass
Located in Brest, FR
This anemometer was used on ships to measure wind direction and speed. Rare complete brass foot and
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,184
Ship's Anemometer in Brass
Located in Brest, FR
This anemometer was used on ships to measure wind direction and speed. Brass foot and fiberglass
Aluminum, Brass
Nautical Hardwood and Brass Ship's Wheel
Located in New York City, NY
Nautical Hardwood and Brass Ship's Wheel
Brass
Sold|$6,500
Vintage Dutch Brass Ship Telegraph
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Rare Dutch vintage brass ship telegraph by Stork Hengelo-Holland. Also known as an Engine Order
Nautical Antique Ship Telegraph Instrument Brass, 1900s
By A. Robinson & Company
Located in Notteroy, NO
Original 1900s English solid brass telegraph in good working order from a vessel dated around the
Brass
Sold|$3,600
BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS
Located in Round Top, TX
With Pedestal
Brass, Steel
Victorian Brass & Agate “Ship’s Wheel” Barometer
Located in London, GB
Victorian Brass & Agate “Ship’s Wheel” Barometer by Howell, James & Co c.1870. 10 inches high, 9
Sold|$2,200
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass studded leather steamship trunk with Roman swag detail on the front, circa 1840-1860.
Brass
Sold|$1,850
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Leather steamship trunk with brass studded trim and square panel detail on the lid, circa 1860.
Brass
Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderfully restored early 20th century teak and brass ship's binnacle. Complete with spirit
Brass
Sold|$3,316
19th Century Very Large Teak Ship's Wheel
Located in Roubaix, FR
19th century very large teak ship's wheel with ten turned spokes and ten shaped handles, one with
Brass
Sold|$13,920
Sovereign of the Seas Clipper Ship Model
Located in Essex, MA
clipper ship, Sovereign of the Seas, comes from the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia which
Brass
20th Century Silver Plate Pair of Ships Anchors
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
continued brass rope design. These probably sat alongside a ships wheel clock. The underside of the
Silver Plate, Brass
John Hastie & Co. Ltd. Greenock Ship's Wheel with Stand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A late 19th century John Hastie & Co. Ltd. Greenock ship's wheel with stand. Dimensions: 52.25" H
Brass
Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.
By Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
covered with its original Brass shield/hood, with window. Wooden base is Mahogany. The light works in a
Brass, Iron
Late Victorian English Bulkhead Clock with Dog’s Watch Ship's Strike.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
century bronze bulkhead clock with ship’s striking including the dog’s watch originally retailed by
Brass
20th Century Model Ship of the 1851 America's Cup Yacht "America"
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful Model Sailboat the "America" 1851. America's cup winner in a glass case with brass frame
Brass
Sold|$225
Brass Ship Porthole Mirror
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is an actual ship porthole (origins unknown) that has been converted to a hangable mirror. It
Brass
Sold|$2,600
Brass Ship Wheel with Helm
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Brown's and Company brass ship wheel with helm. Please note of wear consistent with age
Brass
Sold|$1,425
Nautical Brass Ship's Signaling Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A solid brass daylight signaling lamp salvaged from a Japanese naval vessel and attentively
Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,574
Miniature Brass Ships Telegraph, circa 1920
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Chadburns (Liverpool & London) miniature brass ships telegraph with a brass handle for directing
Brass
British Ship Brass Signaling Projector Standing Lamp
By Francis Searchlights
Located in North Hollywood, CA
long "dash," or a short "dot." In this manner, ships of a fleet could silently communicate with each
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Wall-Mounted Ship's Bell
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Period vintage Composition brass Measures: Width 19 cm / 7 1/2 in Protrusion 24 cm / 9 1/2 in
Pair of Brass and Iron Ship Deck Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic pair of 1950s polished brass ship's deck spotlights with great size, shape and patina
Brass, Iron
Brass and Wood Umbrella Stand with Embossed Sailing Ship
Located in Cookeville, TN
A sailing ship is riding the waves on this stately embossed brass umbrella stand. Three sides are
Brass
Pair of Large Copper and Brass Nautical Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic pair of large polished copper and brass ship's deck or cargo spotlights with fluted
Brass, Copper
Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th century English working brass liquid ships compass. Mounted on a double bronze dolphin
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$945
Ten Spoke Ship Wheel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
polished brass hub. The wheel also features an alternating wood inlay pattern and is ready to be used or
Brass
Vintage Ships Navigation Horn, Germany, 1980s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Very loud yellow ship Horn in good condition. Salvaged from Danube river freighter ship. Weights
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Small Scale Ship's Wheel
Located in New York City, NY
Early 20th Century Nautical Mahogany and Brass Yachting Ship's Wheel
Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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