Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Copper & brass ship's binnacle with compass & lantern, circa 1940s-1950s.
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Brass, Copper
Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Copper & brass ship's binnacle with compass & lantern, circa 1940s-1950s.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Nautical Brass Navigational Ship's Post Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of ship's navigational brass post lights with fresnel lens mounted on a teak base with an on/off switch on the base. Polished and rewired for American use and takes a standar...
Glass, Teak
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking smaller scale vintage WWII era maritime salvage ship's binnacle pedestal with compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s The beautifully aged heavily pa...
Brass, Iron
Brass Ship's Inclinometer on a Mahogany Back Board, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A wall mounted 1920's brass ship's inclinometer in the form of a quadrant and dividers, on a moulded mahogany back board. Scale in degrees from the vertical to 45° of tilt/list. An...
Brass
Brass Ship's Compass Converted to Side Table, Designer Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original and rare ship's brass compass converted to a side table which was designed by Deborah Lockhart Phillips. These compasses usually exist in a box on a lifeboat. We had them po...
Brass
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 SHIPS WHEEL WITH CENTRAL POLISHED BRASS MOTIF
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique solid Brass ships wheel with central motif A very good looking well made and decorativ...
Brass
1940's Solid Brass Don Fernando Nautical Ship Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Red Lion, PA
Brass ship models, porthole mirrors, and nautical instruments became staples of the era, making pieces like this highly collectible today.
Brass
$5,800
English Ship Model
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Cent) ship model with copper hull and 10 brass cannons
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted To A Mahogany Table Base
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, then mounted to a custom mahogany table stand. Oval glass. Weight is 17 pounds. Height is 24 inches and w...
Brass
Mid-20th Century US. Brass Ship or Truck Fire Fog Nozzle Akron Brass Inc.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-20th Century US. brass ship or truck fire fog nozzle "1-1/2- 4 NAP" manufactured by the Akron Brass. This is a great piece and perfect piece of history for any fireman or collec...
Brass
Vintage Embossed Brass Nautical Maritime Sail Ship Umbrella Stand Cane Holder
Located in Dayton, OH
A unique umbrella stand from the first half of the 20th. Made from wood and brass with a triangular shape perfect for tucking into a corner, made of wood and clad in brass sheets em...
Brass
A brass ship’s bell from Peninsular & Orient liner S.S. Ballarat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bronze ship’s bell is incised with the legend ‘Ballarat’ and has a suspension bracket and plaited rope bell-pull. The interior is painted white. It is impressed on the shoulder ...
Brass
1976 Curtis Jere Brass Wire Galleon Ship Sailboat Metal Sculpture Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Poised between abstraction and nautical biography, this Brutalist-era sailboat wall sculpture captures both movement and material poetry. The sail motif is rendered through sharp, to...
Metal, Brass
An Extremely Rare Massive 19th Century Oak and Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Dublin, IE
An extremely rare 19th Century well figured oak and brass ships wheel of exceptional quality, grand proportions and finely hand carved with rich patination, grain and finely cast bra...
Brass
Ship's Brass Porthole Coffee or Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid brass working nautical porthole window from a decommissioned ship with great patina. This has been polished, the rivets put back in and the table base designed by Deborah Lockh...
Brass
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. QUICK...
Brass, Chrome
Extremely Rare Antique Swedish Brass Maritime Ships Porthole Storm Cover Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original antique heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. A rare find with storm door, swing plate and barking plate. Its very unusual to find a complete...
Brass
Extremely Rare Antique Solid Brass Maritime Ships Porthole Storm Cover Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original antique heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. A rare find with storm door, swing plate and barking plate. Its very unusual to find a complete...
Brass
Extremely Rare Antique Solid Brass Maritime Ships Porthole Storm Cover Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original antique heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. A rare find with storm door, swing plate and barking plate. Its very unusual to find a complete...
Brass
$1,694Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ship's Clinometer, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, H Hughes, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare antique ship's clinometer. An English, heavy brass maritime instrument by H. Hughes & Son of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful nau...
Brass
Teak Ship's Hand Rails with Brass or Chrome Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
A group of teak hand rails on teak backplates with brass hardware. As of this writing there are at least 6 pieces in this 4 1/2' length. There are also a couple of 3' lengths. Th...
Teak
Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Five brasses have been meticulously polished and lacquered. Warm Lighting has been installed inside. A lantern housing is fitted to the hood. Brass bolts and washers are fitted to th...
Brass
Siemen Brothers Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass "Hammerhead" ships telegraph. With faceplate from Siemens Brothers and Company Limited, London. With ahead and astern ships commands including stop, dead slow, finished w...
Brass
Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bridge telegraph with highly polished brass head and printed iron base top of unit has brass plates from Donkin and Company, New Castle on the TYNE, rings well. Ships commands ...
Brass
1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A Large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lant...
Brass, Copper
1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lant...
Brass, Copper
Antique Teak and Brass Set 4ft 8-Spoke Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant and large antique Victorian teak and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880 in date. This splendid nautical collectable features eight stylish turn king cylindrical ...
Brass
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination. Dimens...
Brass
Venetian Brass Four-Masted Model Ship with Detailed Décor, Mounted on Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian brass Venetian model ship from the 20th century with four masts, mounted on wood. This exquisite Italian brass Venetian model ship from the 20th century is a captivating b...
Brass
Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships octant from circa 1850 with an engraved scale to 100 degrees. With peepsight, mirrors, colored lenses, etc. Fitted to a step up box. Some old repairs and replacement wood to li...
Brass
Eastern Ship Rudder, Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Carved Wood and Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Eastern ship rudder, late 18th-early 19th century. Carved wood and brass. English-influenced oriental ship rudder, made of brass and high quality carved wood. The rudder cap is work...
Brass
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Sailboat Yacht Ships Ashtray Match Striker Manhattan Brass Co NYC
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare 19th Century Yachts Match-Striker Ashtray by the Manhattan Brass Company of New York City. Stamped M.B. Co. New York. The weight is 2 lbs 9 oz. of solid Brass.
Brass
F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting bracket to backside. Great nautical ...
Brass
Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass lenses. Heavy carry handle. Outsta...
Bronze, Copper
1st Class Ship, Train or Saloon Brass Trident Coat/ Hat Rack, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1st Class Ship, Train, or Saloon Brass Trident Coat & Hat Rack—Circa 1890 This exceptional late 19th to early 20th-century brass trident coat and hat rack is a rare and beautifu...
Brass
20th Century English And American Brass And Oak Navy Ship Barometers Set 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of three English and American 20th century barometers. They are carved oak and brass by a variety of makers including Taylor Made. US Navy barometer has a few chips.
Brass
Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil lamps with porcelain burners. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets. T...
Brass
Rare Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships telegraph by Scottish maker Mechans Limited of Scotstoun Glasgow. With porcelein faceplate displaying ships commands full, half, slow, stop, ahead and astern. Singl...
Brass
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is engraved U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships, the Lionel Corporation, 1941. 53x33x19 H-L-Deep
Brass
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicator arrow, and mounted on a...
Brass
Heavy Twelve Spoke Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique five-foot ships wheel built to an exceptional standard of girth and strength. Massive brass hub with wide keyhole. Varnish finish on the hardwood wheel. Circa 1870. As heavy ...
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning. Highest quality ship's lantern with a heavy hoisting handle, vented top, engraved top, thick Fresnel lens, protective...
Brass
Vintage Ships Spotlight on Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Industrial lighting piece of vintage lighting. Ships spotlight which is mounted by an iron yoke onto a brass pedestal. Rewired with an electric socket. Weight is 107 pounds. Dimensio...
Aluminum, Brass
English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke wheel with bulbous wood handles, flan...
Brass
Polished Ship’s Taffrail Spinner Logs
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage ship’s speed and distance taffrail log spinners. One is hallmarked Negus, MILF, New York, and the letter “S”. the second brass spinner has a blade marked with an anchor and t...
Brass
British Royal Navy Surplus Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
New old stock ship's anchor lantern from 1984 with original label. Gas lantern with Fresnel lens. Label mentions contract number, Brondberg and Tandrup, February 1984. Weight: 2...
Brass
Antique Eight Spoke Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine late nineteenth century ships or yacht wheel. Very fine varnish finish. The brass trim ring and center hub have been meticulously polished. Brass acorn cap on one of the eight t...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Large Nautical Maritime Brass Glass Ship's Hourglass Display Model Timer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. Has a ship design engraved on b...
Bronze
British Royal Navy Surplus Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Impressive solid brass marine beacon with brass bars and Fresnel glass lenses, mounted to a custom wood stand with dark finish. Heavy and sturdy with a highly polished and lacquered ...
Brass
Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative model of a naval ships tripod mast, constructed In brass and copper raised on a chamfered oak plinth. Tripod masts replaced the pole mast in the Edwardian era and where...
Brass, Copper
Three Foot Ship Captains Spyglass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique telescope from Negretti and Zambra of London. The exceptionally long barrel is three feet closed and fifty two inches open. Black cover. Great optics. Weight: 5 lbs. Overall...
Brass
Ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO
Located in London, GB
A 1920s ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO. Steam Merchant ship Piako, built in 1920 by A. Stephen & Sons Ltd, Linthouse, Glasgow, for New Ze...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Ship Wheel with Brass Trim, UK Origin
Located in Queens, NY
Wooden ship wheel with brass trim (19th Cent)
Wood
Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, handcrafted sailing training ship was built in the late 1950s. The work is very detailed and neatly executed. The shipbuilder has created a true work of art here. The...
Brass
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil burners. Brass covers on the iron compensating balls. Brass brackets hold the balls. Bra...
Brass
Antique Captains Spyglass on Ships Grating
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime display with a ship captains spyglass mounted onto a piece of teak ships grating. The nineteenth century telescope is wrapped in leather. The brasses are highly polished. Gr...
Brass
Ships Engine Room Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy and loud ship engine room telegraph. With brass faceplate displaying ships commands including ahead and astern, full, half and slow, standby and finished with engine. Rema...
Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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