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

Gray Marine Builder's Model

$4,674

H 12.5 in W 19 in D 9 in

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

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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

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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

$1,195

H 3 in W 27 in D 2 in

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

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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

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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

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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.

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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

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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

$1,695

H 3 in W 16 in D 4 in

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

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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

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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

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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

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Vintage 1920s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Speedboat Half Model
Speedboat Half Model

Speedboat Half Model

$1,195

H 4 in W 20 in D 2 in

Speedboat Half Model

Located in Norwell, MA

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

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Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits
Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits

Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits

$3,495

H 16 in W 35 in D 14 in

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.

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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

$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

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

$1,195

H 5 in W 40 in D 6 in

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

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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

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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

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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"

$26,000

H 33 in W 10 in D 36 in

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

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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

$3,116Sale Price|20% Off

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Paint

Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894
Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894

Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894. This fine builder

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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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

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A ship builders model
A ship builders model

A ship builders model

Unavailable

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

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

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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

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.

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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

Unavailable

H 29 in W 79 in D 16.5 in

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

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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

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

A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat

A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat

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H 7.88 in W 24.02 in

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

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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

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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

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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'

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H 12.5 in W 37.25 in D 9.5 in

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

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H 40.56 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in

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

Unavailable

H 18 in W 44 in D 15 in

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

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H 15 in W 56 in D 13 in

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,

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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

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

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Vintage 1970s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Architectural Stair-Builder's Model
Large Early 20th Century Architectural Stair-Builder's Model

Large Early 20th Century Architectural Stair-Builder's Model

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large early 20th Century Architectural Stair-builder's Model, c.1915. Architect, acquired from

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Dockyard Builders Model of a Steam Ferry
Dockyard Builders Model of a Steam Ferry

Dockyard Builders Model of a Steam Ferry

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H 21 in W 47 in D 16 in

Dockyard Builders Model of a Steam Ferry

Located in Norwell, MA

Late nineteenth century ship model of a steam ferry. Detailed model in original custom display case

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Handsome Pr of American Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Models
A Handsome Pr of American Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Models

A Handsome Pr of American Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Models

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome pair of American half-hull laminated wooden boat builder's models; each well-patinated

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Impressive 1930s Scottish Handmade Builder's Model of the Clan Forbes
Impressive 1930s Scottish Handmade Builder's Model of the Clan Forbes

Impressive 1930s Scottish Handmade Builder's Model of the Clan Forbes

Located in Richmond, VA

Remarkably detailed model of the Clan Forbes. Statement piece for any room! Clan Forbes was

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builders Half Hull Model of a New England Whaler
Builders Half Hull Model of a New England Whaler

Builders Half Hull Model of a New England Whaler

Located in Nantucket, MA

Half hull builders model of whaleship. Solid hull construction with original black,white and

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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer
Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer

Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer

Located in Norwell, MA

Original builder's model of a nineteenth century motorized high speed launch. The hull is built up

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Vintage 1950s North American 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

Nautical, American Builder's Half Hull Model from Maine
Nautical, American Builder's Half Hull Model from Maine

Nautical, American Builder's Half Hull Model from Maine

Located in Stamford, CT

A very fine late 19th century American large builder's half-hull model from Maine built in lifts

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Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

A 1:24 scale builder’s half-block model for the cutter yacht Veronica, built by
A 1:24 scale builder’s half-block model for the cutter yacht Veronica, built by

A 1:24 scale builder’s half-block model for the cutter yacht Veronica, built by

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A framed plaster portrait plaque of the Glasgow Reformist MP James Oswald, signed and dated Carlo Marochetti, 1842, of circular form, shown facing to the right within a black border ...

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Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model Enfield
Half Model Enfield

Half Model Enfield

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H 8 in W 29 in D 4 in

Half Model Enfield

Located in Norwell, MA

Builders half model of “Enfield” launched at Quincy Adams Yacht Yard Inc, George Owen, designer

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Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Camper & Nicholson Half Hull Model
Camper & Nicholson Half Hull Model

Camper & Nicholson Half Hull Model

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H 12.5 in W 47 in D 4.5 in

Camper & Nicholson Half Hull Model

Located in London, GB

builders Camper & Nicholson Ltd. The model comes complete with an original drawing for the motor yacht.

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Vintage 1930s British Models and Miniatures

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

Ship Model of a Cement Carrier
Ship Model of a Cement Carrier

Ship Model of a Cement Carrier

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H 11 in W 31 in D 9 in

Ship Model of a Cement Carrier

Located in Norwell, MA

typical in quality of commercial model builders engaged by proprietary interests. Made: German Date 1981

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Vintage 1980s 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

Model of Malcolm Forbes Yacht "The Highlander"
Model of Malcolm Forbes Yacht "The Highlander"

Model of Malcolm Forbes Yacht "The Highlander"

Located in Norwell, MA

Builders style scale model of publisher Malcom Forbes' custom yacht "The Highlander". Highlander

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Vintage 1980s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock
Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock

Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock

Located in Norwell, MA

composition ocean sailing at an angle through rolling seas. This is by noted model builder William Edward

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Boat Builders Hull Model, circa 1890
Boat Builders Hull Model, circa 1890

Boat Builders Hull Model, circa 1890

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H 8 in W 9 in L 8 in

Boat Builders Hull Model, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Boat builders hull model handmade decorative rare item, circa 1890. This lot is a rare

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models, England c.1990
Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models, England c.1990

Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models, England c.1990

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Westway Models and builder of numerous miniatures and models for productions such as 2001: A Space Odyssey

Category

20th Century British Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

United States Naval Gun, 1866
United States Naval Gun, 1866

United States Naval Gun, 1866

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H 22 in W 44 in D 23 in

United States Naval Gun, 1866

Located in Norwell, MA

Original builder’s model of a 7”, rifled, muzzle loading naval gun of the design of Admiral Thomas

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Antique 1860s Nautical Objects

20th Century Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models England c.1990
20th Century Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models England c.1990

20th Century Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models England c.1990

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Westway Models and builder of numerous miniatures and models for productions such as 2001: A Space Odyssey

Category

20th Century British Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

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

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

Hull built up with 19 lifts with alternating woods, mounted on the original blue painted backboard with later gilded molding. The ship was built by Trufant & Drummond, in Bath, Maine...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Fine Clipper Ship Model
Fine Clipper Ship Model

Fine Clipper Ship Model

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H 26 in W 35 in D 15 in

Fine Clipper Ship Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine clipper ship model of the "Nightingale" by noted model builder William Hitchcock. Planked hull

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Cased Model of Shamrock II
Cased Model of Shamrock II

Cased Model of Shamrock II

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H 29 in W 29 in D 8 in

Cased Model of Shamrock II

Located in Norwell, MA

Cased model of America's Cup challenger Shamrock II, by noted model builder William Hitchcock

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"
Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"

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H 29 in W 21 in D 5 in

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"

Located in Norwell, MA

Model of the J class yacht "Rainbow" built by noted model builder William Hitchcock. Finely built

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Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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 J. Beavor Webb, Lannen Ship Gallery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Labelled 'Corsair-1899', flagship of the New York yacht club. Designer: J. Beavor Webb, Builder

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891
A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891

A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891 This builder’s half hull model of a four

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Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Half Hull Model and Framed Photograph of the Yacht 'Barabel', circa 1902.
Half Hull Model and Framed Photograph of the Yacht 'Barabel', circa 1902.

Half Hull Model and Framed Photograph of the Yacht 'Barabel', circa 1902.

Located in London, GB

A rare builders half hull boat model of the 36 Linear Rater yacht Barabel, designed by A Mylne

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Glass Case "Modern Motor Yacht"
Small Glass Case "Modern Motor Yacht"

Small Glass Case "Modern Motor Yacht"

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H 14 in W 33 in D 10 in

Small Glass Case "Modern Motor Yacht"

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht model by noted model builder Charles Fox. This is the one hundred foot motor yacht Sea Fox II

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1990s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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French Victorian Walnut Bird cage

French Victorian Walnut Bird cage

$35,000

H 67.5 in W 46.5 in D 22.25 in

French Victorian Walnut Bird cage

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian style (19/20th Cent) walnut large birdcage with 3 red dome tops having ebonized finials and trimmed with filigree tracery carving. Some decorations broken/missing

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

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Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th

Located in Charleston, SC

American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship model Sovereign of the Seas. The Sov...

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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

Shipping in Stormy Waters, Attributed to Italian Artist Francesco Guardi
Shipping in Stormy Waters, Attributed to Italian Artist Francesco Guardi

Shipping in Stormy Waters, Attributed to Italian Artist Francesco Guardi

By Francesco Guardi

Located in Stockholm, SE

The splendour of the tragic sea Francesco Guardi and maritime painting in Venetian art No Venetian painter was a stranger to the sea. After all, Venice was not only one of the mos...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938

Located in London, GB

A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company in 1938 - 1942. They were b...

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Vintage 1930s American Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, exceptionally and realistically hand-carved...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Alabaster

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’

Located in London, GB

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’ Attributed to the Master of the Mascoli Altar Marble Venice, Italy Second half of the 15th Century SIZE: ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$113,192 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels
Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels

Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels

$168,500

H 102.5 in W 105.5 in D 50.25 in

Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels

By Arburo

Located in New Orleans, LA

Once a fixture in bustling dance halls, cafés and fairgrounds throughout Belgium and the Netherlands in early to mid-20th century, this incredibly rare, early Orchestrion organ is a ...

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
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

Materials

Wood

Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Massive Merchant Schooner Model

Massive Merchant Schooner Model

$24,000

H 97 in W 128 in D 18 in

Massive Merchant Schooner Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook...

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Antique 1860s English Sporting Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen, Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of 3 museum quality folk-art ha...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

$39,850

H 18 in W 7.63 in D 10.25 in

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inm...

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

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Find many varieties of an authentic builders model available at 1stDibs. Each builders model for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and canvas. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer builders model, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A builders model is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made builders model over the years, but those crafted by A. H. Vickers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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