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Folk Art Ship Model
Located in Doylestown, PA
A naive Folk Art ship model in carved wood with fabric sails and elaborate rigging, American, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 18.5 in. W 32 in. D 6 in.
Three-Masted Folk Art Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic antique merchant schooner with old paint. Details include hatches, cabins, etc., measure: 53 x 20 x 44.
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
H 44 in. W 53 in. D 20 in.
Folk Art Ships Painting on a 1910 Crock Pot
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-441 Folk Art maritime ships paintings on a crock pot with wood lid.
At one point converted to a lamp then undone.
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
H 12 in. Dm 7 in.
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Located in Dallas, TX
Folk Art Pacific Princess Ship made by sailors from World War-II
Made with matches and other wood and paint.
Category
Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
H 32 in. W 47 in. D 8.50 in.
Folk Art Shadowbox Ship Diorama of a Three Masted Schooner
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning ship diorama of a three mast schooner with carved wooden hull, sails, and masts, mounted in a deep mitered wood frame with painted putty sea and background of the sky.
#4...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 14.5 in. W 20.75 in. D 3.5 in.
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Ship with Waves Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century American folk art ship with waves sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
H 35.5 in. W 60 in. D 15.25 in.
Scandinavian Viking Ship Oak Copper Candleholder 1970s Chandelier Light Danish
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Very high quality copper and oak Danish Viking Ship Longboat candelabra in the form of a dragon, which makes an impressive centerpiece hanging above a smorgasbord dinner table!
The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Copper
H 47.25 in. W 36.23 in. D 17.72 in.
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket
Lightship basket with wooden ears and
original paint. The nails on the interior bottom
indicate this was probably used as a vegetable
baske...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paint, Reed
H 11.5 in. Dm 9 in.
Ben Hur Screen-Used Mechanical Ship Movie Prop
By MGM Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
Ben Hur screen-used miniature ship. (MGM, 1925/1959) A spectacular articulated ship model from the sea battle scenes in both MGM versions of Ben-Hur. This vessel originally construct...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Copper
H 50 in. W 75 in. D 20 in.
Ship's Bow Figurehead, Antique Hand Carved Wood, circa 1930s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully crafted large antique ship figurehead, hand carved and hand painted from the 1930s. Carved in the shape of a male ship captain, the figurehead wears a blue and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
H 56 in. W 17 in. D 6 in.
Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
High quality Viking Folk Art.
This all handcrafted, realistic and detailed Viking ship was undoubtedly designed and crafted by a Scandinavian artisan. This impressive table piece is...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper, Brass, Bronze
H 14.2 in. W 12.6 in. D 7.9 in.
Ship Carved Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved figure of a woman standing upright on a scrolled base. Carved from Pine with in service paint, American, circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
H 38 in. W 32 in. D 2.75 in.
19th Century Ship Diorama, England, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful handcrafted sailing ship in shadow box with smaller boat in tow shows rich
color and patina that only time can imbue. It has been in the family for over 60 years and
...
Category
Antique 1890s English Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Wood
H 13.25 in. W 22.5 in. D 3.25 in.
Ship Form Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
Ship form weathervane composed of wood and tin in old white paint, circa 1900s. Made in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States. Please note of wear consistent with age inclu...
Category
20th Century American Classical Weathervanes
Materials
Tin
H 26 in. W 32.5 in. D 4.5 in.
19th Century Painted Ship Weathervane on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful painted sailing ship weathervane has a great worn patina on the painted cream surface. It is on a custom-made black iron stand. The condition is very good.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
H 17 in. W 21 in. D 4 in.
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been wired for home use. Weight is 9 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
H 12 in. W 19 in. D 10 in.
19th Century Antique Ships Chandler Shop Advertising Sign
Located in Peabody, MA
A relic from Boston’s mercantile history and the seafaring trade. This 19th century shop sign displays a fairly detailed replica of a navigator’s octant (or sextant) and the propriet...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
H 43 in. W 35 in. D 5 in.
Rocket Ship Carnival Ride Car
Located in Aurora, OR
This 1950s era rocket ship carnival ride car really captures the feel of midcentury amusement parks and the early sci-fi depictions of space exploration. Made of riveted aluminum, it...
Category
Vintage 1950s Other Carnival Art
Materials
Aluminum
H 26 in. W 70 in. D 20 in.
American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century.
Measures: 8" square at base.
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Copper, Iron
H 32.5 in. W 33.25 in. D 4 in.
British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships, circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large British woolwork of three ships including the Ada and two smaller craft,
circa 1875.
The wool depicts three ships- a port side view of The Merchant ship Ada, another sail-i...
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 25.5 in. W 43.5 in. D 1 in.
Ship's Binnacle
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic ship's binnacle. Signed Sestral. Henry Browne & Son. Station works, Barking Essex. Type #89521. In "as found condition". All original. Compass is intact. Great decorative p...
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
H 56 in. W 32 in. D 23 in.
Ships' Binnacle
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic ships' binnacle. Made in England. Signed Kelvin and Hughes LTD a British Company. Base is constructed of teak wood. Brass "helmet style" compass cover. Compass is signed al...
Category
20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 56 in. W 32 in. D 21 in.
Wool Work Sailing Ship of a British Sloop Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Wool work sailing ship also known as Woolies, of a British sloop circa 1860.
An embroidered ship Portrait of a 14 gun Royal Navy Sloop of war showing 7 gun ports on its broadside...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 13.59 in. W 17.13 in. D 0.79 in.
Claude Muncaster, Sea and Ship Landscape
By Claude Muncaster
Located in Braintree, GB
A mid-20th century watercolor painting of a sea and ship landscape.
Signed by the artist Claude Muncaster,
circa 1930s
Marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, writer ...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Paintings
H 15.95 in. W 18.12 in. D 0.99 in.
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Encased Ship
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built encased ship
We are proud to offer an early 20th century example of a hand carved scratch built encased ship model. Made from sectioned hand carved ...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 6.5 in. W 27 in. D 5 in.
19th Century Sailor's Wool Work of Four Masted Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
Intriguing 19th century sailor's wool work of possibly a confederate four masted ship, circa 1860. A small and relatively simple yet very attractive sailor's woolie depicting an unco...
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 11.88 in. W 8.50 in. D 1.50 in.
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a beautiful woman draped in the patriotic colors of liberty. Masterful carving of graceful asymmetric dress, del...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in. W 14.5 in. D 14 in.
Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished ship's wheel or helm. Eight turned spokes. Polished brass hub, brass outer ring. 30" diameter.
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
H 30 in. W 30 in. D 2 in.
Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
A painted wood relief model of a three-mast ship
20th century
With a plaque reading Oriol 1884, in a shadowbox frame.
Measures: 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (framed). We also have numerou...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas
H 13 in. Dm 26 in.
19th Century China Trade American Ship Painting
Located in Boulder, CO
Possibly the Niantic, a whale ship that traveled to China around 1840 and then back to San Francisco during the gold rush. It is a very similar style and has the same number of guns....
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 20.75 in. W 24 in. D 2 in.
Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Zinc Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Scratch built zinc ship model
We are proud to offer one of the most decorative and artistic examples of an early 20th century scratch built folk-art model of a ship. Built from a wo...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Zinc
H 13 in. W 43 in. D 9.5 in.
Wool Work Embroidery or "Woolie" of British Naval Ships, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Wool work embroidery also known as Woolies, of British naval vessels off a cape, circa 1860.
An embroidered Sailor's wool work maritime scene depicting British gun ships flying re...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 17.33 in. W 25.6 in. D 0.79 in.
Very Rare Antique Steel Toy, Rocking Ship, 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original condition
- Functional steel toy
- Unique thing
- For museum
- Swing is functional
- Toy for kids.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Toys
Materials
Steel
H 67 in. W 103 in. D 83 in.
Solid Brass Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Bridge telegraph by Durkee Marine Products Corporation of Staten Island New York. This engine order telegraph has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The interior has been fitt...
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 52 in. W 12 in. D 16 in.
Polished Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ship lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, hinged top, custom wood base with dark finish and the lantern is wired with a new socket and cord for home display. Weight...
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
H 17 in. W 16 in. D 15 in.
Brass Perko Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered boat lantern by Perko. With original oil burner and wick. Fitted with two rich blue lenses and mounted to a thick wood base. Weight is 6 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11 in. W 8 in. D 6 in.
Polished Steel Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel and brass ships lantern with red Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to a custom made thick mahogany base with dark finish. With makers badge from J.Barre & Co. manufacturers ...
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
H 12 in. W 8 in. D 6 in.
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ships masthead lantern engraved on chimney with makers name Georg Wosidkow & Co., Vastergatan Sweden. With clear glass Fresnel lens, hinged rear door, Royal hallmark ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
H 25 in. W 14 in. D 12 in.
Solid Brass Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass ships lantern with large reserve oil tank by Perko. With red glass Fresnel lens that has protective brass bars, vented top, burner, etc. Weight is 5 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 16 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
Eight Spoke Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight spoke varnished ships wheel with solid brass hub. Hub is engraved with makers name Brown Brothers and Company, Rose bank Ironworks, Edinburg. Weight is 36 pound.
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 35 in. W 5 in. D 35 in.
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed boat compass by E.S.Ritchie and sold by T.S. and J.D. Negus. Serial number 80625. Compass is painted black and is set into a varnished wood box with sliding lid. Weight is 4 po...
Category
Antique 1890s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in. W 6 in. D 6 in.
Polished Port Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, removable red filter, protective brass bar, hinged rear door and a new wire and socket for home display. With brass...
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 24 in. W 12 in. D 12 in.
Copper Ships Starboard Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered solid copper ships lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens and removable green filter. The copper bodied lantern has brass bezel, hinges and handle. Mount...
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
H 24 in. W 17 in. D 14 in.
18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign built with large dove-tails, advertising Cooperage and Cordage. A very rare sign th...
Category
Antique 1790s French Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
H 20.50 in. W 27.50 in. D 0.75 in.
Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship, circa 1850, a large plank on frame model of a bluff-bowed and wide abeam whale ship. The model was made from thin pine slat...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
H 13.50 in. W 65 in. D 7.25 in.
British Sailor's "Woolwork" But Made of Pearled Cotton of a Merchant Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's "Woolwork" but made of pearled cotton of a Merchant Navy Ship at Sunset,
circa 1875.
The charming pearled cotton woolie depicts a portside view of a British Merc...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 15.75 in. W 19.75 in. D 2 in.
Authentic Wooden Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic wooden ship's wheel with brass inlay and hub, 19th century. 47" diameter. 8 spokes, one with brass cap.
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
H 47 in. W 47 in. D 3 in.
Ship Shadow Box Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood sails, interesting sea and bright, original paint. Exceptional full hull ship diorama of the vessel "East Linton" entering the River Tyme on its way to its home city of ...
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 17 in. W 33 in. D 7.375 in.
Polished Port Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships port lantern with red Fresnel lens, protective cage, sturdy carry handle, mounted to a thick wood base with dark rich finish. Lantern is wired with new socket an...
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
H 23 in. W 14 in. D 12 in.
19th Century Carved Wooden Ship Shadowbox with Lighthouse and Cottage
Located in Nantucket, MA
A 19th Century Nautical Shadowbox with hand carved ship in stormy seas on a
lee shore. The model has carved wooden sails, fully carved hull in black
paint, set on molded frothy rough...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 15.50 in. W 25.75 in. D 6.75 in.
Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique vessel handle wheel.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 2.4 in. Dm 19.5 in.
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.
# 1523.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 12 in. W 62 in. D 7 in.
Polished Brass Ships Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships port lantern with fresnel lens, by Perko of Brooklyn New York. Weight is 17 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 17 in. W 17 in. D 15 in.
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Japanese made in 1977. Mounted to a wood base with rich dark finish. Lantern has been wired fo...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 26 in. W 13 in. D 13 in.
Large Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid brass ships onion lantern with rich ruby red lens, protective brass bars, vented top, etc. Fitted with electric socket for home use. Meticulously polished and lacquered. ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 19 in. W 13 in. D 13 in.
Solid Brass Ships Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered early 20th century brass boat bow light. With Fresnel lens, loop handle and vented top. No burner or back door. Weight is 3 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 15 in. W 9 in. D 9 in.
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered ship lantern with protective brass bars, rich red lens, new socket and wire for home display. Weight is 5 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 18 in. W 10 in. D 10 in.
Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships lantern. With brass N.M.V. badge (non moving vessel). Fitted with a glass fresnel lens, protective bars, mounted to a custom wood base with rich dark finish. Hin...
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
H 26 in. W 10 in. D 10 in.
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships masthead lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, mounting flanges, vented chimney, carry handle, mounted to a custom made wood base with rich dark finish. Lantern...
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
H 22 in. W 14 in. D 12 in.
Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships port lantern with highly polished and lacquered finish. Lantern has been mounted to a thick wood base with rich dark finish and has been wired for home use. Beautiful dar...
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 26 in. W 15 in. D 19 in.
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Folk Art Ships For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of folk art ships for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all folk art ships available were constructed with great care. Folk art ships have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Folk art ships made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Claude Muncaster and Nancy Chase each produced beautiful folk art ships that are worth considering.
How Much are Folk Art Ships?
Folk art ships can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,695, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $52,800.
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