Framed Yacht Ensign
Large Yachtsman Ensign
Located in Norwell, MA
Large US yacht ensign mounted into a wood frame. Fouled anchor surrounded by stars on the canton
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Art
Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Located in York County, PA
OUTSTANDING, 13 STAR, ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN WITH GREAT FOLK QUALITIES THAT INCLUDE
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 58.25 in W 78.5 in D 2.5 in
HMY VICTORIA AND ALBERT INSPECTING THE FLEET OFF PORTSMOUTH, maritime, shipping
Located in London, GB
canvas, dated
Image size: 22 ½ × 33 inches (57 ×84 cm)
Contemporary gilt frame
HMY Victoria and
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cutter SPHINX Wins the first Royal Albert Cup at Southsea, 1866
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
The premier artist of yacht racing in the south of England, Arthur Wellington Fowles captures the
Category
1860s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
William Astor Pilots the New York Yacht Club Run
A superior and graceful schooner as grand as any
Category
1870s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Regatta in Sydney Harbour
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Period yacht racing is a rare and desirable subject for marine paintings, and a 19th century work
Category
1880s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hong Kong from HMY Britannia - Signed Lithograph, Royal Art, Union Jack,
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
nostalgic piece is now very rare. It was painted from the stern of HMY Britannia showing the white ensign
Category
Early 2000s Academic Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 1.19 in
Visiting Day at the US Life Saving Service
By Xanthus Russell Smith
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Although suggesting a yacht or boating club due to its prime waterfront location, this panoramic
Category
1860s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
19th Century Maritime Seascape, USS Steam Frigate Niagara
Located in Soquel, CA
commanded the yacht America. He was promoted ensign October 1, 1863; attached to the steam frigate Niagara
Category
19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Graphite
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Block Island Rhode Island
Located in Norwell, MA
is flying a yacht ensign. Large piece. Gallery wrap over a crude frame.
Weight: 7 LBS
Overall
Category
2010s North American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Painting of the Cabin Cruiser Spun Glass III
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed yacht painting by noted illustrator Jan Austin Taylor. This gouache shows the boat cruising
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1927 Boat Blueprint by Benjamin Dobson
Located in Norwell, MA
, engine hatch, cowl vent, slatted seats, hoisting rings, bitts, cleats, yacht ensign, etc.
Weight: 6
Category
Vintage 1920s Prints
Materials
Paper
19th C. Silk Embroidered and Hand Painted Seascape by Thomas Willis
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
starboard tack, flying the Boston Yacht Club burgee, owner's flag, and an American yacht ensign, with five
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Silk
‘A Windy Day’ by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
rigged yacht in the foreground with two astern in the distance, the water realistically painted with an
Category
20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint
Silk Embroidered Hand Painted Seascape by Thomas Willis, circa 1890
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
), depicting a schooner-rigged racing yacht closely hauled on a starboard tack, flying the American Ensign and
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Commission Pennant with 13 Stars, like for Private Vessel, Ca 1892-1910
Located in York County, PA
and James Bard. Mississippi riverboats likely flew them, as did various yachts, and other private
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
be either yacht club or private steam line-associated. Yacht club commandants sometimes flew similar
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A very different English Regency, mid nineteenth century mahogany bracket clock with matching bracket, circa 1830.
The case with arched top and side arched glass apertures, the corn...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
American 45 Star Flag, circa 1896
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 45 Star Flag, circa 1896, marking the admission of Utah into the Union as the 45th state in 1896. This was an official flag of the United States for only twelve yea...
Category
Antique 1890s American Federal Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Muslin
19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
Located in Marseille, FR
Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Korean Embroidered Military Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa the end of 19th century. The badge features a design of double leopards above the Li-sui wave...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
George Washington by Henry Sadd, Antique Engraving, circa 1844
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an 1844 engraving of President George Washington. The print was issued by G. Stuart in Albion, New York and engraved by H. S. Sadd.
This standing portrait shows President Ge...
Category
Antique 1840s American Prints
Materials
Paper
British Frigates Crescent & Flora engaging Castor & Breil of the Dutch Navy
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Blackwater, GB
British Frigates Crescent & Flora engaging Castor & Breil of the Dutch Navy Off the Coast of Morocco, 30th May 1781
American War Of Independence
attributed to Francis HOLMAN (1729...
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Napoleonic War Battle of Pulo Aura
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This large and epic battle scene commemorates one of the most unusual actions of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Honourable East India Company’s China Fleet of merchant vessels left...
Category
Early 1800s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Tin Picture Frame, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Tin picture frame, circa 1920s
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Tin
19th Century Portrait of an Elderly Lady in the Style of Jacob Eichholtz
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 19th century portrait of an Elderly Lady In the Style of Jacob Eichholtz.
Nice sized portrait of an eldery lady of high status from circa 1820.
She ha...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Framed Ww ii Nautical Signal Flag 'Yellow & Blue'
Located in East Hampton, NY
This flag represents the sign for "BOOT SIGNAL - STEER TOWARDS" - according to the international flags and pennants chart. The flag is a vivid yellow and blue. Hardware is galvanized...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Black Wood and Tole Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This imposing frame has a large coved wood outer border with an intricately detailed pressed tin or tole overlay. The pressed metal has a lot going on: Fleur de Lis, Cornucopia and t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
American Federal Philadelphia Brass Andirons Faceted Acorn Top
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Philadelphia cast brass faceted acorn top large andirons. The motif of faceting is repeated in the stepped faceted column as well as on the acorns. The columns rest ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Woven Textile By Alexander Morton & Co
By Charles Voysey
Located in Petworth, GB
This is a wonderful rare Arts & Crafts framed textile
Jacquard woven silk, wool and cotton
It was woven by Alexander Morton & Co
Circa 1900
Design attributed to C.F.A Voysey
Hei...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Thomas Jefferson Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original Thomas Jefferson signature, presented framed with an etched portrait of Jefferson by Jacques Reich. The cut signature reads “Th. Jefferson” and is signed with a q...
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Antique Late 18th Century North American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
A Large and Impressive Tiffany Sterling Punch Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive and heavy sterling silver punch bowl by Tiffany and Co, designed by William Thomas Lusk, 1950's The elegant styled large bowl is 13 inches in Diameter, 8.5 inches tall...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Pewter Trophy Cup 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly minimal and sculptural trophy that emerges as sculpture. This classic piece presents art deco style and chic. The minimal lines thru the cup are enhanced by the semi-cir...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
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British Red Ensign, Antique Nautical / Signal Flag, Hand Sewn
Located in Acworth, GA
red ensigns defaced with the badge of their territory.
Mounted in white frame on white mat all acid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Framed Yacht Ensign
Located in Norwell, MA
American yacht ensign with embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars. Hoist with brass grommets
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Framed Nautical Ensign Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Nicely framed American yacht ensign with embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars. Gray matting
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
13 STARS, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, A PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
, with a single, larger center star and four flanking corner stars. Most 13-star, private yacht ensigns
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13-Star United States “Quincunx Pattern” Yacht Ensign Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 13-star U.S. flag known as a “Private Boat Ensign”, used first by the United States Navy
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique American Private Yacht Flag (Ensign) w/ 13 Stars, ca 1890's
Located in York County, PA
ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT FLAG (ENSIGN) WITH 13 STARS AROUND A CANTED ANCHOR, IN A VERY LARGE
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Thirteen Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag with a "Star Brand" Maker's Label
Located in York County, PA
13 Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag with a "Star Brand" Maker's Label, An Elongated Format, A
Category
20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Private Yacht Flag 'Ensign' Surrounding a Canted Anchor, circa 1905-1920
Located in York County, PA
Antique American Private Yacht Flag (Ensign) With 13 Stars Surrounding A Canted Anchor, An
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 35.5 in W 52.5 in D 2.5 in
13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1895-1926, PRIVATE BOAT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
, with a single, larger center star and four flanking corner stars. Most 13-star, private yacht ensigns
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Power Squadrons Ensign, Made by Annin in New York
Located in York County, PA
Power squadrons ensign, made by Annin in New York, circa 1945-1955:
The Power Squadron of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Stars U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD IN NEW YORK CITY, DATED 1904
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Power Squadrons Ensign, Made by Annin in New York City
Located in York County, PA
POWER SQUADRONS ENSIGN, MADE BY ANNIN IN NEW YORK CITY, 1914-1920's:
The Power Squadron of the
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Private Yacht Flag
Located in York County, PA
AND ANCHOR, MADE BY ANNIN IN NEW YORK CITY, CA 1865-1890:
This private yacht ensign was probably
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Power Squadrons Ensign Made By Annin in New York City, 1914-1920
Located in York County, PA
The Power Squadron of the Boston Yacht Club was formed in 1914. It was the first organization in
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Antique American Private Yacht Flag
Located in York County, PA
ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT FLAG (ENSIGN) WITH 13 STARS SURROUNDING A CANTED ANCHOR, CIRCA 1910
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT FLAG (ENSIGN) WITH 13 STARS, 1895-1926 ERA :
The medallion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign in a Rare Small Size, New York
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN IN AN EXTRAORDINARILY RARE, SMALL SIZE, NEW YORK, 1903:
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Thomas Willis Silk Embroidered Yacht Seascape, circa 1890
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique silk embroidered yacht portrait by Thomas Willis (1850-1925), depicting the schooner-rigged
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Antique American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars Marked "U.S Army.."
Located in York County, PA
Antique American private yacht flag (Ensign) with 13 stars, Marked "U.S. ARMY STANDARD BUNTING
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Star Jack, Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes
Located in York County, PA
44 STAR JACK, PROBABLY MADE FOR USE ON A PRIVATE YACHT, BUT POSSIBLY FOR U.S. NAVY PURPOSE
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 30 in W 40.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Star Private Yacht Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars Made by Annin in New York City
Located in York County, PA
AND ANCHOR, MADE BY ANNIN IN NEW YORK CITY, CA 1875-1890:
This private yacht ensign was probably
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 61.5 in W 73.5 in D 2.5 in
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Port Scene with Four Ships, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
the water with three yachts passing by which are flying a red ensign with a white cross which could be
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
H 17.25 in W 21.75 in D 1.5 in
Nautical Shadowbox of the Ketch "Grace Darling" built by Capt George Bolt
Located in Nantucket, MA
beautifully and accurately carved half model of the ketch-rigged yacht with carved wooden sails and full
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Shadow Boxes
Materials
Wood
13 STARS IN A MEDALLION PATTERN
Located in York County, PA
approached, the use of these yacht ensigns with 13 stars basically came to an end. There was a variety that
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Fleet of Ships Passing a Town
Located in Downingtown, PA
flying the White Ensign underway with smoke issuing from their funnels. In the foreground a much smaller
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Thomas Willis Silk Embroidered Seascape, circa 1890
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
), depicting a gaff-rigged racing yacht closely hauled on a port tack, flying the American Ensign and Burgee of
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Unique 'Baby Bootlegger' model by John Elwell, 2010
By John Elwell
Located in London, GB
’ in Elwell’s signature style of hand formed aluminium panels riveted over a space frame, with applied
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
‘a Windy Day’ by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
rigged yacht in the foreground with two astern in the distance, the water realistically painted with an
Category
20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint
Silk Mounted Oil on Canvas Seascape by Thomas Willis, circa 1880
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
Silk mounted and embroidered portrait of a Schooner-Rigged Yacht, hand tied onto an oil on canvas
Category
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Silk
U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin
Located in York County, PA
bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
SAILMAKER W. K. HINMAN OF NEW YORK CITY, FLOWN ON THE YACHT "MARY EMMA," THE FIRST OF SUCH CRAFT OWNED BY
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 52 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff
Located in York County, PA
flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, A U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN WITH A SMALL
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
"ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main mast. When
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 13-star U.S. flag known as a “Private Boat Ensign” or Naval Boat Flag, used first by the
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Stars with Scattered Positioning in a 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS WITH SCATTERED POSITIONING IN A 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION, A PRIVATE NAUTICAL ENSIGN, CA
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Conqueror Entering Malta Harbor with Five Other Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
under sail with a frigate also sailing further out to sea, both flying the Red Ensign. Just off the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 22.5 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
13 Stars in a Medallion Configuration on a Small-Scale American Flag Signed
Located in York County, PA
, SIGNED "TAUTOG," PROBABLY FLOWN ON THE YACHT OF THAT NAME BY OWNER GEORGE GARDINER FRY, WHO WON MANY
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 35.5 in W 48.25 in D 2 in
Burgee Style Swallowtail Jack Made by Annin & Company, Ca 1866-1880
Located in York County, PA
flag, or "ensign," is flown at the stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
13 Stars In The Betsy Ross Pattern
Located in York County, PA
star count specifically, primarily for use on private yachts and on patriotic occasions. The smallest
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Framed United States Yacht Ensign Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Duralite yachting flag in frame. Yacht ensign flag with fouled anchor. The yacht design is for use
Category
Vintage 1960s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Framed American Yacht Ensign Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
American flag with fouled anchor which is known as the "Yacht Ensign". The bunting on the flag is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
13-Star American Circular Pattern Yacht Ensign with Anchor, circa 1900-1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a small 13-star U.S. flag known as a “Private Boat Ensign”, used first by the United States
Category
Early 20th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
New York Yacht Club Woolie
Located in Norwell, MA
cloudy sky. Set into a veneered burlwood frame. The sleek yacht is flying a yacht ensign Astorn and a New
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Duke of Windsor’s Racing Flag from Royal Yacht Britannia
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
of Windsor.’ English, circa 1930.
This ensign is a rare royal memento of the racing yacht
Category
Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Framed United States Yacht Ensign Flag
Located in New York City, NY
A vintage thirteen star US Yacht Ensign flag mounted on burlap matte and framed in white.
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Racing Schooner GRAYLING Nautical Silk Thread Painting on Canvas
Located in Palm City, FL
Embroidery on oil on canvas on board Ca 1883 to 1887
Unframed 31" L x 18" H Framed
Category
Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
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