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Iron Whale

Antique Iron Whale Flensing Knife
Located in Montreal, QC
From the days of Moby Dick, this heavy tool was used to remove blubber from a whale carcass. The
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Antique 1850s English Nautical Objects

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Iron

Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage interpretation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The great white whale. It is executed in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s
Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s
$517 Sale Price
25% Off
H 7.49 in W 25.2 in D 7.49 in
Merry Rebel Black Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Mid Century Whale Ashtray Walter Bosse Carl Aubock Style- Robert Emig
By Walter Bosse, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage whale ashtray in the style of Walter Bosse - Carl Aubock. Designed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Iron

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall
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Antique 19th Century British Colonial Antiquities

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Iron

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Located in New Orleans, LA
-laced armor is remarkable. It features a black lacquered iron helmet with a gilded wood crest depicting
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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Copper, Iron

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
$188,500
H 97 in W 51.5 in D 40 in

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19th Century Whale Tail Adze
Located in North Egremont, MA
wonderful, 19th century boatwright's adze in the form of a whale's tail. wrought iron blade made in
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Whale Tail Adze
19th Century Whale Tail Adze
H 8 in W 10 in D 4 in
Folk Art Cast Iron Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art cast iron door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your
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20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Whimsical set of MCM Patinated Painted Cast Iron Whale Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical pair of cast iron painted patinated whale bookends , circa 1960's very unique set.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Mechanical Marines. Red Alert. Steampunk Whale. Steel Iron Whale Oil Painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
the sea world. Her series Mechanical Marines includes whales, sharks, and tropical fishes, which all
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mechanical Marines. Cosmic 97 Steampunk Whale. Steel Iron Whale Oil Painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
the sea world. Her series Mechanical Marines includes whales, sharks, and tropical fishes, which all
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930s Oversized Copper Whale Weather Vane on Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s oversized Copper whale weather vane with amazing copper patina. This weather vane is mounted
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

Brandt, Art Deco Dolphin Whale Lamp or Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron, Alabaster
By Edgar Brandt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Art Deco Whale lamp or Sconce in wrought iron and Alabaster by Edgar Brandt (more about the artist
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Hand-Carved and Painted Whale From Maine On Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a great piece of folk art that has a great surface.We had a custom made iron stand
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Sculpture of whale vertebra in stone , with wrought iron support, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary contemporary sculpture, reproduces a large whale vertebra in stone simile. On a
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Early 2000s French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Early Whale Weathervane Directional Hand Made
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is and example of an early American Antique weather vane Sperm whale. Hand made by a skilled
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Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Weathervanes

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Iron

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century three dimensional original salmon pained sheet iron weather vane is
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Sheet Metal, Iron

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship
Located in Haarlem, NL
would visit us. Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to sell. He once gave
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Antique 19th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890
By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted cast iron floor toy was pushed or pulled along the floor with a string tied to
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Whale Tale Scotch Brand Tape Dispenser c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid cast iron Scotch brand tape dispenser in army green with whale tale, Art Deco lines
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets

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Iron

Japanese Collectible Nautical Whale, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome Japanese quality iron "whale" was hand crafted from solid iron with wonderful simple lines
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage whale carved smooth from iron wood. A lovely dark color and rich grain to the
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
H 2.5 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in
Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the whale mechanical bank. Cast iron with original paint. Made by Sheppard Hardware
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
H 5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th C. Iron Ship and Whale Mounted on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique and interesting wrought iron ship with a whale. It is mounted on an iron base. The piece
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's oversized whale weathervane with amazing copper patina.
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
H 23.5 in W 36 in D 5 in
Weathered Wood Sperm Whale Wall Hanging
By Jac Johnson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Crafted from weathered pine boards and embellished with decorative metal strapping.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rebel Black Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Ocean Blue Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Love Gold Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank
Located in London, GB
19th century Jonah and the whale mechanical bank A non-functioning cast iron mechanical bank with
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Love - Solid Bronze Whale Sculpture - TOGETHER LOVE FAMILY
By Mireia Serra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
minimalist yet expressive whale form. The polished golden finish gives this piece a luxurious sheen
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

Love Gold Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Ocean Blue Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Electrified 19th Century Gimbal Whale Oil Ship Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Three 19th century, now electrified, gyroscopic whale-oil lamps constructed of iron ribs with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Big Journey White Whale- contemporary animal and figurative bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Protected species- bronze mural figurative sculpture of a men with a whale
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
bronze and iron sculpture is easily installed on the wall with nails. These are limited edition of 12
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

WWII Molly Pitcher '1943' Ship Hatch Whale Form Anchor Nautical Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Molly Pitcher by Ron Jon Hatchboards. The base is constructed of an iron ship anchor and chain
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Iron

19th Century Whale Vertebrae on Custom Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
Amazing found whale vertebrae out of New Hampshire mounted on a contemporary stand. Amazing as a
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Long Carved Whale Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous, long carved wooden whale sculpture mounted on iron rod and base. The whale is simply
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

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Iron

Long Carved Whale Sculpture
Long Carved Whale Sculpture
H 14 in W 22 in D 6 in
Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench, Iron Frame with Bands of Metal Woven Through
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench
Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench
H 18.5 in W 24.75 in D 11 in
Whale Weathervane , Maine 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a lovely weathervane in the shape of a whale that someone has mounted into a woodblock for display
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

Whale Weathervane , Maine 1920's
Whale Weathervane , Maine 1920's
H 21 in W 21 in D 6 in
Nautical Whale Coffee Table and Bench Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the shape of a whale with a cast iron base crafted as a boat anchor. The table is heavily
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Vintage 1970s American Benches

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Brass, Iron

Adjustable High Stools Whale Tail Back by Nicolle, 1940s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French high stools manufactured by Nicolle in France, 1940s. Polished iron finish. Height seat
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

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Nantuckety Very Large Carved Painted Wood Whale Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye catching Nantucket large painted and carved wood hanging whale sculpture for the wall in grey blue and white.
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Vintage 1970s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale Italy, circa 1970s A unique 1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale, from Italy and beautifully craf...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

1970s Vintage  'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
1970s Vintage  'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11 in W 36 in D 10 in
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Iron Whale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iron whale you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and wood, every iron whale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect iron whale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An iron whale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made iron whale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gong Bell Mfg. Co., Jac Johnson and Shepard Hardware Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Iron Whale?

An iron whale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $7,200.