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Life Preserver

SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a life preserver or buoy wrapped with rope and marked SOS.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moschino 1990's Black Crepe Life Preserver Midi Dress
Moschino 1990's Black Crepe Life Preserver Midi Dress

Moschino 1990's Black Crepe Life Preserver Midi Dress

By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A playful and fabulous 1990's Moschino piece from the Cheap and Chic label. The life preserver element echos the iconic 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" collection.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

English 1930-1940s Wide Life Preserver Nautical Theme Bracelet
English 1930-1940s Wide Life Preserver Nautical Theme Bracelet

English 1930-1940s Wide Life Preserver Nautical Theme Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Closed, the bracelet has a circumference of 7.75 inches. There are five life preserver rings with each surrounded by a trusted rope design.

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Vintage 1930s British Link Bracelets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore Life Preserver c.1944
U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore Life Preserver c.1944

U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore Life Preserver c.1944

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Set sail through history with this charming 1944 life preserver from the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Foam, Paint

English Painting of the S. S. Soltan Steamship Signed G. Macey
English Painting of the S. S. Soltan Steamship Signed G. Macey

English Painting of the S. S. Soltan Steamship Signed G. Macey

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Soltan LT. 129 in a choppy sea, presented in a painted frame in the form of a life preserver. Signed G. Macey, stamped on the back "The Harbour Lights" and tagged Suffolf U.

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Painting of the S. S. Soltan Steamship Signed G. Macey
English Painting of the S. S. Soltan Steamship Signed G. Macey

English Painting of the S. S. Soltan Steamship Signed G. Macey

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Soltan LT. 129 in a choppy sea, presented in a painted frame in the form of a life preserver. Signed G. Macey, stamped on the back "The Harbour Lights" and tagged Suffolf U.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Detour, A 12 x 12 Inch Painting Figurative Surreal Man Over Water with Life Buoy
Detour, A 12 x 12 Inch Painting Figurative Surreal Man Over Water with Life Buoy

Detour, A 12 x 12 Inch Painting Figurative Surreal Man Over Water with Life Buoy

By Dana DeKalb

Located in New York, NY

Known for her narrative art infused with surrealism, DeKalb captures a young man suspended mid-step across shimmering water, as a life preserver drifts below. The scene balances whim...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Yachts on vacation"
"Yachts on vacation"

"Yachts on vacation"

By Ivan Pylypenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Details of the ships are visible: life preservers, ropes, small flags on the masts.

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antonio Lopez Draws Jerry Hall

Antonio Lopez Draws Jerry Hall

By Norman Parkinson

Located in New York, NY

Norman Parkinson Antonio Lopez draws Jerry Hall 1975 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso Caption: Antonio Lopez draws model Jerry Hall as she poses with a lif...

Category

1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Antonio Lopez Draws Jerry Hall

Antonio Lopez Draws Jerry Hall

By Norman Parkinson

Located in New York, NY

Norman Parkinson Antonio Lopez draws Jerry Hall 1975 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso Caption: Antonio Lopez draws model Jerry Hall as she poses with a lif...

Category

1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

By Utexiqual Products

Located in Incline Village, NV

The bank is named "Cat Boat" after the life preserver hanging on the side of the boat and in recognition of the smiling cat image on the face of the sail.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Japanese Antique Textile Panel of American Historical Great White Fleet
Japanese Antique Textile Panel of American Historical Great White Fleet

Japanese Antique Textile Panel of American Historical Great White Fleet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Below, a frame in the shape of life preserver holds the portrait of the owner who bought the piece, an office it seems, between crossed cannons and cannonballs.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood

Dreaming Anew, Departing New York Harbor
Dreaming Anew, Departing New York Harbor

Dreaming Anew, Departing New York Harbor

By Henry Bacon

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Parallel rail lines run against the strong vertical lifeboat davit, the weave of the rope securing the life-ring preserver to the outside face. Sensibly yet classically dressed in d...

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1890s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Moschino 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" Life Preserver Jacket
Moschino 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" Life Preserver Jacket

Moschino 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" Life Preserver Jacket

By Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moschino is all about form and function. This life-saving jacket from the Cruise Me Baby collection is equipped with tools you might need in case of an emergency: a whistle, a light ...

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1980s Italian Jackets

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings
Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

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H 21 in W 20.5 in D 2.25 in

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine nautical inspired tramp art frame with relief carvings of ships, hearts, birds, lighthouse, stars and life preservers. Illustrated in 'A Legacy in Tramp Art' on page 143.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

French Asprey 18 Karat Gold Life-Buoy Brooch
French Asprey 18 Karat Gold Life-Buoy Brooch

French Asprey 18 Karat Gold Life-Buoy Brooch

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Dorset, GB

This is a stylish and unusual piece, very wearable and very relevant for a lifeguard, anyone with naval or coastal connections, or indeed for anyone whose life has been saved in any ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

"HELP YOURSELF BEFORE HELPING OTHERS", Painting, Yellow Life Jacket, Disaster
"HELP YOURSELF BEFORE HELPING OTHERS", Painting, Yellow Life Jacket, Disaster

"HELP YOURSELF BEFORE HELPING OTHERS", Painting, Yellow Life Jacket, Disaster

By Andrew Smenos

Located in Toronto, Ontario

From the Apathy Series, Andrew Smenos' recent body of work, comes "HELP YOURSELF BEFORE HELPING OTHERS" – an oil painting on canvas showing a yellow life-jacket or life-preserver, sa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paul Amey "The Robber" Silver Sculpture Hand Crafted by Artisan
Paul Amey "The Robber" Silver Sculpture Hand Crafted by Artisan

Paul Amey "The Robber" Silver Sculpture Hand Crafted by Artisan

By Paul Amey

Located in Tewantin, Queensland

The lizard looking for breakfast, the seagull spying, the octopus creeping over the rocky outcrop to investigate the thong left by the surfer, molluscs and crabs enjoying the morning...

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2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Hematite, Jasper, Silver

Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century
Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century

Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century

Located in London, GB

Much of his importance relates to his role in the Hindu trinity as the maintainer or preserver of life, counterpoised by Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm - Ahoy! This lovely 3D charm features a miniature life preserver meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Royal Navy Life Preserver "Senior Naval Officer, West Indies"
Royal Navy Life Preserver "Senior Naval Officer, West Indies"

Royal Navy Life Preserver "Senior Naval Officer, West Indies"

Located in Greenwich, CT

A life preserver bearing the painted inscription "Senior Naval Officer West Indies" between two Royal Navy Commodore Pennants on a white ground.

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag
Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag

Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag is a limited edition from the 2019 Cruise Collection.

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Articulated Heart Life Preserver Charm
Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Articulated Heart Life Preserver Charm

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Articulated Heart Life Preserver Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular charm is designed as a nautical life preserver with gold twisted rope details Centering an articulated enamel heart, bright red, and exhibiting minor loss With maker's mar...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Robert J Paisley Nautical Maritime White Ship Boat Life Preserver Ring 3
Antique Robert J Paisley Nautical Maritime White Ship Boat Life Preserver Ring 3

Antique Robert J Paisley Nautical Maritime White Ship Boat Life Preserver Ring 3

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Robert J. Paisley boat life preserver buoy saftey ring featuring a hard foam core with a white painted canvas cover and hemp rope handles.

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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas, Foam, Paint

US Coast Guard Manitou Harbour Cutter Orange Tug Boat Life Preserver Ring 30"
US Coast Guard Manitou Harbour Cutter Orange Tug Boat Life Preserver Ring 30"

US Coast Guard Manitou Harbour Cutter Orange Tug Boat Life Preserver Ring 30"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century nautical maritime U.S. Coast Guard Manitou hard foam preserver buoy safety ring featuring an orange painted exterior with white straps and orange rope handles. "The Mani...

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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Foam, Paint

Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski
Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski

Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski

By Henryk Kossowski

Located in Toledo, OH

New England cast bronze sailor throwing a life preserver. Signed on the base Kossowski Salon dated 1907.

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Canvas

Art Deco Nautical Themed Drink Markers by Sudre
Art Deco Nautical Themed Drink Markers by Sudre

Art Deco Nautical Themed Drink Markers by Sudre

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco drink markers, a sailor in chrome with painter details standing on a tiered wood base next to a life preserver and flagpole with 12 flags each representing a different count...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Nautical Double Circle Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Nautical Double Circle Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Nautical Double Circle Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Paloma Picasso nautical double circle earrings, in highly polished 18k yellow gold with life preserver handles. Pierced posts with omega hinged clip backs.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885
Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885

Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885 Fabulous sailor's double valentine within a mahogany frame with the rare motto "For my Dearie" on the left in a c...

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Antique 1880s Bajan Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

The charms are: A case that opens (now empty), an elephant, a trophy dated 1937, a No Parking sign, a bell, a dog with moveable legs, a cruise ship, a compass, an anchor, a wedding b...

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Vintage 1920s American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"

Located in Dallas, TX

Malo, France, this highly carved wooden chandelier also incorporates maritime legends with inscribed boats and life preservers. Hand-carved in the early 1900s in Brittany (Saint-Malo...

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Sailor & Flags Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre 1930s
French Art Deco Sailor & Flags Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre 1930s

French Art Deco Sailor & Flags Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre 1930s

By Raymond Sudre

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pole holder is in aluminum with life preserver at the bottom. The pole holds 14 tiny flags glass markers.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Mercedes Robirosa Nautical Link Bracelet
Mercedes Robirosa Nautical Link Bracelet

Mercedes Robirosa Nautical Link Bracelet

By Mercedes Robirosa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabulous fantasy style with gilt metal all textured and pierced link bracelet, figuring life preservers, ornate with colorful Gripoix poured glass cabochon.

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

"Un Baño de Flores" Blue & White Contemporary Abstract of a Figure in a Bathtub
"Un Baño de Flores" Blue & White Contemporary Abstract of a Figure in a Bathtub

"Un Baño de Flores" Blue & White Contemporary Abstract of a Figure in a Bathtub

By Moisés Villafuerte

Located in Houston, TX

The tub has the phrase "salvavida" written along the side, referencing Villafuerte's other life preserver works. In the bottom right corner the tub has a crack and is leaking water.

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2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sailor's Woolwork With Makers Name, Walter Stannard & Dated 1865
Sailor's Woolwork With Makers Name, Walter Stannard & Dated 1865

Sailor's Woolwork With Makers Name, Walter Stannard & Dated 1865

Located in Downingtown, PA

The sailor's woolie depicts a ship within a life preserver ring with "Walter Stannard 1865" sown on the ring itself.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Abalone, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations,  Circa 1875
British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations,  Circa 1875

British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations, Circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

The ship is framed within an oval life preserver with a strap at the bottom. At the top, it is surmounted by a Royal Crown, and on each side are four flags.

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A Silkwork with American Eagle made for the American Market.
A Silkwork with American Eagle made for the American Market.

A Silkwork with American Eagle made for the American Market.

Located in Downingtown, PA

Below a large Dragon looks up menacingly. An empty life preserver sits between which is designed to hold a photograph.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames
Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames

Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames

Located in Downingtown, PA

The large sailor's woolie depicts Tower Bridge and various ships on the River Thames at strange angles on a colourful river within a white life preserver frame which itself is border...

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A British Sailor's Woolie of H.M.S. Eurydice
A British Sailor's Woolie of H.M.S. Eurydice

A British Sailor's Woolie of H.M.S. Eurydice

Located in Downingtown, PA

A three masted ship is depicted within a life preserver surrounded by a large number of flags with roses of red and white above and a red rose and a white rose below.

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Very Rare 19th Century French Walking Stick 'Life Preserver' Cane, circa 1890
Very Rare 19th Century French Walking Stick 'Life Preserver' Cane, circa 1890

Very Rare 19th Century French Walking Stick 'Life Preserver' Cane, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

This incredible cane has a remarkable spring loaded mechanism, you simply press the small button, upon doing so the end of the cane springs out along six very sharp blades. France...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Life Saver
Life Saver

Life Saver

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Dm 28 in

Life Saver

Located in Napa, CA

Mid-20th century life preserver. Foam wrapped with white painted canvas.

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Late 20th Century Belgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Foam, Canvas, Rope

Early 20th Century S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif, Life Perserver, circa 1940
Early 20th Century S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif, Life Perserver, circa 1940

Early 20th Century S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif, Life Perserver, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT World War II era life preserver from a Safety, Security and Law Enforcement vessel called the L.E.

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Foam

Americas Cup Life Ring Showing Yacht Reliance
Americas Cup Life Ring Showing Yacht Reliance

Americas Cup Life Ring Showing Yacht Reliance

Located in Norwell, MA

A circular wood panel is affixed to the center of the life preserver. The life ring is authentic but not originally from Reliance.

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Antique Early 1900s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Composition

Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's
Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's

Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Lambertville, NJ

The enamel clock in the form of a sailor with a pipe and life preserver. Marked on the face also marked Made in Switzerland for the works, and Germany for the case.. 5 inches tall, r...

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Vintage 1920s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875
Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875

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H 21.75 in W 27.75 in D 0.5 in

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875 The woolie depicts a central panel in the form of a life preserver with a starboard view of a ship under sail with three large flag...

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Circa 1900 Brass Ship's Anchor Door Knocker
Circa 1900 Brass Ship's Anchor Door Knocker

Circa 1900 Brass Ship's Anchor Door Knocker

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H 5.82 in W 2.63 in D 0.88 in

Circa 1900 Brass Ship's Anchor Door Knocker

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Marked "HMS Victory" on a ship's anchor with entwined rope; trident & life preserver motif backplate. 5 13/16" h., 2 5/8" w., 7/8" d.

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre, Sailor and Flags
Art Deco Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre, Sailor and Flags

Art Deco Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre, Sailor and Flags

By Raymond Sudre

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Pole holder is chromed metal with a life preserver attached to the bottom. The pole holds twelve tiny flag-shaped glass markers.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large
Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large

Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large

Located in Miami Beach, FL

He is dressed in off white (that has yellowed) standing at attention while holding an life ring preserver that is with 4 red lines and two anchors.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Life Preserver
Life Preserver

Life Preserver

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H 3 in Dm 20 in

Life Preserver

Located in North Egremont, MA

Painted canvas life preserver found on the Eastern shore of Maryland

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Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

Vintage Life Preserver
Vintage Life Preserver

Vintage Life Preserver

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage life preserver with "PELICAN" and "Lakewood" painted on front with flag and bird paint detailing.

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Late 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Vintage Life Preservers
Vintage Life Preservers

Vintage Life Preservers

Located in San Francisco, CA

These great vintage life preservers can be sold as a set of 3 for $600 or separately for $200.00.

Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

String

1920s Yacht Life Preserver
1920s Yacht Life Preserver

1920s Yacht Life Preserver

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H 4 in Dm 22 in

1920s Yacht Life Preserver

Located in North Egremont, MA

Very decorative "Fair Lady" life preserver. gilt lettering and painted white surface

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Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Rope

Vintage life preservers with mirror insert
Vintage life preservers with mirror insert

Vintage life preservers with mirror insert

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Original life preservers from english yacht/vessel. Latter adapted with mirror.Priced and sold separately.

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Vintage 1940s English Wallpaper

Mid-Century Life Preserver as Wall Art
Mid-Century Life Preserver as Wall Art

Mid-Century Life Preserver as Wall Art

Located in Madison, WI

Life preserver as wall art. Cherry red bands with tawny yellow contrasts.

Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Rope, Canvas

Antique "Oxford Rowing Club 1922" Painted Ring Buoy Life Preserver
Antique "Oxford Rowing Club 1922" Painted Ring Buoy Life Preserver

Antique "Oxford Rowing Club 1922" Painted Ring Buoy Life Preserver

Located in Houston, TX

Recently discovered in Europe, we love these Oxford Rowing Club painted life preserver ring buoys. Currently just two available and price is per piece and is an actual buoy.

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Vintage 1920s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Hermes Life Preservers Beach Towel
Hermes Life Preservers Beach Towel

Hermes Life Preservers Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a rare Hermes Life Preserves Beach Towel that will make a statement on the beach, at a resort, on a cruise, on your yacht or by the pool! Lush and thirsty 100 cotton! Co...

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Late 20th Century French Miscellaneous

Man Overboard, 1930 Adult Life Preserver from the SS Plymouth
Man Overboard, 1930 Adult Life Preserver from the SS Plymouth

Man Overboard, 1930 Adult Life Preserver from the SS Plymouth

By Atlantic Pacific Manufacturing Corp.

Located in Hudson, NY

From the Fall River Line night boats. Made by Atlantic Pacific MFG. Corp.(Brooklyn, NY). Popular boating service on Long Island Sound, used during WWI to ferry soldiers throughout Ne...

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Vintage 1930s American Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Plexiglass

Rare Sterling And Glass Yachting Decanter
Rare Sterling And Glass Yachting Decanter

Rare Sterling And Glass Yachting Decanter

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and rare sterling silver-mounted decanter with removable ring stopper in the form of an early Twentieth Century life preserver, signed by New York jewelers Udall & Ballou,...

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Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

British Woolwork depicting London's Tower Bridge

British Woolwork depicting London's Tower Bridge

Located in London, GB

Worked in colourful yarns, the central vignette framed within a life preserver flanked by Union Jacks and flags of other nations, each side inset with a photograph of a sailor and hi...

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19th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wool

Vintage Life Preserver
Vintage Life Preserver

Vintage Life Preserver

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage life preserver from the "Orient Line"

Category

20th Century Unknown Nautical Objects

Pair of Vintage Life Preservers
Pair of Vintage Life Preservers

Pair of Vintage Life Preservers

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of vintage life preservers, painted in England, mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century English Country Nautical Objects

Vintage 1920s Painted "Oxford Rowing Club" Life Preserver Buoys
Vintage 1920s Painted "Oxford Rowing Club" Life Preserver Buoys

Vintage 1920s Painted "Oxford Rowing Club" Life Preserver Buoys

Located in Houston, TX

Emblazoned with the words "Oxford Rowing Club" and the date of 1922, these life preservers make delightful outdoor accents.

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Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Foam

European Life Preserves as Dramatic Wall Art 'Set of Four'
European Life Preserves as Dramatic Wall Art 'Set of Four'

European Life Preserves as Dramatic Wall Art 'Set of Four'

Located in Madison, WI

European life preservers in a set of four make dramatic wall sculpture for home, beach house, vacation retreat.

Category

20th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rope, Wood

Shafer and Vater Sailor with Naughty Bather
Shafer and Vater Sailor with Naughty Bather

Shafer and Vater Sailor with Naughty Bather

Located in Stamford, CT

This is the Schafer & Vater sailor joisting the ample bodied bather....The bathing beauty is wearing a yellow bathing suit and an aqua colored bathing cap. He has the life preserver...

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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Safe Passage
Safe Passage

Safe Passage, 1943

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H 30.25 in W 27.5 in

Safe Passage

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Published as the central image for a magazine interior advertisement that appeared in numerous titles; Safe Passage is a large format well-realized gouache on illustration board pain...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

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Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 2000's 18K Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .25 inches wide and 7.25 inches long and features a spring ring clasp. The bracelet is stamped 18K, ...

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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress

Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20.5 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20.5 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20.5 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry. The necklace is 26 inches long and 3.6 mm wide, making it a great statement piece. It has a wei...

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2010s Rope Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Horse Charm #21987
14K Yellow Gold Articulating Horse Charm #21987

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Horse Charm #21987

$493

H 0.28 in W 0.94 in L 0.51 in

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Horse Charm #21987

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Solid Gold Articulating Horse Charm - This charming articulating horse charm captures the spirit of motion and grace, featuring movable parts that bring the horse to life...

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back. Beautiful mermaid silhoue...

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1990s Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet
Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet

Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet

$23,300

H 0.2 in W 0.5 in L 7.5 in

Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet This luxurious, substantial charm bracelet is a vintage piece from the 1960s, crafted from solid 18-karat yellow gold. The bracelet measures 7...

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Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...

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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

By Helga

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s

Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Italian gilt metal jeweled poured glass wide hinged cuff bracelet c 1980s The elegant jeweled cuff is sheathed with textured, hammered luminous gilt matte metal plating Encrusted wi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c

By Louis Vuitton

Located in University City, MO

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...

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Early 2000s Italian Cardigans

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Flower Print Skirt Suit
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Flower Print Skirt Suit

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Flower Print Skirt Suit

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful silk 2 piece skirt and jacket suit from Dolce & Gabbana in a red and white lily pattern on a grey background. The jacket is single breasted with a lapel collar, lightly p...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

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