Riva Aquarama scale model
Located in MILL, NL
Riva Aquarama Model Boat / Scale Model Riva was founded in 1842 in northern Italy.
2010s Models and Miniatures
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Riva Aquarama scale model
Located in MILL, NL
Riva Aquarama Model Boat / Scale Model Riva was founded in 1842 in northern Italy.
Oak
Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.
Mahogany
Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage row boat model hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy.
Mahogany
Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design. Laminated and varnished hull. Hull is fastened to the backboard with four brass screws. ...
Wood
$999
H 6.7 in W 17.92 in D 6.11 in
Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, very decorative and detailed model of a two-seater wooden motorboat in the style of the runabout or barrel back boats by Chris-Craft (USA).
Metal
Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood.
Wood, Giltwood, Bone
$1,117
H 4.73 in W 12.6 in D 4.14 in
Swedish Folk Art Miniature “Snipa” Boat Model from Bohuslän, Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
This finely made model faithfully reflects the elegant proportions and construction of the original boats.
Birch, Pine
$31,638 / set
H 18.25 in W 32.75 in D 13.25 in
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presumably made for Bergius and Co of Glasgow c.1920 These three models, all made from mahogany and boxwoo...
Brass
Art Deco Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Style Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat. Europe, mid to late 20th century. A wonderful miniature sailing boat - very refined and semi-abstract. Wonderful details and appearan...
Stone, Metal
Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
With gallery tag from the American Marine Model Gallery, Salem, Mass. Includes boats made between 7500 BC - 1500 BC.
Wood
Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama showing a "Downeast" lobster boat from Maine plying her trade near a bell buoy marker. Hull is of solid wood with a built up coach house and cabin, mounted into a gl...
Wood
Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country Rustic style Mid-Century red an yellow painted model of a row boat with 3 seats (PRICED EACH)
Paint
Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Located in Norwell, MA
Great antique boat model.
Wood
Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of a boat that is pine above the waterline and mahogany below, with a plumb bow and rounded reverse stern.
Wood
Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare period model of a Herreshoff "Class" boat. The sleek scale hull is fitted with floorboards, tiller, boom crutch, cleats, blocks, etc..
Wood
Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury
Located in Norwell, MA
Three carved crew in uniforms are onboard original paint. First class antique boat model. Weight: 10 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 17"H x 41"W x 9"D Made: America Material: W...
Wood
Planked Model of the 1920s Boston Yacht Islander
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat model of the "Islander" of Boston. Plank on frame yacht model of a very high caliber, rich varnish finish.
Wood
$563Sale Price|24% Off
H 7.25 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenance: "To Joe: ENDEAVOUR II J...
Cherry, Maple
Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice boat model of the "Victorine", a famous Hudson River sloop that was built in 1845 in Piermont, New York.
Wood
$51,427
H 48 in W 50.5 in D 20.25 in
Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
According to the catalogue, The National Life Boat Institution exhibited some interesting models of boats for improving this humane branch of the naval service, and indeed, lists a n...
Glass, Wood
Enormous Model Boat
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Huge model boat in fabulous all original condition. A show stopper for the great room!
English Pilot Model Boat
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Detailed model of an 1920's Pilot Boat
Tin
Large German Boat Model
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Elegant German boat model on original stand.
Vintage Wooden Boat Model
Located in Baltimore, MD
A vintage wooden model of a boat with removable panels to view cabin and lower deck.
Metal
Large Cabin Cruiser Boat Model
Located in New York City, NY
Cabin cruiser boat model with wooden stand.
Inuit Umiak Open Sealskin Boat Model
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century 26 inch model of an Inuit open sealskin boat called an "Umiak".
Leather, Wood
A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian ship builder's half block model of a boat with a lift off lid to the cabin enclosing a secret compartment on a scrolling back board.
Unavailable
H 13.75 in W 14.5 in D 5.325 in
Classic River Steam Boat Nautical Model Mystic Seaport's SABINO
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is the coastal steamer SABINO, launched from the W. Irving Adams shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine in 1908. She will celebrate her 100th birthday in 2008. Originally named T...
USS. North Carolina WWII Battleship Nautical Folk Art Boat Model
Located in Palm City, FL
This is a cased model of the USS North Carolina (BB-55) which was the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of this U.S. ...
Lead, Metal, Wire
Pond Boat on Storage Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique pond boat on storage stand (back end of stand has hinged area for storage)
Wooden Ship Model from India
Located in Richmond, CA
Hand-made wooden boat model of an aircraft carrier. The model was removed from a ship being dismantled on the coast of India.
Wood
Vintage Swedish Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully detailed wood boat model from Sweden.
Wood
Antique Wooden Boat Model
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique pond boat or ship model in raw wood with original lead keel weight.
Victorian Cased Grand Tour Nile ? Boat Model
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful model showing gilt highlights in a burled walnut case.
Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship
Located in Palm City, FL
Shown is a larger than usual American made builder's half hull of an early motor vessel. It is comprised of 7 lifts. A "lift" is one plank. It has a cruiser bow with a hollowed foref...
An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat
By Thorneycroft
Located in Miami, FL
An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat, signed on builders plaque Thorneycroft.
Wood, Glass
Boat encased in glass
Located in Summerland, CA
Boat Model encased in glass. New England Small boat with American tin flag waving.
Tin
Great Old Model Boat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old model boat on stand
Metal
Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Model boat Ferrari hydroplane. Beautiful model of an unique race boat.
1960s French Model Boat on Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This carved wooden boat offers a vibrant vintage accent. Made in France in the 1960s, the form suggests a humble fishing vessel — but the richly painted finish evokes an air of festi...
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 37.8 in D 5.52 in
Stunning Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat Working Rudder Large Sails Nice
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage model sailboat A very decorative piece, I have two of these, the other is smaller and listed under my other items This ...
Wood
Bassett-Lowke Clockwork Model Boat, circa 1930s
By Bassett Lowke 1
Located in London, GB
A rare 1930s clockwork model river launch/cabin cruiser ‘Margaret Rose’, so named following the birth of Princess Margaret in 1930. Made by Bassett-Lowke, with streamlined white and ...
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Scratch Built Model Boat, with Glass Case
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, hand made from scratch, model yacht. Created in Norway during the late 20th century. It comes with its own glass case (photos to follow). Superb condition. Working till...
Hardwood
Large Vintage Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Presented on a contemporary custom wood stand. The plans for this boat were published in "Model Boat Building for Boys" in 1922.
Mahogany
Large Pond Yacht Model
Located in Woodbury, CT
After gaining popularity in the late 19th century, this type of model boat racing has continued to this day. Well-proportioned, this earlier model has a larger number of sails than m...
Linen, Pine
Gilt Sail boat model
Located in Washington, DC
Gilt Model of sail boat
Lobster Boat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Original half block model of a lobster boat. Laminated half model made up of five lifts.
Wood
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique hand carved boat model. Unfinished wood shows original markings and age.
Iron
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique artisan hand-carved boat model. Painted a beautiful shade of grey with rough texture and age.
Iron
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved.
Iron
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved.
Iron
Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The model boat is with painted hull and mounted onto a wooden base with name plaque:- "Whirlaway of Percuil" L.O.A. 41 ft. 7 ins.
Ship Model, Vosper Motor Boat
Located in Kastrup, DK
45' Vosper motor boat ship model. Constructed by shipwrights attached to the M.T.E.
Brass
Large Antique Spanish Sail Boat Model
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine antique sail boat model from Spain with a plaque "Fragata Espanola Ano 1780."
Museum Quality "Adirondack Guide, Boat" Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality model of an Adirondack Guide Boat by talented modeler David Kavner.
Wood
American Wooden Boat Model, 20th C
Located in Astoria, NY
American polychromed wooden boat model on stand, with polychrome painted decoration, and linen sails, original condition.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mahogany Schooner Ship or Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made of mahogany and trimmed with black and white paint. This model depicts fast moving vessel carrying life boats and 7 cannons.
Late Victorian Mahogany Rowing Boat Model
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian mahogany rowing boat, with three thwarts, on a wooden base stand. English, circa 1900.
Mahogany
Antique Gaff Rigged Sloop Boat Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht model with a full suit of sails. Charming model with details including launch, port and starboard lanterns, portholes, skylights, cleats, chocks, binnacle, helm, etc.. Mounted ...
Wood
Child's Pond Yacht
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compact and full of character, this piece captures the nostalgic essence of early model boating. Whether styled in a child’s room, displayed on a bookshelf, or added to a nautical co...
Metal
Wooden Model of a Row Boat
Located in Culver City, CA
One oar, wonderful form, original painted surface
Wood
Carved Wood Boat Model, Denmark, circa 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small Danish Mid-Century Modern wood model of a boat made in mahogany, walnut and satinwood.
Satinwood, Walnut
Five Foot Model of Ferry Boat Nishka
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the ferry boat Nishka. With built up cabins, wheelhouse, launch, funnel, benches, flagstaffs, sidelights, quarter boards, etc.
Wood
1950s Model of a Wooden Boat with Sails
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Model of a wooden boat with sails.
Wood
Model of a War Boat, Handcrafted, "Le Dunkerque"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Model of a war boat, handcrafted, "Le Dunkerque", designed for Motorization, 1960.
Wood
Striped Half Hull Wooden Boat Model, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Attractive unusual laminated caved walnut and maple half hull model with wonderful patina, on original Walnut back board, circa 1900. Member of LAPADA.
Maple, Walnut
Model of a Steam Powered Boat or Launch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Model of a launch realistically crafted in mahogany, painted on the outside, complete with a steam engine replica, striped awning and presented on a mahogany stand.
Mahogany
Early 20th C. Wooden Boat Model on Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
Great scale and wonderfully aged.
Metal
Early 20th Century French Boat Model of the SS Normandie
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive early 20th Century French model of the French boat, the SS Normandie. Built in 1932 the Normandie was the fastest and largest passenger ship afloat of its era.
Glass, Wood
Bear Mountain Ferry Boat Model BY VAN RYPER OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional waterline model of the Hudson River passenger ship "Bear Mountain". A sidewheel steamer of the McAllister Navigation Company. Model has ventilator funnels, stack cabins, ...
Wood
Sold
H 17.13 in W 50.4 in D 10.63 in
Wooden Boat Hull Model on Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern, 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Model of wooden boat hull On metal Base - 20th Boat - Decoration - Vintage Measures : 128cmx27cm H:43,5cm Wear consistent with age and use.
Metal
Art Deco Ship Model Of Princess Anne Ferry Boat BY VAN RYPER
Located in Norwell, MA
SS Princess Anne, the world's first streamlined ferry boat. Operated between Kiptopeke and Little Creek Virginia across Chesapeake Bay.
Wood
Pond Boat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful model sailboat on stand with cotton sail....
Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 48 in D 12 in
Vintage Arts & Crafts Large 48" Fishing Shrimp Boat Ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Large 48" Fishing Shrimp Boat Ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592. Item features a nice impressive size, finely painted details, lights up in areas (has not been tested).
Wood
Sold
H 8.5 in W 11 in D 37 in
A Rare Welsh Pitch Pine and Mahogany Model of an Award Winning Rowing Boat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
In the London area, Mr. Evans’ boats are known as “Llandudno models” but Midlanders refer to them as “John Evans’ boats”.
Mahogany, Pine
Sold
H 42 in W 12 in D 34 in
Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina By: unknown Material: wood, thread, fabric Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnis...
Fabric, Thread, Wood
Vintage Motorized Pond Boat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large hand made vintage motorized pond boat on stand, christened Emma Jean. There is a motor and some wiring etc inside, but we are not sure what it would need to get it running. A...
Tin
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...
Hardwood
Vintage Pond Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck. 70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" high
Brass, Lead
$7,794
H 57 in W 56 in D 16 in
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cab...
Brass
Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook...
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of 3 museum quality folk-art ha...
Brass, Copper
Small Wooden Varnished and Painted Pond Yacht Hull
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Small varnished and painted pond yacht hull of a classic racing yacht of the 1920s on a modern Perspex stand.
Wood, Paint
Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany. High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws. Denmark 1920-1930. Very decorative and beautifully exe...
Brass
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