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Vintage Arcoa Model Boat, France, 1950s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Handmade vintage 1950s Arcoa boat model with Lucite stand. Beautiful details, meticulously handmade with all the details including the propellor, seats and steering wheel, electric m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Teak
H 8.27 in. W 38.19 in. D 9.45 in.
Large Vintage Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive handmade boat or cruiser model, expertly crafted in mahogany with brass hardware and attention to detail, retaining her original motor and named Mayflower. Presented on a ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
H 18 in. W 58 in. D 14 in.
Ship Model, Vosper Motor Boat
Located in Nordhavn, DK
45' Vosper motor boat ship model.
Constructed by shipwrights attached to the M.T.E. Chatham (Royal Navy Mechanical Training Establishment MTE).
Metal fittings and dummy engines mad...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in. W 47.64 in. D 10.63 in.
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures
H 19 in. W 38 in. D 15 in.
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.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
H 11.5 in. W 29 in. D 6 in.
Vintage, Sailing Steam Boat, Yacht Model, Prince Albert Steam Yacht
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Boat builders model of S.Y. Prince Albert Steam Yacht.
An exceptional museum quality model of the steam yacht 's.Y. Prince Albert'. The fine shipbuilder's model is outfitted with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 46.07 in. W 86.03 in. D 13.59 in.
19th Century Italian Wooden & Canvas Handmade Model Sail Boat
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
Model sail boat made by hand of wood and canvas, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 43.31 in. W 49.61 in. D 11.82 in.
Citroën Torpedo Boat Tail Scale Model, Toy Car, 5HP, 1/10, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Large Citroen 5HP Torpedo - Tresle Toy Car with boat tail.
Re- issue model made by Marco France Toys in the 1970s,
the model without a motor.
The body of this Citroen Conv...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
H 6.3 in. W 12.6 in. D 5.32 in.
1960s English Wooden Model of the 'Forceful in Portsmouth' Paddle Wheel Boat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This very large wooden model is a copy the original paddle wheel boat "Forceful in Portsmouth UK" from 1960.
Love the atmosphere and the craftsmanship of this handmade ship.
Category
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 17.72 in. W 40.95 in. D 14.57 in.
Antique Indonesian Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Born in Indonesia during the early years of the 20th century, this exqui...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Bone
H 12 in. W 49 in. D 8.5 in.
1960s French Wooden Boat on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden boat was made in France, circa 1960, and recalls the tranquility of lapping waves and the coastal breeze. The boat has a dynamic form and a smooth finish, which highlight...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
H 17.3 in. W 51.2 in. D 11.4 in.
English Pond Sail Boat with Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
English pond sail boat with stand.
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28 in. Dm 6 in.
Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique solid Silver Nef made by German Silversmith Berthold Muller mirroring the historically traditional style of Nefs. This is a particularly large example of a Nef ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
H 33.08 in. W 0.4 in. D 26.11 in.
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 7.25 in. W 5.13 in. D 22.75 in.
Blue Painted Model of a Sail Boat
Located in Washington, DC
A blue painted model of a sail boat
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Nautical Objects
Materials
String, Wood, Paint
H 32 in. W 53 in. D 10 in.
Aluminium and copper artisan desk model of a Latécoère 521 flying boat, 1930s
Located in London, GB
Latécoère 521 ‘Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris’ (France)
A polished aluminium and copper artisan made desk model in the form of a Latécoère 521, the French six-engined flying boat an...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
H 10.24 in. W 13 in. D 18.9 in.
Douglass Owen Model 1914-1933 S.S Saxilby Ropner Shipping Cargo Ship Liner Boat
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made by Douglass Owen (Exhibited in the National Museum of Wales) S.S Saxilby Ropner Shipping Co 1914-1933 cargo ship
This pi...
Category
1990s English Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Oak
H 16.54 in. W 54.73 in. D 12.21 in.
1895-1907 S.S Harcalo Steam Boat Cargo Ship Large Scaled Model in Custom Case
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made model ship in original display case of the S.S Harcalo Steam cargo ship, 1895-1907
This piece is one of four large scale...
Category
20th Century English Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Oak
H 10.63 in. W 45.08 in. D 12.21 in.
Great Old Model Boat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old model boat on stand
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
H 19 in. W 36 in. D 9 in.
Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Model boat Ferrari hydroplane. Beautiful model of an unique race boat. Completely rebuilt in every detail. Wonderful quality and craftsmanship.
See photo certificate for all detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Models and Miniatures
H 8.27 in. W 31.5 in. D 11.82 in.
Gilt Sail boat model
Located in Washington, DC
Gilt Model of sail boat
Category
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
H 17 in. W 19 in.
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved. Unfinished wood shows original markings, age, and glue - showing beautiful artisnal details. Boat rests on a heavy c...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 8 in. W 23 in. D 5 in.
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved. Unfinished wood shows original markings, age, and glue - showing beautiful artisnal details. Boat rests on a heavy c...
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 7 in. W 33 in. D 5 in.
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique hand carved boat model. Unfinished wood shows original markings and age. Boat rests on a heavy custom iron stand. Interesting object to have on display! 5 available, each dif...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 8 in. W 19 in. D 4 in.
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique artisan hand-carved boat model. Painted a beautiful shade of grey with rough texture and age. Boat rests on a heavy custom iron stand. Interesting object to have on display!
...
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 8 in. W 38 in. D 4 in.
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved. Unfinished wood shows original markings, age, and glue - showing beautiful artisnal details. Boat rests on a heavy c...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 8.5 in. W 36 in. D 4 in.
Antique Handcrafted Runabout Boat Model
Located in Hudson, NY
an antique handcrafted runabout boat model, with original mechanical components, in original condition with beautiful patina, purchased from it's creator Edward Waldron of Little Com...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 11 in. W 23 in. D 9 in.
Wooden Model of a Row Boat
Located in Culver City, CA
One oar, wonderful form, original painted surface
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 6 in. W 30 in. D 12 in.
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.
Category
Antique Early 1600s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
H 0.1 in. W 8.5 in. L 0.1 in.
Large Antique Spanish Sail Boat Model
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine antique sail boat model from Spain with a plaque "Fragata Espanola Ano 1780." Beautiful condition for this handmade one of a kind!
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Models and Miniatures
H 31 in. W 43 in. D 10 in.
Mahogany Schooner Ship or Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine and detailed high quality ship model of a schooner that is rigged for privateering with two masts and a realistic rig. Made of mahogany and trimmed with black and white paint....
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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Models and Miniatures
H 32 in. W 42 in. D 13 in.
Stunning Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat Working Rudder Large Sails Nice
Located in London, GB
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 ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in. W 37.8 in. D 5.52 in.
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.
Measures: L 143cm, P 24cm, H 38cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in. W 56.3 in. D 9.45 in.
Early 20th C. Wooden Boat Model on Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great scale and wonderfully aged.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
H 12.5 in. W 37 in. D 12 in.
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
H 8 in. W 27.13 in. D 3.13 in.
Pond Boat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful model sailboat on stand with cotton sail....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 48 in. W 44 in. D 8.5 in.
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
H 19 in. W 39 in. D 7 in.
A Wooden Boat, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome painted English Boat Model of a three-mast sail ship with an oval brown painted hull body.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
H 32 in. W 43 in. D 7.5 in.
Curtis Jere Brass Boat Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass sculpture by Curtis Jere, made out of brass and patinated brass.
Artisan House, USA, 1988.
Would fit well in an eclectic Hollywood Regency inspired interior.
Category
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in. W 46.46 in. D 10.24 in.
Large English Three Sail Pond Boat
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 English pond boat with wood body, brass hardware, original display stand and three cloth sails.
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 48 in. W 40.25 in. D 6.5 in.
English Pond Boat with Brown & Beige Sails
Located in Troy, MI
This late 19th century wooden English pond boat has a brass rudder and fittings, custom made stand, fabric sails, and rope rigging. We have more antique pond boats in other sizes ava...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 53.5 in. W 48 in. D 6 in.
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.41 in. W 29.93 in. D 7.88 in.
6ft Boat Makers Model
Located in New York, NY
This is a a wonderful decorative item for the table or wall.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 12 in. W 79 in. D 14 in.
Carved Wood Boat Model, Denmark, circa 1930
Located in Nordhavn, DK
A small Danish Mid-Century Modern wood model of a boat made in mahogany, walnut and satinwood.
Ship deck opens to reveal two small compartments.
Denmark, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 4.34 in. W 13.78 in. D 3.15 in.
Beautifully Detailed Large Model of a Chebacco Boat, circa 1890-1910
Located in Essex, MA
A fine quality, handmade, beautifully detailed large wooden model of a Chebacco boat, circa 1890, of lapstrake construction with brass-mounted keel, brass oarlocks and strapwork join...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 6 in. W 26.75 in. D 6.25 in.
Model of the Speed Boat Gay Dawn N. 24 of the Club Victoria London, Copper Hull
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful and rare sailing model in scale of the speed boat Gay Dawn N. 24 of the Club Victoria in London, built in the late forties, of mahogany wood with copper hull; inside there ...
Category
Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects
H 12.6 in. W 48.04 in. D 12.21 in.
20th Century, Bowman "Snipe" Cruiser, Steam Powered Model Boat, Made in England
By Bowman Models
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A toy or model wooden boat, powered by a miniature steam engine. Made and sold in England circa 1930- 1935, this painted wood hull with natural wood sealed decks is original, but not...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
H 4.50 in. W 23 in. D 4.50 in.
Chris Craft Miniature Model Boat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chris Craft wooden custom model with attention to detail.
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 7 in. W 19 in. D 5.25 in.
Vintage 1950s Chris Craft Model Boat
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade vintage 1950s Chris Craft Boat Model with lucite stand. Beautiful details, meticulously handmade with all the details including the propellor, seats and steering wheel.
M...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Teak
H 9 in. W 29 in. D 10 in.
Great wooden model boat from the 1950s
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful vintage handmade model boat dates from the 1950s and features dramatic tail fins. We have searched for a comparable motorboat design wondering if the craftsman who mad...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in. W 19 in. D 4.25 in.
Wooden Boat Model America, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden boat model
America, circa 1950.
With original paint, hollowed out from a single piece of wood.
Measures: 56" W x 11.5" D x 12.5" H.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 12.5 in. W 56 in. D 11.5 in.
Handmade Mahogany Speed Boat Model from the 1960s
Located in Pau, FR
A really beautiful, detailed sport boat model in real mahogany with inlays.
Lots of chrome-plated, very detailed parts. The interior is complete upholstered in pleather and complete...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
H 9 in. W 25.25 in. D 8 in.
Vintage Model of a Riva Aquarama Speed Boat, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional hand built model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and late 20th century in date.
In production from 1962...
Category
Vintage 1980s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 7.49 in. W 26.78 in. D 8.27 in.
Antique French Wooden Boat Model on Custom Stand, Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden boat model from the late 19th-early 20th century on custom stand. This antique boat model from France consists of a wooden open carcass of beams and ribs, just over 3...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
H 9.5 in. W 44 in. D 8.25 in.
English Wooden Pond Boat with Three Sails
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 English pond boat in natural varnished and green painted wood with realistic riggings, three cloth sails and wooden display stand. We have other similar English pond boat...
Category
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 34 in. W 27.5 in. D 6.5 in.
French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early 20th century diorama of a three masted ship in full sail in a choppy sea of white-capped white waves amidst blue skies with stormy clouds. In original framed glass shadow box.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 10.24 in. W 15.56 in. D 4.93 in.
Midcentury French Model Boat
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern model of the Teaser speedboat designed by George F. Crouch (1879–1959), an American boat designer who worked for the Dodge Boat Works in Newport News. Three spee...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in. W 36 in. D 6.5 in.
20th Century Side Wheeler Model Toy Boat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage, detailed model of a side wheeler steam boat powered by a steam engine that drives peddle wheels to propel the craft through the water. This models was made in Bakelite. Ha...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Bakelite
H 13 in. W 33 in. D 8 in.
Monumental Half-Hull Schooner Boat Model, circa 1890
By Arthur Sewall & Co.
Located in Peabody, MA
A monumental wooden half-hull builder's model (7 feet long) of the schooner Rappahannock, made by Arthur Sewell and Co., Bath Maine, dated 1890.The Rappahannock was an American fully...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 21 in. W 86 in. D 7.5 in.
19th Century Model of Boat on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century rustic model of a boat on a handmade stand, which is removable. The boat is hand painted and the stand has hand painted waves on it.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 13 in. W 27 in. D 7.75 in.
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