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Riva Aquarama scale model
Riva Aquarama scale model

Riva Aquarama scale model

$1,870

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 26.38 in

Riva Aquarama scale model

Located in MILL, NL

Riva Aquarama Model Boat / Scale Model Riva was founded in 1842 in northern Italy.

Category

2010s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model
Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model

Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model

$4,950

H 19 in W 38 in D 15 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

Materials

Mahogany

Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model
Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model

Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model

$3,950

H 17 in W 42 in D 19 in

Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage row boat model hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat

Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat

$1,195

H 3 in W 27 in D 2 in

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. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950
Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950

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).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Swedish Folk Art Miniature “Snipa” Boat Model from Bohuslän, Late 19th Century
Swedish Folk Art Miniature “Snipa” Boat Model from Bohuslän, Late 19th Century

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Birch, Pine

A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presu
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presu

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat
Art Deco Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat

Art Deco Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat

$995

H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"

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...

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model
Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model

Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model

$225 / item

H 3.5 in W 25 in D 6.5 in

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)

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paint

Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Antique Model of Windjammer Louise

Antique Model of Windjammer Louise

$1,295

H 20 in W 26 in D 7 in

Antique Model of Windjammer Louise

Located in Norwell, MA

Great antique boat model.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora
Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora

Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora

$695

H 4 in W 24 in D 3 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht
Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht

Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht

$14,500

H 63 in W 42 in D 12 in

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..

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury
Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury

Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury

$6,495

H 17 in W 40 in D 9 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Planked Model of the 1920s Boston Yacht Islander
Planked Model of the 1920s Boston Yacht Islander

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case
Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case

Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case

$1,295

H 26 in W 27 in D 9 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862
Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862

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...

Category

Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Recent Sales

Enormous Model Boat
Enormous Model Boat

Enormous Model Boat

Unavailable

H 91 in W 60 in D 16 in

Enormous Model Boat

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Huge model boat in fabulous all original condition. A show stopper for the great room!

Category

Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

English Pilot Model Boat
English Pilot Model Boat

English Pilot Model Boat

Unavailable

H 11 in W 43 in D 8 in

English Pilot Model Boat

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Detailed model of an 1920's Pilot Boat

Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tin

Large German Boat Model
Large German Boat Model

Large German Boat Model

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 56 in D 10.5 in

Large German Boat Model

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Elegant German boat model on original stand.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Vintage Wooden Boat Model
Vintage Wooden Boat Model

Vintage Wooden Boat Model

Unavailable

H 10 in W 38 in D 13 in

Vintage Wooden Boat Model

Located in Baltimore, MD

A vintage wooden model of a boat with removable panels to view cabin and lower deck.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Large Cabin Cruiser Boat Model
Large Cabin Cruiser Boat Model

Large Cabin Cruiser Boat Model

Unavailable

H 14 in W 43 in D 13.5 in

Large Cabin Cruiser Boat Model

Located in New York City, NY

Cabin cruiser boat model with wooden stand.

Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Inuit Umiak Open Sealskin Boat Model
Inuit Umiak Open Sealskin Boat Model

Inuit Umiak Open Sealskin Boat Model

Unavailable

H 26 in W 8 in D 5 in

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".

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat

A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 24.02 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Classic River Steam Boat Nautical Model Mystic Seaport's SABINO
Classic River Steam Boat Nautical Model Mystic Seaport's SABINO

Classic River Steam Boat Nautical Model Mystic Seaport's SABINO

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

USS. North Carolina WWII Battleship Nautical Folk Art Boat Model
USS. North Carolina WWII Battleship Nautical Folk Art Boat Model

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. ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Lead, Metal, Wire

Pond Boat on Storage Stand

Pond Boat on Storage Stand

Unavailable

H 14 in W 37 in D 9 in

Pond Boat on Storage Stand

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Unique pond boat on storage stand (back end of stand has hinged area for storage)

Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Wooden Ship Model from India
Wooden Ship Model from India

Wooden Ship Model from India

Unavailable

H 7 in W 24 in D 6 in

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.

Category

20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Boat Model
Vintage Swedish Boat Model

Vintage Swedish Boat Model

Unavailable

H 34 in W 41 in D 13 in

Vintage Swedish Boat Model

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderfully detailed wood boat model from Sweden.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Boat Model
Antique Wooden Boat Model

Antique Wooden Boat Model

Unavailable

H 7 in W 32 in D 8.5 in

Antique Wooden Boat Model

Located in Norwalk, CT

Antique pond boat or ship model in raw wood with original lead keel weight.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Victorian Cased Grand Tour Nile ? Boat Model
Victorian Cased Grand Tour Nile ? Boat Model

Victorian Cased Grand Tour Nile ? Boat Model

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 38 in D 7 in

Victorian Cased Grand Tour Nile ? Boat Model

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wonderful model showing gilt highlights in a burled walnut case.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship
Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat
An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Boat encased in glass
Boat encased in glass

Boat encased in glass

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 7 in

Boat encased in glass

Located in Summerland, CA

Boat Model encased in glass. New England Small boat with American tin flag waving.

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Tin

Great Old Model Boat
Great Old Model Boat

Great Old Model Boat

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H 19 in W 36 in D 9 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

Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane
Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane

Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane

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H 8.27 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in

Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Model boat Ferrari hydroplane. Beautiful model of an unique race boat.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Models and Miniatures

1960s French Model Boat on Metal Stand
1960s French Model Boat on Metal Stand

1960s French Model Boat on Metal Stand

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H 8.7 in W 18.7 in D 5.1 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Stunning Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat Working Rudder Large Sails Nice
Stunning Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat Working Rudder Large Sails Nice

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 ...

Category

20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Bassett-Lowke Clockwork Model Boat, circa 1930s
Bassett-Lowke Clockwork Model Boat, circa 1930s

Bassett-Lowke Clockwork Model Boat, circa 1930s

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H 7.25 in W 5.13 in D 22.75 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

Scandinavian Scratch Built Model Boat, with Glass Case
Scandinavian Scratch Built Model Boat, with Glass Case

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

Large Vintage Boat Model
Large Vintage Boat Model

Large Vintage Boat Model

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H 18 in W 58 in D 14 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Large Pond Yacht Model
Large Pond Yacht Model

Large Pond Yacht Model

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H 87 in W 75 in D 10 in

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...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen, Pine

Gilt Sail boat model
Gilt Sail boat model

Gilt Sail boat model

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H 17 in W 19 in

Gilt Sail boat model

Located in Washington, DC

Gilt Model of sail boat

Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Lobster Boat Half Model
Lobster Boat Half Model

Lobster Boat Half Model

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H 4.5 in W 23.5 in D 4 in

Lobster Boat Half Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Original half block model of a lobster boat. Laminated half model made up of five lifts.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Boat Model
Solid Wood Boat Model

Solid Wood Boat Model

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H 8 in W 19 in D 4 in

Solid Wood Boat Model

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique hand carved boat model. Unfinished wood shows original markings and age.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Solid Wood Boat Model
Solid Wood Boat Model

Solid Wood Boat Model

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H 8 in W 38 in D 4 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Solid Wood Boat Model
Solid Wood Boat Model

Solid Wood Boat Model

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H 8.5 in W 36 in D 4 in

Solid Wood Boat Model

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Solid Wood Boat Model
Solid Wood Boat Model

Solid Wood Boat Model

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H 8 in W 23 in D 5 in

Solid Wood Boat Model

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique boat model made of stacked layers of wood and hand carved.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"
Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"

Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"

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H 45.87 in W 38.19 in D 13.39 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures

Ship Model, Vosper Motor Boat
Ship Model, Vosper Motor Boat

Ship Model, Vosper Motor Boat

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H 24.41 in W 47.64 in D 10.63 in

Ship Model, Vosper Motor Boat

Located in Kastrup, DK

45' Vosper motor boat ship model. Constructed by shipwrights attached to the M.T.E.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Spanish Sail Boat Model
Large Antique Spanish Sail Boat Model

Large Antique Spanish Sail Boat Model

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H 31 in W 43 in D 10 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."

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Models and Miniatures

Museum Quality "Adirondack Guide, Boat" Model
Museum Quality "Adirondack Guide, Boat" Model

Museum Quality "Adirondack Guide, Boat" Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Museum quality model of an Adirondack Guide Boat by talented modeler David Kavner.

Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

American Wooden Boat Model, 20th C
American Wooden Boat Model, 20th C

American Wooden Boat Model, 20th C

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H 60 in W 36 in D 9.5 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Mahogany Schooner Ship or Boat Model
Mahogany Schooner Ship or Boat Model

Mahogany Schooner Ship or Boat Model

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H 32 in W 42 in D 13 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Models and Miniatures

Late Victorian Mahogany Rowing Boat Model
Late Victorian Mahogany Rowing Boat Model

Late Victorian Mahogany Rowing Boat Model

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H 0.1 in W 8.5 in L 0.1 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

Antique Gaff Rigged Sloop Boat Model
Antique Gaff Rigged Sloop Boat Model

Antique Gaff Rigged Sloop Boat Model

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H 30 in W 29 in D 5 in

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Child's Pond Yacht
Child's Pond Yacht

Child's Pond Yacht

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H 36.6 in W 29.1 in D 5.1 in

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...

Category

20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Wooden Model of a Row Boat
Wooden Model of a Row Boat

Wooden Model of a Row Boat

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H 6 in W 30 in D 12 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

Carved Wood Boat Model, Denmark, circa 1930
Carved Wood Boat Model, Denmark, circa 1930

Carved Wood Boat Model, Denmark, circa 1930

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H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Five Foot Model of Ferry Boat Nishka
Five Foot Model of Ferry Boat Nishka

Five Foot Model of Ferry Boat Nishka

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H 22 in W 58 in D 11 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

1950s Model of a Wooden Boat with Sails
1950s Model of a Wooden Boat with Sails

1950s Model of a Wooden Boat with Sails

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H 40.16 in W 49.22 in D 8.67 in

1950s Model of a Wooden Boat with Sails

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Model of a wooden boat with sails.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Model of a War Boat, Handcrafted, "Le Dunkerque"
Model of a War Boat, Handcrafted, "Le Dunkerque"

Model of a War Boat, Handcrafted, "Le Dunkerque"

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H 14.97 in W 56.3 in D 9.45 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Striped Half Hull Wooden Boat Model, circa 1900
Striped Half Hull Wooden Boat Model, circa 1900

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

Model of a Steam Powered Boat or Launch
Model of a Steam Powered Boat or Launch

Model of a Steam Powered Boat or Launch

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H 11.5 in W 29 in D 6 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

Early 20th C. Wooden Boat Model on Stand
Early 20th C. Wooden Boat Model on Stand

Early 20th C. Wooden Boat Model on Stand

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H 12.5 in W 37 in D 12 in

Early 20th C. Wooden Boat Model on Stand

Located in North Miami, FL

Great scale and wonderfully aged.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Boat Model of the SS Normandie
Early 20th Century French Boat Model of the SS Normandie

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.

Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bear Mountain Ferry Boat Model BY VAN RYPER OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
Bear Mountain Ferry Boat Model BY VAN RYPER OF MARTHAS VINEYARD

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, ...

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Boat Hull Model on Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern, 20th Century
Wooden Boat Hull Model on Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern, 20th Century

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.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Ship Model Of Princess Anne Ferry Boat BY VAN RYPER
Art Deco Ship Model Of Princess Anne Ferry Boat BY VAN RYPER

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.

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pond Boat
Pond Boat

Pond Boat

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H 48 in W 44 in D 8.5 in

Pond Boat

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful model sailboat on stand with cotton sail....

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Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Arts & Crafts Large 48" Fishing Shrimp Boat Ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592
Vintage Arts & Crafts Large 48" Fishing Shrimp Boat Ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592

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).

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Rare Welsh Pitch Pine and Mahogany Model of an Award Winning Rowing Boat
A Rare Welsh Pitch Pine and Mahogany Model of an Award Winning Rowing Boat

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”.

Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina

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...

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Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood

Vintage Motorized Pond Boat
Vintage Motorized Pond Boat

Vintage Motorized Pond Boat

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H 19 in W 39 in D 7 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

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Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

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H 20 in W 27 in D 11 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pond Yacht
Vintage Pond Yacht

Vintage Pond Yacht

$7,554

H 79 in W 70 in D 11.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Lead

Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table

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...

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Massive Merchant Schooner Model

Massive Merchant Schooner Model

$24,000

H 97 in W 128 in D 18 in

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...

Category

Antique 1860s English Sporting Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen, Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

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...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Small Wooden Varnished and Painted Pond Yacht Hull
Small Wooden Varnished and Painted Pond Yacht Hull

Small Wooden Varnished and Painted Pond Yacht Hull

$1,013

H 0.1 in W 15.75 in D 0.1 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

$4,081

H 85.44 in W 60.63 in D 9.85 in

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Model Boats For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of model boats available for sale. The range of distinct model boats — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Model boats have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Model boats are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Models And Miniatures for You

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.

Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.