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Ship Shadow Box

Antique Ship Diorama
Located in East Hampton, NY
a great folk art ship diorama of the "St. Jems"... polychrome-painted wood, tin, paper and string
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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes

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Wood

Antique Ship Diorama
Antique Ship Diorama
$3,200
H 19.25 in W 27 in D 3.75 in
Vintage 1912 Titanic Model Ship In Glass Shadow Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 1912 Titanic model ship memorabilia. Presented in a wooden and glass shadow box
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage 1912 Titanic Model Ship In Glass Shadow Box
Vintage 1912 Titanic Model Ship In Glass Shadow Box
$1,254 Sale Price
50% Off
H 13 in W 41.75 in D 5 in
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Rare and Important English Shadow Box Model of a Full-Rigged Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
19th Century shadow box. Ship at center flanked by a steamer and a pilot boat. Profusely painted
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Antique 1890s English Paintings

Materials

Wood

Rare 1950s Wire Shadow Box Figure Ship Scene Mid Century Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Extremely rare shadow box wall art from the 1950's. Reminiscent of the work of Laurids Lonborg and
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Vintage 1950s German Brutalist Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique clipper ship model in a shadow box frame. The vessel carries a suit of seventeen, carved
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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
$795
H 18 in W 22 in D 5 in
Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
, shadow box with figures and painted background.
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
$2,975
H 26 in W 42 in D 5.5 in
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships Signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
$395
H 17 in W 22 in D 2.5 in
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter X
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. White and red field. Weight
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter X
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter X
$395
H 17 in W 22 in D 2.5 in
Frames Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red diamond on a white
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Cotton

Frames Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
Frames Maritime Signal Flag of Letter F
$395
H 17 in W 22 in D 2.5 in
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter V
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red diamond on a white
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter V
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter V
$395
H 17 in W 22 in D 2.5 in

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Ship Shadow Box Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood sails, interesting sea and bright, original paint. Exceptional full hull ship diorama
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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Ship Shadow Box Diorama
Ship Shadow Box Diorama
H 17 in W 33 in D 7.375 in
Oval Concave Ship Diorama
Located in East Hampton, NY
Unique oval concave clipper ship shadow box with convex glass.
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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Canvas

Oval Concave Ship Diorama
Oval Concave Ship Diorama
H 2 in Dm 16.75 in
Shadow Box with a Ship Model
Located in East Hampton, NY
Shadow box with a ship model.
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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes

Shadow Box with a Ship Model
Shadow Box with a Ship Model
H 16.75 in W 31.25 in D 7.5 in
American shadow box diorama of a ship, 1890-1910
Located in Kenilworth, IL
painted clouds. The work is mounted in a painted wood shadow box and fitted with period glass. The shadow
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20th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

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Glass, Plaster, Wood, Paint

Colorful Ship Diorama
Located in Nantucket, MA
Shadow box of a four masted ship under full sail with a pilot boat and lighthouse in the
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

Colorful Ship Diorama
Colorful Ship Diorama
H 21.5 in W 35.5 in L 21.5 in
American Schooner Ship Diorama
Located in East Hampton, NY
American schooner ship relief in shadow box of the "B.S. Wright". Sculpted waves and painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Shadow Boxes

American Schooner Ship Diorama
American Schooner Ship Diorama
H 19.25 in W 32.25 in D 4.5 in
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully detailed diorama or shadow box of a late 19th century schooner and tug boat.
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Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Wool, Paper, Plaster

Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
H 14.5 in W 21.5 in D 4.75 in
Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
bubbles, and original wooden box frame intact.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 3.75 in
A Diorama of Ship at Sea, Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Painted Diorama of a ship at sea painted and decorated with multiple sails and flags on
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Antique 19th Century English Shadow Boxes

Antique Maritime Diorama of a Four-Masted Clipper Ship c. 1880–1910
Located in Black Rock, CT
A commanding antique maritime shadow box diorama, featuring a four-masted clipper ship at full sail
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Shadow Boxes

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Metal

An English String Ship in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1890-1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large three-masted ship composed of string and mounted inside a shadow box frame
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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

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String, Wood, Paint

Framed Ships Signal Flag of Letter L
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Cotton

Framed Ships Signal Flag of Letter L
Framed Ships Signal Flag of Letter L
H 17 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Substitute 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue field with yellow
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter U
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships Signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Represents the letter U
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Flag of Number 8
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. White field with Red Cross
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Flag of Number 8
Framed Maritime Flag of Number 8
H 14 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter H
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red and white field, flag
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter I
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Represents the letter I
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Cotton

19THC Folky Diorama In Original Paint From Maine W/Wire Hanger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folky original painted smoke ship diorama in original shadow box thick frame.This wonderful painted
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Pine

Americas Cup Yacht Wall Mount Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
background with ships. Mounted into a shadow box bracketed for wall hanging. Weight: 9 lbs. Overall
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Early 2000s North American Decorative Art

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Wood

Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
fisherman renown for his scrimshaw, ship models, shadow boxes, half hulls and other folk art. He was
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Cane, Rattan

Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Shadow box ship diorama of two masted ship Lillian with matching rowboat, carved wooden sails and
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Pine

Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"
Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"
H 22 in W 28 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Ship Diorama, England, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful handcrafted sailing ship in shadow box with smaller boat in tow shows rich color
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Antique 1890s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Framed Maritime Signal Pennant for Number 5
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag for the numeral 5. Weight is 6 pounds.
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter B
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Frames Maritime Signal Flag of Number 8
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. White field with Red Cross
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter G
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Yellow field with blue
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter H
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter A
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Yellow and red field
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Ship Model
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic Diarama of a Ship Model in the Original Wooden Varnished and Painted Shadow Box.
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Antique 19th Century English Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Glass

Ship Model
Ship Model
H 18 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
Ship Diorama.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally large Sailing Ships Diorama. All original.
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Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Wood

Ship Diorama.
Ship Diorama.
H 30 in W 48 in D 9.5 in
Ship Diorama
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
painted with a cloudy sky and other ships in the distance. In a maple frame.
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Antique 19th Century English Shadow Boxes

Ship Diorama
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 5 in
Sailing Ship Diorama
Located in New York, NY
All original in original condition well-preserved behind glass.
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Antique 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

Sailing Ship Diorama
Sailing Ship Diorama
H 30 in W 46.5 in D 9 in
American 19th Century Ship Diorama of a Barkentine and Tugboat Wood and Plaster
Located in Wells, ME
American 19th century ship diorama of a barkentine and tugboat. The ships are all painted wood and
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

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Walnut

Shadow Box Diorama of a Large Sailing Ship
Located in New York City, NY
An antique shadow box diorama with a hand made, hand painted scene of a large ship with clouds in
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Diarama of a Ship
Located in Southampton, NY
A Fabulous Three Dimensional Ship in a Shadow Box from Sweden surrounded by a Gold Gilt Frame.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Diarama of a Ship
Diarama of a Ship
H 18.75 in W 30.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Ship Diorama 'Louise' Shadow Box
Located in New York City, NY
French ship diorama with a large Schooner and small lighthouse. Hand-carved out of wood which
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Antique 19th Century French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Charles Norgan Ship Box Diorama
Located in New York City, NY
a Tramp Art shadow box frame. With paper inscriptions. American, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Charles Norgan Ship Box Diorama
Charles Norgan Ship Box Diorama
H 9.25 in W 13.25 in D 2 in
19th Century French Ship Diorama
Located in New York City, NY
19th century French ship diorama with one large schooner and two smaller ships in the distance
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Antique Late 19th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Ship Diorama
19th Century French Ship Diorama
H 16.5 in W 25.5 in D 4 in

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Ship Shadow Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship shadow box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ship shadow box — often made from wood, cord and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the ship shadow box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ship shadow box, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Ship Shadow Box?

Prices for a ship shadow box start at $925 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $2,875.
Questions About Ship Shadow Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, shadow boxes displaying items like dioramas, memorabilia and collections of natural and man-made items cost between $100 and $21,500.