Life Preserver
White Life Preserver (Contemporary Nautical Still Life Photo with White Palette)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Nautical color still life photograph of white life preserver
archival pigment print, edition of 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
SOS Life Preserver 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a life preserver or buoy wrapped with rope
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 1930-1940s Wide Life Preserver Nautical Theme Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
inches. There are five life preserver rings with each surrounded by a trusted rope design. The rings are
Category
Vintage 1930s British Link Bracelets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
At Sea, collaboration including poetic responses by Elizabeth Bradfield
By Janice Redman
Located in Lincoln, MA
cotton, thread, rolling pins, life preservers, metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
H 38 in W 48 in D 5 in
"Yachts on vacation"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
water. Details of the ships are visible: life preservers, ropes, small flags on the masts. In the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antonio Lopez Draws Jerry Hall
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
21 on verso
Caption: Antonio Lopez draws model Jerry Hall as she poses with a life preserver at the
Category
1980s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
Antonio Lopez Draws Jerry Hall
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
21 on verso
Caption: Antonio Lopez draws model Jerry Hall as she poses with a life preserver at the
Category
1980s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
"HELP YOURSELF BEFORE HELPING OTHERS", Painting, Yellow Life Jacket, Disaster
By Andrew Smenos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
OTHERS" – an oil painting on canvas showing a yellow life-jacket or life-preserver, saving no one's life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,800
H 20 in W 20 in D 2 in
"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
.
The bank is named "Cat Boat" after the life preserver hanging on the side of the boat and in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Tin
Japanese Antique Textile Panel of American Historical Great White Fleet
Located in Atlanta, GA
framed scene of battleship (appears to be gouache). Below, a frame in the shape of life preserver holds
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Dreaming Anew, Departing New York Harbor
By Henry Bacon
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
the rope securing the life-ring preserver to the outside face. Sensibly yet classically dressed in
Category
1890s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Recent Sales
Moschino 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" Life Preserver Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino is all about form and function. This life-saving jacket from the Cruise Me Baby collection
Category
1980s Italian Jackets
Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings
Located in Manalapan, NJ
, stars and life preservers. Illustrated in 'A Legacy in Tramp Art' on page 143.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames
Materials
Paint, Wood
French Asprey 18 Karat Gold Life-Buoy Brooch
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Dorset, GB
way!
*lifesaver *life-buoy *ring boy *life doughnut * life preserver * lifebelt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Paul Amey "The Robber" Silver Sculpture Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
breaking over the ocean edge and the life preserver lying in wait for the unfortunate soul who ventures too
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Hematite, Jasper, Silver
Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century
Located in London, GB
the Hindu trinity as the maintainer or preserver of life, counterpoised by Brahma the creator and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Life Preserver Charm - Ahoy! This lovely 3D charm features a miniature
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold
Royal Navy Life Preserver "Senior Naval Officer, West Indies"
Located in Greenwich, CT
A life preserver bearing the painted inscription "Senior Naval Officer West Indies" between two
Category
Vintage 1950s Decorative Art
Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black and White La Pausa Life Preserver Bag is a limited edition from the
Category
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Articulated Heart Life Preserver Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm is designed as a nautical life preserver with gold twisted rope details
Centering
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Robert J Paisley Nautical Maritime White Ship Boat Life Preserver Ring 3
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Robert J. Paisley boat life preserver buoy saftey ring featuring a hard foam core with a
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Foam, Paint
H 31 in W 3 in D 31 in
US Coast Guard Manitou Harbour Cutter Orange Tug Boat Life Preserver Ring 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century nautical maritime U.S. Coast Guard Manitou hard foam preserver buoy safety ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Foam, Paint
H 30 in W 2.75 in D 30 in
Antique Bronze Sailor by Henryk Kossowski
By Henryk Kossowski
Located in Toledo, OH
New England cast bronze sailor throwing a life preserver. Signed on the base Kossowski Salon dated
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Canvas
Art Deco Nautical Themed Drink Markers by Sudre
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
to a life preserver and flagpole with 12 flags each representing a different country. Marked "Sudre
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Nautical Double Circle Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with life preserver handles. Pierced posts with omega hinged clip backs. Signed "© Paloma Picasso
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
- possibly representing a life preserver. On the right is a beautiful depiction of flowers in an urn. The
Category
Antique 1880s Bajan Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
compass, an anchor, a wedding band, a life preserver, the Eiffel Tower, and a fire axe. An overarching
Category
Vintage 1920s American Retro Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold
Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Located in Dallas, TX
wooden chandelier also incorporates maritime legends with inscribed boats and life preservers. Hand
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Sailor & Flags Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre 1930s
By Raymond Sudre
Located in Atlanta, GA
huge pole holder. Pole holder is in aluminum with life preserver at the bottom. The pole holds 14 tiny
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 13.98 in W 5.12 in D 2.25 in
"Un Baño de Flores" Blue & White Contemporary Abstract of a Figure in a Bathtub
Located in Houston, TX
"salvavida" written along the side, referencing Villafuerte's other life preserver works. In the bottom right
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mercedes Robirosa Nautical Link Bracelet
By Mercedes Robirosa
Located in Atlanta, GA
textured and pierced link bracelet, figuring life preservers, ornate with colorful Gripoix poured glass
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Sailor's Woolwork With Makers Name, Walter Stannard & Dated 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
woolie depicts a ship within a life preserver ring with "Walter Stannard 1865" sown on the ring itself
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Abalone, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
framed within an oval life preserver with a strap at the bottom. At the top, it is surmounted by a Royal
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
A Silkwork with American Eagle made for the American Market.
Located in Downingtown, PA
menacingly. An empty life preserver sits between which is designed to hold a photograph.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames
Located in Downingtown, PA
angles on a colourful river within a white life preserver frame which itself is bordered with the Flags
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
A British Sailor's Woolie of H.M.S. Eurydice
Located in Downingtown, PA
). A three masted ship is depicted within a life preserver surrounded by a large number of flags with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Côte d'Azur French Riviera Nautical Life Preserver in Red White and Blue, France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Real authentic life preserver from the French Riviera in France that reads Côte d'Azur on each side
Category
20th Century French Bohemian Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Plastic, Foam, Paint
Very Rare 19th Century French Walking Stick 'Life Preserver' Cane, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This incredible cane has a remarkable spring loaded mechanism, you simply press the small button, upon doing so the end of the cane springs out along six very sharp blades.
France...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Life Saver
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-20th century life preserver. Foam wrapped with white painted canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Foam, Canvas, Rope
Early 20th Century S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif, Life Perserver, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
World War II era life preserver from a Safety, Security and Law Enforcement vessel called
Category
Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Foam
Americas Cup Life Ring Showing Yacht Reliance
Located in Norwell, MA
circular wood panel is affixed to the center of the life preserver. The life ring is authentic but not
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Composition
Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and life preserver. Marked on the face also marked Made in Switzerland for the works, and Germany for
Category
Vintage 1920s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations, circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
of a life preserver with a starboard view of a ship under sail with three large flags to each side
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Circa 1900 Brass Ship's Anchor Door Knocker
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
entwined rope; trident & life preserver motif backplate. 5 13/16" h., 2 5/8" w., 7/8" d.
Whitehall
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass Markers Barware Cocktail Set by Sudre, Sailor and Flags
By Raymond Sudre
Located in Atlanta, GA
details and a tall pole holder. The Pole holder is chromed metal with a life preserver attached to the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in
Nautical Sailor Figural Iron Napkin Rings Set of 12, Large
Located in Miami Beach, FL
(that has yellowed) standing at attention while holding an life ring preserver that is with 4 red lines
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Life Preserver
Located in North Egremont, MA
Painted canvas life preserver found on the Eastern shore of Maryland
Category
Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects
Vintage Life Preserver
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage life preserver with "PELICAN" and "Lakewood" painted on front with flag and bird paint
Category
Late 20th Century American Nautical Objects
Vintage Life Preservers
Located in San Francisco, CA
These great vintage life preservers can be sold as a set of 3 for $600 or separately for $200.00.
Category
20th Century Unknown Decorative Art
Materials
String
1920s Yacht Life Preserver
Located in North Egremont, MA
Very decorative "Fair Lady" life preserver. gilt lettering and painted white surface
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Rope
Vintage life preservers with mirror insert
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Original life preservers from english yacht/vessel. Latter adapted with mirror.Priced and sold
Category
Vintage 1940s English Wallpaper
Mid-Century Life Preserver as Wall Art
Located in Madison, WI
Life preserver as wall art. Cherry red bands with tawny yellow contrasts. Sold a couple of similar
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Canvas
Antique "Oxford Rowing Club 1922" Painted Ring Buoy Life Preserver
Located in Houston, TX
Recently discovered in Europe, we love these Oxford Rowing Club painted life preserver ring buoys
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Hermes Life Preservers Beach Towel
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a rare Hermes Life Preserves Beach Towel that will make a statement on the beach, at a
Category
Late 20th Century French Miscellaneous
Man Overboard, 1930 Adult Life Preserver from the SS Plymouth
By Atlantic Pacific Manufacturing Corp.
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Fall River Line night boats. Made by Atlantic Pacific MFG. Corp.(Brooklyn, NY). Popular boating service on Long Island Sound, used during WWI to ferry soldiers throughout Ne...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Plexiglass
Rare Sterling And Glass Yachting Decanter
Located in New York, NY
early Twentieth Century life preserver, signed by New York jewelers Udall & Ballou, active 1888-1949
Category
Early 20th Century American Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
British Woolwork depicting London's Tower Bridge
Located in London, GB
.
Worked in colourful yarns, the central vignette framed within a life preserver flanked by Union Jacks and
Category
19th Century Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Wool
Vintage Life Preserver
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage life preserver from the "Orient Line"
Category
20th Century Unknown Nautical Objects
Pair of Vintage Life Preservers
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of vintage life preservers, painted in England, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Nautical Objects
Vintage 1920s Painted "Oxford Rowing Club" Life Preserver Buoys
Located in Houston, TX
"Oxford Rowing Club" and the date of 1922, these life preservers make delightful outdoor accents. Just
Category
Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Foam
European Life Preserves as Dramatic Wall Art 'Set of Four'
Located in Madison, WI
European life preservers in a set of four make dramatic wall sculpture for home, beach house
Category
20th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rope, Wood
Shafer and Vater Sailor with Naughty Bather
Located in Stamford, CT
wearing a yellow bathing suit and an aqua colored bathing cap. He has the life preserver behind him and it
Category
Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Safe Passage
Located in Minneapolis, MN
crossing a SouthPacific jungle with the help of Seiberling life preservers. In 1943, as American soldiers
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
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Life Preserver For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal life preserver for your home. Each life preserver for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, plastic and rope. There are many kinds of the life preserver 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 life preserver, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one life preserver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Atlantic Pacific Manufacturing Corp. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Life Preserver?
Prices for a life preserver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $129 and can go as high as $13,900, while the average can fetch as much as $650.
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