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Prisoner Of War Ship

Model of a bone warship, made by French prisoners, Great Britain, 1793-1815.
Model of a bone warship, made by French prisoners, Great Britain, 1793-1815.

Model of a bone warship, made by French prisoners, Great Britain, 1793-1815.

Located in Milan, IT

Prisoner of War Models, as model ships like this are renowned for their fine finish and attention to detail.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

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Prisoner of War Style Ship Model
Prisoner of War Style Ship Model

Prisoner of War Style Ship Model

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H 20 in W 27 in D 12 in

Prisoner of War Style Ship Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Elaborate Prisoner of War style ship model of an eighty two gun english ship of the line.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model

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H 12.25 in W 18 in D 9 in

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model Circa 1805 This exceptional Napoleonic-era ship model is a rare artifact of maritime and world history.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone, Wood

French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory Circa 1800 This exceptional Napoleonic-era ship model is a rare and poignant artifact of maritime and world history.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone, Natural Fiber, Glass

French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

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H 15.75 in W 22.25 in D 2.75 in

French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this monumental model of the HMS Victory was created during the Napoléonic Wars by a French prisoner of war. Formed from b...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bone, Horn

Napoleonic Prisoner of War boat model
Napoleonic Prisoner of War boat model

Napoleonic Prisoner of War boat model

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H 3 in W 11 in D 3 in

Napoleonic Prisoner of War boat model

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic Prisoner of War boat model An exceptional example of a Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) unfinished ship model.

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber

French Prisoner of War Ship Model, Le Héros
French Prisoner of War Ship Model, Le Héros

French Prisoner of War Ship Model, Le Héros

Located in New Orleans, LA

In 1808, the ship was captured and many of its sailors were sent to British prisoner of war camps.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Early 19th Century Prisoner of War Bone Model Ship
Early 19th Century Prisoner of War Bone Model Ship

Early 19th Century Prisoner of War Bone Model Ship

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H 14.57 in W 18.12 in D 5.71 in

Early 19th Century Prisoner of War Bone Model Ship

Located in Lymington, GB

A Napoleonic prisoner-of-war model ship, ca 1815. In a glazed ebonized case.

Category

Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Ebony

19th Century Prisoner of War Sailors Folk Art Ship Model
19th Century Prisoner of War Sailors Folk Art Ship Model

19th Century Prisoner of War Sailors Folk Art Ship Model

Located in London, GB

19th Century Prisoner of War Sailors Folk Art Ship Model A fine example of a 19th century sailors folk art ship model.

Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Model of a 2nd Rate Ship of 72 Guns
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Model of a 2nd Rate Ship of 72 Guns

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Model of a 2nd Rate Ship of 72 Guns

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Unusually large, this model's length, nearly 30 inches, puts it in the largest class of prisoner of war models made. On deck the gunnels are carved in a fine geometric pattern with t...

Category

1790s Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Wood, Other Medium

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Ship Model
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Ship Model

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Ship Model

Located in Washington, DC

Early 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Ship Model with nicely detailed rigging, intricately deep carvings on a wood base in a custom glass paneled showcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone

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Prisoner Of War Ship For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic prisoner of war ship available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, bone and cotton, every prisoner of war ship was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect prisoner of war ship — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A prisoner of war ship is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and folk art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one prisoner of war ship that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Wunderlich and Richard Cooke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prisoner Of War Ship?

A prisoner of war ship can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,344, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $62,056.