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19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama.

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled and highly detailed model ship diorama within an early spirit bottle dates to circa...

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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.
Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.

Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE SHIP DIORAMA A scratch built folk art model of a three masted British ship, possibly a barque rigged clipper hybrid.

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Windjammer Ship Model Diorama

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama

Located in Norwell, MA

Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts.

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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Country painted diorama wall plaque in maple frame of clipper ship with blue flag and small blue sailboat.

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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Maple

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920
Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920

Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

This is a very fine example of the art of building a model ship in a glass bottle. It is constructed in a large rectangular whiskey bottle. The ship is a three masted barque named Se...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Fabric, Glass

19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque
19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style (19th century) painted diorama wall plaque with clipper ship and American ship painted on back in mahogany frame encased in a wood and glass case.  

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930

A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam ocean going passenger liner set in a scene just off the shoreline with a lighthouse ...

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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930

Located in Central England, GB

A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages s...

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20th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding deep water diorama by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock.

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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Large English Ship Diorama
Large English Ship Diorama

Large English Ship Diorama

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H 21 in W 33.25 in D 11 in

Large English Ship Diorama

Located in Dallas, TX

Handcrafted English Ship Diorama encased in a wood framed glass box with hand painted backdrop in soft blues and greens.

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wire

American half ship diorama model
American half ship diorama model

American half ship diorama model

Located in Kenilworth, IL

18” x 10” 2” deep, American half ship diorama model of a fractionally rigged sloop under sail, off a headland with lighthouse.

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Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Good Quality 19th Century Ship Diorama
Good Quality 19th Century Ship Diorama

Good Quality 19th Century Ship Diorama

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H 19.5 in W 38 in D 6 in

Good Quality 19th Century Ship Diorama

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

This Diorama has the main three mast sailing ship and two smaller boats flanking it.

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Large 19th Century Ship Diorama USS Chesapeake
Large 19th Century Ship Diorama USS Chesapeake

Large 19th Century Ship Diorama USS Chesapeake

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H 18.5 in W 24 in D 14 in

Large 19th Century Ship Diorama USS Chesapeake

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 19th century large enclosed, glass front diorama of naval action between the American USS Chesapeake and the British HMS Sharron that took place on June 1st 1813 as part of the...

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Wood

Ship Shadow Box Diorama
Ship Shadow Box Diorama

Ship Shadow Box Diorama

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H 17 in W 33 in D 7.375 in

Ship Shadow Box Diorama

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional full hull ship diorama of the vessel "East Linton" entering the River Tyme on its way to its home city of East Linton, Scotland, about thirty-five miles east of Edinburgh.

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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940
Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940

Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940

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H 22.5 in W 33 in D 12.5 in

Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940

Located in Houston, TX

A fantastic vintage German handmade sailing ship diorama circa 1940 of the Hoffnung, a square rigged barque.

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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique  Spanish Diorama Ship Model
Antique  Spanish Diorama Ship Model

Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model

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H 16 in W 25.5 in

Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model

Located in New York, NY

Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model with Smokestack in Original Box with Aged Painted Patina Spanish Ship Named Infanta Ysabel

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ship Diorama
Ship Diorama

Ship Diorama

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H 25 in W 41 in

Ship Diorama

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good early 20th century four masted ships diorama in maple frame.

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Early 20th Century English Paintings

Ship Diorama
Ship Diorama

Ship Diorama

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H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 2 in

Ship Diorama

Located in Nantucket, MA

Ship diorama depicting a two mast ship with two lighhouses in the background, one of them on top of a rock.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Masonite

Antique Ship Diorama
Antique Ship Diorama

Antique Ship Diorama

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H 19.25 in W 27 in D 3.75 in

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/thread... original glass front....

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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

English 19thC Ship Diorama
English 19thC Ship Diorama

English 19thC Ship Diorama

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H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 4.73 in

English 19thC Ship Diorama

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1850 English 19thC ship diorama - ‘Allan Line Four Master' Unusual to see the Keel below the water line.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Ships Diorama
19th Century Ships Diorama

19th Century Ships Diorama

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H 11 in W 18 in D 2.25 in

19th Century Ships Diorama

Located in Toronto, ON

A charming well crafted and painted ship diorama from Canada's East Coast. This "tall ship" was originally purchased in St.

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Nautical Objects

Folk Art Ship Diorama
Folk Art Ship Diorama

Folk Art Ship Diorama

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H 18.5 in W 27.5 in D 3.5 in

Folk Art Ship Diorama

Located in Nantucket, MA

Folk Art ship diorama with a large barkentine and three smaller schooners.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint, Pine

American Painted Wood Ship Diorama
American Painted Wood Ship Diorama

American Painted Wood Ship Diorama

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H 16.5 in W 32.75 in D 4.75 in

American Painted Wood Ship Diorama

Located in Essex, MA

A good size and well painted with a large clipper ship. Dioramas are 1/2 models set in a seascape in a glass fronted case.

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

U.S.S. Indianapolis Ship Diorama
U.S.S. Indianapolis Ship Diorama

U.S.S. Indianapolis Ship Diorama

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H 24 in W 28.25 in D 5.25 in

U.S.S. Indianapolis Ship Diorama

Located in East Hampton, NY

U.S.S. Indianapolis ship Diorama.

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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Ship Diorama of a Schooner

Ship Diorama of a Schooner

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H 18.25 in W 30.5 in D 5.5 in

Ship Diorama of a Schooner

Located in Nantucket, MA

Ship diorama of a four--mast schooner with carved wooden hull, sails, masts, and accouterments, mounted in a deep mitered wood frame with painted putty sea and painted background of ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Large Ship Diorama, the "Three Sisters"
Large Ship Diorama, the "Three Sisters"

Large Ship Diorama, the "Three Sisters"

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H 26 in W 33 in D 8.5 in

Large Ship Diorama, the "Three Sisters"

Located in Nantucket, MA

“Three Sisters”, impressive ship diorama set into a blue painted plaster sea and flying the French flag.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint, Plaster, Porcelain

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

Folk Art Ship Diorama Early 20th century English folk art ship diorama, containing one main vessel and two lifeboats.

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

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H 12.5 in W 30.5 in D 6.5 in

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century scratch built folk art ships diorama.

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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama
19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama A delightful piece of 19th Century English nautical folk art, in the form of an encased ship diorama with hand painted detail.

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Colorful Ship Diorama
Colorful Ship Diorama

Colorful Ship Diorama

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H 21.5 in W 35.5 in L 21.5 in

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 foreground on a molded putty painted sea with blue painted mitered frame. The hull, sails,...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

English Ship Diorama
English Ship Diorama

English Ship Diorama

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H 24 in W 29.25 in L 24 in

English Ship Diorama

Located in Nantucket, MA

Of the three mast schooner “Veve”, carved hull and sails. Hanging the British flag with painted backboard and mounted on a wooden base with painted plaster see. The frame is grain...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

String, Pine

Folk Art Shadowbox Ship Diorama of a Three Masted Schooner
Folk Art Shadowbox Ship Diorama of a Three Masted Schooner

Folk Art Shadowbox Ship Diorama of a Three Masted Schooner

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning ship diorama of a three mast schooner with carved wooden hull, sails, and masts, mounted in a deep mitered wood frame with painted putty sea and background of the sky

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century English Folk art Ship Diorama
Late 19th Century English Folk art Ship Diorama

Late 19th Century English Folk art Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century English Folk Art Ship Diorama We are proud to offer a rare and highly decorative late 19th century English folk art encased ship diorama.

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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama
Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama

Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century folk-art ship diorama We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th century handcrafted folk art ship diorama.

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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Oval Concave Ship Diorama
Oval Concave Ship Diorama

Oval Concave Ship Diorama

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H 2 in Dm 16.75 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

American Schooner Ship Diorama
American Schooner Ship Diorama

American Schooner Ship Diorama

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H 19.25 in W 32.25 in D 4.5 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 background.

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Antique Late 19th Century Shadow Boxes

European Sailing Ship Diorama
European Sailing Ship Diorama

European Sailing Ship Diorama

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H 23 in W 27 in D 12 in

European Sailing Ship Diorama

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century model of the merchant Brig Alice with painted gunports, figurehead, quarter galleries, etc.. The inside of the shadow box is painted with a European castle, other ...

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Vintage 1910s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th c Ship Diorama with Rope Bordered Frame, probably Coastal Maine
19th c Ship Diorama with Rope Bordered Frame, probably Coastal Maine

19th c Ship Diorama with Rope Bordered Frame, probably Coastal Maine

Located in Milford, NH

This large 19th century ship diorama with a hand painted coastal background is probably coastal Maine and is signed upper left with initials “FQK”.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Rope, Wood

19th Century English Framed Card Ship Diorama Painting
19th Century English Framed Card Ship Diorama Painting

19th Century English Framed Card Ship Diorama Painting

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Framed Card Ship Diorama Painting Displayed in its original wooden frame, this painting of a nautical vessel has cleverly been gives a 3-D folk art effect by ...

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865
Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865

Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865

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H 21 in W 29.25 in D 9 in

Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865

Located in Nantucket, MA

They were marketed directly to the sailing captains and owners of the ships they aided.

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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Ship Diorama of a Schooner

Ship Diorama of a Schooner

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H 17 in W 26.4 in D 3.38 in

Ship Diorama of a Schooner

Located in Nantucket, MA

The shadow box depicts a two masted topsail schooner with painted background Top right of the of the sky is signed and dated “J.E. Rudolph 1871". The hull and sails are carved from ...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Paint, Oak, Pine

An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870
An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870

An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870

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H 13 in W 20 in D 2.5 in

An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A painted wood and string ship against a painted background of boats in a diorama frame.

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th C. English Sailing Ship Diorama
19th C. English Sailing Ship Diorama

19th C. English Sailing Ship Diorama

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H 15 in W 28 in D 5 in

19th C. English Sailing Ship Diorama

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Folky diorama of an English sailing ship complete with sails and rigging, flying the Union Jack and presented in a charming handmade case .

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

American Cased Ship Diorama, circa 1930
American Cased Ship Diorama, circa 1930

American Cased Ship Diorama, circa 1930

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H 13.5 in W 20 in D 13 in

American Cased Ship Diorama, circa 1930

Located in Nantucket, MA

The diorama has four different ship types, with both American and England vessels, mounted on a molded putty sea.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century

Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century

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H 14.5 in W 21.5 in D 4.75 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

Materials

Wool, Paper, Plaster

Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama
Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama

Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama

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H 17.75 in W 32 in D 12.75 in

Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extraordinary vintage Coastal Hand Made Diorama. A striking collection of period sailboats on the water. Incredible attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach collector

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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19THC HANDMADE SHIP DIORAMA   IN ORIGINAL BOX FRAME W/FLAG
19THC HANDMADE SHIP DIORAMA   IN ORIGINAL BOX FRAME W/FLAG

19THC HANDMADE SHIP DIORAMA IN ORIGINAL BOX FRAME W/FLAG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC HANDMADE SHIP DIORA IN THE ORIGINAL BOX FRAME WITH A BLUE PAINTED GROUND AND A AMERICAN FLAG IN THE REAR OF THE BOAT.ALL HANDMADE IN GREAT CONDITION.THIS DIORAMA IS FROM NEW EN...

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Diorama
19th Century Diorama

19th Century Diorama

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H 15 in W 28 in D 9 in

19th Century Diorama

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th c. ship diorama used as decorative art.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

American shadow box diorama of a ship, 1890-1910
American shadow box diorama of a ship, 1890-1910

American shadow box diorama of a ship, 1890-1910

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H 16.5 in W 17.25 in D 2.75 in

American shadow box diorama of a ship, 1890-1910

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Half ship diorama of a two masted sailboat on a painted plaster sea, which is set against a sky of painted clouds.

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20th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood, Paint

19THC Folky Diorama  In Original Paint  From Maine W/Wire Hanger
19THC Folky Diorama  In Original Paint  From Maine W/Wire Hanger

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 vessel has a very cool wire hanger.Condition is very good and there is no glass co...

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

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H 3.25 in W 6.28 in D 3.5 in

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

By Tony Sarg

Located in Nantucket, MA

Lift top box with miniature ship diorama lid The box is painted a dark maroon with “Nantucket” and a squiggly line pained red.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Ship
Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Ship

Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Ship

Located in Norwell, MA

Full rigged steam and sail vessel mounted at its waterline into a calm ocean. Rigged with a suit of sails. Details include steam funnel, hatches, four lifeboats, cannon, etc.. on dec...

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2010s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Valentine Diorama of a Ship
Edwardian Valentine Diorama of a Ship

Edwardian Valentine Diorama of a Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Edwardian Valentine Diorama of a Ship Date: Circa 1900 Origin: England Materials: chromolithograph, wood, glass Dimensions: 10 3/4 inches diameter x 2 inches deep (27 cm x 5.08cm...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama

Located in London, GB

American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama We share what we love, and we love this turn of the century hand crafted American folk-art encased steam ship model, created from a va...

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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama
Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama

Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama

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H 16 in W 19.5 in D 3.75 in

Jewel of an Antique Ship Scene Diorama

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Incredibly crafted handmade antique diorama of a sailing vessel, very 3 D with other boats in the foreground and a graveyard and other details painted in the background. Original old...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

A Diorama of Ship at Sea, Circa 1860
A Diorama of Ship at Sea, Circa 1860

A Diorama of Ship at Sea, Circa 1860

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H 17 in W 34 in D 4 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 a wavy sea with a small sail boat near by.

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Antique 19th Century English Shadow Boxes

Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship & Sailboat Diorama
Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship & Sailboat Diorama

Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship & Sailboat Diorama

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art ship & sailboat diorama. This handcrafted Early 20th century English diorama contains 2 ship models.

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship
Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship

Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship

Located in Norwell, MA

Nautical diorama of a square rigged warship under full sail. Set at its waterline in a calm sea with a painted background with lighthouse and clouds. 6" H x 4" W x 11" L. 3 lbs.

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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque
19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Country (19th Century) painted diorama wall plaque with clipper ship Nelly, with small paddle boat and light house in faux tortoise painted frame.  

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Antique 19th Century British Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Ship Passing Lighthouse
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Ship Passing Lighthouse

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Ship Passing Lighthouse

Located in Downingtown, PA

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Ship Date: Circa 1900 Origin: England Materials: Shells, coral, seaweed, chromolithograph, wood, glass Dimensions: 10 3/4 inches diameter...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Lighthouse with Ship
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Lighthouse with Ship

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Lighthouse with Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of a Lighthouse with Ship Date: Circa 1900 Origin: England Materials: Shells, coral, seaweed, chromolithograph, wood, glass Dimensions: 10 3/4...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

19th Century Danish Diorama Sailor Made Ship in Bottle
19th Century Danish Diorama Sailor Made Ship in Bottle

19th Century Danish Diorama Sailor Made Ship in Bottle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very nice sailor made ship in a bottle with two flags, The Dannebro and what looks like United Stated port of call flag.

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20th Century Danish Folk Art Nautical Objects

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s
Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s

Located in Milan, IT

Diorama in a bottle, depicting a 3-masted ship and in the background a lighthouse, numerous buildings and a boat.

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Vintage 1920s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Dover & its Cliffs
Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Dover & its Cliffs

Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Dover & its Cliffs

Located in Downingtown, PA

Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Coast A large Edwardian shellwork diorama with bevelled glass in the form of an anchor.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

English Musical Diorama Clock
English Musical Diorama Clock

English Musical Diorama Clock

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H 29 in W 16.75 in D 14 in

English Musical Diorama Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

When melodic bells strike the hour, a brass curtain below the dial opens, and music plays to reveal a detailed diorama of ships sailing through the ocean with a turning windmill in t...

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Antique 18th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama

French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama

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H 15.5 in W 24.13 in L 15.5 in

French 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

They vary in size and form. This diorama depicts a ship at sea, breaking through white-capped waves.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

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By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

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By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Doylestown, PA

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Located in Norwell, MA

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$88,500

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Norwell, MA

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$78,500

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship diorama you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ship diorama — often made from wood, glass and paint — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a ship diorama — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ship diorama made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

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Prices for a ship diorama can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,329.