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Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship
Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship

Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship

Located in Surrey, BC

Rare, North Sea Trawler, hand made including nets. Original paint surface and details

Category

Vintage 1950s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Thread, Wood

Large English Pond Yacht / Ship Model C 1930
Large English Pond Yacht / Ship Model C 1930

Large English Pond Yacht / Ship Model C 1930

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant wooden pond yacht/ship model in mahogany. Keel in lead. Ship hull painted green. High

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Lead

19th Century Italian Wooden & Canvas Handmade Model Ship
19th Century Italian Wooden & Canvas Handmade Model Ship

19th Century Italian Wooden & Canvas Handmade Model Ship

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Model ship made by hand of wood and canvas. Inspired by the story of the Bounty mutiny.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900
Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900

Large Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A large half hull shipwright's platting model used in the design and construction of a cargo ship

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model of the Brig Pilgrim of Boston
Ship Model of the Brig Pilgrim of Boston

Ship Model of the Brig Pilgrim of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century ship model of the bark "Pilgrim" of Boston. Rigged with standing and

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer
Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer

Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer

Located in Norwell, MA

Scale model of the American brig "Boxer" of Charleston, South Carolina, Built in 1831 for the U.S

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer
Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer

Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer

Located in Norwell, MA

Original builder's model of a nineteenth century motorized high speed launch. The hull is built up

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Museum Quality Model Of The Mexican Tall Ship "Cuauhtemoc"
Museum Quality Model Of The Mexican Tall Ship "Cuauhtemoc"

Museum Quality Model Of The Mexican Tall Ship "Cuauhtemoc"

Located in Norwell, MA

Scale model of the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtemoc. The model comes from the ship model workshop of

Category

Vintage 1980s Polish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Cutty Sark Ship Model In Glass Case - Amazing Detail
Cutty Sark Ship Model In Glass Case - Amazing Detail

Cutty Sark Ship Model In Glass Case - Amazing Detail

Located in Peekskill, NY

The model looks as if we took the original ship and just shrunk it down to 1:78 scale. There is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Handmade Wooden Ship Model from France
Late 19th Century Handmade Wooden Ship Model from France

Late 19th Century Handmade Wooden Ship Model from France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century handmade wooden ship model from France.

Category

Antique 1880s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Period Ship Model of T2 Tanker Mission Santa Maria
Period Ship Model of T2 Tanker Mission Santa Maria

Period Ship Model of T2 Tanker Mission Santa Maria

Located in Norwell, MA

Professionally built ship model of the “Mission Santa Maria”, a T-2 tanker built by Marineship Co

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone, Natural Fiber, Glass

Model of the American Merchant Ship “United States Victory”
Model of the American Merchant Ship “United States Victory”

Model of the American Merchant Ship “United States Victory”

Located in Norwell, MA

Professionally built model of the American merchant ship “United States Victory”. The model has

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe
Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe

Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe

Located in Eindhoven, NL

beautiful than any other ships at her time. Thus, to recapture the beauty of this ship into the model, we

Category

2010s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Ship Brigantine Pole Schooner Model
Early 20th Century Italian Ship Brigantine Pole Schooner Model

Early 20th Century Italian Ship Brigantine Pole Schooner Model

Located in Milano, IT

Model of the brigantine pole schooner G. Oberdan, First quarter of the 20th century Elm wood

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

20th c. English Encased Model Ship by Alan Evelyn
20th c. English Encased Model Ship by Alan Evelyn

20th c. English Encased Model Ship by Alan Evelyn

By Alan Evelyn

Located in Queens, NY

Crafted by Alan Evelyn, a 20th century English style model oil tanker with black and red painted

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Oak, Wood

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Wood and Metal Model Ship
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Wood and Metal Model Ship

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Wood and Metal Model Ship

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and majestic frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Crafted in wood and metal

Category

Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, String, Wood

Vintage Scratch Built Sailing Ship Model By Eugene Leclerc
Vintage Scratch Built Sailing Ship Model By Eugene Leclerc

Vintage Scratch Built Sailing Ship Model By Eugene Leclerc

By Albert Leclerc

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive vintage model of the original "Bluenose" schooner ambitiously handcrafted from scratch

Category

Mid-20th Century Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Modeled Clipper Ship in a Glass and Bronze Case
Hand Modeled Clipper Ship in a Glass and Bronze Case

Hand Modeled Clipper Ship in a Glass and Bronze Case

Located in Stamford, CT

Hand modeled clipper ship in a glass and bronze case waving the American flag. A simply stunning

Category

Vintage 1920s American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s

Located in Opole, PL

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s A faithfully reproduced model of a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Model of the Boston Built American Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud"
Model of the Boston Built American Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud"

Model of the Boston Built American Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud"

Located in Norwell, MA

Museum quality model of the Boston built American clipper ship "Flying Cloud". Launched in 1851

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fine French Naval Ship Model with Rigging, Late 19th Century
Fine French Naval Ship Model with Rigging, Late 19th Century

Fine French Naval Ship Model with Rigging, Late 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This remarkable handcrafted ship model represents a classic three-masted sailing vessel, executed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

The Admiralty of Friesland 1663 Model Ship, Mid-20th Century
The Admiralty of Friesland 1663 Model Ship, Mid-20th Century

The Admiralty of Friesland 1663 Model Ship, Mid-20th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Made in the 1950s. This gorgeous model of the Friesland all details are handcrafted from beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Brass Cased Ship Model of Whaleship Matilda, Sears of Dartmouth
Brass Cased Ship Model of Whaleship Matilda, Sears of Dartmouth

Brass Cased Ship Model of Whaleship Matilda, Sears of Dartmouth

Located in Norwell, MA

Whaleship model of the Matilda Sears. Built at Dartmouth, Massachusetts, launched in 1886. Very

Category

Vintage 1980s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base
Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base

Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 20th century made from pewter alloy and mounted

Category

20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pewter

Detailed Wooden Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Detailed Wooden Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s

Detailed Wooden Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s

Located in Opole, PL

Detailed Wooden Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s A faithfully reproduced model of

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brass 19th Century Models of Ship’s 32-Pounder Cannon
Pair of Brass 19th Century Models of Ship’s 32-Pounder Cannon

Pair of Brass 19th Century Models of Ship’s 32-Pounder Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very good pair of brass 19th century models of ship’s 32-pounder cannon, on stepped mahogany

Category

Antique 1840s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Wood Cased Ship Model of the Bent F. Packard of Seattle
Wood Cased Ship Model of the Bent F. Packard of Seattle

Wood Cased Ship Model of the Bent F. Packard of Seattle

Located in Norwell, MA

Very well executed model of the both maine built clipper ship Benjamin Packard. A 244 foot square

Category

Vintage 1960s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Silver Model of Sailing Ship "HMS ROYAL", Early 20th Century
Vintage Silver Model of Sailing Ship "HMS ROYAL", Early 20th Century

Vintage Silver Model of Sailing Ship "HMS ROYAL", Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This is a beautiful model of sailing ship "HMS ROYAL" realized in silver during the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Model of Sailing Ship "HMS ROYAL", Early 20th Century
Vintage Silver Model of Sailing Ship "HMS ROYAL", Early 20th Century

Vintage Silver Model of Sailing Ship "HMS ROYAL", Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This is a beautiful model of sailing ship "HMS ROYAL" realized in silver during the first half of

Category

Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

'Cutty Sark' China Clipper Ship Model in Teak, Mahogany and Ebony
'Cutty Sark' China Clipper Ship Model in Teak, Mahogany and Ebony

'Cutty Sark' China Clipper Ship Model in Teak, Mahogany and Ebony

Located in Astoria, NY

'Cutty Sark' china clipper three-mast tall scale model in teak, mahogany, ebony and other woods

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Model of the Packet Ship “Lady Gay” of Newbury Mass
Antique Model of the Packet Ship “Lady Gay” of Newbury Mass

Antique Model of the Packet Ship “Lady Gay” of Newbury Mass

Located in Norwell, MA

This is a well-preserved model dating to the early 1900’s. in original paint. Vessel name is

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Modeled Clipper Ship in a Glass and Bronze Case
19th Century Hand Modeled Clipper Ship in a Glass and Bronze Case

19th Century Hand Modeled Clipper Ship in a Glass and Bronze Case

Located in Stamford, CT

Hand modeled clipper ship in a glass and bronze case waving the flag of the United Kingdom. A

Category

Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-20th Century English Model of a Ship Wreck in a Bottle
Mid-20th Century English Model of a Ship Wreck in a Bottle

Mid-20th Century English Model of a Ship Wreck in a Bottle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century model of a ship wreck in a bottle, English. Haig & Haig printed & in the glass

Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood, Paint

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

by the Virginia Ferryboat Company. Her design drew much attention in the nautical world. Model is

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Model Ship of the Anteo Tugboat in Hardwood Frame Glass Exhibition Case
Large Model Ship of the Anteo Tugboat in Hardwood Frame Glass Exhibition Case

Large Model Ship of the Anteo Tugboat in Hardwood Frame Glass Exhibition Case

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very large Anteo Tugboat in a mahogany and glass exhibition case A very large scaled decorative piece, the case alone must have cost...

Category

20th Century English Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Silver Plated Ship
Silver Plated Ship

Silver Plated Ship

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940s English silver plated ship model. The model very finely detailed, with a wooden base

Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood

European Sailing Ship Diorama
European Sailing Ship Diorama

European Sailing Ship Diorama

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century model of the merchant Brig Alice with painted gunports, figurehead, quarter

Category

Vintage 1910s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

French Ship in Glass Case ca. 1880
French Ship in Glass Case ca. 1880

French Ship in Glass Case ca. 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful antique model of a three mast ship in wood and string with tied sails and painted details

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

19th Century  half mode of steam ship New York
19th Century  half mode of steam ship New York

19th Century half mode of steam ship New York

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Silver Figure of a Sailing Ship, Hanau, Germany, circa 1880
Silver Figure of a Sailing Ship, Hanau, Germany, circa 1880

Silver Figure of a Sailing Ship, Hanau, Germany, circa 1880

By Hanau

Located in Chorzów, PL

A silver decorative figure of a sailing ship on a wooden base. A silver sailing ship consisting

Category

Antique 1880s German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Victorian Cased Half Hull of a Three Masted Sailing Ship
Victorian Cased Half Hull of a Three Masted Sailing Ship

Victorian Cased Half Hull of a Three Masted Sailing Ship

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian cased half hull of a three masted sailing ship, shown with boxwood planking below the

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

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

Category

Vintage 1920s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece
Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece

Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece

Located in Leesburg, VA

A gilt silver double-massed naval ship on ornate openwork wheels with a separately attached anchor

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff
Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff

Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, GB

Galleon Ship shown in full sail. The Ship is hand chased and features an incredible attention to detail

Category

Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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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.

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