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Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Antique Model of Windjammer Louise

Antique Model of Windjammer Louise

Located in Norwell, MA

Charming antique ship model of the Windjammer Louise sailing through clay waves under full sail.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Model of the Brig Volante
Antique Model of the Brig Volante

Antique Model of the Brig Volante

Located in Norwell, MA

Rigged ship model of the merchant brig "Volante" of Boston.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Yacht Model of the Schooner Yacht Wanderer
Yacht Model of the Schooner Yacht Wanderer

Yacht Model of the Schooner Yacht Wanderer

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ship model of the American schooner yacht Wanderer.

Category

Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America
Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America

Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America

Located in Norwell, MA

Sleek ship model of the famous Schooner Yacht "America", original winner of the America's Cup in 1851.

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Model of the Schooner Yacht Vim
Model of the Schooner Yacht Vim

Model of the Schooner Yacht Vim

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine antique ship model of the schooner yacht "Vim" of 1865. The sleek hull is painted black over gold.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon
Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon

Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ship model with provenance. This model of the packet ship “Anglo Saxon” was “presented by Charles H Taylor of Boston to the Pelham Country Club as a token of his friendship w...

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Three-Masted Sailboat Model in Fruitwood
19th Century French Three-Masted Sailboat Model in Fruitwood

19th Century French Three-Masted Sailboat Model in Fruitwood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite, meticulously crafted wooden ship model is a stunning representation of a three-masted sailing vessel.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Comp...

Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Miniature Barque by C. Brookings Wetherbee
Miniature Barque by C. Brookings Wetherbee

Miniature Barque by C. Brookings Wetherbee

Located in Norwell, MA

Wetherbee was a wealthy Yankee who built ship models. Set at its waterline in a glass case. 6" H x 9" W x 5" D.

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

GALLEON SHIP 1960 Vintage Oversized Scale-Model Of Historical ship In Wood
GALLEON SHIP 1960 Vintage Oversized Scale-Model Of Historical ship In Wood

GALLEON SHIP 1960 Vintage Oversized Scale-Model Of Historical ship In Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A scale model ship of a Galleon. This is a very nice scale model of an historical Galleon ship created around the 1960 and 1970.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Scale Model of Clipper Ship
Vintage Coastal Scale Model of Clipper Ship

Vintage Coastal Scale Model of Clipper Ship

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embark on a voyage of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage scale model of a clipper ship, meticulously housed within a protective glass case atop a custom wooden stand.

Category

Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s
Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s

Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s

Located in Greding, DE

Detailed model ship of the galleon Löwe with three masts and single-row arrangement of the guns.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Model of the Clipper Ship “Flying Cloud”
Model of the Clipper Ship “Flying Cloud”

Model of the Clipper Ship “Flying Cloud”

Located in Norwell, MA

Highest quality model of the American clipper ship "Flying Cloud".

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Half Hull Model of an American Packet Ship
Half Hull Model of an American Packet Ship

Half Hull Model of an American Packet Ship

Located in Norwell, MA

Varnished half model of an American merchant ship. Hull is varnished bright above the waterline and painted green below.

Category

Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship

Located in Woodbury, CT

Model of an Imperial Russian harbor patrol ship, Commander Bering (1905) modeled by G.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Astonishing 1970s Ponant Model Ship, Handmade Walnut Wood, England
Astonishing 1970s Ponant Model Ship, Handmade Walnut Wood, England

Astonishing 1970s Ponant Model Ship, Handmade Walnut Wood, England

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing Ponant model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Handmade 1970s Cliper Siglo XIX Model Ship in Walnut, England
Handmade 1970s Cliper Siglo XIX Model Ship in Walnut, England

Handmade 1970s Cliper Siglo XIX Model Ship in Walnut, England

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing Cliper Siglo XIX Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’
Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’

Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A half block model of the steam ship ‘Glamis Castle’, the ship shown with two truncated masts, a funnel and a boxwood hull with the original painted black top-sides, all set on a fid...

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Large Model of the 19th Century French Exploration Ship " Astrolabe ”
Large Model of the 19th Century French Exploration Ship " Astrolabe ”

Large Model of the 19th Century French Exploration Ship " Astrolabe ”

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A finely crafted and highly decorative model of the French exploration vessel Astrolabe, representing the famous 19th-century naval ship active between 1811 and 1851.

Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Beech

Handmade HMS Endeavour Model Ship in Walnut Wood, England, 1970s
Handmade HMS Endeavour Model Ship in Walnut Wood, England, 1970s

Handmade HMS Endeavour Model Ship in Walnut Wood, England, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing HMS Endeavour Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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. Titled "Breezing up in Bermuda", auxiliary schooner yacht Atlantic cruises into St.

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Young America Clipper Ship 1853 Model Realistic Representation Large Sized
Young America Clipper Ship 1853 Model Realistic Representation Large Sized

Young America Clipper Ship 1853 Model Realistic Representation Large Sized

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this model of the Young America Clipper Ship, 1853 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cov...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Handmade Belem Model Ship in Walnut Wood, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Handmade Belem Model Ship in Walnut Wood, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Handmade Belem Model Ship in Walnut Wood, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing Belem model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

SAILING YATCH Magnificent Scale Model Ship In Fine Wood Oversized With Stand
SAILING YATCH Magnificent Scale Model Ship In Fine Wood Oversized With Stand

SAILING YATCH Magnificent Scale Model Ship In Fine Wood Oversized With Stand

Located in Miami, FL

A scale model ship of a Sailing Ship. This is a very nice scale model of an historical Sailing Ship. created around the 1960 and 1970.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...

Category

20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’
Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’

Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A shipyard model of the wooden steam ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’, 1877, the hull painted rust-red with black top sides and a black funnel, finely detailed with nickel-plated deck fittings...

Category

Antique 1870s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Satinwood

Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails

Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Hand Crafted Decorative Model of a Sailing Ship, similar to the USS constitution, however not labeled as such.

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime
Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime

Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative model of a naval ships tripod mast, constructed In brass and copper raised on a chamfered oak plinth.

Category

Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper

American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.

American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.

Located in Charleston, SC

American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case.

Category

20th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark
Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark

Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark

Located in Hannover, DE

The midnight blue water is a perfect match for the red and white hull of this lovely ship. This model is a true work of art, lovingly crafted by a master artisan.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Two hand whittled ships with exceptional detail from the early 20th century, found in New Jersey.

Category

Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship along with tender dinghy sailing alo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

Located in Norwell, MA

Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Hand Forged Iron Decorative Sailing Ships, a Pair
Hand Forged Iron Decorative Sailing Ships, a Pair

Hand Forged Iron Decorative Sailing Ships, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of decorative hand forged iron ships. Good condition. Vintage items form the 1960s. Measures 12"W x 3.5"D x 12"H.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base
Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base

Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Neederland. Brand: Espada. Weight: 141.31 grams. Dimensions: 14cmx17.5cm. Content: 833...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano

Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano

Located in Norwell, MA

Scale model of the Spanish navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Decorative "New England" Wood and Brass Model of a Classic Schooner Ship, 1981
Decorative "New England" Wood and Brass Model of a Classic Schooner Ship, 1981

Decorative "New England" Wood and Brass Model of a Classic Schooner Ship, 1981

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Decorative "New England" Classic Schooner Ship Model signed: Biff Abell, 02184, 04 / 1981, # 32 02184 / Braintree, Massachusetts, USA Minimalist Wood and Brass Ship Model on a Blac...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Albatross Yacht Hull Model, Blue Painted Wood, 1950s
Mid-Century Albatross Yacht Hull Model, Blue Painted Wood, 1950s

Mid-Century Albatross Yacht Hull Model, Blue Painted Wood, 1950s

Located in Queens, NY

English Mid-Century wooden "Albatross" yacht hull model of a ship with a painted and varnished deck and light blue and silver painted exterior (plate on deck reads, "GAMES INDUSTRIES...

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst
Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst

Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Footnote: See Norman Napier Boyd, ‘The Model Ship: Her Role in History’ p.48, pl.33 for a very similar model of HMS Centurion from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paint

Henry Culver Model of Revenge
Henry Culver Model of Revenge

Henry Culver Model of Revenge

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare ship model of the noted warship "Queen Anne's Revenge", by famous ship modeler Henry Brundage Culver.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare
19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare

19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Adirondack Natural Specimens

Materials

Mahogany

Charming Hanging Ship, Hot Air Balloon Easily Converted Into A Chandelier. Decor
Charming Hanging Ship, Hot Air Balloon Easily Converted Into A Chandelier. Decor

Charming Hanging Ship, Hot Air Balloon Easily Converted Into A Chandelier. Decor

Located in Buchanan, MI

Vintage hot air balloon model by Authentic Models, which has been joined with a wooden sail ship model.

Category

20th Century Virgin Islands American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Fleischmann German Luxury Liner Model with Glass Case and Oak Base
Fleischmann German Luxury Liner Model with Glass Case and Oak Base

Fleischmann German Luxury Liner Model with Glass Case and Oak Base

Located in Queens, NY

Ship model of German luxury liner with red and black painted hull in glass case with oak base and brass trim (KROMPRINSCESSIN CECILIE) att.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Porcelain Dish from Yacht Corsair W Model
Rare Porcelain Dish from Yacht Corsair W Model

Rare Porcelain Dish from Yacht Corsair W Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Fitted to a case with a ship model of the Corsair. Overall dimensions: 18"T x 18"W x 5"D.

Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Admiralty Style Model "Constellation" of 1854 by Michael Costigliola
Admiralty Style Model "Constellation" of 1854 by Michael Costigliola

Admiralty Style Model "Constellation" of 1854 by Michael Costigliola

Located in Norwell, MA

1854, sloop of war "Constellation" admiralty model. Generously detailed ship model has exposed ribs, lifeboats, cannons, capstan, anchor, chain, wheel, masts etc.

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Large Matched Solid Silver Nefs / Model Ships Centrepieces c. 1930
Pair Large Matched Solid Silver Nefs / Model Ships Centrepieces c. 1930

Pair Large Matched Solid Silver Nefs / Model Ships Centrepieces c. 1930

By Adolph Barsach Davis

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of vintage Solid Silver Nefs / Model Sailing Ships. Modelled after the early continental Silver Nefs made from the 13th Century onwards its is unusual to have suc...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Women's Ophidia GG Flora Canvas Shoulder Bag with Original Box
Gucci Women's Ophidia GG Flora Canvas Shoulder Bag with Original Box

Gucci Women's Ophidia GG Flora Canvas Shoulder Bag with Original Box

By Gucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gucci Women's Ophidia GG Flora Canvas Shoulder Bag with Original Box, Dustbag, Gucci Pamphlets This Gucci Ophidia Flora Shoulder Bag is in excellent condition and ready to ship! Br...

Category

2010s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

Hermes Birkin 35 H041702 Rouge Tomate with Original Box, Dustbag, and Receipt
Hermes Birkin 35 H041702 Rouge Tomate with Original Box, Dustbag, and Receipt

Hermes Birkin 35 H041702 Rouge Tomate with Original Box, Dustbag, and Receipt

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Tomate Leather Handbag with Gold Hardware This Hermes Birkin 35 is in excellent condition and ready to ship! Brand: Hermes Model: Birkin Rouge Tomate 35 Styl...

Category

2010s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

Hermes Birkin Rouge Pivoine Togo 35 with Dustbag Box and Raincover
Hermes Birkin Rouge Pivoine Togo 35 with Dustbag Box and Raincover

Hermes Birkin Rouge Pivoine Togo 35 with Dustbag Box and Raincover

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Hermes Birkin Rouge Pivoine Togo 35 with Dustbag Box and Raincover This Hermes Birkin 35 is in excellent condition and ready to ship! Brand: Hermes Model: Birkin Rouge Pivoine Togo...

Category

2010s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base
925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base

925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This 925 sterling silver ship model presents a detailed representation of the historic Santa Maria, crafted with exceptional precision and mounted on a polished wooden base.

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Half Hull Carving
Half Hull Carving

Half Hull Carving

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand carved, mounted, half hull ship model.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Walnut Model of a 17th Century Galleon
Handcrafted Walnut Model of a 17th Century Galleon

Handcrafted Walnut Model of a 17th Century Galleon

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This finely handcrafted walnut ship model is an impressive interpretation of a 17th-century ocean-going galleon, inspired by the great merchant and exploration vessels that sailed be...

Category

20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Find a variety of ship models available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all ship models available were constructed with great care. We have 185 antique and vintage ship models in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of ship models available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern ship models are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made ship models over the years, but those made by Curtis Jere, Alan Evelyn and Anthoine Art Bois are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ship Models?

Prices for ship models can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ship models begin at $150 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.