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Pair of Carved Wood Iron Ship Half Hull Models
Pair of Carved Wood Iron Ship Half Hull Models

Pair of Carved Wood Iron Ship Half Hull Models

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of mirror image antique half hull models crafted in pine, paint decorated, and faithfully rendered in form to early iron ship hull designs and mounted on mahogany pla...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

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.

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Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Hull Carving
Half Hull Carving

Half Hull Carving

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand carved, mounted, half hull ship model.

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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Shipwright's Half Hull Model
19th Century Shipwright's Half Hull Model

19th Century Shipwright's Half Hull Model

Located in Nantucket, MA

Late 19th Century Shipwright's Half Hull Model, a hand carved half hull model built in lifts (a series of separate horizontal planks stacked or laminated together to form the hull), ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

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Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model
Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model

Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model

Located in Palm City, FL

Presented is a large size builder's model of a whaleship of mid 19th Century design that was made to commemorate the launch of the whaling schooner Addie M. Chadwick in East Boston, ...

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Antique Half Ships Hull Model
Antique Half Ships Hull Model

Antique Half Ships Hull Model

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H 9 in W 26 in D 4 in

Antique Half Ships Hull Model

Located in Rochester, NY

Handmade antique ships hull model, American, early 20th century. Carved pine and mahogany. Nice old original paint.

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Early 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

English Half Hull Ship Model
English Half Hull Ship Model

English Half Hull Ship Model

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H 12 in W 61.5 in

English Half Hull Ship Model

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique half haul boat model crafted in mahogany with a mahogany frame and presented on a red oak background.

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

A Pair of English Half-Hull Ship Models
A Pair of English Half-Hull Ship Models

A Pair of English Half-Hull Ship Models

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of English half-hull ship models of three masted sailing ships.

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Vintage 1930s English Decorative Art

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

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H 15.75 in W 143 in L 15.75 in

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, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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 original black painted topsides, applied with gilt scrolling decoration to bow and s...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

A Large German Half-Hull Wood Ships Model of the Full-Rigged Ship "Phos"
A Large German Half-Hull Wood Ships Model of the Full-Rigged Ship "Phos"

A Large German Half-Hull Wood Ships Model of the Full-Rigged Ship "Phos"

Located in Stockholm, SE

A fine large wood half-hull ships model of the three masted full-rigged ship "Phos" built in 1893 by ships builder Stettiner Maschinerbauanstalt & Shiffsbauwerft A-G, previously Moel...

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Antique 1890s German Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Builder's Half Hull Model of a Ship with 12 Hardwood Lifts
Builder's Half Hull Model of a Ship with 12 Hardwood Lifts

Builder's Half Hull Model of a Ship with 12 Hardwood Lifts

Located in Stamford, CT

A large 19th century builder's half hull model of a ship with 12 hardwood lifts.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Victorian Half Hull Model of the Three Masted Sailing Ship ‘Elizabeth’
Victorian Half Hull Model of the Three Masted Sailing Ship ‘Elizabeth’

Victorian Half Hull Model of the Three Masted Sailing Ship ‘Elizabeth’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian half hull model of the three masted sailing ship ‘Elizabeth’, shown facing right, the shaped soft wood hull with black painted top sides and applied shear line and gunwal...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Sailor's Valentine in the form of a Half-Hull Ship Model
Sailor's Valentine in the form of a Half-Hull Ship Model

Sailor's Valentine in the form of a Half-Hull Ship Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

A good example of an English folk-art carved half-hull model with three dimensional carved wooden rope - the message "Love at home" inscribed on the scrumble painted finish with hand...

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Nautical Half Hull Model of Sister Ships, Santa Rosa and Columbia
Outstanding Nautical Half Hull Model of Sister Ships, Santa Rosa and Columbia

Outstanding Nautical Half Hull Model of Sister Ships, Santa Rosa and Columbia

Located in Stamford, CT

An outstanding half hull model of sister ships Santa Rosa and Columbia (300' steam/sail vessels) from the famous Scottish shipbuilders Laird Brothers, Birkenhead.

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

19th Century Large Ship Builder’s Half Hull Model of the Flying Dragon
19th Century Large Ship Builder’s Half Hull Model of the Flying Dragon

19th Century Large Ship Builder’s Half Hull Model of the Flying Dragon

Located in Nantucket, MA

Hull built up with 19 lifts with alternating woods, mounted on the original blue painted backboard with later gilded molding. The ship was built by Trufant & Drummond, in Bath, Maine...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Hand Made Wooden Half Hull, C.1940
Hand Made Wooden Half Hull, C.1940

Hand Made Wooden Half Hull, C.1940

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H 7.25 in W 28 in D 3.25 in

Hand Made Wooden Half Hull, C.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

W 28 in. HISTORY A half hull model ship (also known as a "half hull" or "half ship") is a wooden ship featuring only one half of a boat's hull without rigging or other fixtures.

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th c. Hand Carved Wooden Half Hull
Early 20th c. Hand Carved Wooden Half Hull

Early 20th c. Hand Carved Wooden Half Hull

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H 6.5 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in

Early 20th c. Hand Carved Wooden Half Hull

Located in San Francisco, CA

W 20.5 in. HISTORY A half hull model ship (also known as a "half hull" or "half ship") is a wooden ship featuring only one half of a boat's hull without rigging or other fixtures.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Handsome Set of 5 Half Hull Models Mounted on Boards
Handsome Set of 5 Half Hull Models Mounted on Boards

Handsome Set of 5 Half Hull Models Mounted on Boards

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nice collection of half hull models depicting cutters, schooners and cargo ships; mounted on later frames; half hull models were constructed by shipwrights to plan a ship's design ...

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Antique Early 1900s Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s
Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s

Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Charlie Sayle (active: 1940s to 1980s) was a Nantucket fisherman renown for his scrimshaw, ship models, shadow boxes, half hulls and other folk art.

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Painted Annotated Half Hull Ship Model
Painted Annotated Half Hull Ship Model

Painted Annotated Half Hull Ship Model

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H 16 in W 106 in D 8 in

Painted Annotated Half Hull Ship Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare American 1930s ship’s half hull model of impressive scale, annotated with construction details and in original white painted surface with black measured demarcations depicting d...

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Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

English Double Half Hull Model
English Double Half Hull Model

English Double Half Hull Model

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H 8 in W 31.25 in D 1.75 in

English Double Half Hull Model

Located in Downingtown, PA

English double half hull model, from T. Withers & Sons, West Bromwich The two ship half-hulls are placed on a flat rectangular base facing each other.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Antique Half Hull Model Ship
Antique Half Hull Model Ship

Antique Half Hull Model Ship

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H 12.5 in W 54.5 in D 4 in

Antique Half Hull Model Ship

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 19th century half hull model ship mounted on a walnut cradled panel.

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Antique 19th Century American Classical Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mahogany Half Hull Ship Model
Vintage Mahogany Half Hull Ship Model

Vintage Mahogany Half Hull Ship Model

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H 10 in W 56 in D 4 in

Vintage Mahogany Half Hull Ship Model

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage half hull boat model expertly crafted with alternating section of stained and unstained mahogany.

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Massive Antique Half Hull Ship Model
Massive Antique Half Hull Ship Model

Massive Antique Half Hull Ship Model

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H 15.5 in W 91.5 in D 5.5 in

Massive Antique Half Hull Ship Model

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A rare and important massive late 19th century half hull model ship of the steel screw steamers "CZAR" and CZARITZA" built by Sir W.

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model
Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model

Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model

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H 11.5 in W 60 in D 8 in

Large Ship Builder's Half Hull Model

Located in Nantucket, MA

The model is of lift construction painted in black and brown with decorative gilded leaf vinery. Mounted on a black painted backboard with decorative border. American, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Exceptionally Large English Half Hull Sailing Ship Model
Exceptionally Large English Half Hull Sailing Ship Model

Exceptionally Large English Half Hull Sailing Ship Model

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Super large antique English half hull model of a sailing ship crafted in indigenous hardwood with a graceful sea going form and plenty of decorative appeal.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Half Ships Hull Model, American, 19th Century
Antique Half Ships Hull Model, American, 19th Century

Antique Half Ships Hull Model, American, 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Handmade antique ships hull model, American, 19th century. Carved pine and mahogany. Warm old patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Wood

Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England
Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England

Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique half hull builder's ship model by W. F. Milne Esquire - Naval Architect, Hull England.

Category

Early 20th Century English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Paint

Large Antique Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, 19th Century
Large Antique Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, 19th Century

Large Antique Half Hull Ship Builder's Model, 19th Century

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality half hull model of Steam Yacht "Lurline". Laminated paper label with dimensions, name and maker. Two mounting holes on back of mounting plaque.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany

Antique Half Hull Ship Model. English Late 19th Century.
Antique Half Hull Ship Model. English Late 19th Century.

Antique Half Hull Ship Model. English Late 19th Century.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful half hull model. Laminated tropical hardwood and pitch pine Original patina and a fantastic colour Exceptional quality. I particularly like the finely carved mast. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large 1810 Half Hull Sailing Ship Model with Rare Bowsprit
Large 1810 Half Hull Sailing Ship Model with Rare Bowsprit

Large 1810 Half Hull Sailing Ship Model with Rare Bowsprit

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique large 1810 half Hull Sailing Ship model with rare bowsprit.

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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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Ship Half Hulls For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ship half hulls is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ship half hulls — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of ship half hulls available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of ship half hulls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Industrial ship half hulls are of considerable interest.

How Much are Ship Half Hulls?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,853, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.