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Steam Ship Models

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...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

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...

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Antique 1870s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Satinwood

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Vintage Steam Cruise Ship Model

Vintage Steam Cruise Ship Model

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H 8 in W 13 in D 3 in

Vintage Steam Cruise Ship Model

Located in San Francisco, CA

A classic metal wind-up steamship with incredible details and original paint.

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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship
Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship

Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship

Located in Palm City, FL

Shown is a larger than usual American made builder's half hull of an early motor vessel. It is comprised of 7 lifts. A "lift" is one plank. It has a cruiser bow with a hollowed foref...

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Vintage Boiler Powered Tramp Steamer Nautical Model Ship
Vintage Boiler Powered Tramp Steamer Nautical Model Ship

Vintage Boiler Powered Tramp Steamer Nautical Model Ship

Located in Palm City, FL

LOA 36 1/2" BEAM 6 1/2" DRAFT 1" HEIGHT 15" WEIGHT 5 Lbs 5 oz Presented is a vintage, handcrafted, scratch built, wood model of an unnamed steam powered ship model that f...

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Vintage 1970s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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

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H 9 in W 29.75 in D 2.75 in

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 of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

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

1895-1907 S.S Harcalo Steam Boat Cargo Ship Large Scaled Model in Custom Case
1895-1907 S.S Harcalo Steam Boat Cargo Ship Large Scaled Model in Custom Case

1895-1907 S.S Harcalo Steam Boat Cargo Ship Large Scaled Model in Custom Case

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made model ship in original display case of the S.S Harcalo Steam cargo ship, 1895-1907 This piece is one of four large scale...

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20th Century English Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" 20th Century
STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" 20th Century

STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" In wood, rope and other materials.

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20th Century American Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Model of the SS Steam Ship Iberia
Model of the SS Steam Ship Iberia

Model of the SS Steam Ship Iberia

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H 8 in W 16 in D 6 in

Model of the SS Steam Ship Iberia

Located in Norwell, MA

The SS Iberia is a small cased model built by a company called GTrans Limited from Australia a decade ago. SS Iberia was an ocean liner completed in 1954 for the Peninsular and Orien...

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2010s Australian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Speeboat Dixie II Model and Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model
Speeboat Dixie II Model and Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model

Speeboat Dixie II Model and Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Dimensions: 51" x 12" x 12" Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table Steam yacht model of J.P.

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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Ship Model Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"
Ship Model Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"

Ship Model Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"

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H 55 in W 49 in D 14 in

Ship Model Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"

Located in Norwell, MA

Expertly detailed ship model of the American Steam Yacht Aphrodite.

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1990s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model
Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model

Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model

Located in Lancashire, GB

Mounted English Antique Ship Hull Model . This large, English, 19th century antique ships hull is an excellent quality, mounted ship builders model.

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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold

Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine half model of the 1934 America’s cup defending Yacht Endeavor. The model has a planked deck with Toe Rails, Hatch, Skylights, Helm, Spinnaker Pole, Hatch, Etc. The Hull is paint...

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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary
Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary

Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

An early (probably late 1930s) model of the RMS Queen Mary all hand carved and painted down to the smallest detail. The condition is quite good with original untouched patina.

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Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899
Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899

Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899

$5,895

H 57.5 in W 49 in D 14 in

Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899

Located in Norwell, MA

Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht "Erin" of 1899 model in glass and mahogany display case with separate table stand. Lipton's great passion was to win the America's cup and Erin served as hi...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th

Located in Charleston, SC

American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship model Sovereign of the Seas. The Sov...

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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

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

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship

$5,860

H 20 in W 37 in D 9.5 in

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. Cheikhet. Carved and painted hull with brass strap-work, planked decks outfitted with detailed ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

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H 20 in W 27 in D 11 in

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

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H 21 in W 12 in D 31 in

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. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Cased British Sailing Vessel Folk Art Maritime
Late 19th Century Cased British Sailing Vessel Folk Art Maritime

Late 19th Century Cased British Sailing Vessel Folk Art Maritime

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A late 19th/early 20th century cased display of a painted British sailing vessel, built by Joseph Packer, who was a carpenter in Ramsey The detailed ship is housed in the most wonde...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910

$1,895

H 31 in W 38 in D 13 in

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running rigging. Set on a wood cradle. Wei...

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Vintage 1910s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the Americ...

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20th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"
Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"

$4,194

H 33 in W 41 in D 13 in

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine, scale model of the schooner yacht “America”, the first winner of the America’s Cup. Copper sheathed below the waterline. Mahogany deck, linen sails. Mounted into a brass displa...

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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Steam Yacht Model of the "Harvard"
Steam Yacht Model of the "Harvard"

Steam Yacht Model of the "Harvard"

$13,800

H 65 in W 68 in D 21 in

Steam Yacht Model of the "Harvard"

Located in Norwell, MA

Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker founded the Harvard Business School in Cambridge and the Baker Library at Harvard University i...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia
Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia

Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Finely crafted and minutely detailed two masted schooner in wood with a black painted hull and with string rigging, anchors, hatches, boats, barrels and some fine chains. The Scale i...

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20th Century North American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Half Model of a Cape Cod Catboat
Antique Half Model of a Cape Cod Catboat

Antique Half Model of a Cape Cod Catboat

Located in Norwell, MA

Cape Cod catboat half model. Varnished hull with a sweeping form. Mounted to a hardwood backboard. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 22" W x 5" D. Made: America Mat...

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Vintage 1920s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

BALTIMORE CLIPPER 19th Century American Magnificent Model Scale Ship In Wood
BALTIMORE CLIPPER 19th Century American Magnificent Model Scale Ship In Wood

BALTIMORE CLIPPER 19th Century American Magnificent Model Scale Ship In Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A scale model ship of a Baltimore Clipper. This is a very nice scale model of an historical Baltimore Clipper created around the 1960 and 1970. Beautiful craftmanship with very nice...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Working Model of a Steam Launch
Working Model of a Steam Launch

Working Model of a Steam Launch

$3,900

H 14 in W 45 in D 8 in

Working Model of a Steam Launch

Located in Woodbury, CT

Scratch-built working steam launch. Boiler connects to a dual-piston drive that directly powers a single propeller.

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20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Allegory of Abundance

Located in New York, NY

Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Copper

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

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Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug

Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
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Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

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By Cary’s

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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Antique Early 1800s English Globes

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

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King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

Located in Leeds, GB

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Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Norwood, NJ

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Steam Ship Models For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of steam ship models is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct steam ship models — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Steam ship models have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of steam ship models to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, folk art and industrial steam ship models are of considerable interest. Fritz Hansen and Søren Hansen each produced beautiful steam ship models that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Models-miniatures for You

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

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.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.

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