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Copper Lifeboat Compass, American, C. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An American, copper, liquid compass from a ship's lifeboat. It has a snap-shut lid to protect it
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Copper

Motor Lifeboat Blueprint by George Lawley Shipyard
Located in Norwell, MA
Original 1935 blueprint for a twenty-six-foot motor lifeboat. This is a construction plan showing
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1930s North American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Paper

Lifeboat 1944 U.S. Silver Gelatin Single-Weight Photo
Located in New York, NY
Original 1944 U.S. silver gelatin single-weight photo for the film Lifeboat directed by Alfred
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1940s American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned lifeboat, a chrome binnacle compass in working order. It has two oil side
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass, Chrome

20th century ship model
Located in BARCELONA, ES
lifeboats. The vessel, with its imposing masts, evokes the majesty of the great sailing ships that sailed
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Cut Glass, Ash

Vintage 20th century ship model
20th century ship model
H 16.15 in W 21.66 in D 10.63 in
Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
Located in Norwell, MA
fastest transatlantic passage in 1905; unbroken for nearly 100 years! Highly detailed with lifeboats
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20th Century North American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Vintage Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903
H 68 in W 52 in D 16 in
Six Foot Model of the Titanic
Located in Norwell, MA
four stack liner. Details include lifeboats, cargo booms, skylights, cabins, railings, winches, chains
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1950s North American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Vintage Six Foot Model of the Titanic
Six Foot Model of the Titanic
H 34 in W 81 in D 15 in
Antique Model of the Brig Volante
Located in Norwell, MA
. Details include cabins, wheel, grating, skylight, water casks, lifeboats, etc. Mounted into a custom glass
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1940s American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Vintage Model of the Brig Volante
Antique Model of the Brig Volante
H 20 in W 24 in D 10 in
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic
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1970s Russian Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
H 10 in W 11 in D 11 in
1934 Americas Cup Yacht Rainbow Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
mahogany backboards. Lifeboat mounted to stern.
Category

1930s American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Lighted Wall Sculpture of Sailboat by Daniel D'Haeseleer, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
buyo, lifeboats, boat ropes, boat lines, rigging and even the waves under the boat. This piece of art
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lifeboat

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Brass, Copper

Ship's Brass Porthole Window converted to Nautical Wall Mirror
Located in Nantucket, MA
decommissioned enclosed lifeboat and normally would be mounted sideways. The rivets have been replace as these
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Admiralty Style Model "Constellation" of 1854 by Michael Costigliola
Located in Norwell, MA
, lifeboats, cannons, capstan, anchor, chain, wheel, masts etc. Open hull, open frame etc. Displayed in custom
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20th Century American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon
Located in Norwell, MA
, lifeboats, all first class. Weight: 5 LBS Overall dimensions: 22” H x 31" L x 10" W Made: America
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1930s North American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Bronze

Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's brass English compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. This is made by Cassens and Plath
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model Canadian (1885-1968)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
's, appears to have all original rigging and attachments, working rudder, lifeboat is removable
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Country Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Ship Model "Hudson River Sloop Illinois"
Located in Norwell, MA
pump, hatches, buckets, lanterns, stool, kegs, benches, tiller, lifeboat, etc. From the estate of
Category

1930s North American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

1930 Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
mounted into a glass and brass display case and has numerous details including lifeboats hanging from
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

1930 Corsair
1930 Corsair
H 56 in W 54 in D 14 in
Round the World Race - English Marine Maritime Seascape Yachts Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Cemetery, Snape. The Royal Naval Lifeboat Institution and Yarrow Shipbuilders hold examples of his work.
Category

1980s Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Brooklyn Tug Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
. Details include, wheelhouse, bumpers, life ring, lifeboat, ladders, binnacle, wheel, bell, capstan, funnel
Category

20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Brooklyn Tug Boat
Brooklyn Tug Boat
H 21 in W 33 in D 13 in
Endeavour of 1934
Located in Norwell, MA
. The navy and gold model is detailed with cabins, skylights, lifeboat, helm, hatches, capstan and
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Endeavour of 1934
Endeavour of 1934
H 39 in W 32 in D 12 in
Model of the Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"
Located in Norwell, MA
, designed by Charles Hanscom. The long trunk cabin carries six lifeboats and launches. Rigged with three
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Model of the Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"
Model of the Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"
H 61 in W 65 in D 19.5 in
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Hollywood, SC
knots. The ship model is detailed with lifeboats, bell, wheel, cabins, skylights, winch, anchor with
Category

20th Century American American Empire Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899
Located in Norwell, MA
helm, binnacle, bridge, ladders, skylights, hatches, lifeboats hanging from davits, cabins, doors
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899
Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899
H 57.5 in W 49 in D 14 in
Steam Yacht Niagara
Located in Norwell, MA
with separate custom table stand. Model details include lifeboats hanging from davits, skylights
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Steam Yacht Niagara
Steam Yacht Niagara
H 60 in W 65 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Scratch-Built Clockwork Boat
Located in London, GB
crackled paint, metal and cotton rope work, carved wooden lifeboats and deck detail. A hatch door reveals a
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Kipp Soldwedel Operation Sail New York Harbor Oil Painting
By Kipp Soldwedel
Located in New York, NY
transatlantic journey to Bermuda and then a 630-mile northwest run to New York. The event also featured lifeboat
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Oil

Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
wooden table stand. Many fine details include capstan, helm, binnacle, winch, funnel, lifeboats
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
H 67 in W 51 in D 14 in
Coast Guard Vessel "Overfalls"
Located in Norwell, MA
trimmed showcase. Details include lifeboats, rafts, funnels, helm, bell, ladders, portholes etc... 33 x 12
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Coast Guard Vessel "Overfalls"
Coast Guard Vessel "Overfalls"
H 24.5 in W 33 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Sailing Boat Wall Light or Sculpture by Daniel d'Haeseleer
Located in Baambrugge, NL
very decorative piece with beautiful details such as a lifeboat and gauze waves. The light can be
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass, Copper

China Trade Nautical Painting of Sailing Ship by Lai Fong of Calcutta ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
translucent roping, the curves and construction of the railing, the lifeboats on board and the detailing of
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20th Century Indian Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Lightship "Relief" of Oakland, California
Located in Norwell, MA
Oakland. The model is expertly outfitted with a lifeboat, spotlight, binnacle, funnel, ladders, portholes
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

1970s Modernist Swiss Colorful Surrealism Signed Dada Lithograph Andre Thomkins
By André Thomkins
Located in Surfside, FL
This one is titled Lifeboat and depicts a boat in red and blue with a futurist Allen Jones type
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1970s Dada Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Located in Norwell, MA
knots. The model is detailed with lifeboats, bell, wheel, cabins, skylights, winch, anchor with
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
H 63 in W 44 in D 18 in
1949 Nautical Project of the Northele Sailing Boat by Berthon Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Airborne Lifeboat, a ship loaded under the planes to be launched by parachute to survivors of aircraft in
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1940s British Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Paper

1949s Antique Northele Nautical Ship Project by Berthon Boats Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Second World War he conceived the idea of the Airborne Lifeboat, a ship loaded under the planes to be
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1940s British Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Paper

Tim Thompson Becalmed off Castle Court Martime Sailboat Watercolor Painting
Located in Dayton, OH
The Gold Medal Rescues of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. He was the official artist for
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Late 20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Paint, Paper

Powerful Hoi Lebadang Abstract Mid Century Lithograph Signed and Numbered
By Hoi Lebadang
Located in Atlanta, GA
is a sinking ship, and work is a lifeboat.” Lebadang’s work shows a vast range of creativity. His
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1960s UK Army Recruitment poster, Join the Regular Army Junior Leaders' Unit
By John Godfrey Bernard Worsley
Located in London, GB
serving on HMS Laurentic when it was torpedoed, and he was rescued from an open lifeboat subsequently
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1960s Modern Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Lithograph

1960s UK Army Recruitment poster, Join the New Regular Army Tank Commander
By John Godfrey Bernard Worsley
Located in London, GB
serving on HMS Laurentic when it was torpedoed, and he was rescued from an open lifeboat subsequently
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1960s Modern Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Lithograph

1959 UK Army Recruitment poster, Join the New Regular Army Wireless Operator
By John Godfrey Bernard Worsley
Located in London, GB
open lifeboat subsequently producing a painting of the scene. Thus brought to the attention of the War
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Lithograph

Rainbow of 1934
Located in Norwell, MA
with lifeboat, capstan, helm, binnacle, skylights, hatches, Boom and a full suit of stitched linen
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Rainbow of 1934
Rainbow of 1934
H 39 in W 33 in D 13 in
Hand Painted Diorama Representing a Sea Storm, France, 1940s
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Diorama representing a sea storm, realistic representation with lifeboat with sailors, whale tail
Category

20th Century French Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Lifeboat Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Lifeboat binnacle with a compass and side burner missing door. Mounted to a cared mahogany base
Category

20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Antique Lifeboat Binnacle
Antique Lifeboat Binnacle
H 13.5 in Dm 9 in
Brass Lifeboat Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass lifeboat binnacle reads "PATT 1151A Compass" on front. Alcohol filled
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Anders Hune, Lifeboat, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
lifeboat amid treacherous waters. It’s a vivid portrayal that captures the emerging drama. Hune’s
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wood Water Cask from Ship’s Lifeboat
Located in Norwell, MA
would be kept on board lifeboats. Weight: 10 lbs Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 23"W x 7"D Material: Wood
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1950s European Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Ship's Lifeboat Bronze Prop
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a mid-century ship's lifeboat, this bronze prop makes a great nautical decorative item. It
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Bronze

Nautical Copper Lifeboat Compass, Mid-century American
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working copper compass from an American Ship's lifeboat. The lid closes to protect it from the
Category

20th Century American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Copper

Ship's Lifeboat Brass Compass on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
These brass lifeboat compasses are often held in a closed box. I had this polished and designed a
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Large Nautical Lifeboat Bronze Propeller on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large bronze propeller from a decommissioned lifeboat. Great scale and patina. Mounted on a custom
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a ship's lifeboat (not your rubber raft variety), a brass binnacle compass complete with
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Lifeboat Porthole Converted to Table, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
lifeboat from the 1980s. The base was designed by Deborah Lockhart Phillips and can be completely taken
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Scale Model of a ‘Watson’ Class Lifeboat, circa 1931
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
columns above a stepped wooden display base with a brass plate engraved ‘41ft Watson class motor lifeboat
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1930s English Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
large size lifeboat and taken out of its wooden holding box. Just the compass itself measures 10" x 4" H
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Poster Loose Talk Can Cost Lives WWII Sinking Ship Lifeboats
Located in London, GB
into the air and emergency lifeboats full of people wearing life jackets helping people swimming
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1940s American Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Paper

Large Mahogany Pond Boat on Custom Stand
Located in Milford, NH
detail, and one rowboat or lifeboat.
Category

20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Mahogany, Canvas

Folk Art Steam Yacht Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming antique yacht model with rigged masts, cabins, etc.. Three lifeboats hang from davits. In
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20th Century Vintage Lifeboat

Folk Art Steam Yacht Model
Folk Art Steam Yacht Model
H 23 in W 32 in D 8 in
Vintage Scratch Built Sailing Ship Model By Eugene Leclerc
By Albert Leclerc
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and painted, having three masts, realistic rigging, lifeboats, anchors and a sea worthy swagger
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Mid-20th Century Edwardian Vintage Lifeboat

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Vintage Lifeboat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage lifeboat for your home. A vintage lifeboat — often made from metal, brass and copper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage lifeboat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage lifeboat made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage lifeboat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassens & Plath produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Lifeboat?

A vintage lifeboat can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $818, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $21,366.