Whaling Ship

The present letter was delivered to Captain Charles Gifford of New Bedford, master of the whaling Ship BENJAMIN TUCKER IN 1855, the Ship MINERVA from 1856 to 1860, and then after the...

Lightship basket are unique to the Cape Cod region of the US and were first created by crewmen on whaling ships and lightship vessels as a way of passing the long days spent at sea.

This exceptional nautical collectable was recovered from a whaling ship and features eight strong turn king cylindrical spokes, together with a set of brass and iron Salter's Improve...

The making of scrimshaw probably began on whaling ships in the late 18th century and survived until the ban on commercial whaling.

This remarkable oil painting, titled **"Old New Bedford Whaler – Andrew Hicks"**, is an exquisite maritime artwork that captures the spirit of 19th-century whaling. The painting, exe...

Launched on September 30, 1799, she gained fame during the War of 1812 under the command of Captain David Porter, where she became the first US warship to round Cape Horn and operate...

Di lato la seguente scritta: The Whaling Ship ROMULUS. Sul fondo le iniziali del capitano M.P Buono stato.

Il retro del dente reca la seguente incisione Arctic whaling Ship Kathleen 1853 con foglie e fiori. Buono stato, qualche segno di usura.

Set of two Mystic Seaport whaling woodblock prints, titled “The Ship Joseph Conrad”, and “Whaleship Chas.

A very rare sign that was most likely catering to the whaling trade (what other ships needed barrel making on par with a rope walk?)

The author spent a substantial amount of time on the whaling vessel, Acushnet, and acquired first-hand whaling experience on the ship.

The author spent a substantial amount of time on the whaling vessel, Acushnet, and acquired first-hand whaling experience on the ship.

The author spent a substantial amount of time on the whaling vessel, Acushnet, and acquired first-hand whaling experience on the ship.

Steel engraving of a whaling ship. Engraved by R. Brandard after a painting by J.M.W.

Impressive and unique in its size this large rare oil whaling ship lamp. It is heavy because it is made of wrought iron, the quadruple gimbal in the center kept the whale oil reser...

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, of exquisite workmanship, from the mid 19th century length 14 cm, depicting 2 rowing boats with six whales each trying to harpoon a whale, in th...

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, of fine workmanship from the half of the 19th century, length 11 cm, inches 4.3, depicting 6 whalers on a rowing boat trying to harpoon a whale ...

This beautifully hand crafted box would have been made during the long voyage of a whaling ship. The star inlay at center is bone, with mother of pearl in the four corners of the top.

The word "scrimshaw" refers to an art form and to the different products of this art, born on board American whaling ships between 1745 and 1759 as a way to occupy time during the lo...

The word "scrimshaw" refers to an art form and to the different products of this art, born on board American whaling ships between 1745 and 1759 as a way to occupy time during the lo...

The word "scrimshaw" refers to an art form and to the different products of this art, born on board American whaling ships between 1745 and 1759 as a way to occupy time during the lo...

The word "scrimshaw" refers to an art form and to the different products of this art, born on board American whaling ships between 1745 and 1759 as a way to occupy time during the lo...

Battles, the large trading-company monopolies, Indian settlements, whaling ships, and the showboat era are some of the subjects covered in the book.

History: Scrimshaw is derived from the practice of sailors on whaling ships creating common tools, where the by-products of whales were readily available.

The making of scrimshaw probably began on whaling ships in the late 18th century and survived until the ban on commercial whaling.

In contrast to the tales of merchant seamen, whaling ships and the China trade, pirates and commercial fishermen, the Cape was settled by farmers.

A large and colorful mid-20th century watercolor painting of the Nantucket Whaling ship, Factor.

Delightful Naive Folk Art Needlework Picture Depicting Two Whaling Ships and Whales in a Choppy Sea

Provenance: Sanford Smith Gallery, New York This wonderful rendering of a whaling scene depicting an American whaling ship and crew boats catures the live of these mid-19th c. seamen.

Nautical themed carving on bone/ivory depicting whaling ships. Signed by artist.

Probably made by a sailor on a whaling ship in the 1800's. One piece missing the blank 5 but two extra pieces could fill in.

The Niantic began life in Connecticut in 1832, and was originally intended for trade with China, but spent nearly two decades primarily as a whaling ship. As the gold rush in Califor...

A unique diorama of the Charles W Morgan, the last whaling ship in the US. Handmade and set within a Tramp Art shadow box frame.

Scrimshaw is an art form that was practiced commonly by sailors working on whaling ships in the late 18th century. Pictures or designs were etched on the bone, and then highlighted u...

This piece was possibly created on a New England whaling ship and its meticulous creation would have helped pass the long hours at sea.

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, ormolu mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, circa 1870 in date. It was skilfully crafted in rare coromandel...

This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...

A very rare unique example of British late Victorian 19th century Ivory and rosewood walking stick/cane. Carved Ivory clenched fist holding a removable scroll grip, the rest of the ...

Irish Folk Art. This sperm whale tooth was etched during the 19th century, in Ireland. There'sa a drinking sailor on one side, and a barmaid on the other - "Forget me not". We receiv...

19th century English folding cribbage board inlaid with walnut, various fruit woods and bone. The peg boards framed by inlaid geometric borders. Beautifully made, likely by a sailor ...

This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...

This is a very unique item, It was a bench used on the rear of an old ship. There are handles made of iron that were used to move it on an off the ship when it wasn't needed. The ori...

Fabulous antique walking stick with horn handle decorated with elephant scrimshaw, circa 1900. The handle is a curved horn with a pack of elephants in scrimshaw. Very well done. The ...

New Bedford whale ship model "Cortez". Full wood model, fully rigged. Made by Captain Hall. Provenance: Original owner purchased ship model from the New York Museum of Science and In...

A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive polished brass mounts beautifully detailed, and in turn, inset with polished green...