Nautical Objects

Rare twisted rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With a green glass sphere. Nautical style.

The fastest ship ever built. California clipper Sovereign of the Seas model. The Sovereign of the Seas was built in 1852 by renowned ship b...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75 This meticulously crafted sailor's woolwork, often called a "woolie," is rendered in Berlin wool and portrays a Ro...

Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround, Circa 1880 The distinctive British sailor's woolwork or woolie showcases a flag designed in a patriotic sty...

Early Vintage American Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940, a classic piece of sailor's folk art showcasing over 50 knots, bends, hitches and splices, ...

Sailor-made macramé from Nantucket, often called "McNamara's Lace" or fancy work, was typically crafted from durable materials found on ships, primarily fishing twine, white cotton rope, or tarred hemp. These functional art pieces, such as baskets, hammocks, and belts, were created using square knots during long voyages. This is an absolutely beautiful piece of sailor made macrame fringe. On it is a tag from the nineteen twenties stating " decoration for sea chest made on nantucket whale...

This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...

Nautical diorama in wood and glass case depicting half hull of a brig with unfurled sails in very well defined wood with cloth sails, signed lower right G. De Gasperi. Ligurian manu...

This most attractive mid 19th century folk art cased diorama shows a view at sea with a large three mast English ship being chased in a racing situation by a smaller and faster single mast yacht. Both are passing by a lighthouse which is in the foreground. This diorama has been beautifully handmade. The vessel, sails and lighthouse are all hand carved in wood and very nicely painted in bright colours as is the setting of the choppy sea which has most likely been formed in papier mâché. The most appealing element of this piece is its small compact size which easily lends itself for display on a shelf, table or perhaps wall mounted. The case is made from nailed pine boards which have been papered and painted black and finished with a glazed front set into putty. The glass is original and period with lovely handmade imperfections. This decorative diorama is in excellent original condition. English, circa 1860 Height 16cm x width 52.5cm x depth 8.5cm max. Thank you for looking at this rare and interesting 19th century diorama...

Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, circa 1880, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp and a chain for hanging. This valentine features a heart and the message "Forget Me Not." The valentine is in great condition, but does of course have a few shells that have come loose over the past century and a half. The cases remain in great condition as well. Each Measures: 9-1/8 in H x 9-1/8 in W Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama...

Nautical diorama in rectangular-shaped wooden and glass case of the French battleship Suffren launched in 1899. Italian manufacture of the early 1900s Display case size cm 35.5x9.5x2...

Unusual French round rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Measures: width / 11.5 inches. height / 21 inches.  

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920, a hand-crafted shell collage with hear and rosebuds pattern set in a large ebonized octagonal shadowbox, wired on the r...

Model of the schooner Atlantic, winner of the Kaiser Cup where she set the speed record for the fastest transatlantic passage in 1905; unbroken for nearly 100 years! Highly detailed...

Small carved wooden figurehead depicting young Moretto, mounted on red marble base, late 19th-century Venetian manufacture. This is a beautifully crafted sculpture made of polychrom...

Scale model of an Italian speedboat 1950s, wooden planking hull, mounted on wood and brass base. Length cm 25 - inches 9.8, width cm 8.8 - inches 3.4, height with base cm 8.5 - inc...

Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop” ends and brass ears. Remnants of the original paper label remains on the bottom. Made...

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Tea Clipper, Circa 1875 The large sailor's woolwork or woolie as they are also called depicts a port side view of a tea clipper ship...

Varnished boat pulley that has been polished, lacquered,and varnished. Two brass pulleys operate smoothly. X-126

Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship Without doubt, one of the nicest examples of an early 20th Century English folk art ship model named Victoria. Amazing detail and charm...

Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...

A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....

Scale model of an English motorboat (antique motor yacht) from the 1950s, wooden planking hull. Measures: Length 57 cm, 23.44 inches, width 13.5 cm, 5.3 ...

Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 13 inches diameter.

Rope table or desk lamp by Audoux Minet, circa 1960. European socket.

Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool One of the best examples we have uncovered, an early 20th Century example of an English folk art scrat...

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

Vintage small nautical searchlight by General Electric, USA, circa 1950. For decorative display purposes only, not operational.

Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...

Highly polished aluminum ship's porthole mirror with teakwood frame on back. This is an authentic porthole and there are some marks on the bezel. Overall Dimensions: 22" x 28". 23...

The Swedish shipbuilders' longtime tradition of hanging scale-sized models of finished ships in churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired suc...

Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends resting on rectangular bases, " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.

Stands out for its simplicity. An umbrella stand with cylindrical silhouette ideal to give a stylish addition to any hallway. Covered with a soft grained or woven leather our umbr...

Rope circular lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass. Measures: Height / 10.5", 22.5" with the rope, diameter / 9". Nautical style.

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...

Our backgammon set, a must of board games. Expertly crafted with canaletto walnut wood and dressed on the outside with a textured calfskin leather covering, its interior delivers ...

Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate n. 149, page. 166 fig. 1209-1212; with frame cm 57.8 x 31.8. The prospect of the side of a ship is depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...

Oval Mid-Century wood & rope gueridon Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Height / 19 inches. Diameter / 23 inches by 15.5 inches.

Mid-century rope lamp by Adrien by Audoux & Frida Minet. French Riviera circa 1960.

Six foot carved wood fish reminiscent of a nineteenth century trade sign. With carved gills, fins, scales, eyes and mouth. Fitted with iron hanging bo...

Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 18.3 inches diameter.

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship, Circa 1875 The charming simple sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a Royal Navy second rate battleship...

English Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying ring, and the original brass vented side li...

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...

Carved wooden eagle in the spirit of the Artistic Carving Co. of Boston's "Louisburg". Very detailed. Painted gold, clutching the great seal. Overall dimensions: 10" H x 26" W x 4" ...

Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing). Small but impressive vintage fishing collectible...

Vintage hand crafted scale model of a fishing boat - featuring a detailed interior with two seats, a removable fishing net with floats and a coiled rope to the front - the wood left ...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1760-65 The sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy ship under full sail on a blue sea w...

Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This remarkable British sailor's woolwork, or "wool...

English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  

Mid-Century Rope Globe Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. H / 7.5 inches.

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With a white and orange opaline. W / 11 inches. H / 5 inches.

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With an orange milk glass opaline. Height / 14 inches.

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer of a Large Size, Made by Henry Payn Hopper, Circa 1865-70 The large woolie depicts a starboard side view of the HMS Reindeer under steam and sail. ...

The New York Yacht Club steam yacht Niagara was launched in 1898. She was owned by millionaire Howard Gould (1871-1959), son of railroad tycoon and develop...

OPI MILANO nautical ashtray, Cini&Nils Design, Made in Italy, 1970s.  Rare metal nautical safety ashtray with non-slip rubber base, color White. With ORIGINAL box included.  The pric...

Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a varnished wood base. The compass bezel is engraved J...

Mid Century Pair of Rope squares Frames Audoux Minet. 7 by 7 inches.

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay, Circa 1860-75 This charming sailor's woolwork, commonly referred to as a "woolie," presents a Royal Navy frigate at anchor in...

Nice antique onion lantern, unknown maker. A wonderful rustic decor for tabletop or hanging. Sold as a prop for decor only, the function of the o...