Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay

$6,000
£4,557.98
€5,248.49
CA$8,583.61
A$9,415.39
CHF 4,855.16
MX$112,457.45
NOK 61,578.22
SEK 57,767.35
DKK 39,221.86

About the Item

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 a picturesque bay. The vessel prominently displays the White Ensign, while in the foreground, a schooner gracefully passes under sail. The background features an appealing landscape with rolling hills beneath a bright blue sky adorned with high white clouds. To the left, a large church is partially visible, nestled behind a hill. On the right, a lighthouse stands atop a hill, with the lighthouse keeper's cottage situated below. The piece is notable for its vibrant appearance and charming subject matter. Dimensions: 14 3/16 inches high x 19 1/4 inches high The frame is fitted with museum glass, chosen specifically for its ability to significantly reduce reflections while offering substantial UV protection, safeguarding this piece for years to come. (Ref: NY10832-inac)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.09 in (35.79 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1865
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The frame is fitted with museum glass, chosen specifically for its ability to significantly reduce reflections while offering substantial UV protection, safeguarding this piece for years to come.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NY10832-inac1stDibs: LU861046069352

More From This Seller

View All
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House
Located in Downingtown, PA
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...
Category

Antique 1860s Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship, The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy Ship with three masts. T...
Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship off Land, Signed & Dated WR 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship off Land, Signed & Dated WR 1865. Crafted with meticulous detail, this charming miniature woolwork depicts a Royal Navy ship sailing nea...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate The sailor's woolwork depicts a portside view of a square-rigged three masted ship flying the White Ensign. The blue s...
Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Iron and Thread: A Sailor's Vision of the Ram-Bow Era This striking 19th-century sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," captures the essence of a rapidly modernizing Royal Navy, depicting ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
Located in Downingtown, PA
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...
Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

You May Also Like

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850, a hand crafted sailor's woolwork picture with larboard side view of a British Naval Auxiliary Steam Frigate unde...
Category

Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850, a sailor's folk art woolwork picture handcrafted of woolen yarn in a bold variety of stitches, depic...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate Within Floral Reserve
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate Within Floral Reserve, circa 1840, a British Sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a larboard side view of a ship-rigged friga...
Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850, depicting a starboard side view of a majestic square-rigged...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with a Double Decker Ship of the Line, ca 1850, depicting a larboard side view of a square-rigged double decker warship under standing rigging, ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early to Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Merchant Ship JANE Under Full Sail, circa 1840s, a hand-crafted sailor's woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of fully rig...
Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Cotton