Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming antique “pond yacht” from Scotland will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike for the sporty and real...
Metal
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cabins, planked deck, turned brass fittings, rigged masts etc... Detailed longboats and launches hang from davits. The vessel flies the New York Yacht Club burgee and the Morgan house flag. Mounted into a mahogany display case with matching table. Overall Dimensions: 56" L x 16" W x 57" H Corsair IV (1930) J.P. Morgan Jr. and his legendary business tycoon father, J. Pierpont Morgan, owned four yachts christened Corsair, and built three of them. Each yacht was bigger, faster, and more comfortable than the preceding one. The Morgan Corsair created major media attention for the times resulting in a legendary quote by the senior Morgan when he was asked how much it cost...
Brass
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with a Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line , circa 1860s, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of a single decker warship under full sa...
Wool, Yarn
Wooden Model Sailing Ship by J. Romero
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful piece of folk art, this wooden sailing ship crafted by J. Romero (signed on the base) is intricately detailed, and the finely crafted rope rigging is particularly compell...
String, Wood
$3,750
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam, HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt, Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad, circa 1880 The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...
Wool
$6,500
H 10 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
Brass
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...
Glass, Wood
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...
Shell
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...
Wool
$830
H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 2.96 in
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
Glass
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship alo...
Glass, Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Homecoming": British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox, Circa 1875 A charming and detailed British sailor's woolwork (or "woolie"), depicting a portside view of the...
Wool
Ship Carved Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved figure of a woman standing upright on a scrolled base. Carved from Pine with in service paint, American, circa 1850.
Pine
$6,250
H 22 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This remarkable British sailor's woolwork, or "wool...
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...
Wool
$3,250
H 19 in W 18.13 in D 2 in
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 a warship whose very design speaks to an era of dramatic technological change. Crafted with painstaking detail from colored yarns, this textile artwork is a superb example of the folk art traditionally made by British sailors during their long hours at sea , between journeys or in retirement. Dimensions: 19 inches high x 18 1/8 inches wide x 2 inches deep. Historical Context: The Dawn of the Ironclads The vessel illustrated is a powerful, sail-assisted steam warship, but what makes her distinctive is the pronounced, jutting ram-bow visible at her waterline. This feature was a direct consequence of the rise of ironclad warships in the mid-19th century, following the tactical use of ramming during the American Civil War and the Austro-Italian War. The ram-bow was incorporated into new British warship designs from the 1860s onward, turning the bow itself into a formidable weapon. Dating to circa 1880, this woolie belongs to a period when the Royal Navy was building large, powerful capital ships—the very ships that carried the ram. The ship is accurately shown flying the White Ensign, the distinguishing flag of a commissioned Royal Navy warship, and a long white masthead pennant, confirming her status as a vessel in active commission. The simple, bold execution of the ship, set against a classic background of sea and segmented land, creates a work of remarkable visual strength. A Unique Square Presentation The woolwork is notable for its unusual and attractive near-square format, offering a distinct aesthetic among nautical woolies...
Wool
English Early 20th C. Pond Yacht
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming antique “pond yacht” from England should appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike for the sporty and rea...
Metal
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H 16.25 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria, circa 1896, hand crafted wool yarn picture with silver thread highligh...
Wool, Thread
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Scottish Schooner MARY
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century sailor's Woolie of a British Auxiliary Schooner, circa 1850s. A sailor's woolwork image of a fully rigged two masted schooner with auxiliary smokestack amidship, on a po...
Yarn
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H 26.63 in W 33.25 in D 1.25 in
Large 19th C. Sailor's Woolie of a British Merchant Ship Flying American Flag
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century Sailor's Woolie of the British Merchant Ship "TOM" Flying an American Ensign, circa 1830s. A sailor's woolwork image of a fully rigged ship on a starboard tack, fl...
Yarn
Antique French Red and Yellow Model Sailboat
Located in High Point, NC
From bow to stern, this vintage nautical miniature makes a whimsical decoration, circa 1950 France, made from rustic materials with refined details, in soft wood, hobby paint, wires,...
String, Wood, Paint
Antique French Brown and Red Model Sailboat
Located in High Point, NC
From bow to stern, this vintage nautical miniature makes a whimsical decoration, circa 1950 France, made from rustic materials with refined details, in soft wood, hobby paint, wires,...
String, Wood, Paint
Antique French Model Sailboat
Located in High Point, NC
From bow to stern, this vintage nautical miniature makes a whimsical decoration, circa 1950 France, made from rustic materials with refined details, in soft wood, hobby paint, wires,...
String, Wood, Paint
English Ship Diorama
Located in Nantucket, MA
Of the three mast schooner “Veve”, carved hull and sails. Hanging the British flag with painted backboard and mounted on a wooden base with painted plaster see. The frame is grain...
String, Pine
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship Landing
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sailor's Woolwork embroidery picture of a ship landing. The embroidery is worked in wool on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Colors brown...
Thread
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H 15 in W 27.5 in D 3.5 in
Historic Diorama Featuring the Four Masted Barque 'William P. Frye' at Full Sail
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This great historic diorama likely dates to the first part of the 20th century. It represents a four-masted barque flying the Stars and Stripes cruising at full sail on white capped ...
String, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Ships in Tropical Waters
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Sailor's Woolwork picture of two ships in tropical waters. The picture is worked in wool and cotton with some bead detailing. The picture features two three-...
Thread
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H 31.5 in W 28.7 in D 7.9 in
Antique Folk Art Model Galleon Mayflower Plymouth 1620 American Pilgrim Fathers
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, early 20th century model of an historically important ship. This uncleaned, Folk Art barn find is a model of the historically significant galleon the Mayflower. This ship sa...
Thread, Wood