Wood Nautical Objects

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....

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...

Polena in legno di castagno scolpito del XIX secolo, raffigurante Giacomo Uncino meglio conosciuto come Capitan Uncino, famoso pirata e il principale antagonista di Peter Pan. Uncino è il capitano immaginario di una nave di pirati crudeli. Viene chimato così perché al posto della mano destra ha un uncino di ferro, la mano gli fu mozzata da Peter Pan durante un combattimento e poi data in pasto ad un coccodrillo, il quale gradì così tanto la mano che spera di mangiarsi anche il pirata al quale continua a dare la caccia. L’opera, in legno di castagno scolpito è stata realizzata da un bravo scultore ligure, Italia del Nord, alla fine del XIX secolo, di ottima fattura ritrare il mezzo busto di un uomo barbuto, l’occhio destro bendato e l’uncino al posto della mano destra, mentre la mano sinistra impugna una grande spada e una bandana come copriacapo. Il castagno è un legno pregiato e molto resistente alle intemperie e al vento. La spada spezzata è stata restaurata in epoca precedente, per il resto lo stato di conservazione è molto buono. Una polena è una decorazione lignea, che si trovava sulla prua delle navi dal XVI al XIX secolo. La pratica fu introdotta inizialmente nei galeoni, ma anche navi più antiche avevano spesso alcune decorazioni nella prua. Come molte delle decorazioni del Tempo le polene...

An early 20th century plank on deck and hull pond yacht, stitched canvas sails, original paint and fittings.

19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.

A large-sized antique water wheel from Kerala, India. This Kerala water wheel, also known as a "chakram chavittal", would have originally been used...

Carved eagle with pediment base. Heavily carved wings. Expertly executed. Flat bottom. Can be displayed on a mantle, over a door, or hung. Old gold painted fi...

A sculptural 18th century shipwright's over-scale tar ladle having large bowl and long handle with shaped throat and retaining fantastic scumble surface from use. Treen

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 an...

Expertly carved trade sign reminiscent of those that used to hand in the large waterfront fish piers in England. This tuna has been authentically painted, fitted with iron hanging bo...

Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak. The bottoms are made from pine and each are stenciled with the maker's mark, "R Folger Maker Nantucket Mass." Rowland Folger (1803-1883) is considered one of Nantucket's first makers of lightship baskets. His baskets are very durable and were definitely used as utilitarian.These three baskets were discovered in an attic, where they were living for the last 90 years...

Wood and rope shelf Audoux Minet, circa 1960. 3 shelves.

Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.

A vintage trade sign from the esteemed Thomas Walker & Sons Ltd, renowned makers of ship’s logs and chronometers in Southampton, UK. The sign is be...

Finely carved tuna fish trade sign with pickled finish. Carved from solid timber with fins, gills, eyes and snout. Fitted with hanging hooks. Overal...

Collection of seven souvenir paddles all with Indian Chiefs. Four marked "Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Dells, Kalamazoo, Mitch, and Tunnis." On painted green display rack. Each unique ...

American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...

American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the American Civil War...

Eight spoke varnished wood ship's wheel with brass hub and brass trim ring. The brass hub cap is mounted to an iron hub. Warm patina on this maritime relic. C...

Rare ship model of the noted warship "Queen Anne's Revenge", by famous ship modeler Henry Brundage Culver. This is an exceptional piece with a very colorful paint scheme, exceptional rigging, quality sail work and fabulous woodwork. The model is set into a Fine arch topped display case with French doors...

1854, sloop of war "Constellation" admiralty model. Generously detailed ship model has exposed ribs, lifeboats, cannons, capstan, anchor, chain, wheel, masts etc. Open hull, open fra...

Found in England, this pond boat dates from the 1920s. This appears to be a model racing cutter with four cloth sails. The boat hull is painted blue and the stained deck looks like t...

American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...

Found in England, this pond boat dates from the 1920s. This appears to be a model racing cutter with four, blue cloth sails. There are brass details and fittings and black rigging. T...

Whimsical 19th century one of a kind folk art boat model crafted in hardwoods and found objects, retaining the original paint, in an eccentric composition with cannons, smoke stacks ...

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...

Antique Carved Pine Half Hull Model of a Coasting Schooner, circa 1920, a hollow-carved shell half hull model with clipper bow and great shear, and nice serpentine carved trailboard....

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

Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine, circa 1890, an exceptionally large rustic weather vane from a fisherman's shanty, with whirligig arms on figure and at tip of fish's snout. Great little details include the individual fingers on the tips of the arms. Very worn weathered traces of the original paint. Descended within the family from the Great Grandfather maker. Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art...

American three masted clipper ship in bottle with cloth rigging in full sail on a painted sea, flanked by a sea side town with evergreen trees, a pain...

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...

Early two-masted schooner model diorama of the schooner model Florence of Providence. With wheel, anchor, chain, lifeboat, cabin, hatch, winch, boom, bo...

"Don't give up the ship" carved eagle with flowing wood banner. Also has a patriotic badge. Finished in old gold. Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 29"W x 5"D. 3 pounds.

Vintage old ship's compass, in solid wood and gilded brass, dome with internal compass and colored side weights, very fascinating navigation work tool, from Italy from the 1900s. max...

English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...

Hand carved hanging tuna fish. Awesome carved tuna with hand rubbed pickled finish. This finish is rubbed in through about a one hundred step process of stain, paint, sand finish, sa...

Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base...

18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign built with large dove-tails, advertising Cooperage and...

Antique World Globe On Stand French. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

"Don't give up the ship" carved eagle with flowing wood banner. Also has a patriotic badge. Finished in silver. Overall dimensions: 10" H x 29" W x 5" D. 3 pounds.

The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.

Quality geared yacht winch that has been polished, lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base with carved rope border. Weight is 11 pounds.

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...

Carved wooden eagle in the spirit of the Artistic Carving Co. of Boston's "Louisburg". Very detailed. Painted in old gold, clutching the Great Seal. Over...

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

Handsome 19th century English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany of a three mast sailing ship on a mahogany plaque.

Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin. The carving is quite similar to that of the figurehead rescued from the HMS...

Intricately carved hanging wood fish. Carved with gills, eyes, fins etc. Colorfully painted in blues and cream. Overall Dimensions: Weight is 42 pounds. 24" Height x 75" Length x ...

Ships wheel with eight turned spokes, mahogany frame, holly inlay and polished brass hub. Weight: 40 LBS Overall Dimensions: 43" Diameter Made: America Material: Wood / Brass Date: ...

Small boat or yacht wheel of maple and brass. Wheel is fitted with a shaft and rudder pulley. Very decorative and authentic maritime relic. Circa 1920. Mea...

Beautiful hardwood drift wood art. Miami Dolphins collector's dream!

Early 19th century sea captain's tea caddy, circa 1830, made of coramandel wood gathered in the Spice Islands China Trade, with sailor's grommet-spliced rope becket handles. The inte...

Carved and painted Atlantic Bluefin tuna. Carved fins, gills, eyes and snout. Fitted with iron hanging bolts. This carved fish is reminiscent of the trade signs that would hang in th...

Diver's pump for shallow water use which feeds air to the diver's helmet. Highly polished and lacquered, with wood handled plunger. Handles have been sanded and varnished. Great divi...

Carved wooden eagle painted with a bright silver finish. Eagle is very detailed and clutching the Great Seal in the likeness of the US Coat of Arms. Rear hanging wire. Overall dim...

Carved American wooden eagle. Painted silver. "God Bless America" banner above, eagles talons are clutching American shield. Well carved details ready to hang. Overall dimensions:...

New York Yacht Club J-class sloop Rainbow model of 1934. The gold and ivory hull model is detailed with lifeboat, capstan, helm, binnacle, skylights, hatches, Boom and a full suit of stitched linen...

Great old nautical quarter board from the tugboat St. Martin. Incised letters in gold with black backboards with splits and cracks from years at sea. Gre...

Carved American wooden eagle. Painted old gold. "God Bless America" banner above, eagles talons are clutching American shield. Well carved details ready to hang. Overall dimension...

A pair of bobbin turned teak candlesticks - Royal yacht HMS Renown A pair of teak candlesticks. The brass drip pans to concave turned candle sockets over tapered bobbin turned colu...