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Period: 19th Century
Material: Wood
19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor's sea chest made from tropic hardwood, possibly teak, of heavy, solid brass-bound construction with dove-tailed joints...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Relief Carved and Painted Frigate
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare relief carved and painted sailing ship on heavy board depicting a three-masted 26 gun third-class US naval frigate under partially reefed sail nearing a point of land with a l...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Large Victorian Hand Carved Salesman Sample Skiff Boat American C 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very rare large size salesman sample skiff boat, circa 1865; hand carved out of a single piece of wood (perhaps maple) with Victorian period black print stenciling to the side in inc...
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Boxwood

British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a 19th century British soldier's "Woolie" or woolwork that is signed "G.W. Whitby/India. The woolwork depicts the ...
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Glass, Wood

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful antique ship model made of different types of painted wood. It was most likely made as a toy as we can tell by the less detailed construc...
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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
George Vempley Burwood British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama shadow box with figures and painted background.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century Scottish Sailors Folk Art Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Chess Board
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful pen and ink on paper sailors chess board, with a aesthetically pleasing geometric pattern and with what appears to be Scottish castles, HMS Alert & Discovery. Hou...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak, Paper

Large Italian Painting of a Merchant Ship "The Venetian Workers' Society Offers"
Located in Katonah, NY
A unique work of art, this charming painting was hand painted in Italy in the mid-19th century. Created to promote The Venetian Workers' Society, this large hand-painted oil paintin...
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Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

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...
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large 1810 Half Hull Sailing Ship Model with Rare Bowsprit
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique large 1810 half Hull Sailing Ship model with rare bowsprit. I'm told its very very rare to find one of these with a Bowsprit Mermaid.
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Sailor's Knot Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1880s, an intricate and elaborate array of approximately 41 bends, hitches, knots, splices, rigging and other fa...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Oak

Brass Winch
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht Winch mounted to a rope carved mahogany base. Polished and lacquered. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 10"D. 10 pounds.
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19th Century North American Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
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...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
Located in Milan, IT
Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...
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1870s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Two Day Marine Chronometer by John Bliss, New York. No.3068
By John Bliss & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by John Bliss and Co, New York. No.3068 Two day marine chronometer by John Bliss & Co housed in a beautiful three tier rosewood brass bound box...
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1890s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Rosewood

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
Category

1880s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ships Pulley with Three Wood Sheaves
Located in Norwell, MA
Triple pulley ships block in old paint showing lots of character. Mid nineteenth century. Circa 1860.
Category

1860s North American Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 19th Century Wooden Bucket in Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Wooden Bucket in original green paint, likely crafted by a cooper using slatted construction and metal banding, slide top with rope handle f...
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19th Century North American Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Ebony

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
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...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

American Three Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Wood Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
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...
Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique eight spoke ship's wheel with brass hub and trim ring. Varnished wood finish and highly polished brasses. This is burly, strong ship's wheel from the late nineteenth century....
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1890s English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Ship Bench
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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...
Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned. Overall dimensions: 3" x 13" x 16". 2 pounds.
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1840s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Sternboard from Captain's Gig On "Terpsichore"
Located in Norwell, MA
Captain's gig sternboard hardwood with rope carved border and brass lettering "Terpsichore Sandefjord" Norway. Great old sternboard from the Captain's gig from the Terpsichore. Circa...
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1850s Norwegian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...
Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks This is a collection of 24 ships blocks and pulleys, all in good vintage condition, the are made in Ash, Oak and one ...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass by Ritchie of Boston. Varnished mahogany base with...
Category

1860s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
La Filotecnica Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milan Centesimal tacheometer 133 b normal N. 55858 Catasto Italiano model of the second half of the 19th century, of burnished brass, complete with ...
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1860s Italian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
Located in Nantucket, MA
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...
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
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...
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1880s Italian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Iron Whale Flensing Knife
Located in Montreal, QC
From the days of Moby Dick, this heavy tool was used to remove blubber from a whale carcass. The triangular blade is cast at one end of a long cylindrical handle, the other end is wr...
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1850s English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Trinity House Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fine 19th century trinity house marquetry inlaid rosewood sewing box, circa 1870, made by a Trinity House Lighthouse Keeper or sailor aboard a Lightship for sale to passing ships. The rosewood box features marquetry inlaid cutter-rigged sloops sailing past a lighthouse within a crossbanded reserve on the lid, and additional inlaid cutters and escutcheon on the front. The interior is fitted with a velvet pincushion and various cuddies both open or covered by a rosewood lid with petite ivory finial; the tray lifts out to reveal a paper-lined storage compartment. The bottom of the box retains its original paper covering. Delicate marquetry inlay does not survive well in the damp environments of lighthouses and ships, so these highly prized Trinity House boxes...
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1870s British Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Massive Antique Half Hull Ship Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and important massive late 19th century half hull model ship of the steel screw steamers "CZAR" and CZARITZA" built by Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co. Builders, Newcastl...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century burl walnut writing box of unusual interior conformation. The exterior of the box is inlaid with a transitional English ship, having both sail and steam capabilities , sailing on the open seas. She is made of ebony, boxwood and sails on a sycamore sea. The front panel is inlaid in perspective cube made of boxwood, satinwood, sycamore and ebony enclosed with delicate stringing. the end panels are of lively walnut and the back panel is in flame mahogany; all are enclosed by delicate stringing.. The interior has a mahogany writing panel which hinges down to write upon; the interior of that space retains its original red paper lining. The space in the bottom of the box has wells for oddments and ink; two of the compartments have bottoms which slide to the center and reveal hidden spaces beneath them. Complete with lock and key (key replaced). Circa 1870. Trinity House boxes...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.
Category

1890s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship, circa 1850, a large plank on frame model of a bluff-bowed and wide abeam whale ship. The model wa...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Trinity House Dressing Box with Three Masted Schooner Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English rosewood 19th century Trinity House dressing box with perspective cube inlay to three sides and a British three masted square rigged schooner inlaid to the top; she is sailing on a white capped sea. Various woods were used for the inlays including ebony, rosewood, walnut, satinwood, boxwood and sycamore. The interior is original with tartan paper in the top and a lift out dressing tray with three lidded inlaid compartments . Circa 1870 Trinity House is the name for the lighthouse keepers service, members of whom take care of lighthouses and other navigational aides including buoys in shipping channels. Trinity House boxes...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Sea Captain's Tea Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
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...
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Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.
Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
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"...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

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.
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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, 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 ...
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1890s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Brass Spot Light on Telescopic Barber Pole Tripod Stand, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass Nautical Swivel spot light on telescopic barber pole tripod stand, Troy, NY. Late 19th century. Original candle and has been electrified.
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1880s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Nautical Brass Housing & Wood Collar Floating Distress Beacon, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.
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1850s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
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...
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1850s English William IV Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
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1860s English Sporting Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen, Wood

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
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...
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1860s American American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male
Located in Essex, MA
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...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

End 19th century Large Nautical Mahogany Rudder with Eight Spokes Bronze Hub UK
Located in Milan, IT
Large mahogany rudder with eight spokes with bronze hub. English manufacture of the end of the 19th century. Diameter 130 cm - inches 51.2, depth 15 cm - inches 5.9. There are evidences showing that already in the third millennium BC, in ancient Egypt, people used wooden oars...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...
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1880s British Gothic Revival Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence
Located in Norwell, MA
Early two-masted schooner model diorama of the schooner model Florence of Providence. With wheel, anchor, chain, lifeboat, cabin, hatch, winch, boom, bo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Adirondack Duck / Sneak Boat in Old Blue Paint
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century Adirondak duck / sneak boat in old blue paint. Rare because these boats were made from solid wood and unless protected have all but rotted...
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1890s American Adirondack Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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