
Pair of Ship's Catheads, 19th Century
View Similar Items
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Pair of Ship's Catheads, 19th Century
$12,500List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Were repainted c. 1950-1960.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU137526092933
About the Seller
4.9
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1927
1stDibs seller since 2015
371 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllShip 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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
$17,500
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
By Rowland Folger
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...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved cobbler's boot-form trade sign, in old gold paint.
Carved in two pieces of pine, capped with lead,
circa 1870
Very good condition, measures: 14" x 9 ½”.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Lead
19th Century Carved & Painted Figure of a Gentleman in Elaborate Costume
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted, carved wood figure of a gentleman in jeweled robe and turban standing on a platform and with hands extended possibly an offering gesture. Possibly a ceremonial or procession...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket
Lightship basket with wooden ears and
original paint. The nails on the interior bottom
indicate this was probably used as a vegetable
baske...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Oak, Paint, Reed
You May Also Like
19th Century Ship’s Figural Transom Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very Scarce Ship’s Figural Transom Carving, Early to Mid 19th Century, a hand carved and hand painted figural plaque of an elegant woman in blue dress with...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880, in the form of an elegant young lady, with lovely features and beautifully carved hair pulled back in a bun,...
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Aluminum Ship's Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with glass. Door is hinged and fitted with three dogbolts. The highly polished porthole is ready for display.
Overall dimensions...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Ship's Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass window. Door is hinged and fitted with two dogbolts. Highly polished porthole.
Overall dimensions: glass diameter:...
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Flensing Knife
Large Carpets
Used Light Tables
Large Rugs
Light Bulb Lamp
Vintage Cocktail Tables
Used Wool Area Rug
Light Fixtures
H Studio
The Netherlands
Antique Furniture Collectors
Used Teak Furniture
Century Furniture Leather Chair
Used Lighting Fixtures
Study Chair
United Furniture Bar
Small Wool Carpet
Pendant Lighting Glass And Brass