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...
Linen, Wood
English Sailor's Woolwork of H.M.S. Aboukir, circa 1860
Located in Savannah, GA
A finely worked sailor's woolwork picture depicting the Royal Navy ship of the line H.M.S. Aboukir under full sail, flying the White Ensign at her stern. The vessel is shown broadsid...
Wool
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, 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...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Sail Schooner, circa 1860, a sailor's handcrafted woolwork picture of a Top-Sail or "Jackass" Schooner (having Fore-and-Aft rigged sails on the ...
Wool, Yarn
Fine watercolor depicting the steamship 1867 Diamond HMP Chatham
Located in Milan, IT
Fine watercolor depicting the 1867 Diamond paddle steamer HMP Chatham. It´s all about an excellently made and very well detailed watercolor by the paddle steamer Diamond, flying th...
Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant Victorian sailor's woolwork picture (commonly known as a "woolie"), dating to the m...
Wool
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.
Wood
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...
Brass
$4,250
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
Victorian Ironclad: A Sailor’s Woolwork of a Minotaur-Class Five-Masted Ship Circa 1880 This impressive and rare sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," offers a meticulously detailed ports...
Wool
19th Century Pressed Seaweed Album in a Scallop Shell Binding
Located in South Paris, ME
Fabulous pressed seaweed album cleverly bound in a scallop shell. Bunt orange ribbon ties. Fifteen individual seaweed pressings. This is the only album of this kind I have ever seen ...
Paper, Shell
$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
Gold Carved Eagle, Don't Give Up the Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
"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.
Wood
19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique seascape with shipwreck on a rocky shore, mid-19th century, a watercolor on paper seascape with a shipwrecked brig on the rocks, with another squall rolling in on horizon, un...
Paper
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...
Brass
$3,500
H 5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
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...
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around images with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.
Shell, Organic Material
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.
Organic Material
$6,250
H 22 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor’s Woolwork Woolie of a Royal Navy Ship Flying the Red Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor’s Woolwork Woolie of a Royal Navy Ship Flying the Red Ensign Circa 1850–1864 This large British sailor’s woolwork depicts a majestic three-masted, square-rigged ship ...
Wool
$5,750
H 20.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship and Flags of All Nations Circa 1875–1890 This elaborate and finely worked woolwork centers on a circular medallion depicting a Royal Navy ...
Wool
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...
Hardwood
Lilian
Located in Tetbury, England
A cased 19th century twin masted Schooner diorama. Vibrant and untouched, rare to see an American flag represented. Possibly a British West Indian trading schooner (mastered by Joh...
Pine, Plaster
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H 24 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Second Rate Ship of the Line Entering Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Second Rate Ship of the Line Entering Port Circa 1865 This dramatically composed British sailor’s woolwork depicts a Royal Navy second rate ship of th...
Wool
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H 20.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor's Woolwork depicting a Royal Navy Ship With Striking Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Steam Frigate with Stylised Sea, Large Size Circa 1865-1875 This sailor's woolwork depicts a Royal Navy frigate standing in toward a fortified ...
Wool
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H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 1 in
British Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK
Located in Downingtown, PA
Home Port and High Seas: A Victorian Sailor’s Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second-Rate This meticulously crafted sailor's woolwork, popularly known as a "woolie," serves as a vibrant te...
Wool
American Large Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Frigate
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Frigate of a Large Size, Mid 19th Century. A fine woolwork picture of a American 22 gun frigate. The woolie is very large with the ship fill...
Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships including an American Ship, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolwork depicts the port side view of four ships including an American ship under a cl...
Wool
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H 13 in W 21.25 in D 0.75 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1875 The charming small sailor's woolwork picture with a rare subject depicting a port side view of fou...
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea, Circa 1870 The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a port side view of the Royal Navy frigate under full sail and flying the Whi...
Wool
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H 5.25 in W 9 in D 39 in
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...
Wood
British Small Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships amongst Floating Ice
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Sailing Amongst Ice, Circa 1765 The small sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of two ships. One is small and far in the background wit...
Wool
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H 13.13 in W 14.75 in D 0.75 in
Petite 19th C. Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860, at anchor under furled sails, flying the British Ensign at stern and a ship's flag at mizzen peak, on th...
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships Sailing Under Star Light
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships Sailing Under Star Light, Circa 1860-75 The unusual large British sailor's woolie depicts a scene from the Crimea War...
Wool