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Period: 1870s
Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross
Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross

Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross

Located in Downingtown, PA

Racing the Wind: A Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross Circa 1875 This impressive large-scale sailor's woolwork presents a detailed port-side view of the Fiery Cr...

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

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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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875
British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875

British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie Circa 1875 The vessel depicted in this sailor's woolwork is a full-rigged ship, a term that specifically refers to a vessel with...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Victorian Merchant Ship Woolie British, Circa 1875 This large and dramatic sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," dates to circa 1875 and depicts a striking starboard view of a three-mas...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie
Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie

Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie Circa 1875 The vessel depicted in this sailor's woolwork is a full-rigged ship, a term that specifically refers to a vessel with...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Stitches of the Sea: A Royal Navy Masterpiece in Wool British, Circa 1875 This engaging example of British Sailor's Woolwork, commonly known as a "Woolie," dates to approximately 18...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

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...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Fleet in Thread: The Victorian Sailor's Grand Panorama British, Circa 1875 This engaging and substantial artwork serves as a superb example of the "woolie," a distinctive form of ...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870
English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870

English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

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...

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English Victorian Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.

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American American Empire Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son

Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son

Located in Norwell, MA

Chart of southern Japan compiled by James F. Imray and published in 1870. The chart captures the coast and islands. Includes Nagasaki, Kii Channel, Gulf of Yed...

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English Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

Textile Triumphs: British Sailor's Woolwork of a Merchant Vessel Circa 1875 This finely detailed British sailor's woolwork, affectionately known as a "woolie," presents a distinguis...

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Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Second half of the 19th century half-hull of an English schooner  wooden
Second half of the 19th century half-hull of an English schooner  wooden

Second half of the 19th century half-hull of an English schooner wooden

Located in Milan, IT

Second half of the 19th century half-hull of an English schooner wooden planking nailed and mounted on ebonized wooden board. Good condition, board measures 100x 13x21 cm - inches...

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870 , a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a large starboard side view of a frigate with single gun deck, u...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam, circa 1870s, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of an Auxiliary Steam Ship or "Steam Frigate,"...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and mounting tabs. Very unusual shape. Mounted to a custom wood base ...

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of a British naval fleet in The Solent between the Isle of W...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of a British naval fleet in The Solent between the Isle of W...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
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Located in Nantucket, MA

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Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop
Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop

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Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a fore and aft rigged single mast ship called a sloop. The ship is underw...

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Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner
Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner

Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner, Circa 1875 The naive sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a two-masted schooner under sail. The hull in black and red an...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard Second Rate Royal Navy ship under full sa...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas- HMS Sultan
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas- HMS Sultan

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas- HMS Sultan

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas, HMS Sultan, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted Royal Navy ship...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Textile, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.

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Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships, Circa 1765-75 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of three=masted Royal Navy ship under full sail sailing past ...

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British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff
British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff, Circa 1875 This exquisite sailor's woolwork, also known as a "woolie," dates back to approximately 1875. The artwork vividly ...

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British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate

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Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate The sailor's woolwork depicts a portside view of a square-rigged three masted ship flying the White Ensign. The blue s...

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British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
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British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border, Named after Victor Emanuel, King of Sardinia (also known as Piedmont-Sardinia) and future King of It...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Rough Seas, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted ship under sail in extremely rough weather as th...

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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool