Mid-18th Century Nautical Objects

This superb folk art diorama ship in a bottle has been wonderfully modelled and constructed in a very large Bells whiskey bottle. The type of bottle used for display in a pub or in...

Original pair of rope ship wheel sconces Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Nautical.

British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all flying the White...

This stunning handcrafted model represents the H.M.S. Bounty, a historic ship famously launched in 1787. The replica is meticulously crafted from walnut, showcasing incredible attention to detail and the artistry of traditional shipbuilding techniques. The wooden hull is smooth and polished, with planking and fittings that echo the original design of the Bounty, emphasizing authenticity. The rigging is finely executed with taut strings that replicate the intricate web of lines and pulleys used on the actual vessel. The sails are made from aged fabric, adding a realistic touch and evoking the feel of a ship caught in the winds of a historic voyage. The figurehead, carved at the prow, demonstrates the ship’s decorative flair, typical of vessels from the late 18th century. The deck is replete with intricate details, such as capstans, gratings, and cannons, providing insight into the functional elements of the Bounty. A small plaque engraved with “H.M.S Bounty 1787” confirms the ship’s identity, linking this model to its historical roots. The H.M.S. Bounty was famously associated with the Mutiny...

Folk art diorama of a ship being towed by a tug boat. At the bottom of the diorama is a representation of the shore with buildings and a lighthouse. ...

A wonderful scratch-built ship model of a steam-sailer with full rigging, on a stand, circa 1890

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...

Scale model of an Italian speedboat 1950s, wooden planking hull, mounted on wood and brass base. Length cm 25 - inches 9.8, width cm 8.8 - inches 3.4, height with base cm 8.5 - inc...

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...

American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century. Measures: 8" square at base.

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, depicting on one side the half-bust of the smartly dressed and handsome Captain F. Swain. On the Back the inscription Master The WHALER SWAN f...

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 ...