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Style: American Empire
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 ...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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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1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Charleston, 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 Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the American Civil War...
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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, 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 Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Brass

American Brass Spot Light on Telescopic Barber Pole Tripod Stand, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, 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 Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Cast Iron Sailing Mayflower Doorstop, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Mayflower arched doorstop with sailing vessel on rough seas. Signed on lower base, mayflower, 1620. Late 19th Century.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous flared amber glass shades. Gimbals kept candles straight in rough seas. Pair are candle ...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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Late 19th Century English Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

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19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
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Presented is a large 48-star American Naval Jack. This impressive wool flag features a rich navy flag with a field of 48 white stars. The stars are arranged in six rows of eight star...
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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Scale Nautical Vintage Model of an English Motorboat, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of an English motorboat (antique motor yacht) from the 1950s, wooden planking hull. Measures: Length 57 cm, 23.44 inches, width 13.5 cm, 5.3 ...
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1950s British Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in San Mateo, CA
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. ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship Diorama
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H 16 in W 24 in D 5 in
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Located in Norwell, MA
The fastest ship ever built. California clipper Sovereign of the Seas model. The Sovereign of the Seas was built in 1852 by renowned ship b...
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20th Century American Empire Nautical Objects

Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas
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H 63 in W 44 in D 18 in
Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...
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Early 2000s American Empire Nautical Objects

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Wood

Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
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H 64 in W 73 in D 11 in
American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed American yacht ensign flag. Nautical flag with a blue panel that has an embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars, and red and white stripes with a canvas hoist and brass g...
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1960s North American Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag
American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag
$350
H 26 in W 34 in D 2 in
Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian folk art boat of 2 rigged masts - completely scratch built from pine and teak wood. Original paint finish. Handmade and dating from the earl...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
$676
H 23.63 in W 30.32 in D 10.24 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of...
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1920s British Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Eight Spoke Ships Wheel with Iron Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood ships wheel with eight spokes and an iron hub. Painted finish. Sturdy and heavy. 40" Diameter. Made: America Date: 1920 Weight: 35 lbs.
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1920s North American Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items
American Rotary Boxed Decorative Painted Nautical Foghorn, New York, Circa 1899
Located in Charleston, SC
American Rotary nautical foghorn with a decorative painted rope pine case, exposed corner dovetailing, original leather strap, brass side crank, and original brass trumped horn. Fog horn...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

American Nautical Painted Life Ring with Sailing Vessel Isle of White Race, 1851
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical painted life ring with two masted sailing vessel, us flag, and decorative outer roping, isle of white race. Mid 19th century.
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub connecting seven spindles with bulbous handles, and mounted to a solid brass geared pedestal wi...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Bronze Octopus Wine Holder with Original Inserted Canister, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze octopus wine holder with the original inserted canister, Early 20th century.
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Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Tin

American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze signal cannon with a steel barrel and resting on the original mahogany carriage with mounted wheels. Late 19th century. Barrel length is 1...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

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American Bronze Folding Reef Anchor with Circular Shank and Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze folding reef anchor with a circular shank, crown and coupling ring, Late 19th Century
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1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Wire

American Oak and Brass Nautical Sexton Table Lamp Mounted on Box, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American oak and brass Nautical sexton table lamp on exposed dovetail box with exterior brass mounts and shade, Late 19th century. Originally sexton was used for mapping quadrants o...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut brass telescope with attached level, end brass cap, interior supporting chains, and mounted on a adjustable tripod stand. Telescope is in working condition, 20th Century
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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Copper and Brass Replica Naval Diving Helmet, Boston, MA. 20th Century
By Morse Diving Equipment Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper and brass Replica Naval diving helmet on electrified stand with four glass viewing ports, threaded bonnet, air line intake and ventilator. Stamped Badge Morse diving ...
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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

American Mahogany Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub, six turned oak spindles, outer ring on wheel inlaid with holly, and mounted to a solid brass geared...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Cast Brass Yachtsman's Spearing Trumpet, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand held cast brass Yachtsman's spearing trumpet with bell shaped mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with fine detailed beaded bandings , attached rings for straps, and termin...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Nautical Painted Life Ring with Sailing Vessel, America's Cup. Mid 19th
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical life ring with painted sailing vessel surrounded by exterior rope commemorating the 1st America's cup. Mid-19th century. Life ring...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

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Find a broad range of unique American Empire nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage nautical objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire nautical objects made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original nautical objects, popular names associated with this style include Hands & Sons, and House of Troy. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for nautical objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $6,650.

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