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Style: American Empire
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...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, 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.
Category
1850s 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.
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1890s 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...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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"...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
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.
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
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...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
1830s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1860s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
Category
1880s 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.
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam,
HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt,
Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad,
circa 1880
The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
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.
Category
1920s North American Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama...
Category
19th Century British Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
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. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Glass, Wood
48-Star American Naval Jack Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Rope
A four mast 18th century ship in a bottle, English folk art circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very good example has been hand built in a smaller sized square bottle than normally seen. It contains a large four mast 18th century ship fully rigged and with open sails leaving the shoreline which has high cliffs and buildings whilst about to pass a lighthouse. The scale and detail are very good and it has been very nicely hand painted. These rare folk art bottles...
Category
Early 20th Century British American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle
This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
Category
20th Century English American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass
H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 2.96 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
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
19th Century Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
Category
1920s British Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop
This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenanc...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Cherry, Maple
H 7.25 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Large Nautical Maritime Brass Glass Ship's Hourglass Display Model Timer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
H 19.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
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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...
Category
1890s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron, Copper, Brass
H 14.75 in W 23.5 in D 8 in
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
Wood, Paint, Rope
H 31 in W 31 in D 3 in
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...
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 53.5 in W 40 in D 14 in
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.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Tin
H 8 in W 7.5 in L 8 in
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...
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 14 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
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
Category
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...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 37.75 in W 8 in D 8 in
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
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 62 in W 38.5 in L 62 in
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 ...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 22 in W 14 in L 22 in
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...
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 51.25 in W 42 in D 16.75 in
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...
Category
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...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
H 29.5 in Dm 29.5 in
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