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Style: Early Victorian
Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship,
Circa 1865-75.
The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a second rate battleship flying the White ensign under sail. White se...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
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American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
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A four mast 18th century ship in a bottle, English folk art circa 1920
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English Sailor's Trapunto Woolwork Picture of Ships off Coast with Lighthouse
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