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Style: Early Victorian
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship of the Line English, circa 1865–1875 This accomplished sailor's woolwork — affectionately known among collectors as a "woolie"...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Original Nautical Mast figurehead

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant Victorian sailor's woolwork picture (commonly known as a "woolie"), dating to the m...

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1860s English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
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Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class

Located in Downingtown, PA

Victorian Ironclad: A Sailor’s Woolwork of a Minotaur-Class Five-Masted Ship Circa 1880 This impressive and rare sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," offers a meticulously detailed ports...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

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Framed Nautical Burgee "FLW"
Framed Nautical Burgee "FLW"

Framed Nautical Burgee "FLW"

$299

H 22 in W 30 in D 2 in

Framed Nautical Burgee "FLW"

Located in Norwell, MA

Stitched cotton yacht burgee with "FLW" sewn onto a red and white pointed burgee. Matted with grey and framed. Measures: 22" tall x 30" long.

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20th Century Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy

Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy

$300

H 1.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in

Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American whimsy with traditional 'ball in cage' decoration, all carved and whittled from one continuous piece of wood, circa early 20th century. The bottom tip suggests that this pie...

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1910s American Vintage Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

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British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Three-Masted Ship Flying the Red Ensign Circa 186
British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Three-Masted Ship Flying the Red Ensign Circa 186

British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Three-Masted Ship Flying the Red Ensign Circa 186

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor’s Woolwork of a Three-Masted Ship Flying the Red Ensign Circa 1865-75 This large British sailor’s woolwork depicts a majestic three-masted, square-rigged ship under a...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine
Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

$2,350

H 9 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Organic Material

American Three Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Wood Stand, Circa 1880
American Three Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Wood Stand, Circa 1880

American Three Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Wood Stand, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

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...

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1880s American Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

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Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

$1,020

H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 1.5 in

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around images with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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

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Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Sailing Ships
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Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Sailing Ships

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in a diamond or square form, ambitiously arranged around an image of sailing ships under a convex lens.

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Materials

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French 19th Century Hand Carved Oak Library Nautical Frieze
French 19th Century Hand Carved Oak Library Nautical Frieze

French 19th Century Hand Carved Oak Library Nautical Frieze

Located in London, GB

Nautical oak frieze We are proud to offer a 19th century hand carved oak frieze covered in intricate nautical related detail. Depicting 2 dragon creatures at both ends, a mounted gl...

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1880s French Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

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Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather
Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather

Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Folk Art English sailor's woolie depicts a royal navy ship in extreme weather sailing across large deep swells. This is a very unusual and rare subject.   

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1860s English Antique Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

English Sailor's Trapunto Woolwork Picture of Ships off Coast with Lighthouse
English Sailor's Trapunto Woolwork Picture of Ships off Coast with Lighthouse

English Sailor's Trapunto Woolwork Picture of Ships off Coast with Lighthouse

Located in Downingtown, PA

The fabulous and unusual Folk Art sailor's trapunto woolwork is very charming and dramatic depicting a large three-masted ship passing close-in to shore with other small vessels near...

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Wool

Early Victorian nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Early Victorian nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Early Victorian nautical objects made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $7,000 and tops out at $7,000 while the average work can sell for $7,000.