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Material: Rope
Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
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1850s American American Classical Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, dating back to the early 20th century. It features a cork core covered with white and red fabric and equipped with a lifeline. It has a brass r...
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Early 20th Century French Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

3 x ADO Ko Verzuu Children Toy Blocks bag, De Stijl, the Netherlands, 1950's
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
3 x nice mid-century decorative toy cubes/blocks bags, designed by Ko Verzuu for ADO Holland in the 1950s. Price is for the complete set of 3 bags of wooden toy blocks! 3 very nice...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Rope, Wood

2 Antique Nautical Woven Hemp Rope Braided Marine Ship Boat Bumper Fender Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century boat bumpers / fenders, rectagnular shape woven from natural hemp rope with handle. Dimensions: 13" x 7" x 16" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Early 20th Century Bohemian Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Mid 20th century unused bundle of rope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century unused bundle of rope circa 1950. Here we have an unused bundle of 3/4" thick rope with original ties.  Fine decorative item or could be used for numerous purposes....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rope

1947 Hand Painted Premier British Royal Airforce Drum with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Morristown, NJ
1947 England, a hand painted Premier Percussion British Royal Air Force drum. The drum has been painted with a black main body, a richly colored royal coat of arms and the motto of t...
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1940s English Campaign Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Animal Skin, Paint, Rope, Leather

Large Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Mary & Joseph Sculptures, Both with Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizable pair of solid wooden Joseph & Mary sculptures. These folk art like, all hand carved and completely original Mary and Joseph sculptures could hardly be in better condition. W...
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Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Skee Ball Machine, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Skee Ball Machine. Fully mechanical. No need to plug in! You roll the ball and when it enters one of the score holes...
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1950s American Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

America Wall Mounted Weight Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mounted weight machine. Very cool and rare.
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1940s American Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

20th Century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope and Mallets
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope, and Mallets Offered for sale is a 20th century rustic African xylophone with wood, ...
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20th Century Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique & Unique Napoleon II Inlaid Burl Box w. Gilt Perfume Flasks / Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship and amazingly intricate, antique Napoleon II box, mid 1800s When it comes to collectible and high value boxes, this little, fit-for-a-king gem from the 1850s is right up there with the rarest and most beautiful we ever saw. We know it should not be THE reason why you would purchase something of this quality and beauty, but with ever fewer craftsman being able to create anything remotely great, the value of this type of antique can...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Sailor's Knot Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1880s, an intricate and elaborate array of approximately 41 bends, hitches, knots, splices, rigging and other fa...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Oak

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, 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 American Empire Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

Iron Hourglass, Germany, Early 1700s.
Located in Milan, IT
The hourglass cage displays hexagonal bases. Six smooth iron columns complete the cage. Inside the glass bulbs joined in the center by a ring of fabric and rope. Germany, early 1700s.
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Early 18th Century German Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Iron Hourglass, Germany Early 1700s
Located in Milan, IT
The hourglass cage displays octagonal bases, dressed in a red velvet cushion. Eight smooth iron columns complete the cage. Inside the glass bulbs joined in the center by a ring of fa...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE FISHING FLOAT OR BUOY, c.1910 from a collection of similar floats of different sizes, there are four this size and some smaller Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation. The idiosyncrasies within the glass make them interesting and more valuable to collectors. Can be placed in the home or the garden The green glass ball...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Vintage Thai Wood, Leather and Rope Klong Khaek Processional Double Headed Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood, leather and rope Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid 20th century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rope

19th Century Dentist's Treadle Drill, by Ss White Dental Manufacturing Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational * USA, circa late 19th century *Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, we do not know if the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine' An intact, very complete (except for drill attachments ) antique dental...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron

Japanese Life-Size, Edo Period, Red and Black Lacquered Palanquin or Norimono
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese red and black lacquered palanquin or norimono Edo period, early 19th century Made of lacquered wood, latticework and bamboo, black velvet and gauze with gilt scroll...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood

fishing float double buoy glass green rope
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
EXTREMELY RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE, DOUBLE FISHING FLOAT, c.1910 Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation Can be placed in the home or the garden The green glass...
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1910s English Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Olive, Paper

20th Century Gymnastic Rings in Metal and Rope
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gymnastic rings, circa 20th century. By unknown manufacturer, from France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ropework Boat Fender
Located in London, GB
A coir rope boat fender.
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Late 20th Century English Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

19th Century Thai Ceremonial Drum with Ropes and Leather Drumhead
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai ceremonial wooden drum from the 19th century, with leather drumhead. Sculptural and freestanding, this 19th century drum, created in Thailand, will make for a great decorative accentuation in any home. Topped with a leather drumhead secured with ropes, the drum is adorned with carved motifs on the belly. With its slender silhouette and rustic appearance, this antique Thai drum...
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19th Century Thai Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Nautical Rope Knot
Located in New York, NY
Small nautical rope knot decorative object. One (1) available now, as per listing. Measurements: 4.25" diameter. The larger nautical rope knot(s) shown also...
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2010s Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Wunderkammer Geometrical Model, Germany, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Geometrical model. Fruitwood base is black stained (ebanized wood), over it, a sphere created by geometrical oakwood elements. Overall, another smal...
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1880s German Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Ebony, Oak

Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Tiki Hawaiian Hula Dancer Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A whimsical, kitschy 1950s hula dancer lamp holding a basket of faux flowers. Constructed of rope, grass and wood. Hand painted. Complete and working.
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Mid-20th Century American Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Rope, Wood

Audoux Minet Rustic Nautical Rope & Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960. An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Half Model of "Bunker II"
Located in Norwell, MA
Nicely executed model of the yacht Bunker II, once owned by Henry H. Egly. The model has exceptional detail with varnished cabins, flying bridge, turn screw, etc. With copper nameplate decorated with crossed burgees. Mounted to a wood board with rope border. Copper tag from the Little Shipyard, Port...
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1940s Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Nautical Rope Knot
Located in New York, NY
A nice size nautical rope knot decorative object. One (1) available now, as per listing. Measures: 6.25" diameter. Small nautical rope knot(s) also availabl...
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2010s American Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, 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 American Empire Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ropes and Tackle for 19th Century Waling Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Tools ropes and tackle for 19th century waling vessel.
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Maple

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture center piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture center piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15". The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long. This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...
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19th Century French Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....
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1770s English George III Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood, Rope

Wire Cage for Shipping Shell Fish
Located in Miami, FL
Wire cage with feet. Used for transporting shell fish. Fun and rare. Multiples available. Used like a lamp or side table
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

1960s English Wooden Model of the 'Forceful in Portsmouth' Paddle Wheel Boat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This very large wooden model is a copy the original paddle wheel boat "Forceful in Portsmouth UK" from 1960. Love the atmosphere and the craftsmanship o...
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20th Century English Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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