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Material: Wood
Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
First class yacht binnacle by Kevin Hughes of New York and Boston. Varnished wood base with hinged door. A bronze clinometer is mounted to the base. Iron ...
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1920s North American Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

An oak tray from H.M.S. Cambridge
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An oak tray from H.M.S. Cambridge, of rectangular form, the carrying handles with turned silver plated ends, decorated in cream on a green ground with a ribbon cartouche enclosing a ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon ...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Large Model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick Sailboat in Varnished Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Very large model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick sailboat in varnished wood and textile in very good condition. Lovely piece which could be a great accent in any kind of interior. Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Wood Nautical Objects

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Textile, Wood

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 Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel A wonderful and decorative piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th Century Oak Ships Wheel A wonderful and decorative piece, made in solid oak with turned spindles radiating out from the drum and highlighter with brass work The Wheel is ...
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1910s Folk Art Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding boat binnacle. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The varnished base has a warm patina. The gimballed compass is engraved E.S. R...
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1930s North American Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A Shipmodel of the full rigger "Denmark"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model of the Full-Rigger "Denmark". A stunning and highly detailed scale model of the renowned full-rigged training ship *Danmark*. This exceptional piece was crafted between 1960 a...
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1980s Danish Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

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Wood

A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’, the three masted barque with a planked hull, finely detailed with a carved poop deck and a female figurehead, intricate black thread rigging and a black plaque stating in gilt, Creolian. In the original glazed wooden case with a painted background of a sunset over a bay with ships on the horizon. French, circa 1800. Provenance Ivan Roll Amis, d. 1 July 1970 Richard Henry Allen Amis, CBE, thence by descent During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815), large numbers of French soldiers and marines were taken prisoner. To help pass the time and generate a small income, they would make a variety of objects—including ship models—from simple, easily-sourced materials such as bone and wood for sale at local markets. Typically, the models were not made to scale and tools were limited, making the quality and attention to detail in this work even more remarkable. To realise a good price at market, the models were often named after famous ships of the time. It may well be that this ship was the ‘Créole’, a 40-gun frigate of the French Navy. She served in the Brest squadron, took part in Ganteaume’s expeditions of 1801 to Egypt, and was involved in the French acquisition of Santo Domingo (also known as the Era de Francia) and briefly detained Toussaint Louverture...
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19th Century French Antique Wood Nautical Objects

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Bone, Wood

19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead, second half 19th Century, a scroll carved and painted wooden ornament from the bow of a ship. A billethead was a smaller carving used in place of a figurehead, mounted under the bowsprit of a ship. As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships saw a move towards ever more extreme clipper bows, there was a need to eliminate unnecessary weight aboard ship, especially in the bow (to avoid burying the nose into every wave), so billet heads...
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass by Ritchie of Boston. Varnished mahogany base with...
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1860s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Magnificent Yacht Binnacle by American Ships chandler Negus of New York. Meticulously polished and lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballe...
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1920s North American Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional ships binnacle by James Morton Limited of Sunderland. This is the “Capitalize Morabiton” model. A clinometer is fitted into the mermaid’s wais...
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1890s Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Big Art Deco Inspired Boat in Wood and steel Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2024
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible boat: in solid wood. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushin...
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2010s Chilean Modern Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Cased Ship Model of the United States Frigate "Essex" 1799
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made three masted ship model (1/8” inch =1 ‘ Scale) with carved wood details and painted with string details. Includes Masthead Sculpture, two Anchor...
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20th Century American Classical Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Monumental WWII American Wood Light Aircraft Carrier Made by Sailors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this huge, Vintage WWII American wooden deck light Aircraft carrier, reputedly made by Sailors moored in the Solent...
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20th Century English Campaign Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Ship Steering Wheel
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the spirit of nautical history with this magnificent 1900s French wooden ship steering wheel. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this large, robust wheel showcases the expert craftsmanship of early 20th-century maritime design. The rich, dark wood finish and intricate spokes evoke the charm and elegance of classic sailing vessels...
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Early 20th Century French Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810 The telescope retains it's original mahogany carrying case. Jeremiah Watkins ...
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19th Century British Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Brass Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass beacon light that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with two Fresnel lenses. The smooth brass glows with the lacquer finish. Wire...
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1950s Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships pulley block that has a brass sheave and pins. This has been completely restored. It is now a piece of art for your shelf or table. J...
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1920s North American Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Very nice solid brass ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a counter height table. This table is suitab...
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1940s Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Italian Walnut Scale Model of a Clipper
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This highly detailed and unusual scale model is partially planked on one side to reveal the interior structure. There are hinged panels in the sides which open to afford a glimpse of the interior. The whole is raised on two supports upon a shaped plinth base. Italian, circa 1880. Provenance Provenance: By repute King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and gifted to Duke of the Abruzzi thence by descent until sold in 1973 to Arnaldo Ruschioni. The present model represents a clipper, or fast sailing vessel, first introduced in the early 19th century. The clipper was outfitted with three high masts and a large number of sails, designed to carry small loads of profitable cargo quickly over long distances. The present clipper model was constructed in the third quarter of the 19th century and was formerly owned by collector and naval model...
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1880s Italian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Inspired Boat in Wood and steel Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2024
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible boat: in solid wood. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushin...
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2010s Chilean Modern Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
Located in Norwich, GB
George III stick barometer in a finely figured mahogany case with canted corners and architectural pediment surmounted by a central ivory finial. Exposed mercury tube with bulb ciste...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Quarterboard Cohasset
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly carved nautical quarterboard with deeply incised anchors and Cohasset. With routed edge. Rich dark mahogany finish with gold letters. Measures: Weight is 6 pounds. 8" H x 48...
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2010s Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Georgian mahogany bow fronted stick barometer. Bow fronted glass set in front of the silvered register plate with sliding vernier controlled by an ivory turned knob. Concertina ...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This wooden model is painted in both light and dark grey with a white gunport band and faux gunports, a golden lion figurehead and the name Vimiera in applied gold lettering on the b...
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19th Century English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Three Mast Sailboat Model, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
The craftsmanship and attention to detail in this Danish three-masted sailboat is impressive. Rests firmly in black stand. Solid and stable, all scratches, cracks, dings, missing par...
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Early 20th Century Danish Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Wood Nautical British Scale Model of Brig with Three Masts , Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of a brig with three masts, UK early 1900, oak wooden hull, black hull and grey topsides, oak wooden base with turned feet. Very good condition. Measures: Length cm 106, ...
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Early 20th Century British Wood Nautical Objects

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Wood

1930's English Bronze Rudder with Wooden Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
1930's English bronze rudder with wooden handles.
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Late 20th Century English Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Renaissance style Walnut Cased Thermometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael A. Finnel Mid 19th Century Renaissance Revival style Walnut Cased Thermometer with leaf decorated crest, printed marks. Thermometer not workin...
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1850s American Renaissance Revival Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Ships Salt Beef Barrel, Oak and Brass Ships Storage Tub
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Ships Salt Beef Barrel, Oak and Brass Ships Storage Tub A survivor from the 18th Century, this excellent piece would have been used for sto...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of the original owner, houses twelve writing implements and accessories, constructed in silver plate and gilt metal, using spheres and chain work decoration. A bespoke commission of undoubtedly unique character-and most likely having nautical connections-the various accoutrements executed in a uniform style reminiscent of rope work, buoys, and markers found on seafaring vessels. The set includes a pair of candlesticks, a chamber stick, inkwell, bell, letter opener, personal wax seal, a stamp container, paperweight, ash tray, sealing wax spoon...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

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Silver Plate, Metal

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Made into a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, then mounted into a mahogany table stand. Weight is 33 pounds.Measures: Diameter of table is 24 inches. Height is 19...
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1940s Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

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Brass

Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted and minutely detailed two masted schooner in wood with a black painted hull and with string rigging, anchors, hatches, boats, barrels and some fine chains. The Scale i...
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20th Century North American American Craftsman Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English carved wooden polychrome large ship figurehead of Lord Nelson.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table, Very Large
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid brass ships porthole table. This porthole has been highly polished and lacquered to a very high finish. Mounted to a high table with lower shelf with a ships grating shel...
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1940s Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Victorian Schooner Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ship model of pink and white decorated schooner ship in mahogany trimmed case (LADY OF TORFRIDA, 1888)
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19th Century American Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Mahogany, Glass

George III Punch Bowl Made of Oak from H.M.S. Royal George, 1802
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This turned commemorative oak bowl is of deep cylindrical form applied with a silver shield-shaped plaque inscribed ‘H.M.S. Royal George. (108 Guns) Capsised 29th Augst. 1782. This P...
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Early 1800s English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

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Oak

A shipyard model of the survey and site investigation ship M.V. Whitehorn
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the survey and site investigation ship M.V. Whitehorn, with a red hull, green waterline and grey topsides, the funnel painted blue and white with the letter ‘C’, ...
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20th Century English Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare and important precision chronometer, or deck watch, was crafted by the famed Vacheron Constantin. One of the most accurate instrumen...
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20th Century Swiss Other Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Presentation Model of America’s Cup Winner America by G. L. Watson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This cased presentation half hull model is of the first winner of the America’s Cup, the schooner America. The copper coloured bottom is painted with black topsides and has a finely carved garland around the bow. There are two stump masts, a caprail and bowsprit. It is set on a mahogany backboard with a Bakelite name plaque engraved ‘Schooner Yacht ‘America’ Scale ¼ = 1 foot to W.G.J. from G.L.W’. A label identifies the case maker as ‘Lambert Picture Frame Manufacturer, 34 Albert Gate, Hyde Park, S.W.’ and another describes the model, including the fact that the case was added in 1903. It then explains the initials W.G.J. and G.L.W. ‘This model was presented by G.L.Watson to W.G.Jameson. George L.Watson was one of England’s leading yacht designers. He designed four America’s Cup Challengers which included: Thistle, Valkyrie, Valkyrie II and Shamrock II. He also designed the King’s Britannia, and the Kaiser’s Meteor. William G.Jameson was probably the most successful amateur helmsman in the U K in the 1880’s and the 1890’s. Jameson introduced Lord Dunraven to yacht racing in 1887. Dunraven was to build three challengers for the America’s Cup, all designed by G.L.Watson. Jameson in 1892 acted as an adviser to the Prince of Wales and introduced him to Watson who designed his Britannia. Jameson also advised Thomas Lipton in his Shamrock II challenge. Clearly, Watson and Jameson worked closely throughout their careers. Scottish, 1887. Provenance: 1887 George L. Watson presented this half hull to William G. Jamieson 1903 Unknown owner(s) thence The Glen Foster Collection 1999 Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts 2002 The Kelton Collection of Maritime Art & Artifacts Probably the most famous racing yacht ever built, and the first winner of the America’s Cup, this schooner, designed by James and George Steers, was built by a syndicate of New York Yacht Club members to sail to England. The purpose of this visit was twofold: to show off U.S. shipbuilding skills and make money through competing in regattas. Only launched on 3rd May 1851, she had crossed the Atlantic and won the 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight by 22nd August that same year. America was captained by Richard Brown, who was a skilled member of the Sandy Hook Pilots group, renowned worldwide for their expertise and speed in manoeuvering schooner-rigged pilot boats...
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1880s Scottish Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Boston & Lockport Block Co., Block and Tackle Pulley c.1850-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large cast iron block and tackle maritime pulley with rotating hook and wood side panels. Used for a ship's rigging. Stamped "B & L B Co." Substantial in weight. Shown wit...
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Mid-19th Century Industrial Antique Wood Nautical Objects

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Iron

Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
Full rigged steam and sail vessel mounted at its waterline into a calm ocean. Rigged with a suit of sails. Details include steam funnel, hatches, four lifeboats, cannon, etc.. on dec...
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2010s North American Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century. In excellent condition and complete with original mahogany box with brass hinges an...
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1870s British Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A half hull model of ‘Sutherlandshire’ by Russell & Co, 1882
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A half hull model of ‘Sutherlandshire’ by Russell & Co, 1882, set on a bird’s eye maple and mahogany a backboard with 3 truncated masts, white painted panels on the black topsides an...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Wood Nautical Objects

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Royal Naval Ship’s Elm Companionway Board
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Royal Naval ship’s elm companionway board, of rectangular form with an arched top and two sturdy brass rings, naively carved with a crowned coat of arms flanked by a lion and unicorn...
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1860s English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Elm

Captain Thomas Stuart’s Medals for Gallant Service 1793-1840
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Captain Thomas Stuart’s Medals for Gallant Service 1793-1840 This very fine group of four medals was awarded to Captain T. Stuart, Royal Navy, who was recognised for his part in the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Canadian Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, 20th Cent.
Located in Charleston, SC
Canadian Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying handle, and the original brass side light ...
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20th Century Canadian Empire Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Log in Its Wooden Box to Measure Boats Speed Walker Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Log of brass signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, For Yacht, Motor Launches and Fishing Craft from the early 1900s. It is an ancient nautical instrumen...
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Early 20th Century British Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A shipyard model of the liner Nippon Moru, dated 1898
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the liner Nippon Moru, dated 1898. This shipbuilder’s model has a pink hull, black topsides and two black funnels. It is executed in meticulous detail with two c...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

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Brass

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Nautical desk clock and barometer set by Westbury Clock Co., USA in the form of double ship's helm in bronzed case with an eight day movement strik...
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Early 1900s American Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Boat's Half Hull Plaque, English, Decorative Maritime Model, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boat's half hull plaque. An English, mahogany and pitch pine decorative maritime model, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

1930s Antique Nautical Print Depicting Oceania ship by Adolfo Barabino Genova
Located in Milan, IT
Lithograph on paper published by S.A.I.G, Adolfo Barabino Genova depicting the Oceania steamer. Title of the lithograph “America and Oceania Steamboats of the La Veloce Company, Auxi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Solid Mahogany Wood Boat Rudder -Sailboat Nautical Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage boat or sailboat rudder. Solid mahogany wood. Decorative item that can serve as wall or table sculpture. Perfect decoration for any industrial or ma...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Model of Yacht From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Model of Yacht From the Early 20th Century We present you this true-to-life model of a yacht from the Interwar Period. It is in particularly good condition.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Bentwood

French Art Deco Large Galley Ship by Art Bois, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco galley by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1920s. Wood and chrome. Height : 15.35"(39cm), Width : 17.3"(44cm), Depth : 5.7"(14.5cm). Excellent condition.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical rangefinder signed Made in Great Britan by Kelvin Hughes a divison of Smiths Industries Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine Distance Meter very good working condition. Box size cm 21 x 13 H 6. It is an ancient nautical instrument used to measure...
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1960s British Vintage Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

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 American Empire Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894. This fine builder’s presentation scale model has a gilt brass funnel, polished brass rudder, capstan, anchor, binnacle and fittings with side grab ropes. The hull is painted in RNLI blue and red, with a pink keel. It is raised on a turned brass support within an ebonised glazed case on a stand and has a presentation plaque inscribed ‘Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat City of Glasgow’ Built For the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, by R & H Green, Blackwall Yard, London, 1894′. Provenance: Sir Harold Dudley Clayton. The following pages are dedicated to the substantial and fascinating archive of Sir Harold Dudley Clayton. This includes the lifeboat model above, over 100 yacht designs and naval architects’ drawings, photograph albums, photographic glass slides and a model of his yacht Coquette. Steam-powered lifeboats. Earlier in the 19th century steam had transformed Britain’s industrial landscape through the development of steamships and the railways. But tending a coal-fired boiler in a boat that is pitching and rolling in heavy seas would not have been straightforward. Sixty years after the idea was first mooted by Sir William Hillary and after extensive trials, the first steam-cum-sail boat Duke of Northumberland went into service at Harwich Lifeboat Station in September 1890. The hydraulic steam-driven lifeboat used...
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19th Century English Antique Wood Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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