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Place of Origin: European
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Checkerboard Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Checkerboard Sea, circa 1865 The British sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a three-masted ship with trapunto white sails on a rough s...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

English Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht model. High quality, hand-built. Hull made in mahogany, deck in maple wood. Very decorative and beautifully exec...
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Early 20th Century Other European Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Carved and Shaped Teak Seat Back from the Launch of Minesweeper H M S Bluebell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A carved and shaped teak seat back from the launch of minesweeper H M S Bluebell, of shaped rectangular form with a central panel with 3in brass lettering HMS Bluebell, with braced b...
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1910s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Teak

Edwardian Pine Five-Oar Rowing Skiff
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Edwardian pine five-oar rowing skiff, retaining just four oars, but with the original mast and boat hook, a paper pennant on the back rest showing three heraldic lions, with a bur...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Nautical Objects

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Pine

Two Day Marine Chronometer by Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow and South Sheilds
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine two day Marine Chronometer By Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow & South Shields Two day marine chromometer by Whyte, Thompson & Co housed in a beautiful three tier mahogany brass bound box...
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1780s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Dutch Delft Tile Large Picture of A Fleet of Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dutch Delft Tile Large Picture of A Fleet of Ships, 19th Century The 20 tile blue & white Dutch Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Tile picture depicts a ...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Delft

Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879 Navy Surgeon's Box with two superimposed trays presenting the different instruments (including saw, scalpels, trepanning tools, box...
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19th Century Baroque Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art European Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Early 20th Century Large Dutch Marine Red White and Blue Metal Buoys
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very decorative handmade and hand painted antique large early 1920s Dutch marine metal buoys. They are diamond or biconical shaped, and painted i...
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Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron, Metal

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 Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
Located in San Mateo, CA
Naval range finder made by Waymouth-Cooke of London. These were based on the principals of a sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1...
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1910s Other Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Highly Polished with Lacquer Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole with clear lacquer finish. Hinged door with five bolts. Ring is engraved Endast Securitglas, Wojidkows, Sweden. Quality piece. Weight: 51 LBS. Over...
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1950s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Late Century German Large Copper and Cast Brass Directional Cargo Light Pendant
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s vintage industrial large copper and brass German cargo pendant. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial fixtures and fittings. Reclaimed from supertankers and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern interiors. Specifications: Diameter 45cm Height 65cm Bulb E26/E27 Edison Screw There is a mechanical feature which allows the light to be tilted using the wing nuts and hanging frame...
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1970s Industrial Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

1970s Cin & Nils Design OPI Milano Nautical Ashtray
By OPI Milano
Located in Biella, IT
Cin & Nils design Opi Milano rare nautical ashtray years '70. Measure; 4 inches x 2", vintage in perfect condition.
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1970s Space Age Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s ma...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

21st Century Coat Hanger Full Covered in Real Leather Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The sophisticated addition to transform in an instant the look of your closet. Made with a solid wood structure each hanger is fully dressed in premium calfskin leather with a sof...
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2010s Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
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1970s Industrial Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships wheel that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Five spokes with ten handles. Stunning piece, five feet in diameter. Awesome mari...
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1920s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Phosphor Bronze World War 1 Submarine Wheel, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a suberb and rare antique British military World War 1, phosphor bronze submarine wheel, circa 1915 in date. This exceptional nau...
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1910s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The housing and cage are composed of heavy solid brass with a molded glass lens and brass bolts and wing nuts that secure the cage to the housing. We presume this is a bulkhead light...
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Thomas Luny Original Oil "Retrieving the Grog before the Storm"
By Thomas Luny
Located in Wells, ME
English original oil painting on canvas "Retrieving the Grog Before the Storm"; signed lower left: Thomas LUNY; and indistinctly dated--only a "2" is discernable. This dramatic painting depicts ships outward bound while smugglers in the foreground heave their small boat to shore while others roll a barrel of grog to safety. The sea is building while the white cliffs and stone fortress at the entrance to a harbor stand firm against the impending storm. This is quintessential Luny, displaying his deft handling of the ocean and the exposition of coastal life in the early 19th century. We have had this painting cleaned, rebacked and restored by Northeast Painting Conservation, York, Maine. Thomas Luny (1759-1837), was born in Cornwall but moved to London at an early age and was raised there by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth. Thomas' father is thought to have been employed in some activity at the London Docks and from thence the younger Thomas was exposed to the maritime world from an early age. He is thought to have been apprenticed to the London artist Francis Holman...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Massive Maritime Ships Winch by Rex
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships winch by REX, model 110. This is extremely heavy, 220 pounds. The huge brass drum has a shaft that runs through the winch connecting to a chain sprocket. Also fitted with an ir...
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1930s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Spyglass Collapsible Telescope with Leather Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful retracting Spyglass or telescope with leather handle. The piece actually works very well, but is just as nice as a decorative piece. Beautifully crafted and with just the...
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Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Detailed Owner’s Model or Shipyard Model of a Double Ended Harbour Launch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A detailed owner’s model or shipyard model of a double ended harbour launch, painted pale blue, the coach house with eight portholes, fitted with port and starboard lights...
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1940s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
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1930s Industrial Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Pierre Sega Venetian Gondola Figural Silvered Metal Marble Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A silvered Venetian goldola, a handsome smiling gondolier, a beautiful couple embarking on a romantic voyage, a fabulous French Art Deco period lamp by Pierre Sega. Circa 1920 Silv...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Nautical Objects

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Metal

WWII Ship's Bell from the Minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, Dated 1941
Located in London, GB
A WWII ship's bell from the Royal Navy minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, dated 1941. Pendant number J-30. Diameter: 27cm - 10 ½ inches. Height: 28 cm - 11 inches. HMS Queen of Thanet (J30), formerly HMS Melton, was a Racecourse-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy. She was built by William Hamilton & Company in Port Glasgow, Scotland. Melton was launched in March 1916 with the pennant number 898. During World War I she served with the Auxiliary Patrol. Post-war she was transferred to the Mine Clearance Service. Between the wars Melton was sold to Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Co in 1927. She was bought by The New Medway Steam Packet Company in 1929 and converted for excursion work on the River Medway and River Thames. She was renamed Queen of Thanet. For the next twelve years she could be found working from Sheerness and Southend. Regular excursions took her to Gravesend, Margate, Clacton and Dover as well as cross-channel voyages to Calais, Boulogne and Dunkirk. In September 1939 she was requisitioned by the Admiralty for minesweeping duties once more and commissioned as HMS Queen of Thanet, pennant number J30. In May 1940 she took part in the Dunkirk evacuation rescuing 4,000 men in four trips. Of that number, 2,000 were transferred from the ex-LNER steamer Prague, after the latter had been damaged by near misses from shells and dive bombers off Gravelines. For Operation Overlord in June 1944 she was stationed at Selsey as the Mulberry Despatch Control Ship. After the war she was returned in 1946 to her owners to recommence excursion work around the Thames Estuary. In January 1949 she was sold to Red Funnel and transferred to Southampton. After refitting at Thorneycroft's yard at Northam she was commissioned in the spring as the company's second Solent Queen. For the next two years she operated excursions from Southampton in the summer. In June 1951 while slipped for survey and repair, she caught fire and was written off as a constructive loss. She was scrapped by Dover Industries Ltd at Dover Eastern Docks in 1951 Literature on HMS Queen of Thanet see: Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships...
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Mid-20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Located in Norwell, MA
Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...
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1940s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Expandable Metal Brass Telescope Wrapped in Leather with Silver Caps for Lens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, France. A wonderful early 20th Century spyglass or telescope. Expandable from 6"-16". Small and compact, but opened very nostalgic and decorative. The piece does w...
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20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Ritz Italora Italy Car or Boats Sport Set Clock Design by Da
By Italora
Located in Biella, IT
Ritz Italora Italy car or boats sport set clock design by DA in years '70 the clock is original vintage but is new in box with documents, very rare
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1970s Modern Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Fine Genre Oil Painting by William Arthur Breakspeare Depicting the Fictional
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine genre oil painting by William Arthur Breakspeare depicting the fictional meeting of Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton in the Studio of the Painte...
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1880s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint

Swedish 19th Century Nautical Oil Painting of a Coastline and Sailing Boats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th century oil painting on canvas representing a rocky island, coastline and sailing boats.
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

Balancing Ship / Boat Wine / Champagne Cooler
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique balancing Nautical / ship / boat wine/champagne cooler holder with glass inner bowl. This superb combination is in very good condition. Rare bottle...
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Early 20th Century American Classical European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Silver on Brass Sailing Ship on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique sailing ship or nef hand crafted in silver plate on brass with plenty of unexpected details including hand hammered billowing sails, a crows nest...
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Early 20th Century Other European Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Atlas of Fernão Vaz Dourado / One-Time Only Limited Edition Facsimile
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a one-time only facsimile edition limited to 987 copies Atlas of Fernão Vaz Dourado, the famous Portuguese cartographer, made in 1571. We created it by combining the highest ...
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2010s Renaissance European Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
A documented Kelvin and Hughes brass binnacle compass in working order. It sits in a teak case with brass oil lights on either side. The small doors on each side open and the oil lam...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Fire Extinguisher
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with wood handle and sieve end.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Silver Cheroot Case from Mtb ‘Brave Borderer, ’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A silver cheroot case from MTB ‘Brave Borderer,’ of rectangular form, the exterior textured, the interior gilt and incised with an image of the boat above the legend ‘H.M.S. “Brave Borderer” 1858-59’ and the initials ‘N.D.F’. Fully assayed. The Brave-class fast patrol torpedo boats...
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1850s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver

1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Spanish brass aquarium. Sitting atop a decorative gilt iron stand, the piece features textured glass siding with minimalist brass framework. The ...
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1940s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

18th French Oil on Cardboard School Naval Battle Oil on Canvas
Located in Valladolid, ES
An extraordinary oil on cardboard, French school, 18th century. "Naval battle", signed. With a naive style, shows a naval battle, possibly the battle of Trafalgar, in a beautiful ra...
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1790s Romantic Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Ships Telegraph from Spanish Sub Chaser “Temerario”
Located in Norwell, MA
Spanish ships engine order telegraph. With commands in Spanish, commands include toda, media, despacio, para, etc. With info on what ship it was from. Qua...
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1940s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Olive
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Olive shell partially silvered 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ...
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2010s Victorian European Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Paddle Boat Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built English paddle boat model A wonderful object, scratch built from found objects and consisting mainly of brass and copper ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of 7 Antique Fishing Rods and Parts, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 7 antique fishing big fishing rods and parts. Made in Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
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Early 1900s Modern Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Georges H. Laurent Art Deco Period Seagulls Bronze Animal Sculpture France 1930
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Miami, FL
Green patina bronze Art Deco Animal Sculpture featuring two seagulls, signed G H LAURENT, Reveyrolis Paris, FRANCE 1930.  
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Impressive WW1 Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual and impressive pair of World War 1 pair of British issued military binoculars meticulously professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory;...
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1910s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Septarian on Custom Made Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
Cut and polished to reveal internal calcite and aragonite structures, supported on fitted custom stand. Septarian nodules or clay spheres occur be...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

Set of 8 Antique Fishing Rods and Parts, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 8 antique fishing big fishing rods and parts. Made in Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
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Early 1900s Modern Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height. An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
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1940s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Frederick Chapman: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
FREDERICK CHAPMAN: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770, , 50 engraved plates of various sizes depicting naval diagrams (numbered I-XXVI), four signed ‘F. Ringheim’and one ea...
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18th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Marine Specimen a Puffer Fish, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Taxidermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, the common Puffer fish Tetradontidae. The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a base that rotates 360 degr...
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1870s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Luis Vuitton Steamer/ Wardrobe Trunk for Restoration
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic age of Travel Luis Vuitton Steamer trunk with the LV monogram and red and white bands. Monogrammed L.R.C., St. Louis MO U.S.A. With old Railway Exp...
Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency European Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

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