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Place of Origin: European
English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph No. 1858, 1940
Located in Delft, NL
English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph No. 1858, 1940 English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph with twin faced head and English commends on a brass...
Category

20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Victorian Half Hull Model of a 3 Masted English Schooner
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian half hull model of a 3 masted English schooner, shown facing left, the shaped soft wood hull with black painted top sides and applied wood toe rail and gunwales, the bow ...
Category

1870s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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 European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Print No. 1 of 400 Depicting a Nautical Schooner Made in the Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Print depicting a schooner, no. 1 of 400 copies signed Z21, made in the mid-19th century. Non-coeval briarwood frame; measures with frame 50 x 40 cm.  
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1850s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Of great proportion and superb decorative appeal Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Polished bronze blades present wonderful golden tonality Propeller blades ringing...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

The UBS America’s Cup Jubilee Race solid silver trophy by Theo Fennell, 2001
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The UBS America’s Cup Jubilee Race solid silver trophy by Theo Fennell, 2001. This striking trophy is of conical form, featuring three spinnakers on a downwind course, set on a circu...
Category

Early 2000s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver

Engine Order Telegraph. Fenya, Ferrol, Spain, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Engine order telegraph. Fenya, Fabricaciones Eléctricas, Navales y Artilleras, S.A., El Ferrol, Spain. Ca. Mid 20th century. Metal, glass, carved wooden base. Electric control bridge...
Category

20th Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Other

George III Lloyds Patriotic Fund Silver and Silver Gilt Vase and Cover by Samuel
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
George III Lloyds patriotic fund silver and silver gilt vase and cover by Samuel Hennell, of Adam design, the lift-off cover with knop finial above an...
Category

Early 1800s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Davenport Admiral Lord Nelson Terracotta Wine Coolers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Pair of Davenport Admiral Lord Nelson Terracotta Wine Coolers, each relief moulded with a portrait of Admiral Viscount Nelson, in full uniform and medals, between two acorn-bearing oak boughs on one side and a naval panoply on the reverse. The rim comprises tied reeds with twin dolphin-mask handles attached to the sides. English, circa 1815. Two very similar examples from the collection of Horatio, third Lord Nelson, are illustrated in an article titled ‘Nelson Relics and Relic Hunters’ in The Windsor Magazine, Vol. XX. June-November 1904, p.519. (See also page 4.) A thirdwith a paper label stating ‘Exceedingly rare (Lockett)’ was exhibited at the Hanley Museum, item No.1721 (see Britain on the High Seas, from Nelson to Churchill, p.71, Wick Antiques...
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Early 19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Terracotta

A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensigns, within a border of red, blue and white trellis, in the original frame, regilded. English, circa ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A ship’s ‘Sunday’ tiller carved with Princess Victoria, before she was Queen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large ship’s ‘Sunday’ tiller carved with Princess Victoria, before she was Queen. This long yacht tiller is made from a single, solid piece of mahogany and has a typical shallow S-...
Category

19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Seguso Murano Blue Red Rope Italian Art Glass Boat Anchor Nautical Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue Italian art glass boat anchor nautical sculpture on base. Documented to designer Archimede S...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Brass starfish ashtray 1920s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Brass starfish ashtray 1920 - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category

1920s Other Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop. This large boxwood model has a truncated mast and retractable bowsprit. The hull has an upright stem, wide beam, four metal rigging blocks on e...
Category

19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Nautical Brass Parallels Original Mahogany Box made in Plymouth, 1860
By W. Heath, Plymouth 1
Located in Milan, IT
Brass parallels signed W. Heath Plymouth, optical and scientific instruments maker active since 1860. Complete with original mahogany box. Parallel measures cm 46.2 x 6.2 x 2 (H). W....
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain,...
Category

1860s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Horn

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...
Category

19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Brass Chart Divider-Replicate of One Recovered From Wreck
Located in Den Haag, NL
CHART DIVIDER-REPLICATE OF ONE RECOVERED FROM WRECK OF HMS ASSOCIATION, 1697-1707. Very good condition, comes complete in wooden box
Category

1970s Edwardian Vintage 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...
Category

1940s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Space Age German Thermometer from Quist, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age German Thermometer from Quist, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Met...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

1910s Other Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass makers badge with serial number C20696 from English Maker Meteorite. Sturdy hoisting han...
Category

1920s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s Nutwood polished Brass parts polished and stove enameled
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Shipbuilders Half Block Model of the Steamship Dunbrody
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The London and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuilding Co. ...
Category

1890s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

An original life ring from the America’s Cup yacht ‘Shamrock’, Royal Ulster Yach
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An original life ring from the America’s Cup yacht ‘Shamrock’, Royal Ulster Yacht Club, the circular ring painted in gilt outlined in green ‘Shamrock V, R.U.Y.C.’, on a white ground,...
Category

19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

Charles Dixon R.A. for King George V, Royal Yacht Britannia
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This ‘en grisaille’ watercolour on paper is Charles Dixon’s preparatory sketch for a proposed but apparently uncompleted painting of the royal racing yacht Britannia...
Category

1930s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Pair, Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France, 1950
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel gilt bronze sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade. These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E. Guillemard...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D'Osne Foundry
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820. Attributed to the Val d'Osne factory. Measures: Wid...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper, Brass

Oak Yacht Tiller Mounted on Two Deck Planks
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Oak yacht tiller mounted on two deck planks from the author Arthur Ransome's 1931 Hilliard built yacht 'Nancy Blackett'. The tiller is from author Arthur Ransome's yacht 'Nancy Bl...
Category

1930s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Rare Antique Mahogany Cased Cork Model of a Lighthouse
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare 19th century cork model of the Eddystone lighthouse, which was designed by John Smeaton, within a glazed mahogany case surmounted by a turned finial, the model of the lighthou...
Category

19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A half block model of the steam ship ‘Glamis Castle’, the ship shown with two truncated masts, a funnel and a boxwood hull with the original painted black t...
Category

1870s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Maple, Walnut

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...
Category

18th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Shipbuilders Half Block Model of the Steamship Dunbrody
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The London and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuilding Co. ...
Category

1890s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

A black oak snuff box made from timber recovered from H.M.S. Boyne, sunk 1795, r
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A black oak snuff box made from timber recovered from H.M.S. Boyne, sunk 1795, raised 1833, of circular form with turned lid and base, the lid with printed description of Boyne’s car...
Category

1830s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

c. 1920-40 Teak & Brass English Pedestal Binnacle
By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920-40 teak & brass pedestal binnacle, English. An exceptionally fine example by Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd, formed in 1913. With oil lanterns (missing from housings) the ship master could guide through the roughest seas day & night. Maker's label plaque: Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd. Patt. 1960Z3 Binnacle No. 1286K/5K Glasgow & London. Level with British Royal Navy insignia. Tilling Stevens Ltd Royal Navy Compass...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Early 1800s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

1960s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Green and Red Painted Antique Wood Boat Rudder on Iron Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 wooden boat rudder is mounted on an iron display stand. Rudder found painted as shown - we do not know if the paint is original. Very good overall a...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic European Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Rustic Decorative Model Boat With Holes For Fishing or Large Creel, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
The many holes in this large 7' model boat served a specific purpose; it was used while fishing as a type of oversized creel to keep fish alive. The large size makes it a unique deco...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

1844 French Antique Nautical Portolan of Plan du Port de Cherfe by Antoine Roux
By Antoine Roux
Located in Milan, IT
Antique portolano, nautical map of Plan du Port de Cherfe engraved on a copper plate by Antoine Roux, Marseille France 1844, from his work Recueil des principaux plans des ports et d...
Category

1840s Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

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.
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and Shellfish, natural sand crab preserved in a b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin, Shell

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.
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

Original Gelatine Print of a Gentleman’s Steam Yacht
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An original gelatine print of a gentleman’s steam yacht steaming eastwards through the Solent by Wm U Kirk. Impressed to the right hand side.    
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Early 1900s Antique European Nautical Objects

Gelatin Print of a Beautiful Gentleman Steam Yacht at Anchor by W Kirk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A gelatin print of a beautiful gentleman steam yacht at anchor just to the west of Cowes in the Solent by W Kirk, Cowes. Impressed WM U Kirk to the right hand side. OS 15 1/2. ...
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Early 1900s Antique European Nautical Objects

French bronze ships wheel, La Rochelle
Located in London, GB
An eight spoke bronze ship's wheel by, La Rochelle, France, circa 1880. Wall mounted rotating fixing allowing the wheel to return. Projection from wall: 3...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lithographic Print of the Diamond Rock Battle Early 1900s, Oakwood Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Lithographic print of the diamond rock battle, the main port of the island of Martinique, taken from the book Historical Gallery of Versailles 112. Chacoane is the engraver. Original...
Category

Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French transfer printed creamware plate, with polychrome hand painting, showing the mark for the Creil factory. The central image shows two French Revolution Era sailors, at ease on the wharf with tall sailing ships in the background. A border of Gallic roosters, le coq...
Category

Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Solid Brass Highly Polished Ships Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole of solid brass with lacquer finish. Fitted with glass. This is by John Roby Limited of Rainhill. Roby produced portholes for the grand liner including ...
Category

1930s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Checkerboard Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Unusual 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 sea depicted as a checkerboard in shades of blue. The ship flying the White Ensign. The sky still retains the original light blue. The woolie is in a wide medium dark wood frame. The wool is protected by Museum UV...
Category

Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Naval Pulley Table Lamp with Flintlock Pistol, Barometer & Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large early 20th Century naval pulley converted into a table lamp with gentleman’s flintlock pistol, bullets, barometer and powder horn.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s
By Griffin & Tatlock ltd
Located in Milan, IT
Herschel actinometer, 1930s, wood and brass, signed Griffin & Tatlock ltd London. It is an instrument invented in 1825 by John Herschel and used for the measurement of the solar heat...
Category

1930s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St, Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this has been completely restored by ...
Category

1920s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Decanter and Shot Glass Set with Gold Nautical Design Barware
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful clear and gold spirits or liquor decanter and shot glass set from Czechoslovakia, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Beautifu...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Crystal

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

1930s Antique Project of the Ship Ortac Morgan Giles Shipyard Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Mea...
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1930s Vintage European Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

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