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Place of Origin: North American
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 American Craftsman North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
eight. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is a panel of white with red bands. Fitted to a custom shadowbox frame wit...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

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 Empire Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with vibrant color and handcrafted charm with this stunning set of Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells. Each shell features a lively hummingbird nestled among bril...
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Early 20th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Solid Brass Ships Fixed Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished ships portlight with tempered glass. The glass has imperfections from years at sea. This porthole has been polished and lacquered. Weight: 16 LBS Over...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Nautical Brass Housing & Wood Collar Floating Distress Beacon, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.
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1850s American Empire Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Engine Order Telegraph by Kirk Habicht
Located in Norwell, MA
American ships bridge telegraph by Kirk Habicht Co, of Baltimore Maryland. The ships commands are on display back, ahead, full, one third, full, and s...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Motor Yacht Throttle
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat throttle that has gear and throttle stick. Meticulously polished and lacquered and fitted to a varnished base with rope carved border. Unit has been converted into a lamp. Decor...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding early twentieth century yacht capstan by Herreshoff. With working gears, crank handle, speed switch, mounted to a thick wood base. Circa 1925.
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1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Table Ocean Coral on. Custom Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern large beautiful ocean coral on a custom made lucite stand. 18” wide by 10” high including stand
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

S.S. United States Aluminum Grand Stairway Hand Rails
Located in Hudson, NY
These aluminum handrails which once graced the center of the grand staircase of the S S United States exemplifies the sophisticated sleek aesthetic of Mid-Century American design. When launched in July 1952 the S S United States was the culmination of years planning and design. On the heels of WW II, the U S Government saw the need to have modern ships that could be easily converted to troop transport ships in wartime constructed with safety and speed as the top priorities. They worked in partnership with the United States Line and underwrote a great deal of the liner's finished cost of 72 million as well as the future operating and maintenance cost of this proud symbol of her country and her age. The designer of the ship William Francis Gibbs had to incorporate the requirements of the government into his designs for the great liner. From her knife-edge bow across the superstructure and a pair of massive blue white and red raked funnels to the perfect arc of her stern, she sat proudly in the water and conveyed a sense of movement and speed even when still. His design incorporated a "secret" hull, numerous bulkheads which limited the grand open spaces of most liners of the time, no flammable material used in construction and fitting out other than the Steinway grand piano...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Ships Engine Room Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy and loud ship engine room telegraph. With brass faceplate displaying ships commands including ahead and astern, full, half and slow, standby and...
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1940s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States. Fo...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Large Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed linen signal flag fitted to a shadow box frame. This nautical flag represents the numeral ZERO. With makers label from Annin Flag Company. Stitched in panels of yellow and red...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...
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19th Century American Colonial Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
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F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting brac...
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1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Signal Flag with Rope and Toggle
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag with rope and toggle fitted to a shadow box frame. White field with red X presenting the letter V for Victor. When raised, this flag symbols "Require assistance"...
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2010s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...
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1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

15” Large Barnacle Cluster on Stand with Symbiotic Barnacle Shell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures beau- natural history specimen of large barnacle clusters on red wood stand together with a natural symbiosis of a double shell with small barnacles.
Category

1970s Organic Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Boat Blueprint of the "Slopoke" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's build a boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Slopoke", A 44 foot cruising house boat. Atkin designed more than 700 boa...
Category

1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Original Yacht Blueprint of an Eldredge-McInnis 55-Foot Express Cruiser Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic and original blueprint of a fifty-five-foot twin-screw express cruiser. Dated November 1926. This is a rich blue plan showing a full hull profile with cabins, skylights, fl...
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1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern C. Jere Style Ship Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century wall art features a three dimensional sailboat sculpture with plenty of intricate detail. A wonderful realistic design in the style of C. Jere with multipl...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century Mahogany & Rosewood Speed Boat Made in the State Prison, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century working model of the Hacker Twin Cockpit Racing Runabout. Apparently this boat was built by a New York State prisoner in the 1930’s, he reputedly made four...
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20th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Ship Name Board for the USS Chambers
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ship name board for the USS Chambers DER 391. The Chambers was a Edsall-class destroyer escort. The ship was in service with the United States Navy fr...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Yacht Pulley Block by Merriman
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical pulley block by Merriman of Boston. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Entire unit is brass. Great maritime accent piece. Awesome restoration. Weight: 3 lbs. Overall ...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 Renaissance Revival Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Boat Blueprint of the "Elcarujo" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's build a boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Elcarujo, a twin-screw outboard motor cruiser." Atkin designed more than ...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Bronze Boat Steering Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare late 19th century Launch steering wheel with gear lever. Six spoke with wood handles. Highly polished. Tip to tip 15.5; depth 6.75"; hub diameter 4-5/8"; clutch hb 3.25"; handle...
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Early 1900s Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920
By E.S. Ritchie & Sons 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...
Category

1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

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 Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

1914 Blueprint Plan of a 175-Foot Motor Yacht by Gielow and Orr
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth-century project No. 488, plan of a motor yacht. Length: 175 feet, beam: 24 feet, draft: 7 feet. Dated October 28, 1914, from Gielow and Orr, Naval Architects and Engi...
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1910s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Outstanding Marine Beacon on Carved Wood Base
Located in Norwell, MA
Giant copper and brass marine beacon with Fresnel lens. Highly polished copper case with brass bezel, hinge, base mount and trim. The Fresnel lens sets on a brass bezel. Hinged and v...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Signal Flag Of The Numeral “8” Eight
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag of the number eight. Pennant has a white field with red cross. Canvas hoist with stamped “8”, signal rope and wood toggle. Custom mount into a shadow box frame. ...
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1980s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen

Six Spoke Ship's Wheel with Chrome Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Mahogany boat wheel with a chrome plated hub and six turned spokes. Varnish finish. From a small craft. Weight: 5 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 22"Dia Made: America Material: ...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Superb Little Double Hook Two Sheave Boat Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished wood block with two polished brass wheels and steel hardware. Awesome maritime antique relic. Weight: 1 lb. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 3"W x 2"D Made: Material: Wood, Brass ...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

John Demott Brutalist Mid-Century Torch Cut Metal Clipper Ship Boat Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid Century era torch cut metal sculpture by John DeMott. The Brutalist style clipper ship has gold, copper and bronze colors to the metal. The stone base appears to be onyx. DeMott’...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the “ANSWERING PENNANT” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of red and w...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Yacht Blueprint of a Sixty-Two Foot Cruising Power Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine yacht drawing from the esteemed George Lawley and Sons Corporation, yacht builders, Neponset, Mass. Blueprint shows a cabin profile showing flagstaffs, windows, launch, skylight...
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1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Rectangular Aluminum Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships porthole converted to a mirror. Ships porthole with aluminum frame, teakwood backing, and custom mirror. Great nautical relic. 25lbs. 29"Hx22"W
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1960s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Hexagon Nautical Seashell Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six sided resin waste basket or planter embellished with nautical seashells. Waste Basket measures 13.5" high and 16" diameter.
Category

1960s Organic Modern Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Solid Brass Weather Barometer by Taylor
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered barometer by Taylor of Rochester, New York. Circa 1930, with set needle and brass reading needle. Weight: 1 lb Overall Dimensions: 5"Diame x 2 1/...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boat Blueprint of the "Sand Piper" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's build a boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sand Piper", A 30 foot river day cruiser. Atkin designed more than 700 bo...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Miniature Yacht Binnacle by James Campbell of Glasgow
Located in Norwell, MA
Diminutive yacht binnacle with mushroom-shaped head, finely made wood base with incised carving with fouled anchor. Also fitted with a clinometer, chart tube, brass compensating ball brackets, and mounting bolts. Inside is a polished brass gimballed compass. Charming marine antique...
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1960s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Silk New York Yacht Club Burgee from Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of linen napkins from J Pierpont Morgan's private steam Yacht Corsair. Corsair is embroidered onto the napkins. Very soft and nice. Most certainly w...
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1890s Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen

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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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)
Category

19th Century Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Mahogany, Glass

Siemen Brothers Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass "Hammerhead" ships telegraph. With faceplate from Siemens Brothers and Company Limited, London. With ahead and astern ships commands includ...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Authentic Ships Deck Bucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy steel ships deck bucket with carry and bail handles. Later painted decoration "USS United States, Launched 1797. With rope painted detail and number "8". Sturdy maritime relic....
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1920s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Ropes and Tackle for 19th Century Waling Vessel
Located in Huntington, NY
Tools ropes and tackle for 19th century waling vessel.
Category

19th Century American Classical Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Maple

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution
Located in Norwell, MA
Block and tackle from 'Old Ironsides,' the U.S.S. Constitution. A very rare relic removed from the vessel during the restoration in the 1970s, preparing the ship for the bicentennial...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

1935 L. Francis Herreshoff Yacht Blueprints
Located in Norwell, MA
Original L. Francis Herreshoff yachting blueprint for No. 63, construction section at a scale of 1" equals 1 foot. L. Francis Herreshoff, designer, Marblehead, Mass., February 2, 193...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “4”, “FOUR” in the international code of signals. This authentic pennant is made of individual panels of red and white. Fitted to ...
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1950s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Five brasses have been meticulously polished and lacquered. Warm Lighting has been installed inside. A lantern housing is fitted to the hood. Brass bolts a...
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1940s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Whaler Made Bone and Ebonized Wood Round Lidded Box, circa 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Whaler made antique bone and ebonized wood round box, circa 1850. With pierced bone medallion and delicately carved bone spiral decorative supports on the...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Nautical Objects

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Ebony

Circa 1945 Engine Order Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War II engine order telegraph that is brand new old stock circa 1945. We took it out of a disintegrating crate. Original paint. The brass caps on either side of the head h...
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1940s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century US. Brass Ship or Truck Fire Fog Nozzle Akron Brass Inc.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-20th Century US. brass ship or truck fire fog nozzle "1-1/2- 4 NAP" manufactured by the Akron Brass. This is a great piece and perfect piece of history for any fireman or collector. The fog nozzle is ideal for fires that give out a large amount of heat and hence require extensive cooling. In the fog position, this branch creates very fine droplets i.e "fog", greatly increasing the surface area, thus helping absorb maximum heat. Company background: The Akron Brass Manufacturing Company was formed in Akron, Ohio in 1918. Rubber lined fire hose was being made in Akron at the time. A few of the rubber company employees noticed that while they had the attention of fire equipment...
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Mid-20th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage industrial tuna reel from Simplex Foundry and Machine Works LTD., Victoria British Columbia. With three reels, two rigged with wire. Quite a piece of gear. This has been meti...
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1930s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Six spoke varnished ships wheel with chrome hub. Very clean. Appears to be new old stock. Quite decorative or put it on your boat. Weight: 3 LBS Overall Di...
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1960s Vintage North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Luxury Liner Ship Model
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century model of a luxury liner boat / ship model painted red, white and blue with 2 smoke stacks supported on a stand.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint

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