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Period: Mid-20th Century
Massive three foot Iron wrench as steampunk Industrial Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
36" long cast steel wrench with 4" opening . Not sure what field of endeavor this was used in . Large installations need large hardware . Large hardware needs large tools . Clear ev...
Category
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
U.S. Navy Destroyer Searchlight, 6 Feet Tall
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot United States Navy searchlight from a warship. Incredible marine light with huge head with shutter mechanism. Mouted to a very sturdy yoke and stand. Glass lenses are includ...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel dial, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
A fascinating maritime set
Displays a desirable aged patina
Oak handle and walnut deck box...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Very impressive eight spoke ships wheel mounted to a geared pedestal. The pedestal head is engraved Dake Engine Company, Grand Haven Michigan, Serial numbe...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s
An elegant and stylish piece for the study or library, and very suitable to take on board your yacht.
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Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Framed Yacht Club Flag
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century framed yacht club flag, circa 1960s. The flag is presented in a black wood frame with a red back ground. The overall piece meas...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Spanish brass aquarium combines artisanal craftsmanship with aesthetic delight, set atop a decorative gilt iron stand. Featuring textured glass si...
Category
Spanish Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
1940s 42.25 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Incorporate a touch of maritime history into your space with this early 1940s deck cleat. While it bears signs of weathering, including rust and some damage around the bolt holes, th...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Audoux Minet Rustic Nautical Rope & Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960.
An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936. This large racing flag was made from pieced wool bunting with machine stitched bunting and a canvas sleeve stamped ‘5’. It is of rectangular form with the Prince of Wales feathers enclosed in a ducal coronet and the motto ‘Ich Dien’ on a halved blue and red ground, later framed and glazed. It is accompanied by a black edged letter on Buckingham Palace writing paper dated 10th July 1936 saying ‘Dear Sir, I am commanded by the King and Queen Mary to send you these flags which were flown on board “Britannia” at various times during her career, including one of her racing flags. Their Majesties hope you will like to keep these in your club house as souvenirs of the old yacht. Yours Derek Keppell, Master of the Household, The Commodore, Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club.” King George died on 20 January 1936 which explains the black edge to the letter. English, circa 1936.
Height: 43in (109cm) Width:60in (152.5cm) Framed height: 57½ in (146 cm) Width: 81½ in (207cm)
Provenance: Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth
R.S.Y. Britannia played an important part in preparing challengers for the America’s Cup. She was used as a trial horse for the Shamrocks and later, after conversion, for most of the ‘J’ Class yachts of the 1930s. Britannia was built in 1893 according to the plans of G. L. Watson for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, a keen and able helmsman. From the beginning, Britannia was a successful racing yacht winning races against Kaiser Wilhelm’s Meteors, among many others. Britannia won over two hundred races in her career — a record that has yet to be surpassed. She was beaten once by Navahoe, one of Herreshoff’s boats, but fared better against another America’s Cup yacht, Vigilant, winning twelve races out of seventeen. When Britannia was converted to race in the ‘J’ Class she was stripped of her bulwarks, given a one-piece mast and a Bermudan mainsail. The transition did not interrupt her run of success, although she performed best in hard weather. She was scuttled off the Isle of Wight at the dying request of George V.
A grisaille by Charles Dixon of R S Y Britannia racnig at Cowes. Credit: Wick Antiques
Category
English Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Textile
American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed American yacht ensign flag. Nautical flag with a blue panel that has an embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars, and red and white stripes with a canvas hoist and brass g...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Early 1940s 47 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
While exhibiting signs of weathering, including rust and a chipped corner, this early 1940s deck cleat is in good condition, showcasing the authentic charm of its maritime past. The ...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor.
Category
Spanish Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "M" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'M', 'MIKE,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with the maker's lab...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
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...
Category
English Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Crouse Hinds Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical or industrial ship spotlight / search light / lantern by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. For display purposes only; not tested for us...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #16
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp.
Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Category
American Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Driftwood
Large Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships wheel that has been highly polished and lacquered. Six spoke wheel with gear from a yacht. 38"Dia 60 lbs.
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Cohasset Yacht Club Trophy from 1931
Located in Norwell, MA
Yachting trophy from the Cohasset Yacht Club in 1931. Trophy is engraved "Saturday Series, Cape Cod Knockbouts, 1931, 3rd Prize". A badge with the club burgee is applied to the cup. ...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top, brass badges, Fresnel glass lens, hoisting handle, bracke...
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
U S Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Military Prototype The Helmet is a replica model
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
U S Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Military Prototype
The Helmet is a replica model of US Navy equipment, the helmet is a full size piece made in chrome brass...
Category
American Craftsman Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Painted Deck Bucket with Yacht Reliance
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships deck bucket with heavy carry and bale handles. Painted black with later decoration that reads "Yacht Reliace 1903, NYYC, Designer N.G. Herreshoff". Ther...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Luc Lanel & Christofle for Compagnie Générale Transatlantique a Set of Six Cups
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orfèvrerie Christofle for "Ile de France" 1949 Compagnie Générale Transatlantique Paquebot
A set of six silvered metal cups
Monogr...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY. This is quite heavy at 68 lbs. This was part of a very popular underwater exhibit at the North River museum i...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Coral
Large Nautical Metal Signal Day Buoy, 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great collection of large, metal signal day buoys. These are a double-cone shape. Day buoys are used to signal valuable information about a ship during daylight hours and are gen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel. Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate. Geared focal tube with two ...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Reclaimed Early 1940s WW2 42 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Whether displayed as a standalone decorative element or incorporated into a maritime-themed setting, this WW2 deck cleat becomes a unique focal point that captures the spirit of the ...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass Dolphin Sconces Black Shade, France, 1950, Pair
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass dolphin sconces, wall lights with Black shades.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Navy Five-Star Admirals Signatures, United States World War II
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This amazing piece of U.S. Naval history features signed items from all four World War II Navy Admirals to ever wear the five-star rank. All are cons...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
Port & starboard dredge control by Simons Lobnitz of Renfrew
Located in London, GB
Double port and starboard dredge pumping control by Simons Lobnitz Ltd of Renfrew. Circa 1960.
Two 12 ½ inch dials, and two 4 ¼ dials, with internal lights.
Simons-Lobnitz Ltd of ...
Category
Scottish Industrial Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "I" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of the letter "I," "India," set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. The cotton fiel...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Ships Wheel by Simpson Lawrence of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Six spoke ships wheel by Simpson Lawrence of England. Varnished wood frame with inlaid brass trim rings and brass hub cap. Cap has Simpson Lawrence and their company logo on the hub....
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Yacht Winch with Handle from 1930s
Located in Norwell, MA
Geared yacht winch with handle. Highly polished and lacquered. Varnished handle with a varnished wood grip. This is a line tensioner winch. Fine yachting relic.
Weight: 3 lbs.
Ov...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Antique Ship Wheel Cigar Cutter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical cigar cutter with a hole and cutting blade in the column. When the wheel is turned, the blade is engaged to cut the tip off the cigar. This cutter has been meticulously poli...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp.
Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Driftwood
Nautical Signal Pennant for Numeral THREE in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents the numeral "3". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood to...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
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...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Blueprint Yacht Gypsy By John Alden No 355
Located in Norwell, MA
Alden blueprint of Motor Yacht Gypsy which was a 101 foot yacht built in 1927. This is a hull lines drawing of this plum bow vessel. Weight is 16 pounds. 20" H x 53" L .
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
Fontana Arte Empty Ashtray Pockets Cut and Hollowed Crystal, 1960, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte empty ashtray pockets and hollowed crystal, 1960, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Crystal
Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid piece of rosewood carved and finished smooth in the shape of a conch shell. Fine display as desk top sculpture or paperweight.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Solid Brass Deck Cowl from a Boat by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass deck vent from a yacht with a maker's badge from Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Miami, Florida. Highly polished and lacquered. The cowl has a ten-inch diam...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #7
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your home with the stunning beauty of this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Ideal for American-style interiors, this grand piece showcases intricate, lif...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Vintage Large Nautical Maritime Brass Glass Ship's Hourglass Display Model Timer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. H...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Silk New York Yacht Club Burgee from Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
JP Morgan's New York Yacht Club Burgee that flew from his elegant steam yachts "Corsair". This is from a set of special occasion silk dress flags that were flown on Corsair II, Corsa...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Linen
1950 Vintage Pictures Depicting Three Ships Launching Riva Trigoso Shipyards
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular frame with original pictures depicting three ships launching in Riva Trigoso shipyard: Reggio ferry of Ferrovie dello Stato (8th March 1960)...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil lamps with porcelain burners. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets. T...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Porthole from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat porthole with hinged door with two latches. Great nautical relic. Clear glass.
Weight: 14 LBS
Overall Dimensions: 2” H x 21” L x ...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1950 Vintage Pictures Depicting Three Ships Launching Riva Trigoso Shipyards
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular frame with original pictures depicting three ships launching in Riva Trigoso shipyard: Monfiore transatlantic launched on August 25, 1959; M...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
Aluminum Ship's Spotlight on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum ship's spotlight with angled yolk mounted to a pedestal base. The spotlight swivels 360 degrees, up and down. The custom base is mounted to a thick wood baseboard w...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque by Helmut Schaffenacker
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern large relief tile handmade fat lava Helmut Schaffenacker ceramic wall plaque sail boats colorful abstract West German art.
Wonderful and colorful midcentury matte...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yacht Ensign on Pole in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box with a yachting flag that has an embroidered fouled anchor and stars in the blue field, attached to a varnished pole set into a shadowbox frame. Great nautical accent.
We...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Large Brass Nautical Ship's Cleat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Old large brass cleat from a decommissioned ship. Has been polished but still shows a nice patina. Can be used as a desk accessory or mount on the wall to use as coat hooks. As of...
Category
Industrial Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Sign "Appia" Model for Società Adriatica di Navigazione, Venice, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and very rare LUMINOSA sign from the 1960s of the Adriatic shipping company of Venice, which belonged to a travel agency, with, inside, a real scale model AND IN METAL, of the appia ferry, used for the Bari-Durres-Bari line
the sign lights up both in the lower part, in correspondence with the writings, and behind and around the model of the ship, with a vintage electrical system still miraculously functioning, as can be seen from the attached photos
plastic vintage car models...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed compass inside. Mounted to a varnished wood base with carved rope border. Interior has ...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommende...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
