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Style: American Empire
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicat...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship mo...
Category

20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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"...
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

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.
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
Category

1830s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Cast Iron Nautical Anchor and Dolphin Motif Umbrella Stand, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron nautical umbrella stand with centered anchor ring attached and intertwined with rope, two smaller tridents with spears, and resting on a...
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

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An Unusual Pencil Drawing of “Canton”, a Three-Masted Whaling Ship-at This Point
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Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents
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Young America Clipper Ship 1853 Model Realistic Representation Large Sized
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Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...
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American Rotary Boxed Decorative Painted Nautical Foghorn, New York, Circa 1899
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American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
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American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal, Circa 1870
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American Bronze Folding Reef Anchor with Circular Shank and Ring, Circa 1870
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Located in Charleston, SC
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American Leather Brass-Mounted and Studded Wharf Chest, Boston, Circa 1850
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Located in Charleston, SC
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1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects

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American Nautical Cast Iron Kedge Ship's Anchor with Stock, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
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Pair of Brass Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses. NY, C. 1900
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American Empire nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage nautical objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire nautical objects made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original nautical objects, popular names associated with this style include Perko Co., and Wilcox-Crittenden & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for nautical objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $6,800.

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