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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...
Category
1890s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
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...
Category
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...
Category
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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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
1910s European Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
The Order of Things by Fashion Photgrapher Schoerner
By Schoerner
Located in NYC, NY
A unique book first edition print set on a circular format retains its original case.
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Late 20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of the Donald Mc Kay Clipper Ship "Sovereign of the Seas". Awesome scale model by noted early twentieth century model maker Th...
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1930s American Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
We share what we love, and we love this turn of the century hand crafted American folk-art encased steam ship model...
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Early 1900s Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
An Unusual Pencil Drawing of “Canton”, a Three-Masted Whaling Ship-at This Point
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pencil drawing of “Canton“ a three masted whaling ship by Harold Wyllie. New Bedford was a major whaling centre in the 19th century. Photograp...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
$3,116
H 16 in W 17 in D 0.1 in
Solid Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large size glass globe onion lamp from a ship well made european style oil lantern with original burner and chimney shade. The Glass globe is protected by Brass bars. There is a vent...
Category
1920s European Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ship's wheel was made by the MacTaggart, Scott & Co. of Edenborough, Scotland and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period style. This ship's wheel is composed...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Young America Clipper Ship 1853 Model Realistic Representation Large Sized
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this model of the Young America Clipper Ship, 1853
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cov...
Category
19th Century English Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,101
H 23.23 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish encased in a walnut frame under glass.
Brass hanging ring
Category
1950s Vintage American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Smith London Nautical Maritime Ships Wheel Brass Porthole Wall Clock 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century nautical wall clock in the shape of a wooden ship's wheel / helm, with the face framed in a brass porthole. White face with Roman numerals. Made in India. Prestige ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
$376 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 3 in
Vintage 1912 Titanic Model Ship In Glass Shadow Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 1912 Titanic model ship memorabilia. Presented in a wooden and glass shadow box. Materials: wood, metal, paper, glass, plastic. The background ...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,254 Sale Price
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H 13 in W 41.75 in D 5 in
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Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages, and original clear Fresnel lenses. Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped...
Category
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Materials
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American Rotary Boxed Decorative Painted Nautical Foghorn, New York, Circa 1899
Located in Charleston, SC
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H 14.75 in W 23.5 in D 8 in
American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass lens, traveling dovetailed case, and lens cover. Telescope is all original and in wor...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 60 in W 31 in D 3.5 in
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub connecting seven spindles with bulbous handles, and mounted to a solid brass geared pedestal wi...
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 53.5 in W 40 in D 14 in
American Decorative Painted Ship Carpenter Trunk with Orig. Rope Beckets, C 1864
Located in Charleston, SC
American ship's hinged carpenter trunk with exterior decorative painted American Flag and Union Jack, interior till, original flanking rope beckets, ...
Category
1860s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 20.5 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
American Bronze Folding Reef Anchor with Circular Shank and Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze folding reef anchor with a circular shank, crown and coupling ring, Late 19th Century
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Wire
American Copper and Brass Replica Naval Diving Helmet, Boston, MA. 20th Century
By Morse Diving Equipment Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper and brass Replica Naval diving helmet on electrified stand with four glass viewing ports, threaded bonnet, air line intake and ventilator. Stamped Badge Morse diving ...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 22 in W 14 in L 22 in
American Cast Brass Yachtsman's Spearing Trumpet, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand held cast brass Yachtsman's spearing trumpet with bell shaped mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with fine detailed beaded bandings , attached rings for straps, and termin...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
American Nautical Painted Life Ring with Sailing Vessel, America's Cup. Mid 19th
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical life ring with painted sailing vessel surrounded by exterior rope commemorating the 1st America's cup. Mid-19th century. Life ring...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
H 29.5 in Dm 29.5 in
American Leather Brass-Mounted and Studded Wharf Chest, Boston, Circa 1850
By Boston Wharf Company
Located in Charleston, SC
American leather wharf chest with exterior brass mounts, brass studs, carrying handle, stamped locking mechanism and the original paper lined interior. Engraved on lid Boston Wharf C...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
American Nautical Cast Iron Kedge Ship's Anchor with Stock, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical cast iron kedge ship's anchor with adjustable stock. Historically, these anchors were of particular relevance to sailing warships ...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses. NY, C. 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American port and starboard solid brass Perko ship lanterns with the original Fresnel colored lenses, vented tops, carrying handles, and or...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 14.25 in W 10.5 in D 9 in
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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