An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan

Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The London and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuilding Co. ...

A fine shipyard model of an early sailing steam screw ship of the transitional sail to steam period with good detailed deck fittings including hatches, ...

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...

A fine shipyard half hull model of the Northern light. Still retained in its original case and set upon its original backboard. The condition and quality of this lovely model is sup...

Charming model of a coastal steamship set into clay waves and a felt lined glass and wood display case. Intricate model with exceptional cabin detail with arch top windows...

Nice old paddle steamer model of a Hudson Day line paddle wheel steamship. The deck shows many areas for seating, wheelhouse, companion ways, railings, s...

A Highly Interesting Large Scale Shipbuilder's Model of the Sant'Antonio Steamship, Early 20th Century. This intricate model was almost certainly made as a shipbuilder's model for presentation to the original owner of the vessel. The name plate identifies her as the Sant'Antonio and details on the funnels reading OES presumably refer to the name of the shipping firm who owned her at this point in time. The vessel herself must have been enormous and this model, probably made to scale, is extremely large but it is also highly detailed. See for example the details of the rigging, the winches, the porthole-type cabin windows and the series of lifeboats. There are functioning doors and latches, moving propellors and the original paintwork, vividly rendered in blue, red and white. This piece is a beautiful example of early twentieth century model making, possibly made in Italy judging...

Nineteenth century ship model of a British Royal Navy warship. Intricate stern and quarter galleries at the back, where the captain's quarters would be. Sturdily rigged with standing...