Chicago - Nautical Objects

A whimsical mid-20th century American Folk Art hand built wooden canoe with removable oars, painted green, and mounted on a custom steel stand. The perfect gift for the outdoors pers...

A beautiful sculptural mid-20th century American cast bronze whale tail doorknocker with a heavy hand and a wonderful patina.

A late 19th century bronze surveyor's sextant manufactured by the L. Beckmann Co. of Toledo Ohio (1874-1951). The scope is not functioning, but all other p...

A fantastic vintage American woven jute nautical bumper with lopped handles. This was originally used as a bumper to keep boats from rubbing into each other...

As an island race, interest in boats & their models is an integral part of our heritage. Regattas were being held from the 18th century. Yacht Clubs were also being formed (the Royal Cork was founded in 1720) & model boats were sailed on the ponds in parks. During the 1820’s a group of enthusiasts – including the gunsmiths, shoemakers & other mechanics – met on Sundays to sail small boats, up to 2’6’’, on the Green Park Pond; finishing in time for a glass of ale at the White Horse Cellar in Piccadilly before public houses closed for Church Time at 11 a.m. {they could stay inside until reopening at 1 p.m.}. When the Green Park Pond was altered & surrounded by railings in 1834, sailing moved to the Serpentine where they had to stop for bathing time at 10a.m. The Serpentine was used for other events, such as blowing up of a fleet of model warships in 1814 to rival a similar French spectacle at Versailles. There was a defined area for bathing with a pavilion for changing. Rowing boats were available for hire which were a considerable hazard for free sailing yachts. Wealthy yachtsmen occasionally sailed models...

Studio piece crafted from the found wreckage of the James D Sawyer, a wood schooner that met its untimely demise in the waters of Lake Michigan in 1880. She broke away from the steam...

A fantastic 19th century Tibetan painted panel depicting fanciful and mythical sea creatures, birds, and a Buddhist pagoda rising from the sea.

Pagoda Red Collection #...

Pair of navigation lights that went to the port and starboard sides of a vintage vessel. Starboard lens is green. Port lens is red. Illuminated by a kerosene soaked woven rope wick.

Frequently referred to as a "round pond yacht" because wealthy gentleman would sail them on small round ponds as sport. This one in particular, is a nice la...

Wonderful antique English gentleman's "Skylark" sail boat or pond yacht in original condition. Found in County Staffordshire, England, this particular model is outstanding.

Category

19th Century English Antique Chicago - Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood