Continental US - Nautical Objects

English Majolica shell butter pat signed Wedgwood, circa 1880.  

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

Transporting 19th century English sailors valentine hand crafted in exotic organic seashells ambitiously arranged around a clipper ship image under a convex lens.

Very special piece with alot of history behind it. Looks to be accurate from many perspectives, physical appearances show it was repainted over what was the original coat of paint wi...

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentines handcrafted with exotic seashells. Two around images with figures and architecture. All under a convex lens. Priced individua...

Fantastic antique Tiffany & Company of New York brass aneroid barometer/thermometer dating from the early 1900's. The barometer and thermometer works as it should. Marked "Tiffany & ...

Brass ships wheel with hardwood handles. Cast in pieces and assembled. Castings are precise and the brass has mellowed. Great nautical themed decoration.

"Homecoming": British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox, Circa 1875 A charming and detailed British sailor's woolwork (or "woolie"), depicting a portside view of the...

Original pair of rope ship wheel sconces Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Nautical.

English Majolica shell butter pat signed Wedgwood, circa 1880.  

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M Frank. Stated 1stEd hardcover with dust jacket. By the mi...

Rope barometer in a flower shape Audoux Minet, circa 1960.

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 17 inches Height with the shade.  

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880, a hand-crafted shell collage with heart and rosebuds pattern within an eight-pointed star, set in a large mahogany octa...

This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They ar...

Small Mid-Century Rope Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. H / 12.5 inches , 13.5 by 13 inches.

Pair of Mid-Century rope stool with wood base, in the style of Audoux Minet. Height / 10.2inches. Diameter / 11 inches.

Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround, Circa 1880 The distinctive British sailor's woolwork or woolie showcases a flag designed in a patriotic sty...

American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop or Bookend, Hubley Manufacturing Company, The 1920s. The two larger figures depict an old salt fisherman standing ...

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

19th Century Silk Embroidered and Hand Painted Yacht Portrait by Thomas Willis (Danish-American: 1850 - 1925), circa 1890, a seascape with the schooner-rigged racing yacht CALYPSO wi...

The Swedish shipbuilders' longtime tradition of hanging scale-sized models of finished ships in churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired suc...

Traditionally associated with Barbados in the West Indies, this late 19th-century Sailor’s Valentine is a finely preserved example of shellwork folk art. Composed of hundreds of natu...

Rope circular lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass. Measures: Height / 10.5", 22.5" with the rope, diameter / 9". Nautical style.

This charming antique “pond yacht” from Scotland will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike for the sporty and real...

Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck. 70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" ...

Carved wooden eagle painted in bright gold. Eagle is very detailed and clutching the Great Seal in the likeness of the US Coat of Arms. Overall dimensions: 21" H x 19" W x 4" D. ...

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Tea Clipper, Circa 1875 The large sailor's woolwork or woolie as they are also called depicts a port side view of a tea clipper ship...

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting a square-rigged single decker warship under furled sails, anchor chain leading off...

American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the American Civil War...

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...

Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a varnished wood base. The compass bezel is engraved J...

Unusual French round rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Measures: width / 11.5 inches. height / 21 inches.  

Large and Historically Significant Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Atalanta, British, Circa 1880. This large and impressive sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a richly colored and wonderf...

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920, a hand-crafted shell collage with hear and rosebuds pattern set in a large ebonized octagonal shadowbox, wired on the r...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1760-65 The sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy ship under full sail on a blue sea w...

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate The sailor's woolwork depicts a portside view of a square-rigged three masted ship flying the White Ensign. The blue s...

Carved wooden eagle in the spirit of the Artistic Carving Co. of Boston's "Louisburg". Very detailed. Painted gold, clutching the great seal. Overall dimensions: 10" H x 26" W x 4" ...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship, The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy Ship with three masts. T...

Vintage small nautical searchlight by General Electric, USA, circa 1950. For decorative display purposes only, not operational.

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship, Circa 1875 The charming simple sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a Royal Navy second rate battleship...

Highly polished aluminum ship's porthole mirror with teakwood frame on back. This is an authentic porthole and there are some marks on the bezel. Overall Dimensions: 22" x 28". 23...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75 This meticulously crafted sailor's woolwork, often called a "woolie," is rendered in Berlin wool and portrays a Ro...

Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 13 inches diameter.

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...

Rare Pair Of Mid-Century Rope Oval Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 21 inches H. , 13.5 inches W.

A beautiful sailor’s valentine with intricate shellwork under glass, in an octagonal mahogany case with raised shell decoration carved by master cabinetmaker Donald Dunlap of Antrim,...

Iron and Thread: A Sailor's Vision of the Ram-Bow Era This striking 19th-century sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," captures the essence of a rapidly modernizing Royal Navy, depicting a warship whose very design speaks to an era of dramatic technological change. Crafted with painstaking detail from colored yarns, this textile artwork is a superb example of the folk art traditionally made by British sailors during their long hours at sea , between journeys or in retirement. Dimensions: 19 inches high x 18 1/8 inches wide x 2 inches deep. Historical Context: The Dawn of the Ironclads The vessel illustrated is a powerful, sail-assisted steam warship, but what makes her distinctive is the pronounced, jutting ram-bow visible at her waterline. This feature was a direct consequence of the rise of ironclad warships in the mid-19th century, following the tactical use of ramming during the American Civil War and the Austro-Italian War. The ram-bow was incorporated into new British warship designs from the 1860s onward, turning the bow itself into a formidable weapon. Dating to circa 1880, this woolie belongs to a period when the Royal Navy was building large, powerful capital ships—the very ships that carried the ram. The ship is accurately shown flying the White Ensign, the distinguishing flag of a commissioned Royal Navy warship, and a long white masthead pennant, confirming her status as a vessel in active commission. The simple, bold execution of the ship, set against a classic background of sea and segmented land, creates a work of remarkable visual strength. A Unique Square Presentation The woolwork is notable for its unusual and attractive near-square format, offering a distinct aesthetic among nautical woolies...

New York Yacht Club J-class sloop Rainbow model of 1934. The gold and ivory hull model is detailed with lifeboat, capstan, helm, binnacle, skylights, hatches, Boom and a full suit of stitched linen...

Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Size: 18.3 inches diameter.

English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  

Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine, circa 1890, an exceptionally large rustic weather vane from a fisherman's shanty, with whirligig arms on figure and at tip of fish's snout. Great little details include the individual fingers on the tips of the arms. Very worn weathered traces of the original paint. Descended within the family from the Great Grandfather maker. Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art...

Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends resting on rectangular bases, " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.

Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999. Swimming pool toys for happiness. Never used, New out of the ...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay, Circa 1860-75 This charming sailor's woolwork, commonly referred to as a "woolie," presents a Royal Navy frigate at anchor in...

Model of the schooner Atlantic, winner of the Kaiser Cup where she set the speed record for the fastest transatlantic passage in 1905; unbroken for nearly 100 years! Highly detailed...

The fastest ship ever built. California clipper Sovereign of the Seas model. The Sovereign of the Seas was built in 1852 by renowned ship b...

Varnished boat pulley that has been polished, lacquered,and varnished. Two brass pulleys operate smoothly. X-126

A Venetian Work of Art: Mid-19th Century Hand-Painted Artwork with Murano Glass Beads This extraordinary piece of art, created in Venice, Italy, during the mid-19th century, is both ...

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship, Circa 1865-75. The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a second rate battleship flying the White ensign under sail. White se...