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French Captain Cousteau Ocean Research Ship Model under Plexiglass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare Captain Cousteau Ocean research ship model under plexiglass from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Models and Miniatures
Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A brass ship’s novelty clock presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN., in the form of a ship
Category
Antique 19th Century British More Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine 18th Century English Oil Naval Portrait of Captain
his Ship
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the artist, George Stubbs.
Title:
Portrait of a naval captain in a wooded cliffside coastal setting
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Painting of a Captain of a Ship with American Flag
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
painter Clair Seglem. This piece features a gentleman with a grey beard wearing a captains hat. He sits
Category
20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
quick reference, the marine chronometer was an invaluable tool for any ship's captain, even in the
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Oak Nautical Ships Wheel Captains Desk Lamp Port Boat Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century oak desk lamp with nautical theme has double light sockets with a ships wheel that
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Peace Portfolio
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
.
"Ship Captain Faces Charge in Oil Spill" (from the Peace Portfolio I)
USA, 1970
Offset Lithograph
Category
1970s Assemblage Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Ahab’s Leg, From the Waves, 1989
By Frank Stella
Located in Palo Alto, CA
works based on Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. In Melville’s novel, Ahab was a ship captain whose leg was
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Linocut, Screen
A Stag revealing Christ to St Eustace
Located in London, GB
took a sea-voyage, the ship's captain kidnapped Eustace's wife Theopista; and as Eustace crossed a
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Photograph of German Sailing Ship
Located in San Francisco, CA
Enlarged photograph by Wilhelm Hester of a German three masted sailing ship and her Captain
Category
Late 20th Century American Photography
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Burr Amboyna and Ebony Secretaire Chest
Located in Benington, Herts
English Regency design of the period and was probably commissioned by a ship's captain or high ranking
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Amboyna
David Pelban (1932-2004) - 20th Century American Oil, Portrait of a Captain
By David Pelbam
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking oil painting depicting a captain in his ship by the listed American artist David Pelbam
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Captain James Moneypenny (1670-1721) Antique oil on canvas painting
By Thomas Gibson
Located in London, GB
also Captain of the ship Superb from 1710 to 1714 and Captain of the ship The Royal Oak in 1715. He
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
34 Stars In A Rare Great Star� Pattern, Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
third official format of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Civil War Era Broadside/Flyer with an Image of a 34 Star Flag
Located in York County, PA
& Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal remained easily recognized on the open
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
island that still stands is the Jethro Coffin house, built in 1686. 80 years later there were six ship
Category
Antique 18th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
35 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN
Located in York County, PA
of New York requested that Captain Samuel Reid, a War of 1812 Naval hero, help to create a new design
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Stars in a Rare "Great Star" Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
Wendover of New York requested that Captain Samuel Reid, a War of 1812 Naval hero, help to create a new
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Other Political and Patriotic Memorab...
Materials
Silk
"The Bransford" Antonio Jacobsen, Marine Ship Portrait, Great Lakes Seascape
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
. Subsequently he received commissions from sea captains, ship owners, and steamship companies.
The Old Dominion
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, 1876 Era
Located in York County, PA
all of the 19th century, particularly the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to recognize the flag
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
33 Stars Arranged In A Rare And Beautiful Variation Of The Great Star Flag
Located in York County, PA
concern of ship captains was that the signal remained easily recognized on the open seas. Reid’s concept
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
34 Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern on a Brilliant, Royal Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal be easily recognized on the
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Luminous American Seascape of Sailboats at Sunset by Warren Sheppard
By Warren W. Sheppard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
sea both from being surrounded by water from a young age and by the influence of his father, a ship
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Sailor
s Woolwork Woolie of Fully Dressed Ship with Coastal Village on the Shore
Located in Downingtown, PA
Figurehead and the captain’s cabin outlined in gold embroidery floss are unusual features. The ship features
Category
Antique 1860s Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
throughout much or all of the 19th century, particularly the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
37 Stars In The "Great Star" Pattern With A Star In Each Corner
Located in York County, PA
format of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal remained easily
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
34 Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-63
Located in York County, PA
& Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal be easily recognized on the open seas
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
the third official format of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
13 Stars In A 4-5-4 Configuration, A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign
Located in York County, PA
century, particularly the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
century, particularly the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1960
s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Suwanee, GA
chronometers, extremely accurate time keeping instruments. Their marine chronometer used by ship's captains to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
38 STARS IN A RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
New York requested that Captain Samuel Reid, a War of 1812 Naval hero, help to create a new design
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star, U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign
Located in York County, PA
the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to recognize the flag
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
"Emma" - Modern Framed Woman Portrait Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
, including the ship’s captain,” Wasserman wrote.
Having been assigned to a technical battalion, Wasserman
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
13 Star Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration
Located in York County, PA
individual objects.
Ship captains were keenly aware of this issue. The U.S. navy used 13 stars on ensigns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorab...
37 Stars In The "Great Star" Pattern With A Star In Each Corner
Located in York County, PA
of ship captains was that the signal remained easily recognized on the open seas. The concept of
Category
Antique 1860s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star In A Rare And Beautiful Variation Of The "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal remained easily
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Large Scale American Flag, Circa 1890
s
Located in York County, PA
, and two, it became more difficult to view them from afar as individual objects.
Ship captains were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
13 Stars, Civil War Period, 1861-65, In A Rare Wreath Design
Located in York County, PA
arm of a larger vessel, or perhaps from the pilot house as a ship captain's personal flag. While flags
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star, American Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
Located in York County, PA
them from afar as individual objects.
Ship captains were keenly aware of this issue. The U.S. Navy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Watercolor Still life Painting Vegetables Claus Hoien Greengrocer Kitchen Series
Located in Surfside, FL
heritage from his grandfather and father who were both ship’s captains. During World War II, Hoie served
Category
20th Century American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
16 Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, A U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign
Located in York County, PA
at a distance was of concern to ship captains. Keeping the count low on small scale flags allowed for
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN
Located in York County, PA
, particularly the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to recognize the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
Located in York County, PA
. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to recognize the flag on the open seas
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Stars in a Rare and Beautiful Variation of the "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
would become the third official format of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was
Category
Antique 1850s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
35 HAND-EMBROIDERED STARS IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES
Located in York County, PA
the third official format of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Huge Stars in the 4-5-4 Pattern on a Beautifully Graphic Flag
Located in York County, PA
, but throughout much or all of the 19th century, particularly the second half. Ship captains were
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued
Located in York County, PA
the second half. Ship captains were paranoid about the ability of foreign ships to recognize the flag
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Carved Eagle from the Shop of John Bellamy, Unusual Grey Paint, ca 1890-1905
Located in York County, PA
Captain James Lawrence (1781–1813), uttered during the War of 1812, while mortally wounded aboard his ship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Twenty-Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars In A Two Row Arragement
Located in York County, PA
of the parties is not known, this would most certainly be from the captain of the ship to a recipient
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Entirely Hand-Sewn, 13 Star Flag in the 4-5-4 Pattern, 1850-63
Located in York County, PA
places. This probably denotes the first initial of the last name of the captain or the name of the ship
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
33 Stars in a "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Patter on a Homemade Flag
Located in York County, PA
flag on the open seas was a primary concern of ship captains. Reid’s concept of placing all the stars
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
36 STAR FLAG, "GREAT STAR PATTERN"
Located in York County, PA
format of the Stars & Stripes. The primary concern of ship captains was that the signal remained easily
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
RARE 13 STAR, CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG, "U" FOR UNION CONFIGURATION
Located in York County, PA
of a ship’s captain or some other high ranking officer
Flags that have stars that
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley
Located in York County, PA
(b. May 14th, 1843), the youngest of 10 children of another ship captain, William Barnes (b. 1797
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley
Located in York County, PA
married Laura Barnes (b. May 14th, 1843), the youngest of 10 children of another ship captain, William
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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