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British Small Sailor
s Woolwork of Two Ships amongst Floating Ice
Located in Downingtown, PA
ensign from her stern and a Union Jack from her main mast as well as three signal flags- a Union Jack, a
Category
Antique 1860s Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor
s Woolwork
woolie
of the Angola, circa 1775-1785
Located in Downingtown, PA
edge of the frame, is a band of the signal flags forming a colorful surround.
The sailor has, most
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Linen
19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of the Ship-Sloop "Coquette"
Located in Nantucket, MA
signal flags and white ensigns, with banner below inscribed "Coquette." Oddly, the ship is under only
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor
s Woolwork with Naive Ship-of-the-line
Located in Nantucket, MA
with furled sails and a compliment of ensigns and signal flags strung across topmasts and stays; in the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor
s Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
ship in the background, flying British ensign at stern, and series of signal flags including the "Blue
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Unusual Sailor
s Woolwork
Woolie
of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus
Located in Downingtown, PA
bird's eye maple frame.
The right-hand iron frigate flies a White Ensign and three Signal flags from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
, leaves, and signal flags in the corners. The sides are decorated with tobacco leaves, a sailor's symbol
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
signals, flags needed to be large to be effective. Pre-1890, even those sewn flags made for general
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
British Sailor
s Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
Located in Downingtown, PA
the signal flags, red banner and red ensign all being blown toward to the bow of the ship. The ship
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Rare Civil War Period Federal Standard Style Flank Guidon Flag
Located in York County, PA
unsuccess-. ful the regiment behaved with signal gallantry, planting the flag presented to it by the board
Category
Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign
Located in York County, PA
seen from a great distance to be effective in their purpose as signals. Even flags made for decorative
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
37 Star Flag in a Whimsical Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
surviving examples.
Flags needed to be large in order to serve their purpose as signals. Even decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Amazing Graphic Flag with 37, Six-Pointed Stars in a Double Wreath Pattern
Located in York County, PA
typical of its time in that regard. Flags needed to be large in order to serve their purpose as signals
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star, Small Boat Ensign Flag Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York
Located in York County, PA
distance to be effective in their purpose as signals. Because the average flag of this era is difficult to
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk American Militia Flag with 33 Gilt-painted Stars in a Great Star Pattern, 1859-61
Located in York County, PA
nature. They practiced drills and marched in parades. Flags and signals were a necessary part of their
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag
Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters
Located in York County, PA
if a flag officer or civilian official is aboard and replaces it with their own flag. These signals
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
44 Star Jack, Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes
Located in York County, PA
Like the British Royal Navy, American vessels flew three flags. When at anchor or moored, the jack is
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
42 STARS, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, WITH NICE FOLK QUALITIES AND
Located in York County, PA
effective in their use as signals. Even infantry battle flags were typically 6 x 6 ½ feet, rather huge by
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 UPSIDE-DOWN STARS IN ZIGZAG ROWS, UNUSUALLY SMALL SIZE
Located in York County, PA
purpose as signals. Sewn flags generally measured between eight and twenty feet long on the fly; sometimes
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign in a Rare Small Size, New York
Located in York County, PA
their use as signals, while today’s flags primarily serve a decorative purpose. Collectors prefer
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Stars, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYC, 1907
By United States Navy
Located in York County, PA
distance to be effective in their purpose as signals. Because the average flag of this era is difficult to
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Other Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Entirely Hand-Sewn, 13 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Signed
Located in York County, PA
their purpose as signals. Even flags made for decorative use were often very large by modern standards
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"
Located in York County, PA
signals.
Mounting: The flag was mounted and framed in our own conservation department, which is led by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Framed Linen Answering Signal Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed authentic linen "answering" Signal flag, with red and white stripes. Dimensions
Category
20th Century Decorative Art
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter B
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Cotton Nautical Signal Flag for Letter A
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed cotton signal flag for letter A. Nicely framed. Cotton flag with canvas hoist, wood toggle
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Frames Maritime Signal Flag of Number 8
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. White field with Red Cross
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter G
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Yellow field with blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag For Letter “E”
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage maritime signal flag signifying letter “E”, echo. Stitched in panels of red and blue
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Linen
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter H
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter A
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Yellow and red field
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing the code "Answer Pennant". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “Y” code name YANKEE in the international code
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing pennant number "3" one. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “T” in the international code of signals. This
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “U” in the international code of signals. This
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing numeral "6". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
British Royal Navy Signal Flag Letter Z
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen nautical signal flag representing the letter “Z” in the Royal Navy. Sturdy white hoist with
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Linen
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing “SUBSTITUTE 1” in the international code of signals. This
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “6” in the international code of signals. This
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “3”, “THREE” in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number "4", "FOUR" in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing numeral "7" seven. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing numeral "7" seven. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Framed Authentic Blue
White Linen "J" Signal Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed authentic linen signal flag of blue and white. Representing letter J. Matted and framed
Category
20th Century Decorative Art
Framed Authentic Red
Whte Linen "F" Signal Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed authentic linen signal flag of white field with red diamond. Representing "F". Matted and
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Art
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter "K", "KILO" in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter "L", "LIMA" in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “I”, “INDIA” in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter "E", "ECHO" in the international code of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Cotton
Set of Maritime 43 Large Signalling Flags
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of Maritime 43 large signalling flags
There are 43 flags in this set, they are reputed to
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Linen
Professionally Framed WW II Nautical Signal Flag
RED
Located in North Miami, FL
vintage German-made nautical Signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group. The
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Shadow Boxes
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Wood
Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940
s Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
This flag represents the Preparative Signal - according to the international flags and pennants
Category
Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Shadow Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Set of Eight Nautical Signal Flag Tom Collins Glasses with Boat Form Caddy
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
-form caddy.
Each glass with different enameled signal flags raised on
a mast above the meaning in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Oversized 6 Foot Tall Framed Vintage Nautical WWII Signal Flag
Located in North Miami, FL
-made nautical signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group (see some of our other
Category
Vintage 1930s German Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
International Maritime Signal Flag "R"
Located in Norwell, MA
International code of signals maritime flag in shadowbox frame with manila rope and wood toggle
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
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Signal Flag For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal signal flag for your home. Each signal flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, maple and metal. There are many kinds of the signal flag you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each signal flag bearing Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one signal flag that is appealing in its simplicity, but Benzie Cowes produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Signal Flag?
Prices for a signal flag start at $264 and top out at $6,850 with the average selling for $432.