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SS Lord Kelvin Vintage Life Ring Buoy
Located in Montreal, QC
The British SS Lord Kelvin was a cable-laying ship which served during the Second World War. Initially owned by the Anglo-American Telegraph Company, Lord Kelvin was completed in 191...
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Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects

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Canvas

SS Lord Kelvin Vintage Life Ring Buoy
SS Lord Kelvin Vintage Life Ring Buoy
$1,250
H 4.25 in Dm 29.5 in

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"Orange" Buoy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Highly graphic, vintage, marine buoy having an extremely eye-catching orange color palette with an
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Vintage 1940s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"Orange" Buoy
"Orange" Buoy
H 14 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
Blackbirds in the Vineyard Fireball
By Sandra Vlock
Located in Napa, CA
-purposed materials. The steel fireballs are plasma-cut vintage mooring buoys. "Blackbirds in the
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2010s Fireplaces and Mantels

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Metal Buoys
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of bicone-shaped metal buoys was made in Belgium, circa 1950. Both buoys hang from chains
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Nautical Objects

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Metal Buoys
Pair of Vintage Metal Buoys
H 34.6 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in
Set of Ten Colorful Vintage Fishing Buoys
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of ten colorful vintage fishing buoys are from India.
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20th Century Indian Nautical Objects

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Plastic

Vintage Painted Wood Authentic Lobster/Crab Trap Buoys Maritime Nautical Décor
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome set of eleven (11) authentic wood lobster or crab trap buoys. Each is painted with their
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20th Century American Other Nautical Objects

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Wood

3 Vintage Green Japanese Blown Glass Fishing Floats Nautical Buoy Marker
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three vintage green hand blown glass Japanese fishing net floats. Measure: 5".  
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Nautical Objects

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Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Cape Cod Cast Iron Nautical Ocean Buoys
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Objects in images appear much bigger in person! Substantial cast iron nautical ocean buoys with
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Early 20th Century American Steampunk Nautical Objects

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Iron

Buoy Moderne
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Wonderful abstract sculpture of a time worn vintage buoy. Casting a clean and contemporary form
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Sculptures

Buoy Moderne
Buoy Moderne
H 13 in W 23.5 in D 9 in
"Buoy" Lights
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of highly sculptural and amusing lights composed from free form stacks of vintage, miniature
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20th Century American Table Lamps

"Buoy" Lights
"Buoy" Lights
H 29 in W 9 in D 7 in
Geometric Iron Buoy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Architectural and sculpturally appealing vintage iron nautical buoy. Great time worn surface and
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

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Iron

Geometric Iron Buoy
Geometric Iron Buoy
H 25 in D 15 in
Charming Set of Six Vintage Buoys
Located in New York City, NY
Charming set of six vintage buoys. Vibrant color combinations with natural wear (including cracks
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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Charming Set of Six Vintage Buoys
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage 1920s Painted "Oxford Rowing Club" Life Preserver Buoys
Located in Houston, TX
These colorful buoys were found on our latest sourcing trip to France. Emblazoned with the words
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Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects

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Foam

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

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Brass

Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
By Silvertone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great player... sounds amazing,, classic 1950s acoustic/ electric jazz guitar made by Silvertone,, Retains original Kent floating pick-up.Wonderful tone,,straight neck,,perfect inton...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Chrome

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...
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Antique 19th Century European Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
$720 Sale Price / item
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H 15 in W 48 in D 28 in
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
$42,500
H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple Inlay Starke Model
By Wurlitzer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...
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Vintage 1920s American Biedermeier Musical Instruments

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Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood

Loud Maritime Signal Horn
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome-plated ship's signal horn, hand operated trumpet. Quite loud. Handle. Dimensions: 7" diam x 23" L.
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Loud Maritime Signal Horn
Loud Maritime Signal Horn
$479
H 23 in Dm 7 in
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian Tabletop Diamond Front Iron Safe 18th century This remarkable 18th-century tabletop safe represents an exceptional fusion of security innovation and decorative metalwork. Co...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
$48,500
H 18.75 in W 26.25 in D 13.25 in
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics. The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina music box company, one of the most recognized music box manufacturers in the world, com...
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Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Oak

Regina Upright Music Box
Regina Upright Music Box
$38,500
H 64.75 in W 28 in D 14.5 in
English Monumental Polished Steel Bone Carving Set, Hallmarks S.H, Circa 1835
By Samuel Harwood
Located in Charleston, SC
English monumental polished steel carving set with inlaid eagle bone handles depicting E. pluribus unum motto. Stamped with Hallmarks in Silver S.H. Samuel Harwood, Early 19th centur...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

South American Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, the exquisiteness of this presentation sword conveys its ownership by an individual of great importance....
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Antique 19th Century South American Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Steel, Brass, Bronze

South American Presentation Sword
South American Presentation Sword
$48,500 / set
H 39.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
19th-Century French Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Floor Safe Magaud de Charf Circa 1830 A marvel of mechanical ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe represents one of the most se...
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Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

19th-Century French Floor Safe
19th-Century French Floor Safe
$124,500
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in
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Vintage Buoys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage buoys available for sale. The range of distinct vintage buoys — often made from paper, blown glass and glass — can elevate any home. Vintage buoys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage buoys bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage buoys are appealing in their simplicity, but Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Geo Ham produced popular vintage buoys that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Buoys?

Prices for vintage buoys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage buoys begin at $117 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,855.