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Material: Rope
Skee Ball Arcade Machine, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Skee Ball Machine is your all access pass to instant arcade nostalgia. With its iconic red lanes, bright yellow guides, and retro scoreboards th...
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1980s American Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic tribal shaman’s medical bag, known as a Bilum bag, originates from Papua New Guinea and dates back to circa 1900. Traditionally used by shamans for carrying medicinal ...
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Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Rope

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large ship model depicts the French vessel “La Sirene." This three-masted ship of the line “La Sirene" was in use 1691–1702. Impressiv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain s Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....
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1770s English George III Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood, Rope

2 Antique Nautical Woven Hemp Rope Braided Marine Ship Boat Bumper Fender Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century boat bumpers / fenders, rectagnular shape woven from natural hemp rope with handle. Dimensions: 13" x 7" x 16" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Early 20th Century Bohemian Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Tiki Hawaiian Hula Dancer Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A whimsical, kitschy 1950s hula dancer lamp holding a basket of faux flowers. Constructed of rope, grass and wood. Hand painted. Complete and working.
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Mid-20th Century American Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Rope, Wood

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15". The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long. This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...
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19th Century French Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ropework Boat Fender
Located in London, GB
A coir rope boat fender.
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Late 20th Century English Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE FISHING FLOAT OR BUOY, c.1910 from a collection of similar floats of different sizes, there are four this size and some smaller Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation. The idiosyncrasies within the glass make them interesting and more valuable to collectors. Can be placed in the home or the garden The green glass ball...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Single Brass Sheave Yacht Pulley Block with Rope Stropping
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished wood shell ship's pulley block with rope stropping and brass grommet. The brass pulley has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The neck of the stropping just below th...
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1920s North American Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

fishing float double buoy glass green rope
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
EXTREMELY RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE, DOUBLE FISHING FLOAT, c.1910 Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation Can be placed in the home or the garden The green glass...
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1910s English Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Vintage Boho Sailboat Scale Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless allure of maritime adventures with this exquisite vintage sailboat scale model. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece captures the elegance of ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Hans Bolling Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Hans Bolling, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition whimsical and rare to find teak and rope materials.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Teak

Jan de Jong cross pendant Sint Willibrordus church Almelo 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This solid wenge wooden cross was designed by Jan de Jong in 1964 for the Sint-Willibrorduskerk in Almelo and represents one of the most quietly powerful expressions of sacred design...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Wood, Wenge

Japanese Life-Size, Edo Period, Red and Black Lacquered Palanquin or Norimono
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese red and black lacquered palanquin or norimono Edo period, early 19th century Made of lacquered wood, latticework and bamboo, black velvet and gauze with gilt scroll...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood

Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1940s Annin Flagpole on Iron Stand with Eagle Finial Nautical Yacht Flag Anchor
By Annin Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Annin Nautical Yacht Flag with Eagle Finial on Cast Iron Tripod Stand A remarkable example of American maritime history, this 1930-40s Annin & Co. nautical yacht flag and stan...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rustic Nautical Rope Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, Audoux Minet circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960. An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Early 20th Century French Olive Wood Oak Bilboquet Game on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of rustic French charm to your collection with this large, hand-turned bilboquet, crafted in France circa 1920. This traditional cup-and-ball game features a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century French Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Olive

Ropes and Tackle for 19th Century Waling Vessel
Located in Huntington, NY
Tools ropes and tackle for 19th century waling vessel.
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Maple

Large Naval Pulley Table Lamp with Flintlock Pistol, Barometer Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large early 20th Century naval pulley converted into a table lamp with gentleman’s flintlock pistol, bullets, barometer and powder horn.  
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Coastal Scale Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embark on a journey with this exquisite vintage scale ship model, meticulously handcrafted and presented within a sophisticated mahogany and glass display case. This piece captures t...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Glass, Wood

Vintage Thai Wood, Leather and Rope Klong Khaek Processional Double Headed Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood, leather and rope Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid 20th century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rope

American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Wood, Paint

19th Century Thai Ceremonial Drum with Ropes and Leather Drumhead
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai ceremonial wooden drum from the 19th century, with leather drumhead. Sculptural and freestanding, this 19th century drum, created in Thailand, will make for a great decorative accentuation in any home. Topped with a leather drumhead secured with ropes, the drum is adorned with carved motifs on the belly. With its slender silhouette and rustic appearance, this antique Thai drum...
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19th Century Thai Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Olive, Paper

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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Antique Nautical Historical Picture of the Ship Virgen De Africa Cadiz, 1917
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Seiko Ship s Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
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Nautical Ship s Bronze Porthole Converted to Side Table. Industrial Marine
Located in Nantucket, MA
A bronze ship's porthole converted to a side table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips. It has been designed to come apart leaving the porthole free of the legs and base. The rivets have be...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated he...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rattan, Wood

Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Iggy Pop Invites You To Join Him for a Private New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Hard Rock Cafe.” Extremely rare vintage announcement card; New York City c.1981. 4x6 inches. Good overall vintage condition. Unsigned. Iggy Pop is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actor, who is often referred to as the godfather of punk. His role as the outrageous and unpredictable frontman of protopunk band The Stooges...
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1980s Vintage Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
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Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
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Glass

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Antique Narragansett Machine Company Mountable Weight Machine , 1920s, USA
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Antique wall-mounted cast iron gym exercise machine. This early exercise device, designed for shoulder and arm workouts, features sturdy wooden mounting panels and durable cast iron pulleys. The top wooden panel bears a decal from the Narragansett Machine Company, highlighting its historical craftsmanship. A unique and functional piece, it makes a fantastic addition to any home gym or vintage fitness...
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Set of Six Japanese Blown Glass Fishing Float Buoys
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1940s Iron Japanese Samurai Helmet Sculpture
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A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, dating back to the early 20th century. It features a cork core covered with white and red fabric and equipped with a lifeline. It has a brass r...
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Early 20th Century French Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
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1850s American American Classical Antique Rope Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Mid 20th century unused bundle of rope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century unused bundle of rope circa 1950. Here we have an unused bundle of 3/4" thick rope with original ties.  Fine decorative item or could be used for numerous purposes....
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Rope

Early-Mid 20th c. Hand Made Wooden Half Hull with Oars
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original hand made half hull with two oars mounted on a wooden plaque bordered with thick rope. Original label on back. CREATOR Cape Cod Ship Models, Rt. 28, Dennisport, MA. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Rope. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5.5 in. x D 3.5 in. W 19 in. HISTORY A half hull model ship (also known as a "half hull" or "half ship...
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1947 Hand Painted Premier British Royal Airforce Drum with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Morristown, NJ
1947 England, a hand painted Premier Percussion British Royal Air Force drum. The drum has been painted with a black main body, a richly colored royal coat of arms and the motto of t...
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Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Skee Ball Machine, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Skee Ball Machine. Fully mechanical. No need to plug in! You roll the ball and when it enters one of the score holes...
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