Walnut Nautical Objects

A model of a three mast sailing ship Golden Horizon, circa 1920. Copper sails and rigging, ebonized oak hull, masts, deck and fittings. Stand with brass name plate: GOLDEN HORIZON

J. M. Pagani Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case A large liquid barometer with a thermometer, dated to the 2nd half of the 19th century, signed by J.M. Pagani from Gronin...

Scrimshaw is the art of carving bone, ivory, or other materials. It was a popular pastime for whalers in the 19th century, who created decorative and utilitarian objects. This very u...

elegant classic desk top barometer in solid walnut case circa 1950's by Air Guide nice original condition great for mid century Danish modern atomic age home decor.

A classic wall Thermometer by Springfield circa 1950s, nice walnut case in great condition working.

This highly detailed and unusual scale model is partially planked on one side to reveal the interior structure. There are hinged panels in the sides which open to afford a glimpse of the interior. The whole is raised on two supports upon a shaped plinth base. Italian, circa 1880. Provenance Provenance: By repute King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and gifted to Duke of the Abruzzi thence by descent until sold in 1973 to Arnaldo Ruschioni. The present model represents a clipper, or fast sailing vessel, first introduced in the early 19th century. The clipper was outfitted with three high masts and a large number of sails, designed to carry small loads of profitable cargo quickly over long distances. The present clipper model was constructed in the third quarter of the 19th century and was formerly owned by collector and naval model...

This mid-century magnifying glass, likely Danish and manufactured during the 1950s or 1960s, is an example of functional design. The piece is defined by its handle and frame, both cr...

A half block model of the steam ship ‘Glamis Castle’, the ship shown with two truncated masts, a funnel and a boxwood hull with the original painted black t...