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Period: 20th Century
Early 20th c. Dutch Pallet Coffee Table, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original wood and steel brick pallet coffee table. Creator Unknown. Made in The Netherlands. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques wood, steel. Condition ...
Category

Rustic 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Large And Impressive Fiberglass Faux Masthead
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and Dramatic fiberglass re-creation Masthead. A large and impressive fiberglass faux masthead shaped in the form of a woman holding a spiraled horn with draped attire. Condi...
Category

Renaissance 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Foghorn in transit case by the Tokyo Siren Co. dated 1975.
Located in London, GB
A Japanese portable ship's foghorn in original case. By the Tokyo Siren Co. Circa 1975. Type: SH-180 The foghorn is hand cranked, and is in full working order, emittin a loud ton...
Category

Japanese Industrial 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #16
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category

American 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Of great proportion and superb decorative appeal Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Polished bronze blades present wonderful golden tonality Propeller blades ringing...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Pierre Sega Venetian Gondola Figural Silvered Metal Marble Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A silvered Venetian goldola, a handsome smiling gondolier, a beautiful couple embarking on a romantic voyage, a fabulous French Art Deco period lamp by Pierre Sega. Circa 1920 Silv...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Metal

Old Danish Military Hammer Stamp in Iron
Located in Esbjerg, DK
We do not know a lot about this decorative and heavy solid iron hammer stamp/seal. We can tell it is Danish by the writing but as to the head monogram we have not found a match. We p...
Category

Danish Late Victorian 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian folk art boat of 2 rigged masts - completely scratch built from pine and teak wood. Original paint finish. Handmade and dating from the earl...
Category

Scandinavian Folk Art 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Silver Gilded Diamonds Whistle Russian Empire Moscow Lebedkin, circa 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Whistle made of gilded silver The decoration consists of diamonds covering an anchor. Additionally there is a small handle shaped as a steering wheel. Original casket existing! ...
Category

Russian Other Antique 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Unusual Pencil Drawing of “Canton”, a Three-Masted Whaling Ship-at This Point
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pencil drawing of “Canton“ a three masted whaling ship by Harold Wyllie. New Bedford was a major whaling centre in the 19th century. Photograp...
Category

English Antique 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Antique Boat s Half Hull Plaque, English, Decorative Maritime Model, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boat's half hull plaque. An English, mahogany and pitch pine decorative maritime model, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. ...
Category

British Edwardian 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

1930s Antique Nautical Print Depicting Oceania ship by Adolfo Barabino Genova
Located in Milan, IT
Lithograph on paper published by S.A.I.G, Adolfo Barabino Genova depicting the Oceania steamer. Title of the lithograph “America and Oceania Steamboats of the La Veloce Company, Auxi...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Fairground Ladybug Little Boat, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fairground Ladybug Little Boat Manufactured in Spain, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...
Category

Spanish Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Space Age German Thermometer from Quist, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age German Thermometer from Quist, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Met...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...
Category

Italian Space Age Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Wrought Iron Fish Bowl Stand with Glass Bowl
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic art deco wrought iron fish bowl stand with a large 2 gallon glass bowl. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of charm, old white paint. Stand is flared...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia’s 76 inches burgee of the Royal Corinthian Yacht C
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This large triangular racing burgee is made from pieced wool bunting with machine stitching with three vertical red, white and red stripes. The white stripe showing a blue shield with a white star and crescent moon motif below a royal crown. The leading edge is inscribed in black ink ‘R. Portsmouth Corin n/t’. It is accompanied by a copy of a black edged letter on Buckingham Palace writing paper dated 10th July 1936 saying ‘Dear Sir, I am commanded by the King and Queen Mary to send you these flags which were flown on board “Britannia” at various times during her career, including one of her racing flags. Their Majesties hope you will like to keep these in your club house as souvenirs of the old yacht. Yours Derek Keppell, Master of the Household, The Commodore, Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club.” It is offered with a Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club printed silk racing programme for the Sixth Regatta in Osborne Bay, 1883, with a gold fringe and a button attached with a red seal to a tag stating ‘Seabed Pattern Button Corinthian Yacht Club, jacket and vest, 1880’, in an envelope ‘On H.M. Service’ addressed to ‘General His Serene Highness, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, Commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club, Government House...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Textile

Wedgwood Jasperware Dish with Scallop Seashell Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware plate or dish with scallop seashell design, circa 20th century, England. This piece is a matte stonew...
Category

English 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
Located in New York, NY
A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W. Marble plinth shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU13142392...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Antique Nautical Historical Picture of the Ship Virgen De Africa Cadiz, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Large black and white historical picture depicting the ship Virgen de Africa Cadiz, dated 1917. Original frame, 112 x 79 - inches 44 x 31. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Ships Binnacle by John Hand Son
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique style marine binnacle by American maker John Hand and Son of Philadelphia. With polished and lacquered brass hood, compass, base trim, and rarely fou...
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
$440 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime
Located in Dayton, OH
"An original early 20th Century heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. Complete with original green glass and 4 dogs. High quality construction and nice weight, 103 lbs...
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Steamship Funnel
Located in Norwell, MA
Incredibly decorative and huge ships ventilator funnel. Painted white with red interior. Also has a red steel screen. Fitted with three handles. Weight: 140 lbs Overall Dimension...
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Brass aneroid table and wall barometer signed Bourgeois Paris 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Brass aneroid or holosteric barometer, table and wall barometer signed Bourgeois Eng. Opt. 168 Rue de Rivoli Paris from the early 1900s. Good working condition. Measures 12.5x5.8 ...
Category

Antique 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter
By Chadburn
Located in London, GB
Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter,. Marked: ONE FOURTH SPEED OF TURBINE CHADBURN'S (SHIP) TELEGRAPH Co Ld - LIVERPOOL- · PATENT · 4296 Chadburn's (Ship) Telegrap...
Category

English Industrial 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

An oak tray from H.M.S. Cambridge
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An oak tray from H.M.S. Cambridge, of rectangular form, the carrying handles with turned silver plated ends, decorated in cream on a green ground with a ribbon cartouche enclosing a ...
Category

European Antique 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Large Galley Ship by Art Bois, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco galley by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1920s. Wood and chrome. Height : 15.35"(39cm), Width : 17.3"(44cm), Depth : 5.7"(14.5cm). Excellent condition.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

Decorative Fluted Pedestal Table with Inlaid Compass Motif Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in the Philippines, in the style of Theodore Alexander. A tapering cylindrical fluted support with a banded round top and an inlaid compass. With a gilt faux tan leather apron w...
Category

Philippine Georgian 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Nautical British Scale Model of Brig with Three Masts , Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of a brig with three masts, UK early 1900, oak wooden hull, black hull and grey topsides, oak wooden base with turned feet. Very good condition. Measures: Length cm 106, ...
Category

British 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Ships Telegraph By Bendix of Brooklyn NY
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn N.Y. Serial number CB-13402-5A is also shown. Ships commands slow, half, full, stop, astern and ahead are the displa...
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brian Bijan Hot Air Balloon Table Top Sculpture in Copper, Brass Stone
By Brian Bijan
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Brian Bijan Attributed Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Table Sculpture. Featuring a handcrafted, welded mixed metal sculpture in Copper, Iron coated Brass and Basalt, with tethered early...
Category

American Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

English Swan, Hunter Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph No. 1858, 1940
Located in Delft, NL
English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph No. 1858, 1940 English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph with twin faced head and English commends on a brass...
Category

English 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

South Indian Kerala Hand-Carved Wooden Boat Prow in Nice Scrolling Wave Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand-carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with curling volute and decoratively cu...
Category

Indian 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Model of a racing yacht
Located in Cheshire, GB
Model of the Americas Cup Racing Yacht ‘America’, fully rigged over simulated plank deck with fittings, the hull pained black to waterline and gold beneath, on oak stand. Dimensions ...
Category

British 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Model of a racing yacht
Model of a racing yacht
$3,030 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Oak Sailing Ship 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sailing ship from hammered brass and oakwood designed and executed in Vienna 1950 in the style of Franz Hagenauer. This amazing sailing ship with a stained...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor.
Category

Spanish 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

1930s Nautical Old Ship Project Ortac Morgan Giles shipyard Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Me...
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

German Luxury Liner Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in Queens, NY
Ship model of German luxury liner with red and black painted hull in glass case with oak base and brass trim (KROMPRINSCESSIN CECILIE) att. Fleischmann T...
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Working Model of a Steam Launch
Located in Woodbury, CT
Scratch-built working steam launch. Boiler connects to a dual-piston drive that directly powers a single propeller.
Category

British 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Pair Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculptures In Vibrant Original Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare pair (2) of these tall 21 Inch Nautical delights with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduce the actual colors of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Third Photo). First pair we've seen in this massive size, quality, and condition. Original hand painted colors of red, black, green, and white Together they weigh over 16 pounds. Heavily hand cast by expert artisans of that day, they are cast upon a well detailed base as shown and in a convenient highly displayable ,portable size. They still retain their original attractive vibrant hand painted colors and patina. Dimensions: Height 21 inches Width 8 3/4 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches Weight pair 16+ pounds, heavy Two pieces front and back Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space. Many of our customers display the pair placed together or as separate components making a sentimental, romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Cape Hattaras Light House: Built in 1870, the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic's east coast. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most perilous sea sections off the Atlantic Coast. At Cape Hattaras, the Gulf Stream collides with a Virginia Drift which is a branch of the Canadian Labrador Current. This current forces southbound ships into a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Ship and submarine with Nazi swastika in a bottle, 1940ca
Located in Praha, CZ
A ship and a submarine in the harbor, Nazi flags. Tiny light bulbs are installed in the diorama (functionality not tested, it missing power cable).
Category

German Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s Nutwood polished Brass parts polished and stove enameled
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Vintage Scandinavian Table Oil Lamp in Brass Diamond Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson comes this stylish oil lamp fashioned from solid patinated brass and featuring and diamond-pattern pressed clear glass shade. It was made anonymou...
Category

Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommende...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
$1,800 Sale Price
50% Off
Sailboat Model, Painted Wooden Body, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Sailboat model on stand. Painted wood body and bronze accessories. Made between 1920s-1930s. Very nice restored conditions. Very decorative item, perfec...
Category

Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
Category

American American Craftsman Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Comprehensive scientific instrument set Displays a desirable aged patina Presented in a carry case with a rich blue velour lining Ideal for measuring on maps or drawings Rotating measurement scales in good order Replete with small magnifying loupe...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Marine Antiques by Marian Klamkin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Marine Antiques by Marian Klamkin. Published by Dodd, Mead & Co., 1975. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The world of marine antiques for the collect...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Pair of Copper Beacon Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare pair of copper beacon lights with Fresnel lens. Each of these has a double light with standard base bulb holders for a total of four corresponding to the four Fresnel lenses ...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Wicker Rattan Ball Sphere Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker rattan ball sphere decorative object in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 5.25" Diameter.
Category

Chinoiserie 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

20th c. Nautical Hand-Painted Trinket Pottery
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A hand-painted trinket dish by ceramic pottery artist.
Category

South African Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Paint

Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument
Located in Nantucket, MA
An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A steel body with bakelite and brass turning knobs at the top. The Captain would chart the course and enter the co...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Bronze Ship Porthole With Storm Cover
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage heavy paint decorated bronze porthole with dog ear locks and glass. Stamped indistinctly on verso and on lock as shown. Dimensions: 14 3.4" W, 5 1/2" D to top of screws. Gla...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

1890s Vintage Ship Project by Charles Sibbick from the Uffa Fox archives
By Charles Sibbick
Located in Milan, IT
Structure of his favourite kind of keel by Charles Sibbick the designer, similar to the modern boats racing today in America's cup. It is a part of a project for a 52' linear rater f...
Category

British Antique 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

1900s Vintage Lithographic Print of the Naval Battle of Beziers, Oak Wood Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Lithographic print of the Naval Battle of Beziers on 10th July 1690, taken from the book Historical Gallery of Versailles 319bis. Skelton is the engraver. Original print by Victor Gilbert Théodore Gudin...
Category

French 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

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