Pennsylvania Nautical Objects

French Sailor's Silk & Wool of Sailors Working the Masts of a French Battleship. 19th Century Océan-class ships of the line were a series of 118-gun three-decker ships of the line of the French Navy, designed by engineer Jacques-Noël Sané. Fifteen were completed from 1788 on, with the last one entering service in 1854. The picture is an unusual combination of silk and wool. The image is a wonderful, clear depiction of sailors on board a large French battleship. There are sailors on deck but most are manning the masts and rigging. The ship has a large Mermaid figurehead...

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria circa 1875 The large sailor's woolie depicts a view of portside view of HMS Victoria within a central porthole view whic...

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Unusual Checkerboard Sea, circa 1865 The British sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a three-masted ship with trapunto white sails on a rough sea depicted as a checkerboard in shades of blue. The ship flying the White Ensign. The sky still retains the original light blue. The woolie is in a wide medium dark wood frame. The wool is protected by Museum UV...

Chinese Export Porcelain European-subject Blue & White Tea Bowl and Saucer, Neptune, The God of The Sea, Dutch market, Yongzheng Period, Circa 1730-35 The Chinese Export porcelain, probably made for the Dutch market, depicts Neptune, the God of the Sea, standing with his triton in the center of the design with a number of other figures to his left and right with three large fish or whales at his feet. The lower section of the design depicting the sea. The border of each piece with a repeating diaper design. Dimensions: Saucer: 4 1/2 inches diameter x 3/4 inch high (11.53cm diameter x 1.91cm high); Cup: 2 3/4 inches diameter x 1 3/4 inches high (6.99cm diameter x 4.45cm high). The design is after an etching called `The Realm of Neptune` by Frederick Bloemaert (c.1610-c.1669) completed between 1650-1656, after a drawing by his father Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651). This is a Baroque design which is only found in blue and white on Chinese porcelain, it occurs on fine grained porcelain and Chinese soft-paste porcelain. Both dinner services and tea services were produced. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a plate in their collection, Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Purchase, Winfield Foundation Gift, 1966 (Ass. # 66.27.5). Reference: Jorg states "The depiction of Neptune, the God of the Sea of classical mythology occurs in several varieties on Chine de Commande from the 1740`s onwards. How well the design sold is illustrated by an order from 1778, when they sent a chocolate cup with this design as a model for similarly decorated plates. However, the Dutch merchants...

West Indian Sailor's Valentine, Circa 1880 The large single sailor's valentine is composed of a variety of shells in concentric and geometric patterns, centered with a pink peony enclosed within a pointed star within an octagonal stained wood frame. Dimensions: 13.86 inches wide x 13.82 inches (35.2cm wide, 35.1cm high) The sailor's valentine A sailor's valentine is made of one, or, more often, a hinged pair of octagonal wooden display cases lined with fabric. Small shells, seeds, or other materials are glued to the fabric, usually forming a colorful design. The name "sailor's valentine" comes from the fact that there is usually a sentimental phrase, such as "Forget Me Not," "With Love," or other sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass cases carried aboard sailing ships. Seashell collecting became popular by the early 1800s, especially in England and America. By the mid-1800s, sea shells were brought back from the Caribbean to Europe and America for use in home display cases. This interest in shell collecting may have later inspired the idea of the sailor's valentine, and the intricate shell display cases influenced the busy designs of these affordable souvenirs of sea voyages. Research has discounted the long-held belief that these were made by sailors themselves as a shipboard diversion. Several facts point to the West Indies...

Ship's Helm with brass inlay of shooting stars and stars, Early 20th Century The large decorative ship's wheel or helm are beautifully inlaid on both sides with brass decoration ...

A mid 19th century or earlier watercolor painting on paper of the frigate “Volunteer” flying the American flag and a single flag depicting a star composed of stars. Signed indistinctly LA BRIOSS lower left. Nice condition, framed under glass in a period parcel-gilt and walnut frame...

Antique dome top wood leather metal distressed pirates treasure chest trunk. Item features rolling casters, oak wood bands, fitted interior, embo...

From France, a nautical theme reverse glass painting of a 19th century Frigate under full sail on the sea – “Frigate Sur la Mer.” circa late 19th – early 20th century. Reverse pai...

From France, a reverse glass painting of sailboats on the sea – “Voiliers Sur la Mer.” circa late 19th – early 20th century. Reverse painting on glass is a traditional art form wh...

Vintage oak wood & brass large 37" nautical captains ship wheel. Item features brass details, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, great use...

Sailor's double large Valentine, With Motto- Thinking of You. Barbados, West Indes, circa 1875 The sailor's valentine within an octagonal wood box with an aqua-blue paper li...