Nautical Objects

Vernier Nautical Sextant, G.W. Butters, London. A fine curved frame vernier sextant, the polished silver arc signed G.W. Butters, London. Eng...

Exceptional Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Naval Ship Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850, a very finely crafted sailor's woolwork with great variety of very short stitches inc...

American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...

1970s Audoux Minet style oval nautical French Provincial Robe & Jute wall mirror. Superb handmade craftsmanship.

Stitches of the Sea: A Royal Navy Masterpiece in Wool British, Circa 1875 This engaging example of British Sailor's Woolwork, commonly known as a "Woolie," dates to approximately 18...

Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with glass. Door is hinged and fitted with three dogbolts. The highly polished porthole is ready for display. Overall dimensions...

Collection of nine early blacksmith-made iron eel fishing gigs. Collected in the Northeast. Majority are hand-forged. Heights range from 10" - 18.". Stands range...

Aluminum ship's porthole with a polished finish and fitted with a glass mirror. Overall dimensions: Diameter 19." weight is 13 pounds.

We have for sale this exceptional ship-in-a-bottle, a three-mast sailing ship set in a seascape diorama. It has been built in a pinched (indentation) Scottish whiskey bottle, and it ...

Rare original chart of Long Island Sound by E + G Blunt of New York, 179 Water St. "Surveyed in the years 1828, 29 & 30" Exceedingly rare and early chart, titled Long Island Sound fr...

Quality carving of a yellow fin tuna. Painted body. Very well carved with fins, gills, eyes, tail, etc. Reminiscent of the signs that hung in the fish stalls at the Dover England fis...

Early to Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Merchant Ship JANE Under Full Sail, circa 1840s, a hand-crafted sailor's woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of fully rig...

A charming folk art pen and ink collection of sketch's housed in period glazed maple frames, the four paper leafs probably once part of a sailors diary/sketch book showing the fictio...

Simple and elegant portrait of a Conch Shell as a planter rendered in plaster. A likeness to the style of Serge Roche and his shell forms. In excellent vintage condition with minimal...

Six foot carved wood fish reminiscent of a nineteenth century trade sign. With carved gills, fins, scales, eyes and mouth. Fitted with iron hanging bo...

Carved and painted Atlantic Bluefin tuna. Carved fins, gills, eyes and snout. Fitted with iron hanging bolts. This carved fish is reminiscent of the trade signs that would hang in th...

1854, sloop of war "Constellation" admiralty model. Generously detailed ship model has exposed ribs, lifeboats, cannons, capstan, anchor, chain, wheel, masts etc. Open hull, open fra...

Decorative coral sculpture. The coral is from the 1970s and has a beautiful light colored green shade. Medium size coral sculpture.

Sailor-made from Nantucket, often called "McNamara's Lace" or fancy work, was typically crafted from durable materials found on ships, primarily fishing twine, white cotton rope, or tarred hemp. These functional art pieces, such as baskets, hammocks, and belts, were created using square knots during long voyages. This is an absolutely beautiful piece of sailor made macrame fringe. On it is a tag from the nineteen twenties stating " decoration for sea chest made on nantucket whale...

This souvenir model of a late 18 Century Sailing Frigate was crafted in Spain, circa 1950 and sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads “Fragata Espanola...

19th century, large Majolica Nautical jardinière signed Onnaing, the feets are dolphins and the front is decorated with boats on the sea, the handles are anchors.

Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine, circa 1890, an exceptionally large rustic weather vane from a fisherman's shanty, with whirligig arms on figure and at tip of fish's snout. Great little details include the individual fingers on the tips of the arms. Very worn weathered traces of the original paint. Descended within the family from the Great Grandfather maker. Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art...

Great old nautical quarter board from the tugboat St. Martin. Incised letters in gold with black backboards with splits and cracks from years at sea. Gre...

ANTIQUE POND YACHT A charming and handsome scratch built model of a single masted gaff rigged cutter. Made with a wonderful attention to detail An early example dating from the l...

Shadow box framed ships Signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Blue and yellow field. Weight is 5 pounds.

Expertly crafted model of the America's cup yacht "Puritan". Model is built with planked mahogany deck, skylights with brass bars, brass fittings, tiller, full suit of line...

Large British Ships Binnacle with brass hood, brass compensating ball brackets, brass nameplate, and gimbaled compass, from John Lilley of North Shields Eng...

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960.

Worden wood motor yacht painting showing a New York Yacht Club "Sportfish Underway". The outriggers are set and the vessel is flying a swordfish pennant an...

Highly polished mast mounted ships navigational signal lamp that would be used to send signals by raising and lowering the brass shroud. The heavy glass le...

American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...

Pair of original handmade French Folk Art wall lights, sconces in bend Bamboo and cased natural fiber shades. takes 1 light bulb with max 60 watts. In working condition. Projecti...

The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.

Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin. The carving is quite similar to that of the figurehead rescued from the HMS...

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Sail Schooner, circa 1860, a sailor's handcrafted woolwork picture of a Top-Sail or "Jackass" Schooner (having Fore-and-Aft rigged sails on the ...

Polished steel ships anchor lantern with copper cap, carry handle, glass Fresnel lens, and the lantern is electrified for home use. Weight is 13 pounds.

19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most...

Marine beacon by Crouse Hinds with thick glass lens and polished steel housing. Mounted to a painted steel base with hinged brass door. Rewired with new socked for years of enjoyment...

New York Yacht Club J-class sloop Rainbow model of 1934. The gold and ivory hull model is detailed with lifeboat, capstan, helm, binnacle, skylights, hatches, Boom and a full suit of stitched linen...

Ship's binnacle with maker's plate from Baker Lyman Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Wonderfully restored binnacle with gimballed compass and interior lighting. Overall dimensio...

Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. White and red field. Weight is 5 pounds.

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"...

Exceptional pair of polished and lacquered English Marine binoculars. Rare amber filtered lenses. Geared focal knob. Clear crisp optics. Circa 1930.

We believe this to be a cassia pod, and likely picked up by a sailor on his travels in the mid to late 19th century. The pod has been hollowed out with two hinged doors and external ...

Chart of the East Coast of England, from Dungeness to Flamborough, including the entrances to the Thames River. Drawn by hydrographer J.W. Norie in 1841. Includes Kent, Essex and Suf...

Carved eagle with pediment base. Heavily carved wings. Expertly executed. Flat bottom. Can be displayed on a mantle, over a door, or hung. Old gold painted fi...

Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc. Fitted with makers badges reading "Davey & Comp...

Tripod mounted marine spotlight. Fitted to a maritime compass pedestal, this large Yoke mounted ships floodlight had been meticulously polished and la...

Solid brass Perko air vent. Highly polished ventilator cowl from a boat. Nine inch diameter vent opening. Base is six inch diameter. Twelve inches tall with base flange pierced for f...

"Don't give up the ship" carved eagle with flowing wood banner. Also has a patriotic badge. Finished in old gold. Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 29"W x 5"D. 3 pounds.

Coast guard lightship Boston model. A lightvessel, or lightship, is a ship that acts as a lighthouse. They are used in waters that are too deep or otherwise unsuitable for lighthouse...

Folk art sea shore resin composition panel.

Authentic aluminum engine order telegraph from the 1950s.

Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base...

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting a square-rigged single decker warship under furled sails, anchor chain leading off...

Pair of aluminum ships portholes. Rectangular in shape. Pierced with ten holes each. Overall Dimensions: Weight is 4 pounds each. 16" L x 9" W.

Small boat or yacht wheel of maple and brass. Wheel is fitted with a shaft and rudder pulley. Very decorative and authentic maritime relic. Circa 1920. Mea...

18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign built with large dove-tails, advertising Cooperage and...

Fine pair of chrome-plated yacht cabin lanterns. With protective cages, carry handles, reflectors by A. Ward Hendrickson. Measures: 19 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" deep.

International code of signals pennant, number 2. Triangular blue stitched linen panel with white circle in centre. Matted and framed. Measures: Approximately 20" x 33.5".