A finely engraved scrimshaw piece on a walrus tusk (marine ivory), depicting a sperm whale hunting scene with a marine anchor on one side; on the other, a sailor or fisherman standing atop a ship's ma[...]
A rare model of a three-masted sperm whale hunting vessel* in painted wood and wire, marked "Souvenir" on the stern, the ship's keel mounted on a stylized sperm whale sculpture, on a wooden base and w[...]
Rare marine sextant with a wide aperture angle, by François-Antoine Jecker in Paris (1765-1834). Sextant in solid mahogany, the alidade, the mount and the limb (graduated arc) are in brass, the alidad[...]
A decorative and finely crafted 19th-century English ship model, inspired by Renaissance vessels. Entirely handmade in silver-plated metal, this model features elaborate details, rigging, and ornament[...]
James Hatton's marine chronometer number 330 has an 8-day walking time about 1805Cardan joint suspension with a very rare shock absorber system. References: - "English Precision Pendulum Clocks" by De[...]
Antique mother-of-pearl shell, polished and engraved in intaglio, this is an old convict's work from New Caledonia, circa 1880-1900. Made with finesse (see photo), it is decorated with an angel (Cupid[...]
Model of a Chinese junk (Hong Kong), originally armed with two cannons, three masts, made of natural wood, with cotton sails. Period: late 19th or early 20th century. Possibly a pirate junk, as gun ca[...]
Japanese cedar funadansu ship's chest, Edo period, first half of the 19th century. This antique Japanese funadansu (船箪笥) ship's chest is made of solid cedar wood with a beautiful reddish-brown patina.[...]
19th-century model of a two-masted ship on a painted papier-mâché seascape, protected by a globe from the same period. Some rigging needs reattaching. No postal shipping; possibly via Cocolis.
We don't know if this ship ever existed. Equipped with both sails and steam propulsion, it seems to owe more to the imagination of an inventor than to reality. The creator of this antique painted wood[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €15, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Bosco's (boatswain's) baton (for the crew [...]
A porcelain dish painted by Jules Vandercruyce, signed and dated April 25, 1860, and titled: Episodes of the War, India in 1857*. Jules Vandercruyce was a sea captain, appointed inspector for the Lloy[...]
This copper plaque is signed LP Grihours. It is an engraving depicting the ship "Cordillère," a passenger liner of the Compagnie des Messageries Marines (hence the "MM" on the plaque), launched in 189[...]
Small work from Dieppe. Miniature boat hull and its tender, on a blackened wooden base. 19th century. Used condition, missing the mast. Approximately 5cm long hull alone, approximately 8.5cm long with[...]
Pair of machete buttons decorated with 18k gold daggers adorned with otoliths mounted as amuletsOtoliths, traditionally considered marine talismans, were worn by sailorsto protect them from danger and[...]
Important letter opener in carved bone. Decorated with a flower and monograms. Sailor's work, first half of the 19th century. Good general condition. Approximately 37cm long. Shipping costs included f[...]
This marine telescope is large, it is made of mahogany and brass. We sell it with its case. We report accidents on the optics, it is naturally preserved from time. Our photos allow you to appreciate t[...]
Very original small painting in straw marquetry on paper presenting a sailing shipVery pretty little miniature work from the end of the 19th century, dated 1899In a Charles X resinous frameIn good con[...]
Rare Diorama presenting a four-masted ship in its original blackened wooden display case. The ship is made of wood with sail, pulleys and rope. Very good quality and beautiful workmanship. It is in go[...]
Superb and rare large-scale diorama depicting a three-masted ship in its original display case. The wooden ship is painted in black, red, and white. The high-quality rigging is in excellent condition [...]
Beautiful vertical sperm whale tooth engraved on both sides representing an English sailor on deck with harpoon, flag and cannon, all surmounting the inscription "VALOUR" (meaning "bravery"). On the b[...]
Terrestrial globe with its brass meridian mounted on its original tripod base with compass in the center. The globe is signed "ERD GLOBUS H. KIEPERT BERLIN 1870". Equatorial table with all the signs o[...]
19th Century Large Antique Brass Model Ship with Central Compass – High QualityA rare and impressive 19th century brass model ship, beautifully crafted with remarkable attention to detail. This large [...]
Rare large model ship: a French three-masted sailing ship, mixed propeller ship, in painted wood and wire, on a wooden stand, from the 19th century. This model is in its original condition, in "attic"[...]
Rare late 19th century marine diorama depicting a 3-masted ship at the entrance to a port with 2 pilot boats and a 3rd boat. City scenery with lighthouse and quay, sea in painted plaster. Old glass wi[...]
Very large 19th century diorama depicting a proud ship in its maritime environment. A certain decorative effect for this beautiful, entirely original painting with its old period windows in excellent [...]
This wool embroidery, known as 'woolie' or 'woolwork', was created by a British sailor around 1875. These works were traditionally made by sailors during long periods at sea as a pastime and souvenir [...]
Rare double-frame quintant signed Troughton & Simms, circa 1850Presented here is a superb double-frame quintant made by Troughton & Simms, the most renowned English scientific instrument makers of the[...]
French mechanical cuirassier Bing representing the "Masséna" in sheet metal with winding using a key. Presence of two masts (one with sentry), three funnels, two rowboats and a cannon at the front. Th[...]
Rare painted wooden sailor's chest with a representation of 3 masts inside. Beautiful handles on the sides in seamanship. Beautiful patina with waxed top to make a seat.
A fine piece of antique marine art, probably from the 19th century, this pulley has stood the test of time and bears witness to a robust and beautiful past.
An arrival at the port without damage for this pretty boat, schooner, 4-masted sailing ship, preceded by a valiant tugboat, in its old blown glass bottle. French folk art work from the last quarter of[...]
Rare and old boat name sign: ROLAND. In polychrome wood from the late 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions: 78 cm x 10.5 cm x 1 cm. In good used condition and presented as shown in the photos. Shipp[...]
Naval sailor's chest. Forged nails, irons and lock. Made of carob wood.Original patinaGenoa early nineteenth century.height cm38.5width cm 75.5depth cm 38.5
Rectangular sailor's chest made of wood, bone, baleen and abalone mother-of-pearl. Decorated with diamonds, 4 hearts on the lid and two stars on the front. With its original key. Note: similar chests [...]
Telescope, late 19th century, to be placed, cast iron tripod base with its original patina, topped with a brass and bronze telescope which can pivot and tilt at will, very beautiful general patina.
Engraved Blue Glass Sailor's Rolling Pin - England, Late 19th Century Victorian Sentimental Object - Engraving "Love Be True" Rare cobalt blue blown glass sailor's rolling pin, wheel engraved with the[...]
Pair of sperm whale teeth engraved on both sides with: - on one side an English three-master from the front and port side- on the back the representation of a sailor and his wife dressed in a pretty d[...]
Pair of large table globes, signed Newton and Son, forming a pendant, one representing the terrestrial, the other the celestial.Made of cardboard and paper, they are mounted on a mahogany tripod base.[...]
Set of twenty nautical buttons depicting a two-masted sailing ship near a jetty and its lighthouse. These very finely detailed buttons remain functional. Diameter: 17mm
Beautiful bone pontoon model from the end of the 19th century with its protective globe. This one is in good general condition. DIMENSIONS: 40CM LENGTH AND 33CM HEIGHT FOR THE MODEL AND 52CM HEIGHT OF[...]
Rare two-sided engraved
baleen panel with hanging cord.
The front features two ships
(one with a French flag, the other with an English flag) under sail at sea. Sun
and lace decorations on top an[...]
Rare swift made entirely of whalebone.
Reference: Book “Ingenious Contrivances, Curiosly Carved” by
Stuart M. Frank page 270.
Dimensions: height 62 cm x total open diameter 71 cm.
England or US[...]
Large marine telescope measuring 1m closed, 1m15 unfolded and 8cm at its widest. It is not signed. Its conical barrel allows us to date it around 1850-1860. It is made of mahogany and brass. The objec[...]
Solid mahogany ship's wheel, turned spokes and brass hub dating from the end of the 19th century. Total diameter: 106 cm, depth 6 cm Center diameter: 21 cm, depth: 17 cm. Note: The plaque bearing the [...]
Old marine ex-voto, with this boat in a bottle presenting a pretty 3-masted schooner. Marine folk art work from the 19th century. The bottle is light green with bubbles, in good condition. Note a deta[...]
Okay, so it's a wrought iron boarding grappling hook, hanging from its end. Still, it makes me crazy... what if it was the one used to reach the whale? Or Bluebeard's Brig... or even that it could hav[...]
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