Early 19th-century bronze ship's wall sconce for an officer's cabin. Oil-burning system, complete mechanism except for the burner. Height (without the globe): 21 cm
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[...]
A very fine polished solid brass marine padlock, dating from the 19th century. This "D-shaped" or swivel shackle model is characteristic of marine equipment for its robustness and resistance to salt c[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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.
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
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.
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
Large semaphore telescope, in gilded brass on an oak base, diameter 8 cm, vertical straight height 1.60 m. Length closed 1 meter plus 7 cm open, small indentation on the top
Rare large model ship: a Catalan two-masted sailing ship, the schooner (or pailebot*) Marco, in painted wood and thread, on a wooden support, from the late 19th-early 20th centuries. This schooner is [...]
Boarding axe in iron and wood composed of a double-edged head: the cutting edge also allows for cutting ropes and the neck, in the shape of a hook, for self-defense.
Flexible metal part allows the [...]
Rudder bar whose wheel has a brass hoop. This ship's wheel is made up of 8 turned wooden spokes and the same number of sleeves, used for maneuvering. In the center the hub is solid and has the hole us[...]
Pair of beautiful old portholes in thick cast bronze; they come from an old Dutch boat from the end of the 19th or the beginning of the 20th century that was scrapped.
Please note that the glass is m[...]
Magnificent engraved walrus tooth. The engraving represents a scene of 7 male and female slaves as well as a jailer and the landowner welcoming these poor people upon their arrival. It's probably a sa[...]
Boarding dagger model 1833 2nd type.Blackened wooden handle engraved with a marine anchor.Brass guard with marks of hallmarks.Triangular blade.Dimensions: lengths of 29.7 cm (total) and 16.7 cm (blade[...]
Logbook of the liner CHELIFF of the Messageries Maritimes from June 29, 1866 to May 10, 1867 it is Boats carrying out the Black Sea service rare document 28 cm X 22cm 12 pages good condition
Marine compass dating from the 19th century, the base for attaching to the dock is made of oak, the body is made of brass, it has its window, its compensation spheres and has been re-electrified. The [...]
An Oak And Wrought Iron Bound Coopered Ships Bucket.
Anglo Dutch Circa 1800-1850.
In very good original strong used condition, with beautiful old patination.
38cm high till top of handle, 24cm [...]
Large wrought iron folding jaw anchor, in perfect condition with its shackle, probably dating from the mid-19th century. The length of the jas is 90 cm for 68 cm from shovel to shovel. You can visit o[...]
Model of a boat in a window called Nicolas II representing a 3-masted whaling boat flying the French flag, rich in details: characters, whaling canoe, boats, ship's bell, etc. the whole is in perfect [...]
Large serving tongs in carved whale bone and engraved with floral decorations.
One of the branches forms a spoon and the other fork has three tines.
Each of the branches is made up of two parts [...]
Rare scuba diver's helmet in bronze and copper, central screw visor, functional, early 20th century. H. 33 cm. Wear and slight shocks, traces of use as shown in the photos
A complete set of twelve numeroted hand coloured slides representing the journey of hunters on a ship in the North.
The description of the twelve slides are :
Number 1 : The Vessel is Icebound
[...]
Sailor's truncheon with at each end two lead balls covered with a thread lacing.
The body of the baton in twisted whalebone. Leather strap with some wear.
Dimensions: length of 22 cm.
Sailor'[...]
Wooden sailor's truncheon with a ball at each end, one of which is lead, the 2
covered with braided thread.
Dimension : 30.5 cm.
Sailor's work made at the second half of the 19th century.
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