An exceptional narwhal tusk due to its size. A beautiful specimen, perfectly straight with lovely twisted veins. Collected in the 1970s, with tags and CITES documentation. Rare, 2.40 m long and weighi[...]
Walker bronze Loch Fish and its TW Cherub. Length 39 cm SCH23LOC001 T WALKER & SON Ltd Birmingham England Model 370 Civil or military use Early 20th century Submersible device for measuring a ship's s[...]
Vintage natural history collection composed of 253 specimens, including marine shells and one coral, originating from European coastlines, carefully arranged inside a vintage wooden drawer divided int[...]
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[...]
Very large ship's wheel. Solid mahogany with brass rims. Ten turned wooden spokes. Stem from the trawler Tigre, outfitted by Épaminondas Gaury in 1921. Registered in La Rochelle. A photo of the trawle[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Kelvin Hughes marine compass, British made, mid-20th century (circa 1950). Brass case with tempered glass window, 360° graduated dial, marked "Made in Great Britain". The compass is mounted on a circu[...]
Wooden case with a glass door and brass clasp. White dial with Arabic numerals on a gold background. Electronic pulse movement, battery powered. Features a 1-second pulse output (specifications indica[...]
Reproduction made on April 2, 1918, as indicated on a bronze cartouche of the 18th-century frigate Siglo. A warship renowned for its naval prowess. Beautifully handcrafted, in good overall condition, [...]
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[...]
Type: Study model / naval half-hull. Rare naval architecture half-hull model from the Chantiers de France shipyard in Dunkirk, dated 1902, representing the hull of a large four-masted barque of 3,245 [...]
Scrimshaw engraved in a hippopotamus tooth and transformed into a scoring tool for the board game Gribbage. The engraving depicts two three-masted ships sailing under sail. English or American origin,[...]
Large model of a classic 20th-century yacht, with elegant and harmonious lines. Originating from Aber-Wrac'h, a place steeped in maritime history and picturesque stopovers. Dimensions: 145 cm x 140 cm[...]
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[...]
A rare pair of authentic cast iron cannonballs from the 18th-century navy, presented on an elegant wooden base with a brass descriptive plaque. The cannonballs have a beautiful antique patina, with na[...]
This type of transport boat comes in two varieties: one for maritime transport and the other, flat-bottomed, for river transport. Our model belongs to the latter category. This type of boat was found [...]
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[...]
Superb pair of nautical steering wheels, early 20th century, made of turned solid wood. They feature the classic structure of traditional steering wheels: eight handles each, a reinforced central piec[...]
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.
It took a lot of courage for those Breton sailors to abandon their fishing gear following European decisions… They dismantled all the tools and fittings from their vessels before handing them over to [...]
A painted tinplate lighthouse. It's a replica of the Ar Men lighthouse at the tip of Brittany, located at sea. A beautiful object, a testament to mastery.
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[...]
NAVY or MERCHANT SHIP Yellow chest, 19th century, belonging to the ship's purser in charge of the ship's administrative management, with several locks CAE25COM001. This is a rare chest, as it was uniq[...]
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[...]
This Prame boat is a rare 1950s mahogany boat. The blades are arranged by superposition and mounted in splints to make the hull watertight. This is a very beautiful naval craftsmanship, for this boat [...]
Superb Russian Navy Chronometer from the mid-20th century. (Number 06315). Silver dial, with Arabic numerals, 56 hours of power reserve, seconds at six o'clock, and gilt brass hands. Magnificent gilt [...]
Wooden canoe Cirqua 1950. The wooden and brass frame offers a sober and light line. It is completely disassembled thanks to its bars and its tubular system. There are two positions for sitting, chair [...]
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[...]
Early 20th century model of a Norman Dundee on its oak cradle. Beautiful quality work with its patina of time. Good general condition, it has just been dusted.
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[...]
A Smiths Astral Bulkhead Ships Clock.
The dial is numbered AP 160174 circa 1945 with a 8 inch dial.
The mahogany back board 31.5cm.
In substantial brass case, 8 day movement, stopwatch, a locking r[...]
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[...]
Incredible wooden boat entirely covered with a multitude of shells. A gap on the port side visible in the photos. Made in the 50s, probably Spanish given the flags. Masts easily removable for transpor[...]
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 [...]
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