Nautical
Art

A small selection from our inventory

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    Item
Number
Item
Description
AP-0238
Natural rolling pin in "Bristol" blue glass with a wonderful saying, "Sweet, Oh sweet is that sensation Where two hearts in union meet, but the pain of separation, Mingles bitter with the sweet", and other natural scenes.  English, Mid-19th Century.

Size:  14 1/2" L x 32 1/2" D

  AP-0256
Terracotta Tobacco Box with Sailors on top by Johan Maresch. Austria c. 1870.

Size: 10" H

  AP-0281
Sunderland luster large mug, "My bonny sailor's won my mind my heart is now with him at sea I hope the sumer's western breeze will bring him safely back to me".  English c. 1830.

Size: 4 1/2" H x 4 1/2" D

  AP-0283 Rare blue-feather edge pearlware "marriage plate" with Nantucket connection. It was fully described in Ceramics in America 2002. English c. 1796.

Size:  8" D

  AS-0091
Metal sign, "Captains Lane". American, Early 1900's.

Size: 11 1/2" H x 21" L

  AP-0322 Rare Wedgewood creamware Sailor’s Return bowl with 4-transfers & one inside.  English c. 1780.

Size: 9 1/2" D

  CO-0406
A stately naval “presentation” clock locked into place by a pulley, rope and chain suspended by two oars and roped rudders; made of bronze.  The clock rests on an attractive rope-carved base. The presenters’ names are inscribed on each rudder (front and back).  The piece is stamped and numbered.  English c. 1890.

Size:  10" H x 10" W

CO-0423 "LILIAN" a small inlaid  money box (Bank).  English- Mid 19th Century.

Size:  31/2" H x 6" W x 41/2" D

  CO-0426
Trean BOXWOOD LIGHTHOUSE; with an intricate inside; unscrewed in two places ~ one chamber candlestick and a match safe. Please see additional pictures on the web.  English, Late 19th Century.

Size:  10" H

  CO-0553 Lignum Vita Folksy Sailor made Rolling Pin (the wood of life).  English c. 1850.

Size:  22" L

  CO-0554 Swagger Stick with geometrical carvings.  English c. 1900.

Size:  21 1/4" L

CO-0664
Carved folksy cane with hearts, anchors, snake chasing a frog with some old paint. English c. 1870.

Size: 31 1/2" L

  FA-0130

Superb cedar box with pinwheel carvings and inserted watercolor of a 3-mast ship inscribed "Boston" (some paint loss). Possibly sailor work. American or English c. 1820.

Size:  2 3/4" H x 9 3/4"L x 5 3/4" D

  FA-0171 Nautical motif dovetailed box probably sailors work with hearts and pinwheels. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 10" H x 7" W x 2" D

 
  FO-0087
Rare cast iron anchor and rope motif (with a lozenge dated 1879) nautical occasional table with mahogany top.  English c. 1879.

Size:  27" H

  FO-0096 Rare roll top Camphorwood writing desk/box with brass inlay. Chinese Export.  Late 19th Century.

Size:  8 1/2" H x 18" L x 14" D

  FO-0209

Cast iron entwined dolphins doorstop. English c. 1870.

Size: 14 1/4" H

  FO-0219
Iron & brass anchor andirons with a Puritan plaque (Iron Works of Boston) .Late 19th Century.

Size:  18" H x 12" W x 17 1/2" D

  GO-0045 Important “Shell Form” cast iron umbrella stand signed and dated M. Greenwood & Co (stands for Miles Greenwood) with a patent dated 1857 or 1867. Crisp casting of clam and other shells and two turtles as front feet.  American, Dated Oct 29, 1867.

Size:  27 3/4" H

NA-0001

Heavy Brass traveling (folding) anchor paperweight. English c. 1870.

Size:  8" H x 7"

    NA-0002
Clinker Built, Half Hull. English c. 1860.

Size:  3" H x 24"  L
  NA-0003 Green Painted Tiller Arm.  English c. 1870.

Size:  25" L

NA-0099

Painted and carved small folksy diorama wall plaque. English c. 1900.

Size:  9" H x 13 1/2" W

  NA-0010 Needle and bead work of the ship PROVIDENCE.  English, Late 19th Century.

Size:   8" H x 8" W (approx.)
    NA-0014
"Welcome, Brave Jack, Hurra  for the Englishmen.  I am very happy to have Eliberated your country from the Huns".  Forward in the way of progress.  Watercolor.  English, Early 1900.

Size:   10" H x 6" W (approx.)

NA-0016 Painted caulk tobacco shop desk figure of the "fat sailor". (The cigar is removable and made out of paper).  English, Late 19th Century. There are some paint chips and minor cracking.

Size:  14" H x 8" W

NA-0023 A Valentine made of shells, cloth, ivory, silk and paper.  It's verse reads, "Oh Say That I May Call Thee Mine".  English c. 1880

Size:  9" H x 7" W

    NA-0032
Valentine. Outstanding shell work with extra attention to shell layout, shape selection & colors. Artistically composed in a high quality cabinetmaker's octagonal box w/selected mahogany veneer, ivory escutcheon and iron key.  c. 1850

Size:  14 1/2" x 1 5/8" D

  NA-0050 An elegant boat model of possibly "The Colby". The photo came with the model. The model has fine lines and done in wood and some bone/ivory.  English c. 1880.

Size:  21" H x 29" L

    NA-0051
Ribbed “skeleton” boat "hawk-nest" half hull. c.1870.

Size:  7" H x 36" L

 

NA-0052
Elegantly carved half hull named the “IOWA” on the bow. Original paint. American c. 1870.

Size:  11 1/2" H x 30" L

    NA-0053
Divers helmet inkwell in bronze. English c. 1890. 

Size:  6" H x 6 1/2" L

    NA-0054
Sea captain watercolor.  English c. 1820.

Size:  11" h x 9 1/2" W
    NA-0059
Sailor's valentine with a center star shape design with colorful rosettes in an enclosed octagon case.  English c. 1890.

Size:  13" H x 13" W

  NA-0070 Sailor's Valentine shell work with" Remember me"  c.1880

Size: 9"D Each

    NA-0072
Sailor's Valentine shell work with "For my pet" c. 1860

Size: 9" D

    NA-0074
Shaped half hull with wonderful old paint.  English, Mid-19th Century

Size: 6" H x 24" L

    NA-0075
Half-haul model named "Herbert". English c. 1870.

Size: 6 1/4" H x 9 1/2" L

  NA-0079
Sailor's Valentine shell work with "Home Sweet Home" c. 1880.

Size:  9" H x 18" W

  NA-0080 A single Sailor's Valentine shell work with interesting geometrical design. c. 1850.

Size:  10" D

    NA-0081
Sailor's Valentine shell work. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 8 1/2" D

    NA-0082
Superb geometrically designed double Sailor's Valentine with heart and a rose-star motif with “With Love”. Inscribed on back with "Harry Davis USN Warbash Block Island Montevido South America. Late 19th Century.

Size:  9" D

  NA-0083
Sailor's Valentine. Double. Anchor center motif on one side. Late 19th Century.

Size:  9" D

    NA-0086
"To the one I love".  Double Sailor's Valentine. c. 1880.

Size:  9" D

  NA-0087
Double Sailor's Valentine, "Ever Thine".  c. 1860.

Size:  8 1/2" D

    NA-0092
Beautiful double Sailor's Valentine with heart and a rose-star motif. c. 1870.

Size:  10" D

NA-0093 Kinnaird lighthouse model with family crest. Electrified for the American market. English c. 1900.

Size:  24" H x 11"W x 6" D

  NA-0094 A model of a fishing boat with rear rudder and rigging. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 25" H x 29" L x 8" D

 
 
  NA-0096
Single-sided Lover's Valentine with a delicate center rose posed above the heart. c. 1870.

Size: 9 1/4" D

NA-0097
"Remember Me" Sailor's Valentine Box with special carved octagon frame. c. 1870.

Size: 8 1/2" D 

    NA-0101
"With Love" Sailor's Valentine Box. c. 1870.

Size: 9"

    NA-0104
French shell picture. c. 1840.

Size: 12" H x 16" W

    NA-0105
Fine French Mosaic Shell Picture. c. 1840.

Size: Fine Mosaic French Shell Picture

    NA-0109
Rare yacht / ship's table resting on three carved dolphin legs. There is a opening on the bottom with a brass insert that allows the table to be attached to the boat. English c. 1900.

Size: 25" H x 27 1/2" D

    NA-0111
Whimsical half hull with oars and ropes.  English c. 1900.

Size:  9" H x 24" L

  NA-0115 The largest ship snuff box I've ever seen. Boxwood carved & with great pen work with "Warrior" written on back of the boat. Condition -- is good, it is slightly worn as appropriate with the age.  English, Early 19th Century.

Size:  2 3/4" H x 6" L

    NA-0116 Painted canvas over wooden folksy model of a lighthouse. English c. 1890.

Size:  32" H

  NA-0117
Carved Dolphin Lamp. English c. 1910.

Size:  21" H

    NA-0118
Rare shell valentine with a basket of flowers. English, Late 19th Century.

Size:  9 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W

  NA-0119
Carved & painted half hull with the name Dennis Lynch & folksy carved man. English c. 1870.

Size: 7" H x 19" L

  NA-0121
Large old iron anchor with great surface. American c. 1900.

Size: 32 1/2" H

  NA-0123 American boat model / hull with traces of old paint. Found in Massachusetts. Early 1900's

Size: 6" H x 31" L x 7" D

  NA-0126 Schooner / boat model on a later base. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 6" H x 53" L x 7 1/2" W

  NA-0127 Unusual ship in a bottle with a group of houses (village behind it). English c. 1880.

Size: 4" H x 13' L

 
  NA-0128 A sweet ship diorama framed with a cornice top. English c. 1850.

Size: 16" H x 20 1/2" L x 3 1/2" D

    PO-0070
Dutch Painted Barge Tiller with carved Eagle design on both sides. Dutch c. 1880.

Size:  78" L x 5" W

  PO-0072 Old painted "rough and rumbled" Camphorwood Sea Chest with old beckets (rope handles) and painted hearts. The lock has been moved & replaced. American, Late 19th Century.

Size:  17" H x 37 1/4" L x 16 1/2" D

PR-0011 Framed print of Captain Young with an account of the “young” captain. English c. 1810.

Size:  12 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W

  PR-0180 Miniature painting of a sea captain with his ship in the background. English c. 1840.

Size:  5 10/16" H x 5 3/16" W

  PR-0184

Watercolor of Orbell Oakes signed by Wybrants Artist
dated 1853. Note card on back reads: Orbell Willoughby Oaks Son of Captain Orbell Oaks RN. Born 1836. Father of Alma Caroline May Wroughton. English c. 1820.

Size: 13 1/4" H x 10 1/4" W

PR-0189 Naïve miniature watercolor of two sailors / soldiers.  English c. 1850.

Size:  7 1/4" H x 8 11/16" W

    PR-0200
Cottage print of a sailor's sweetheart ~ Susan.  English c. 1830.

Size: 7" H x 5" W

    PR-0201
Cottage print of a sailor ~ William. English c. 1830.

Size: 7" H x 5" W

    TS-0097
Miniature early silk embroidery on paper "Poor Jack". English c. 1800.

Size:  7 1/4" H x 5 3/4" W

  WO-0066 Lady Woolie ~ An interesting whimsical & colorful woolwork embroidery of a mystery lady wearing an elaborate waistcoat with tassels, tight pants & bonnet standing on mosaic floor in between the American flag & the English Navy flag. Illustrated in "Starts & Strips" by Deborah Harding page 162. English / American. In our opinion this is a show / burlesque American lady that created a lasting impression on a sailor who created this woolie, Some suggestions to her identify are Annie Oakley, Marion Manola, Eliz Blasina & Vernona Jabeau. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 31" H x 18 1/2" W

     
         

 

 

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