American Nautical Objects

ABOUT Vintage wooden pond yacht/sailboat model. This is a highly detailed, gaff-rigged vessel featuring a natural wood lower hull, painted white upper hull, and full fabric sails wi...

Charming vintage sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells in a floral and geometric composition and presented in a mahogany octagon shadowbox.

ABOUT An original handmade, custom replica of the Spray, the iconic 36-foot ship that Captain Joshua Slocum famously sailed single-handedly around the world between 1895 and 1898. Th...

Vintage large brass hourglass or sand timer. It is supported by a three-pillar brass frame. Traditionally used for nautical navigation. This piece will serve as an elegant focal poin...

The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on the wall or table top.

3 White Staghorn Coral mounted on Black Wood Pedestals. All Approximately 8"x8" x10.25". '. Weight 4 lbs 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Terri Henning Collection, The Peoples Building Penthous...

1940s Annin Nautical Yacht Flag with Eagle Finial on Cast Iron Tripod Stand A remarkable example of American maritime history, this 1930-40s Annin & Co. nautical yacht flag and stan...

Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. H...

A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906). Hall's baskets are prized by collectors of lightship baskets worldwide. This basket is made with his traditional swing handle and rounded lollipop connecting two ends. Hall cultivated his basket-making skill on the South shoal lightship after the American Civil War...

Poised between abstraction and nautical biography, this Brutalist-era sailboat wall sculpture captures both movement and material poetry. The sail motif is rendered through sharp, to...

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...

Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...

Vintage cedar strip wood canoe. Made in USA, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 14"H x 184"W x 35"D.

Bring coastal elegance into your space with this stunning Vintage Cast Metal Giant Clam Shell. Expertly crafted with intricate lifelike detailing, this substantial decorative piece c...

Vintage nautical or industrial ship spotlight / search light / lantern by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. For display purposes only; not tested for us...

Brian Bijan Attributed Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Table Sculpture. Featuring a handcrafted, welded mixed metal sculpture in Copper, Iron coated Brass and Basalt, with tethered early...

This exceptional 1940s solid brass fireplace tool set is distinguished by a finely rendered full-profile depiction of the Don Fernando ship, a motif inspired by several 19th- and ear...

19th century turned round box in the form of a cylinder with etched geometric and floral designs. Sailor-made likely by the ships carpenter since it is turned. Beautiful subtle desig...

An exceptional example of mid-20th-century naval navigation technology, this U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Self-Synchronizing Alidade Pelorus Stand was manufactured by the renowned Sperry Gyroscope Company, Brooklyn, New York, a key supplier of precision instruments for the U.S. military. This instrument, Mark XXXI, Mod 0, Serial No. 320420, was built under Navy contract NXss 17019 and bears its original inspection tags, confirming it passed rigorous Navy testing before deployment. The pelorus stand is crafted in a striking combination of polished aluminum and solid brass, featuring a protective domed brass cover that reveals a beautifully preserved gyrocompass repeater dial. Designed to interface with a ship’s gyrocompass, the self-synchronizing mechanism allowed navigators to take precise bearings on landmarks, celestial objects, or other ships—critical for accurate positioning before the advent of modern satellite navigation. This piece reflects the height of WWII and early Cold War-era maritime engineering, used aboard larger Navy vessels to aid in navigation and fire control plotting. Sperry Gyroscope was synonymous with precision during this era, and their equipment remains iconic among naval historians and collectors. The instrument retains: • Original builder’s plate...

Very Rare 1925 United States Navy Sailor's Whimsical Certificate for "The Domaine Neptunes Rex" admitting sailor Allen Smith as a "Shellback" aboard the USS RELIEF. Sailors from man...

English Victorian ship model of pink and white decorated schooner ship in mahogany trimmed case (LADY OF TORFRIDA, 1888)

Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States. Fo...

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...

A classic wall Thermometer by Springfield circa 1950s, nice walnut case in great condition working.

Whaler made antique bone and ebonized wood round box, circa 1850. With pierced bone medallion and delicately carved bone spiral decorative supports on the...

Signed early version C. Jere 1976 Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Artisan House. Featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop ...

Fantastic art deco wrought iron fish bowl stand with a large 2 gallon glass bowl. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of charm, old white paint. Stand is flared...

An Azimuth circle manufactured by E.S. Ritchie & Sons. This is an antique Azimuth circle crafted in the early 20th century by the E.S. Ritchie & Sons. The circle has been ma...

American Folk Art carved wood and painted ship officer on watch standing on a two tiered squared plinth with a brass and galvanized ship lantern hanging from wrist. Late 19th Century.

American large wood model of sail boat with green base and green and white hull. (19th-20th century).

Six sided resin waste basket or planter embellished with nautical seashells. Waste Basket measures 13.5" high and 16" diameter.

This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...

Mid Century era torch cut metal sculpture by John DeMott. The Brutalist style clipper ship has gold, copper and bronze colors to the metal. The stone base appears to be onyx. DeMott’...

Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.

Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...

Pair of ship's lanterns, port and starboard, with polished steel cases that have been stripped and meticulously polished and lacquered. This is a first class pair of lanterns with copper badges from Marine Division Artistic Brass and Bronze...

1980s Wintrade - Beverly Hills, Intricately made, nautical-themed racing sailboat sculpture with black Lucite hull & clear etched Lucite sails. Label.

From the U.S. Navy, this awesome prismatic beacon has the most incredible lens you will ever see. Polished aluminum pole mounted high power nautical range light. Fitted with huge cut...

Introduce a breathtaking element of natural history and organic luxury to your home with this monumental vintage brain coral specimen. Measuring an impressive 18 inches in diameter, ...

American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicat...

Diver’s band-mask by U.S. DIVERS Co of Santa Ana, California, USA, circa 1975. Marked: U.S. DIVERS CO. SANTA CALIF. PAT. NO. 3680556 United States Patent. US 3680556 A. Morgan. 1 A...

American three masted clipper ship in bottle with cloth rigging in full sail on a painted sea, flanked by a sea side town with evergreen trees, a pain...

Antique small brass Pelorus, signed Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y., made in the late of the XIX century. It has a sight system with a compass card with eight winds and goniome...

An authentic late 19th Century cast iron ships wheel. The wheel welded to a square stock post. 59.5 inches tall, 45.5 inches wide, weight around 100 pounds.

This beautiful mid-century wall art features a three dimensional sailboat sculpture with plenty of intricate detail. A wonderful realistic design in the style of C. Jere with multipl...

Antique American Marconi-rigged sloop Pond model with planked deck, double spreaders and full running rigging.

Solid brass ship's engine order telegraph with faceplates from Charles Cory and Son Patentees, New York. Smaller size than most, meticulously polished and lacquered. Overall Dime...

American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship mo...

American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.

U.S. Navy pair of “wing to wing’” bridge lanterns from the early twentieth century. They have been stripped of the military paint and meticulously polished and lacquered. The long va...

Infuse your space with vibrant color and handcrafted charm with this stunning set of Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells. Each shell features a lively hummingbird nestled among bril...

Bring a touch of seaside elegance to your home with this Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this piece features a beautifully glazed cer...

This exquisite hand-painted faux clam shell is a true statement piece, blending vintage Regency charm with nature-inspired artistry. The scalloped edges and rich, golden hues are enh...

A striking sculptural vessel crafted entirely from genuine tree bark, this elongated canoe-form piece brings a raw, organic element to rustic and nature-inspired interiors. With grac...

American Country style (19th century) painted diorama wall plaque with clipper ship and American ship painted on back in mahogany frame encased in a wood and glass case...

36" long cast steel wrench with 4" opening . Not sure what field of endeavor this was used in . Large installations need large hardware . Large hardware needs large tools . Clear ev...

A scale model ship of a Baltimore Clipper. This is a very nice scale model of an historical Baltimore Clipper created around the 1960 and 1970. Beautiful craftmanship with very nice...

A scarce American kaleidoscope made and signed by Charles Bush consisting of a tubular barrel covered with pebbled paper with a cylindrical eye piece and a brass mounted chamber on t...

An impeccably machined nautical alidade crafted of warm patinated bronze and steel.

ABOUT A hand made, hand painted wooden ship model titled the "Sea Phantom San Francisco" with plexiglass windows, bronze propeller and bronze rudder. Two motors and wiring that inde...