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Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Iron
Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
George Vempley Burwood, British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama
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1890s British Victorian Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign
Category
1790s French Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Pine
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak. The bottoms are made from pine and...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Four Masted Barque, signed by maker, ca 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
used for the gunports and some deck fittings, signed in yarn by the sailor "Jack Torribon" in the lower
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wool
H 21.5 in W 21.25 in D 1 in
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810
The telescope retains it's
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19th Century British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine 19th C. German Wood Brass Carpenters Plough Plane Signed Steinlin
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century German screw arm plough plane carpenters tool in beautifully aged original old color patina to wood and brass w/ very fine hand crafted construction. Stamped Ste...
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19th Century German Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper
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1850s American American Empire Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
H 32 in W 56.75 in D 4 in
Antique American Impressionist Nautical Seascape Sailboat Signed Oil Painting
By Theodore Victor Carl Valenkamph
Located in Buffalo, NY
). Oil on canvas, circa 1900. Signed. Image size 20L x 18H. Housed in a period giltwood frame.
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique American School Signed 19th Century Nautical Seascape Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American nautical ship oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
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1870s Realist Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 33 in D 2 in
19th Century, American School Nautical Seascape Oil on Board - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
American School, 19th century. Signed to lower left but covered by the frame.
This captivating
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Signed Antique 19th Century American School Nautical Steamship Seascape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school 19th century seascape painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1870. Signed
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1870s Realist Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 33 in D 2 in
Late 19th Century Signed Mahogany Nautical Hand-Carved Mermaid Sculpture Statue
Located in Miami, FL
drum is next to her at the base.
Signed by unknown Artist E. KETAN.
The Nautical Mermaid Fine Art
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Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
H 39 in W 45 in D 10 in
Signed 14K Art Deco Nautical Acrostic Brooch – "DEAREST" Reverse-Painted Essex C
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional Art Deco nautical brooch spells out "DEAREST" with seven vibrant reverse-painted
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
12 Minton Dinner Plates Hand-Painted Nautical Maritime Motif Signed J E Dean
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A fabulous and rare set of 12 Mintons artist signed dinner plates with hand painted borders
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1920s English Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Signed AMCO Gold Filled Nautical Brooch or Pin with a Sailboat at Sea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco American nautical costume jewelry brooch.
By AMCO Jewelry of Providence, RI
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Gold-filled
H 1.07 in W 1.78 in D 0.52 in
Majolica Nautical Jardiniere Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th century, large Majolica Nautical jardinière signed Onnaing, the feets are dolphins and the
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Nautical pattern
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of
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Early 17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Oak
H 38.5 in W 6.75 in D 9 in
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of
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Early 17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
Majolica Crawfish or Lobster Plate Schutz Cilli, circa 1900
By Schütz Cilli
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Austrian Majolica crawfish plate, circa 1900 signed Schutz Cilli.
Nautical style.
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Early 1900s Austrian Rustic Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
a polished brass side burner and hinges, hooks, and screws. First class nautical relic. Signed by
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1890s North American Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
Important Antique French Hand Painted Gold Gilt Vase Depicting Ships in Battle
Located in Hopewell, NJ
one side; a stunning hand painted and signed (artist indistinguishable) nautical painting of ships in
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19th Century Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Porcelain
Coast Guard Cutter with Cannons Spanish-American War Maritime Original Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
intruders. His paintings are rare and highly prized by museums and Nautical collectors alike.
Signed
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 27.75 in W 47.38 in D 1 in
Cutler & Girard, Sailing Ships, Inlaid Three-panel screen, Italy, 1902
By Cutler & Girard
Located in New York, NY
inlaid nautical scene and is signed in inlaid monogram.
This screen is a prime example of the influence
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture, mounted on wooden board
Category
1870s British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
Signed American Nautical Yacht Binnacle in Mahogany Case, Boston, Circa 1885
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany yacht binnacle with oval glass viewing port, hinged door with eye hook, original solid brass side light, and carrying handle. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie. Comp...
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19th Century American Antique Nautical Signs
H 11 in W 11.75 in D 9.25 in
Late 19th century Antique English Nautical Lamp Signed Bulpitt, Brass and Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Oil lamp, brass and glass; rear bracket for hanging it. Signed Bulpitt, English manufacture end of
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19th Century British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 16.14 in W 8.26 in D 5.9 in
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378
Category
1910s British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
1900s Brass Nautical Sextant Signed HEATH & C Mahogany Box Antique Marine Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Sextant of painted brass HEATH & C Ltd New Heltham London manufacturer of scientific instruments founded in 1845 and active until 1937. HEZZANITH Endless Rapid Reader Automatic Clamp...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 5.44 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical compass of brass and glass mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original oak box
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 4.53 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Brass Nautical Flashlight by Oldham & Son Ltd
By Oldham & Son Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical flashlight signed Oldham & Son Ltd Denton Manchester type T.D.I.A. Length cm 25
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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Signs
19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor's sea chest made from tropic hardwood, possibly teak, of heavy, solid brass-bound construction with dove-tailed joints...
Category
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Hardwood
18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign
Category
1790s French Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Pine
3 Foot Tall Wood & Ivory Trade Sign - Mariner's Octant
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large and showy item. It stands 36+" tall with a 31" spread. This is an early trade sign
Category
19th Century Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wood, Ivory
19th Century Small Sailor's Woolie with Schooner, Signed M.A., circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century small Sailor's Woolie with Schooner, signed M.A., circa 1870, a hand-stitched sailor's
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wool
H 9.5 in W 11.13 in D 0.63 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Brigantine, signed, in Decorated Frame
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Brigantine, signed by the sailor-maker, circa 1850, with
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wool
H 19.88 in W 26.25 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of the Tea Clipper, Ariel, Signed C. Ames, circa 1880
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of The Tea Clipper, Ariel,
Signed C. Ames, circa 1880
The Ariel sails
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wool
H 15.5 in W 23 in D 1.25 in
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass nautical compass on universal joint signed Coubro & Scrutton Ltd London from the
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1860s British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original
Category
Early 1900s Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 5.8 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of the Named Ship "City of Paris", Signed by the Maker
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork woolie of the named ship "City of Paris",
Signed by the Maker T. Maxted,
circa
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Wool
H 14 in W 20 in D 1 in
Boxwood and Brass Parallels Signed Negretti & Zambra
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
Boxwood and brass parallels used for nautical charting and signed Negretti & Zambra London made in
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1860s British Antique Nautical Signs
Huge Castle Line Advertising Sign, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
sign for Castle Line still in its original ebonized wooden frame. This is a huge sized example and
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1890s British Victorian Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Canvas
Celestial Globe Signed Malby and Son, Holborn
By Malby & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
signed ‘manufactured and published under the superintendence of the society for the diffusion of useful
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1850s English Victorian Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Mahogany
WW1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The eyepieces are signed L. Petit, PARIS and the brass engraved with the magnification 4 1/2 x and
Category
1910s French Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed WC COX Devonport made in the mid-19th century, instrument complete with three
Category
1850s British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed Ainsley South Shields (1858-1886) complete with original wood case and lenses
Category
1870s Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
Antique Ship's Smoke Room Sign, English, Leather Frame, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's smoke room sign. An English, leather framed decorative panel, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 28.15 in W 29.53 in D 1.38 in
Burnished Brass Sextant Signed Potter Poultry, London, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished brass sextant signed Potter Poultry London, mid-19th century, complete with original
Category
1860s British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 5.06 in W 13.78 in L 5.06 in
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th
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Early 1900s Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 4.8 in W 4.8 in D 7.4 in
1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed Negus New York, datable around 1875, finely manufactured instrument, complete
Category
1870s Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 10.45 in D 10.6 in
Early 20th C Brixham Trawler 'Mannequin' Stern Board Sign Naval Maritime
Located in Lowestoft, GB
slight concave cure to the sign, age related wear to the oil gilt work and ebony finish
Measures
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1920s English Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Hardwood
H 4.73 in W 40.56 in D 2.17 in
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It
Category
1910s Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, early
Category
Early 1900s Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
Superb Pair of WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916 Signed
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
with an excellent leather case.
Made in France, the eye pieces are signed L. Petit Fabt., Paris, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
American Cast Iron and Wood Classic Ship Wheel, Signed by Maker. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
caps. Signed Wilcox Crittendon and Co. Middletown Connecticut. Mid 19th Century
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19th Century American Antique Nautical Signs
Pair of Antique Brass Ships Lanterns Signed Davey & Co. London, circa 1890-1910
By Davey & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare pair of antique brass ships lanterns signed Davey & Co., London, circa 1890-1910. Each lantern
Category
1890s English Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 8.5 in L 16 in
Brass Sextant in Mahogany Box Signed Buff & Buff Mfg Co Boston USA, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed Buff & Buff Mfg Co Boston USA 5588 made in the beginning of the XX century
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 5.52 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
Brass Sextant Signed W.R Williams Dock St. Newport from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed W.R Williams Dock St. Newport from the mid-19th century, complete with lenses
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1850s British Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Brass
H 4.93 in W 11.23 in D 11.82 in
Signed Photograph by Admiral George Dewey of the U.S.S. Isle de Luzon
Located in Chicago, IL
Trading Co., New York and renamed Reviver.
The photograph is signed by Admiral George Dewey and was a
Category
1910s American Antique Nautical Signs
Materials
Paper
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Antique Nautical Signs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique nautical signs available for sale. Each of these unique antique nautical signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are all kinds of antique nautical signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique nautical signs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Neoclassical antique nautical signs are of considerable interest. Many antique nautical signs are appealing in their simplicity, but Claude Paris, Davey & Co. and Hammersley produced popular antique nautical signs that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Nautical Signs?
Prices for antique nautical signs start at $567 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $2,300.