Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art

GEORGE CRUIKSHANK (BRITISH, 1792-1878)The 'Tweed'watercolour over pen and inksigned and dated 'George Cruikshank 1841' (lower middle) and inscribe...

WILLIAM CALCOTT KNELL (BRITISH, 1830-1880)The RescueSigned and dated 'W. C. Knell 1873' (lower left)Oil on canvas17½ x 31½in. (44.5 x 80cm.)Reline...

THE SHIP'S BELL FROM THE S.S. MERA, 1882cast in bell metal and inscribed in inset lettering as per title, complete with clapper and secured to iro...

ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE 1860-1890)Bringing in the Day's Catch and Waiting for the Day's Catchboth signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right)Oil on canva...

A WELL-RIGGED MODEL OF A 19TH CENTURY TWIN-MASTED TRADING SCHOONERwith planked and pinned hull painted below the wales, planked deck with carved f...

JAMES GEORGE PHILIP, R.I. (BRITISH, 1816-1885)A lugger off FalmouthOil on canvas12 x 17¼in. (30.5 x 43.5cm.) 1970s reline. Could do with a light c...

A MANUSCRIPT NAVIGATION WORKBOOK AND JOURNAL, CIRCA 1812kept by one T. Hugill on laid paper, navigation comprising fifty pages filled with diagram...

A 1:48 SCALE FRAMED AND SEMI-PLANKED MODEL FOR A 19TH CENTURY MERCHANTMAN semi-planked with simulated trennels and loosely inverted on bar stand -...

A POLISHED BONE MODEL OF A SHIP'S HELM, MODERNthe helm with six turned spokes thread mounted to stand, planked and pinned over a wooden core with ...

ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARA JACOBSEN (AMERICAN, 1850-1921)The G. Milne & Co Barque 'Inverlochy' under full sail, 1896Signed and dated 'A. Jacobsen 1896...

A 19TH CENTURY MARINE-THEMED COPPER HOT WATER URNtricorn base with dolphins supporting pot-bellied urn with mermaid handles, tap, and dolphin hand...

A SHIP’S WHEEL DESK CLOCK BY HOWELL, JAMES & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1870the 2½in. silvered dial with watch-type movement behind, mounted in a wheel hu...

AN RNLI PRESENTATION MODEL FOR THE HASBOROUGH [HAPPISBURGH] LIFEBOAT HUDDERSFIELD II, 1888the 20in. carved and painted hull with grab ropes, RNLI ...

KENNETH DENTON SHOESMITH (BRITISH, 1890-1939)Choppy sea with fishing boat Signed 'Kenneth D. Shoesmith' lower leftWatercolour13 x 20¾in. (33 x 53c...

19TH CENTURY SAILOR-TYPE MODEL FOR A CORNISH PILOT GIG with 11in. hull carved from the solid and containing fittings including grating, coiled rop...

EDOUARD ADAM OF LE HAVRE (1847-1929)The iron clipper 'Ravenscrag' requesting a pilotSigned & dated 'Edw. Adam fils / Dunkerque 1893' (lower right)...

A FINELY CARVED AND SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED HORN BEAKER FROM THE NEW BEDFORD WHALER MINERVA, CAPTAIN EDWARD PENNIMAN, CIRCA 1850densely worked overall...

AN ATTRACTIVE MODEL OF A LUG-RIGGED, DROP-KEEL CANOE, CIRCA 1890the 19in. carved hull carved from the solid, with rudder and yoke, cut away masts ...

A FINELY CASED BERMUDAN SHELLWORK SAILOR'S VALENTINE, MID 19TH CENTURYgeometric designs around a central rose motif, contained in finely veneered ...

A BERMUDAN SHELLWORK SAILOR'S VALENTINE, 19TH CENTURYwith geometric designs surrounding a lover's heart, contained in an octagonal glazed case wit...

A BERMUDAN SHELLWORK SAILOR'S VALENTINE, 19TH CENTURYwith geometric designs surrounding a fouled anchor, contained in an octagonal glazed case wit...

A BERMUDAN SHELLWORK SAILOR'S DOUBLE VALENTINE, 19TH CENTURYthe left panel with a lover's heart, the right inscribed HOME AGAIN, hinged octagonal ...

A FRUITWOOD SEAM RUBBER, POSSIBLY LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURYthe head intricately carved with swirling foliage and the tapering handle with fl...

δ CHARLES EDDOWES TURNER (BRITISH, 1883-1965)'Cutty Sark', FalmouthSigned 'C.E. Turner' (lower right) and title (lower left)Watercolour9½ x 12½in....

ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED HERBERT (BRITISH, CIRCA 1820-1861)A hay barge in the Thames estuary indistinctly inscribed on stretcherOil on canvas10 x 14in...

Ø AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SOUTH AMERICAN RIVER TURTLE CARAPACEthe mellowed overall tone with suspension wire behind -- 28 x 25in. (71 x 63.5cm.) .....

Ø A 19TH CENTURY WHALEBONE FID of typical tapering form with facet-cut handle engraved R.I. to the top -- 14in. (36cm.) ...[more]

Ø A SAILOR'S WHALEBONE WALKING STICK, CIRCA 1860the shaft carved with two entwined serpents meeting, with marine ivory handle and long brass ferru...

A DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY (V.O.C.) SILVER INGOT SALVAGED FROM THE ROOSWIJK CARGO, CIRCA 1739stamped with the mark of the Amsterdam Chamber of the...

A DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY (V.O.C.) SILVER INGOT SALVAGED FROM THE ROOSWIJK CARGO, CIRCA 1739stamped with the mark of the Amsterdam Chamber of the...

A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE WRECK PORCELAIN BOWLS comprising three bowls from the Diana Cargo (1817) including two with archaistic dragon patterns, an...

A LOG BOOK FOR THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY SHIP EARL SPENCER, CIRCA 1803-1804moored at Blackwall, then Gravesend, Portsmouth and thence to B...

JAMES HARRIS OF SWANSEA (BRITISH, 1810-1887)A schooner of the Royal Yacht Squadron sailing off Swanseabears heightened signature 'Harris 37' (lowe...

A GLASS COCKTAIL SET FOR THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON, CIRCA 1930comprising a large conical shaker with silvered cork strainer and stopper, RYS burgee...

AN EDWARDIAN POND YACHT HULLwith planked and pinned hull with lead keel, flush deck with metal fittings, mast, bowsprit and tiller, with wood and ...

A 19TH CENTURY HALF MODEL OF THE FAMOUS YACHT AMERICA the 36in. hull carved from the solid with inlay stringing contours, ebonised top sides with ...

A ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON REGATTA SILVER TROPHY for the yacht Talhassa, 1934, with Birmingham maker's marks for 1928 -- 10in. (25.5cm.) high; 544 g.g...

A YACHT BUILDER'S SALES MODEL, CIRCA 1900the framed carved hull planked and secured with brass screws filled with dark wax, mahogany keel, drilled...

A COLLECTION OF ARTEFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AMERICAN CLIPPER SHIP SURPRISE AND THE RANLETT FAMILYComprising an American silver slop bowl, impres...

A BUILDER'S HALF MODEL FOR AN 8 METER CLASS CRUISING YACHT ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MCGRUER, CLYNDER, CIRCA 1950laminated and carved 35in. hull, painte...

A HALF BLOCK BUILDER'S MODEL OF THE GAY MAID, R.C.C, 195136in. carved hull finished in blue below the waterline, white with gold line boot top, ca...

A 1:600 WATERLINE MODEL OF S.S. SCOT BY BASSETT-LOWKE hull carved from solid with painted deck with simple fittings including lifeboats swung out ...

TWO COMMEMORATIVE COWRIE SHELLS FOR THE GREAT EASTERNone inscribed for the Leviathan and the other inscribed to the Gt. E. S. Ship with launch dat...

A RARE GLASGOW & LIVERPOOL STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY TIMETABLE POSTER, CIRCA 1840listing sailings for the Paddle Steamers Achilles and Actæon for Jun...

'WRECK OF THE ROYAL CHARTER' an account of the steam clipper the Royal Charter on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, October 26th, 1859, by ...

A 1:96 SCALE BUILDER’S MIRROR-BACKED HALF BLOCK MODEL FOR THE S.S. FAUNUS BUILT BY SOUTHAMPTON NAVAL WORKS FOR THE CONCORDIA STEAM SHIP CO. LTD., ...

THE SHIP'S BELL FROM THE CABLE LAYER S.S. ELECTRA, 1885cast in brass and inscribed inset lettering ELECTRA / 1885, the bell -- 8 x 8in. (20 x 20cm...

TRINITY HOUSE MARQUETRY WORK BOX, CIRCA 1870the front panel depicting a Trinity House twin-funnelled paddle cutter and other shipping, internal pa...

A TRINITY HOUSE INLAID WORKBOX, CIRCA 1870the lid inlaid with a steam sail liner of the S.S. Orient, plush lined lid and internal compartmented tr...

A BUILDER'S HALF MODEL FOR A DRIFTER, CIRCA 1900the carved yellow pine hull with ebonized box sides and stringing and gilt propeller, plain decks ...

A BUILDER'S HALF MODEL FOR THE TRAWLER VALIANT BUILT BY COCHRANE & COOPER, 1900 the 28in. carved hull with ebonised top side, plain deck with cut ...

A BRASS PROPELLER AND RUDDER MODEL, 20TH CENTURY with removable shaft and detachable rudder mounted on a wooden display base -- 13in. (33cm) highg...

A POND MODEL CARGO SHIP BY BASSETT-LOWKE, CIRCA 1935the 29in. hull carved from the solid, plain wooden deck with silvered fittings, lined with hat...

A MODEL OF THE STEAM YACHT VENUS, CIRCA 1902the 40in. carved hull painted tan below the waterline, brass portholes, single screw and rudder, score...

A PLUNGE PATTERN FOGHORN constructed in brass with an external horn and straps for bulkhead securing -- 23in. (58.5cm.) high; together with a liqu...

A PAIR OF GIMBAL MOUNTED BRASS CANDLE SCONCES, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURYwith weighted brass cases, with removable candle sheath with bare neck fitting...

A PAIR OF GIMBAL MOUNTED YACHT CANDLE SCONCES, CIRCA 1900constructed in brass with weighted bases and decorative dolphin supports with bulkhead at...

JOHN FANNEN (BRITISH, ACT. 1880-1905) The passenger-cargo ship S.S. 'Queen Wilhelmina' in a choppy sea Signed and dated '1901' lower leftOil on ca...

A SILVER PLATED AND CRYSTAL CRUET SET FOR THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO., CIRCA 1899comprising seven fluted bottles with stoppers and spoons, one...

A LARGE QUANTITY OF PRE-WAR SHIPPING LINE PLATED FLATWAREcomprising approximately 1,600 assorted knives, forks, spoons, toast racks, mustard pots ...