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SHIP CARVING

One of our specialties we offer when available is authentic examples of  ship carving. This includes figureheads, stern carvings, billet heads and other examples of the ship carver's art. These artifacts are always very scarce and rarely stay available for long. 

A0263 SPLENDED 19TH CENTURY US NAVY GANGWAY BOARD

This fine example is carved from a single piece of mahogany depicting a spread-wing American eagle, below 3 stars clutching a shield and perched on a foul anchor. The naval vessel it came from is unknown, but it originated in Maine where a number of old US navy vessels were burnt for the copper fittings. The reverse has mounting holes and an early label of C. M. Blake of Rockland dealer in antique furniture around 1915. 

Note that the tip of the eagle's right wing was not finished. 31 x 17 1/2  

$5250

A0265 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BILLET HEAD 

A fine carved ship's billethead dating from the first half of the 19th century, retaining much of it's original surface. Carved details of scroll work and leaf design. Retains drift pin. Stands 14 1/4 tall and 6 inches wide.

SOLD
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A0139 SHIP CARVER'S MODEL OF EAGLE STERNBOARD 

Extremely rare and probably unique, this carved eagle was probably carved in preparations for the full size stern board or was meant to show potential clients. Carved of walnut, the eagle is depicted holding a banner in it's beak and clutching an American shield with crossed flags and cannons. C. 1860, Measures 16.5 inches.

$4250
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A0005 MAST BALL CAP FROM THE STEAMBOAT C. VANDERBILTThe steamboat C. Vanderbilt was built in 1847 for Cornelius Vanderbilt as a rival for George Law's steamer Oregon. There was a race between the two boats between The Battery and Sing Sing with the Oregon winning.This turned wood mast ball cap was one of 5 which capped the tops of the masts of the steamboat. Mounted on wood planks with one missing and brass plaque identifying the artifact. It retains it's original gilt and paint. Measures 16 inches tall.

$950
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A0153 FIGUREHEAD: LADY WITH PEARLS

Life size ship's figurehead from unknown American vessels. Carved in Elm wood of a mid 19th century female, probably a portrait. The figurehead was found in a dreadful condition and has been extensively restored.

SOLD
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A0154 BILLET HEAD

Mid 19th century finely carved billet head which was never fitted to a vessel. Carved in pine and painted in dark grey.

SOLD
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