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English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

19th century
Sold 9 April 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

This is a large mahogany cased antique diorama that features two sailing ships, the larger one having lovely hand craved pine sails. The smaller ship has all its rigging in place. It is in very good clean condition inside, well painted and all very complete. Mounted in a glazed mahogany frame. English and dating from around 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 26cm (10.32")

Width: 51cm (20.24")

Depth: 13cm (5.16")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ship Diorama to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128744
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Description
English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama
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This is a large mahogany cased antique diorama that features two sailing ships, the larger one having lovely hand craved pine sails.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

The smaller ship has all its rigging in place. It is in very good clean condition inside, well painted and all very complete. Mounted in a glazed mahogany frame. English and dating from around 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 26cm (10.32")

Width: 51cm (20.24")

Depth: 13cm (5.16")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ship Diorama to the 19th Century.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128744
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

Archive II A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop. View II
Archive III A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop. View III
Archive IV A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop. View IV
Archive V A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop. View V
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 159
Items Sold 10,769
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop.
English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama
Ref: SA1128744
A detailed antique nineteenth century ship diorama enclosed in a dark wood glazed frame, depicting two sailing vessels upon sculpted waves against a painted backdrop.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Canvas, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved wooden hulls, Painted maritime backdrop, Sculpted wave base, Detailed rigging
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

An antique ship diorama is a three-dimensional maritime display, often crafted by sailors during the 19th century, featuring carved wooden models of sailing vessels set against a painted backdrop and sculpted sea.

These pieces typically utilised carved wood, painted canvas or paper backgrounds, sculpted putty or plaster for waves, and actual thread or twine for rigging, enclosed within a glass-fronted wooden display case.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct construction methods, hand-carved details with appropriate patination on the wood, genuine age to the glass and framing materials, and traditional sailor-work techniques.

This item can be displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or hung on a wall within a study or living area to add historical character, nautical charm, and visual depth to traditional or transitional interior schemes.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent the degradation of the delicate painted backdrops, wooden rigging, and internal components.
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