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Fabulous Large 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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Fabulous Large English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

19th century
Sold 11 March 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Fabulous Large English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

A super quality, English antique sailing ship diorama of large scale. In superb original condition, the ship has lovely carved pine sails with all the paint inside totally original. Mounted and cased in a quality moulded mahogany case with a clear glazed opening / hinged door. English and dating to around 1840.

Dimensions

Height: 47cm (18.65")

Width: 74cm (29.37")

Depth: 14cm (5.56")

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128748
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Description
Fabulous Large English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

A super quality, English antique sailing ship diorama of large scale.

“
In superb original condition, the ship has lovely carved pine sails with all the paint inside totally original.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Mounted and cased in a quality moulded mahogany case with a clear glazed opening / hinged door. English and dating to around 1840.

Dimensions

Height: 47cm (18.65")

Width: 74cm (29.37")

Depth: 14cm (5.56")

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128748
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 framed 19th-century antique ship diorama featuring a three-dimensional sailing vessel against a painted sky and sea backdrop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Large English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,770
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A framed 19th-century antique ship diorama featuring a three-dimensional sailing vessel against a painted sky and sea backdrop.
Fabulous Large English 19th Century Antique Ship Diorama
Ref: SA1128748
A framed 19th-century antique ship diorama featuring a three-dimensional sailing vessel against a painted sky and sea backdrop.
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  • ObjectDiorama
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime Folk Art
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Fabric, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved wooden hull, Fabric sails with detailed rigging, Painted sky and ocean backdrop, Moulded wooden display frame
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

An antique ship diorama is a three-dimensional maritime display enclosed in a glazed wooden case, often created by sailors, craftsmen, or folk artists during the 19th century to depict sailing vessels in coastal or open ocean settings.

These pieces typically feature carved wood or cork for the ship hulls, paper, cloth, or carved wood for the sails, thread or wire for rigging, and a painted canvas or wooden backdrop encased in a glazed wooden frame.

Authenticity is assessed through the ageing of the materials, such as oxidised metals, yellowed varnishes, hand-woven textiles, period-appropriate pigments on the painted backdrop, and traditional joinery within the wooden shadow box frame.

This piece can be displayed as a focal point on a mantelpiece, styled on a library bookshelf, or hung on a study wall to introduce historical character and nautical texture into a room.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the painted background and textiles, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and cleaning the exterior glass carefully with a non-abrasive solution.
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