Search 0
3,784  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1128749
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama
Sold by Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
sold SA1128749
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2009
Browse dealers 161 items
  • About Us
    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
  • Trade Associations
    Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1128749
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama

19th century
Sold 11 March 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
This “Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama” found a buyer.

It was listed by Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique DioramaCarved Wood DioramaFolk Art Diorama Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama

A lovely English 19th century antique sailing ships diorama featuring a larger ship with flags called Anne and the smaller ship named, Pilot No 4. In very good original condition, all very intact and with hand carved sails and original paint inside. Mounted and cased in a clear glazed lovely gilt frame. English and dating to around 1880.

Dimensions

Height: 35cm (13.89")

Width: 47cm (18.65")

Depth: 10cm (3.97")

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128749
Dealers Notes

Please contact us if you have any questions or for reliable a delivery quote. We deliver worldwide.

See us on Instagram : @miles.griffiths.antiques

Description
Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama
“
A lovely English 19th century antique sailing ships diorama featuring a larger ship with flags called Anne and the smaller ship named, Pilot No 4.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In very good original condition, all very intact and with hand carved sails and original paint inside. Mounted and cased in a clear glazed lovely gilt frame. English and dating to around 1880.

Dimensions

Height: 35cm (13.89")

Width: 47cm (18.65")

Depth: 10cm (3.97")

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128749
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 

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 6
Archive I An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama

Archive II An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. View II
Archive III An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. View III
Archive IV An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. View IV
Archive V An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. View V
Archive VI An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
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
Verified Since May 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified
May 2009
For Sale
161
Sold
10,770
An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop.
Gilt Framed English Antique Sailing Ships Diorama
Ref: SA1128749
An antique diorama in a worn gilt wooden frame depicting a sailing ship against a painted blue backdrop.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Canvas, Paint
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRigging details, Painted backdrop, Sculpted hull, Gilt frame
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A ship diorama is a three-dimensional model of a vessel set within a shallow box or frame, often featuring a painted backdrop and intricate rigging. Historically created by sailors or folk artisans, these pieces served as mementoes or decorative items commemorating maritime heritage.

Traditional dioramas typically employ a combination of carved wood, card, cloth for sails, and thread or wire for rigging, enclosed in a wooden frame with a glass front. The backboards are usually painted to depict sky and sea, giving depth to the scene.

Authenticity is generally determined by the ageing of the materials, such as oxidised metal wires, yellowed varnish, hand-woven or organic textiles, and period-appropriate framing techniques. Hand-painted details and signs of genuine wear on the wood further indicate age.

These pieces fit well into studies, hallways, or living spaces with nautical or eclectic themes. They can be hung on walls as standalone art pieces or displayed on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound books and brass accessories.

To preserve these delicate items, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the painted backdrop and textiles. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to protect the wooden components and paper elements from warping or degradation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories