What periods do these pieces cover?

The selection spans from the nineteenth century through the Edwardian era and into the mid-twentieth century. You will find items dated across the 1850s, 1880s, 1900s, 1920s, and 1950s alongside Victorian and Edwardian examples.

How do I identify a marine oil painting?

Marine oil paintings are executed on supports such as canvas, wood panel, or board using oil paint. They typically depict ships, fishing trawlers, or coastal harbours with varying degrees of brushwork texture.

What is a ship in a bottle diorama?

A ship in a bottle diorama is a folk art object featuring a miniature model vessel enclosed within glass. The rigging and hull are constructed to fold down for insertion and pop back into place inside.

Are these works signed by artists?

Many of the paintings, watercolours, and prints carry signatures or attributions to named historical artists. Other items, such as vintage sea views and maps, remain unsigned but offer clear period characteristics.