In addition to the Gallery in Milan, opened in 1999, Antik Arte & Scienza has also had a channel for online sales: on this site it is possible to buy, in fact, nautical antiques, astronomical instruments, globes and antique world maps, antique compasses, measuring instruments, vintage medical instruments and related to natural history. We know how it is important to offer secure and easy on-line purchases and therefore we have decided to offer free shipping and free insurance. All objects have an accurate and safe packaging, and when necessary also a padded wooden box made to measure. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London, and you have 28 days to change your mind and return the bought items (see our general selling conditions for more information about return methods).
Ship models were born because of religious purposes. Men have always looked for another life after this one, and for reach it usually across a river, he needed a boat. The oldest ship model is a silver boat, about 60 cm - 23 inches, that has been found during excavations in Ur, in Mesopotamia, present-day Iraq, dates back to 2000 BC.
1616681626Code 6906 Vintage half block model1940s half block model of an English schooner mounted on an oak board. Excellent condition, board 51.3 x 11.5 cm - 20.19 x 4.52 inches, thickness 7 cm - 2.75 inches.
1580731916Code 4635A Motorboat modelScale model of an English motorboat (antique motor yacht) from the 1950s, wooden planking hull. Length 57 cm - 23.44 inches, width 13.5 cm - 5.3 inches, height with base 13 cm - 5.1 inches. Good condition.
2712010165344734Code 65A Vintage modelWooden antique ship model of a cargo-carrack, probably from Genoa, with three masts, end of XIX century. Very good conditions. Length cm 70 - inches 28, height cm 56 - inches 22, width cm 15 - inches 5.9.
1932015135129734Code 3077A Brig early 1900British scale model of a brig with three masts, early 1900, oak wooden hull, black hull and grey topsides, oak wooden base with turned feet. Very good condition. Length cm 106 - inches 41.7, height cm 79 - inches 31, depth cm 28 - inches 11.
1932015134314734Code 4496 Ship modelScale ship model probably made in Ile De Rouad, Syria, in 1915 circa. Good condition. Length cm 112 - inches 44, deptch cm 20 - inches 7.87, height cm 84 - inches 33.
1696064689Code 7707 Nautical DioramaNautical diorama depicting the half-hull sailing under full sail of the Trapani sailing ship Rosalia Siele launched in 1908 and housed in its original trapezoidal-shaped wood and glass display case with opening door. Good condition, original patina. The model portrays a sailing ship with three masts and a third mizzen mast astern, while on the right of the display case there is a small wooden church with a lighthouse on the left, this is the seventeenth-century church of San Liberale located right on the sea at the far end north west of Trapani as evidence of the important connection between the people of Trapani and the sea.
Good Condition.
Base measurements cm. 103- inch 40.5 - roof cm. 65 inch 25.6 - height cm. 53.5 – inch 21.1 and depth cm. 11.5 – inch 4.5.
1709301896Code 7866 Model Italian MotorboatScale model of an Italian motorboat from the 1950s, wooden planked hull, mounted on a wooden and brass base.
Length 25 cm – 9.8 inches, width 8.8 cm – 3.4 inches, height with base 8.5 cm – 3.4 inches. Good condition.
1714819511Code 7912 Half HullHalf hull from the second half of the 19th century of an English schooner in wooden planking nailed and mounted on an ebonized wooden board.
In very good condition, table measures 100x13x21 cm – 39.4x5.1x8.3 inches.
1714819983Code 7909 Half HullHalf hull from the early 1900s of an English schooner made of oak.
In very good condition, measures 42.5 x7.5x9.5 cm – 16.8x3x3.8 inches.
1714820488Code 7910 Half HullHalf hull early 1900s of an English oak schooner.
Very good condition. table measures 58 x 10 x 17 cm -22.8x3.95x6.7 inches.
1716631197Code 7949 SubmarineEarly 1900s scale model of the Ictineo II submarine in zamak coated with copper and brass, designed and built in 1856 by Narciso Monturiol Estarriol (1819-1885). Good conditione measure Misure cm 7x32x11 – inches 2.8x12.6x4.4
Narciso Monturiol Estarriol dedicated himself to his dream of underwater explorer, starting from his family experience in the field of barrel construction and with the knowledge of the peculiarities of olive wood, resistant and easily waterproofed.
1717857483Code 7952 Half HullMahogany and cedar nailed planking half hull from the 1950s of a schooner. In excellent condition, measures 64x9x15 cm – 25.3x3.5x5.9 inches.
1717858158Code 7953 Half HullMahogany and cedar nailed planking half hull from the 1950s of a schooner. In excellent condition, measures 64x9x15 cm – 25.3x3.5x5.9 inches.
Do you provide an authenticity certificate/expertise?
Of course! The legislative decree n. 42/2004 stipulates that who sells works of art or historical and archaeological items has the obligation to deliver to the purchaser the documents attesting to the authenticity of the object, or at least to submit the documents relating to the probable attribution and origin. Antik Arte & Scienza provides an expertise (as warranty) that contains a description, period and assignment or the author, if known, of the item.
How can I pay?
Secure payments by PayPal, credit card or bank transfer.
What are the shipping terms and the delivery schedule?
Shipping by DHL or UPS is free (but if we are shipping to a country non-EU remember that any taxes and customs duties are on your expense), and items will be sent just after receiving of payment. Italy: delivering on the average in 24 h.
Europe: delivering on the average in 2/3 weekdays.
Other countries: delivering on the average in 5 weekdays; custom duties charged to the buyer.
Is shipping insured?
Of course! Free insurance by Lloyd's London that covers almost all destinations.
If I change my mind, can I return the item?
Of course! (see our general terms for more information).
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