Nautical Antiques & Decor
2202 Ship Mechanic Row Galveston, TX 77550
409-539-5469
email: piecesofship@yahoo.com

 

 

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April 4, 2018:  Arrived: 40' container of custom, hand crafted carvings from Indonesia.
+ship salvage including wheels, fire equipment, etc...
+ reclaimed boat wood furniture (benches, bar stools, chairs, accessories, etc)
+salvaged rudders, new decorative float lines, new pyramid lobster buoys, objects d'art and more...

Please call or email at least 24 hours in advance if you are planning a visit to view a specific item (especially carved tables which do not all fit in the limited space at the shop) so we can be sure to bring it from the warehouse!

   *As always, you are welcome to call or email for pricing and availability questions.

Items on this page that are available will read "available" under the picture;
otherwise, that piece has been sold.

 

 

Hand-carved figureheads
These newly carved custom pieces are made just for us and are inspired by vintage artifacts we've seen along the way. 
They're carved of a dense wood called "Suar" wood and if you keep them oiled with linseed or teak oil, they'll retain a beautiful luster.
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

Suar wall mounted mermaids (hollowed out back)
appx range of 38-40" tall, 12" w, 8" depth from wall
*exact measurement, facial features, etc will vary from piece to piece - all are hand carved!





detail pics of "Suar wall mounted mermaids
w/hollowed out back" pictured left

Viking inspired hand-carved prow carvings
Chinese dragon style
appx 36"t x 18"w x 4" thick
 
Viking inspired hand-carved prow carvings
elaborate dragon w/bridle
appx 36"t x 16"w x 4" thick

 
Viking inspired hand-carved prow carvings
dragon w/no tongue

Viking inspired hand-carved prow carvings
Armored dragon w/tongue out
appx 37"t x 16"w x 4" thick
 
Francisco of Spain Consort
hand carved wall mountable new figurehead
appx 40" x 10" from the wall x 16"w

Inspired by the 
Jenny Lind which adorned the clipper Nightingale, 1851, the most 
luxurious ship built in its time 

appx 31" tall x 16" w x 10" deep

Victorian lady wall mountable
appx 29" x 7" from wall x 8" wide

wall mounted figurehead:
George Washington's maiden inspired by
mural depicting his river crossing at Mount Vernon
appx 30" t x 16" w x 8" from the wall  
 
Mermaid between wood figurehead
(inspired by the Newport News Mariners Museum's
exhibited piece from an unidentified vessel circa 1900)
appx 56" tall x 17" deep x 12" w

hand carved suar wood "Regal lady" figurehead
appx 14" x 14" x 38" tall
-inspired by the circa 1840s British East Indiaman
Ship PHOEBE
Hand-carved LIGHTWEIGHT wood figureheads
Lighter weight than the Suar carvings shown above, these new production Albesia wood carvings are easy additions to a tiki bar or themed restaurant.
Also inspired by vintage artifacts or our own designs, these are all hand-made pieces so each one will vary and have unique features.
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

new, hand carved Albesia wood Poseidon figurehead (painted): appx 32"t x 14"w x 14" deep

new, hand carved Albesia wood Poseidon figurehead (whitewashed): appx 32"t x 14"w x 14" deep

new, hand carved Albesia wood George Washington's maiden figurehead (whitewashed):
appx 32"t x 13"w x 10" depth from wall

wall mountable lightweight (not Suar) wood
Bosom Lady appx 29" x 11" x 15", appx 23 lbs

Albesia (lightweight) wood painted mermaid corbel
appx 30" x 13" x 3"
     
Hand-carved animals, sea life and accessories
Solid wood hand-carved octopuses, pelicans, sea turtles and more!
Made from dense Suar wood.
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.



hand carved Suar wood octopus
*sizes vary - appx 16x13x6" tall

hand carved Suar wood TALL
octopus carving: appx 41"t, base appx 23" x 11"

hand carved Suar wood TALL
octopus w/bowl top "catch all" carving:
appx 37 1/2"t x 19" x 12"

hand carved Suar wood crab carving



hand carved Suar wood sea turtle: small
appx 12" x 9" x 4 1/2" tall


 
hand carved Suar wood sea turtle: medium
appx 15" x 11" x 6" tall

hand carved Suar wood FLYING sea turtle
appx 18" x 24"w x 5"t

hand carved Suar wood Eel carving:
appx 12-13 1/2"t x 9 1/2"w

beautiful 2-piece table / desk top swimming mermaid Suar carving:
busts appx 9"t x 8"l x 5"w
tails appx 10"l x 6"w x 5"t

hand carved, dense iron wood mermaid
 
wall mountable Suar wood mermaid corbel with
"THICK" hair, appx 29" tall x 8" deep x 7" wide
 

new, hand carved mermaid figure with arched back
beautiful carving! appx 39" t x 25" d x 16" w






beautiful hand carved Suar wood
mermaid figure on nautilus shell: appx 32"t x 28"w x 12"



hand carved Suar wood mermaid on wave #1/2
*base chip will be repaired
appx 53" tall x 27" x 14"




hand carved Suar wood mermaid on wave #2/2
*base chip exists
appx 55" tall x 32" x 17"

hand carved Suar wood mermaid figure
w/ hands behind head, on fins
appx 39" tall x 21" x 20" -

hand carved tall Suar wood mermaid figure
appx 58" x 20" x 12"
   
Hand-carved nautical themed tables
Solid wood hand-carved tables; glass is not shatterproof and we always recommend updating the glass to safety versions
if you have animals, pets or children at home.  Sorry, in all cases, glass will not be shipped.
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.



hand carved Suar wood mermaid table
*glass fits between her body and the tail above
Amazing detail! 
appx 41" x 18" x 22" tall (glass dims app 37" x 22")


hand carved Suar wood mermaid table
(pictured without glass)
appx 31" x 19" x 18 1/2" tall



carved mermaid tail table
carving appx 39" x 16"w x 23" tall
(2nd image view from above)

 
hand carved Suar wood mermaid table
"circular shape" (detail pic shows some
filler on her back side)
appx x 24" x 25" x 21" tall
(glass dims appx 20" diam round)
   
hand carved Suar wood mermaid table
"circular shape" (detail pic shows some
filler on her back side)
appx x 22" x 20" x 31" tall
(glass dims appx 27 1/2" diam round)


hand carved Suar wood mermaid table: mermaid with shell bra, hands behind head
appx 44" x 19" x 18" tall
(glass dims appx 47" x 25")

 
hand carved Suar wood "stacked" turtles
 table: appx 23"t x 17" diam top



hand carved Suar wood mermaid TAIL table
rectangular glass
appx 44


 




hand carved Suar wood table: mermaid on tummy
appx 34" x 19" x 19" tall, glass 24" x 45"






Hand-carved mermaids in relief
Each one is a single piece of rough teak root; the artist has drawn out a beautiful mermaid form in each unique piece carved in relief.
*Due to the fragile nature of these pieces, some are not available for shipping.
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

mermaid in relief carving #1/4 (small)
appx 25" x 25" x 20"t

mermaid in relief carving #2/4 (medium)
appx 36"w x 16"d x 27"t

mermaid in relief carving #3/4 (large)
appx 40"d x 16"w x 32"t - sold out

mermaid in relief carving #4/4 (small)
appx 24" x 25" x 20"tall



hand carved mermaid in relief: TEAK root
COFFEE TABLE #1/1
appx 36" x 40" x 18"t
Tropical Decor
Various objects d'art that are easy to decorate with - just put them on a shelf or hang 'em up!
All handmade, new pieces unless where stated otherwise...
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

new production wood pyramid buoys ("large" size)
inspired by the original lobster buoys we used to salvage, these are similar in shape and shades: appx 12" tall

new production wood pyramid buoys ("small" size)
inspired by the original lobster buoys we used to salvage, these are similar in shape and shades: appx 8" tall

vintage handmade bird of paradise object d'art
on stand: appx 17"l x 11"t x 4"w base
(also known as "Kevin")

handmade primitive fishing boat model on stand
appx 28"l x 18"t x 5"w

lightweight wood nautilus shell on
"found" cork: appx 9"t x 9"w

lightweight wood whitewashed wall mermaid
with conch shell: appx 48"l 

lightweight wood whitewashed wall seahorse
appx 48" t

Albesia (lightweight) wood carving: shark
(sorry, not available for shipping)
appx 34" x 14" x 12" t



new, handmade school of fish on stand
appx 18"w

new handmade yellow and pink puffy 3D fish on stand
appx 20" long, stand appx 7x7"

new, hand made anchor garland
great for the Christmas tree or just around the house
each anchor is appx 3 1/2" tall, garland is 48" end to end

new, hand made lobster buoy
ornaments /  napkin rings
appx 4" tall

new, hand made anchor ornaments /
 napkin rings
appx 3 1/2" tall

new, handmade crackled fish on line (3 fish on 1 line):
"flat and fat" - appx 31" long (each fish 7 1/2" long)
"3D" - appx 32" long (each fish 8" long)



authentic vintage Indonesian ceremonial
dugout/outrigger boat #1/2
exquisite detail, down to the hand carved rudder!
appx 36" long, 36" widest width, 18" tall
 (sorry, due to fragile nature, not available for shipping)






authentic vintage Indonesian ceremonial boat #2/2
appx " long, " widest width, " tall
sorry, due to fragile nature, not available for shipping)





vintage Bird of Paradise carved in teak wood - double sided, metal hooks on top for easy hanging: appx 69" wide x 21" tall x 1" thick (flat top piece appx 5 1/2" wide)

teak framed hand carved fish school
screen - 2 sided, appx 21" x 26" x 2" thick
   
Salvage
Original pieces we hand-picked on our annual buying trip - rare finds!
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.



salvaged antique teak trunk
appx 18" x 33" x 17" tall
 
original salvaged teak Ferry boat deck chairs:
teak and iron - (3 pcs appx 20-23" w x 34" tall,



original salvaged ship's fire hydrant locker
(with key behind glass)
appx 60" tall x 28" 18" 

original fishing boat rudder #1/2:
mounted on stand as artistic display:
appx 89" tall x 25" widest with including base



vintage scale - Serial No. 950130
by POSdanG IRO. appx 14" tall, base 9" triangle




original salvaged Indonesian ship's postage box
appx 23" x 17" roof dimension, 24" tall

ship's "danger" high voltage (Balinese) sign
metal - appx 16" x 16"



ship's "danger" high voltage (Balinese) metal signs
green - appx 12" x 16"
white - 6" x 8"

original fishing boat wheel #3
 (black large hub)
appx 27" diameter

original fishing boat wheel #4 (hub replacement, poor condition)
appx 28" diameter

original fishing boat wheel #1 (blue hub)
appx 27" diameter

original fishing boat wheel #2 (grey hub)
appx 27" diameter

primitive fishing backpack basket
appx 25" tall, 10" wide (backpack straps)

salvaged teak and iron bench w/heart detail
appx 24" x 15" x 14 1/2" tall

salvaged minnow fishing basket
appx 14" tall
 
Bronze animals, drawer pulls and accents
Great for the pool house, kitchen or fishing camp
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

new production, bronze nautilus shell drawer pulls: appx 3"w

new production, bronze mermaid
drawer pulls with "curly fins": appx 2 1/2"t x 2"w

new production, bronze
mermaid drawer pulls (standing):
appx 4"t x 1 1/2"w

new production, bronze dolphin drawer pulls: appx 2"w

new production, bronze pam tree drawer pulls: appx 2 1/2"t x 1 3/4"w

new production, bronze turtle drawer pulls:
appx 1 1/2"w

new production, bronze conch shell drawer pulls
 appx 3"t

new production, bronze clam shell drawer pulls:
appx 1 1/2"tall

new production, bronze clown fish drawer pulls: appx 2"w

new production, bronze anchor hooks
"large" appx 3 1/2"t x 3 1/2"w
"small" appx 2 3/4" t x 3" w

new production, bronze Bali door knocker
appx 6 1/2" tall

new production, bronze mermaid door handle:
sold individually, appx 15"t x 5"w x 3 1/2" deep
rear mounting points are 6 1/2" on center

new production, bronze pineapple hook: appx 6" tall
     
Driftwood Art and Decor
You don't have to visit the beach to pick up these driftwood gems - just get them here.
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

new, hand-made driftwood "Beach" sign:
appx 20" x 9"

new, hand-made driftwood Fish on stand:
appx 24"l x 25"tall, 6" wide base

new, hand-made driftwood lifering wreath:
appx 24" diameter

new, hand-made driftwood sea turtle
appx 19" t x 20" w
Reclaimed / repurposed boat wood furniture and accessories
Gorgeous pieces that were previously outriggers or small boats that have been converted to
benches, shelves, chairs and accessories - just what every beach themed room needs!
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.


boat shelves: these are the hulls (body) of old fishing boats - original paint, modified to stand up and hold your stuff in style:


reclaimed boatwood vase/umbrella stand
appx 19 1/2" t x 11" OD top


reclaimed boatwood "curved leg" 2 drawer
sofa table appx 36" widest width, top appx
15 1/2" x 31 1/2" x 32" tall


boatwood "round arm" armchair
appx 26"w x 31"t x 27"deep

reclaimed boatwood 3-legged BOW chairs
(because it's shaped like the bow of a boat)
appx 33" wide x 27" deep x 36" tall

boatwood barstools with back
appx 33" to top of seat, 45 1/2" to top of back,
19 1/2" widest width

boatwood bar stools (no back)
appx 12" x 16" x 31" tall

boatwood armless chair
high gloss seat, appx " x "


reclaimed boatwood Fairuz chairs
appx 37" tall x 28" wide x 32" deep

great lakeside book reading "Low rider"
Bonnie chairs - made from reclaimed boatwood
appx 25 1/2" w x 24" d x 28" tall

reclaimed boatwood Max chair
appx 34" tall x 31" wide x 31" deep

reclaimed boatwood "Lazy chair"
with fabulous oyster shell patina
appx 38" deep x 26" w x 38" tall

all reclaimed pieces of boat wood:
flat turtle - wall hanger or table top
appx 19 1/2"l x 11 1/2"w x 1" thick
 
all reclaimed pieces of boat wood:
photo frames - 3 sizes (about 1" thick)
("small" sold out, "medium" sold out,
"large/ 3 picture" appx 10 x 18"OD, 4x6" view)

reclaimed boat wood: 9 bottle wine rack
appx 13" w x 10" d x 16" t 

boatwood shelf (made from fishing boat outriggers)
appx 79" t x 40" x 17" deep feet



boatwood home bar (short)
front swing door, 1 dividing shelf inside
appx 25 1/2" x 20"w x 16" deep


 
boatwood hostess bar (tall)
2 dividing shelves inside
appx 43"t x 28"w x 24"d


boatwood slab legs: add to any of our boatwood art panels to easily create a bench or to your own wood slabs (edges are angle cut at 45 degrees)



unique boatwood nest(able) cubes: great for
end tables, additional seating or multi-level displays

reclaimed boatwood "pie wedge" seats
put 4 together to make a circular coffee table or use as a single seat: appx 18" x 18" x 18" t

all reclaimed pieces of boat wood:
table top dolphin carving:
appx 23"w x 12"t x 3 1/2"w (incl flippers)


all reclaimed pieces of boat wood:
Alphabet letters - spell your kid's name, your address - whatever!  In reclaimed boat wood: appx 3 3/4" tall

"medium/small" size repurposed boatwood
art panel: appx 19" x 59" x 2", appx 55 lbs/each

Reclaimed Boatwood "Funky Bench"
appx 36-40" wide, 20" deep seat, 36-39" tall
*sizes vary from piece to piece

reclaimed boatwood square short end table
appx 20" x 20" x 18" tall

reclaimed boatwood rustic small stool
appx 18"t x 23"w - each is unique
 


reclaimed boatwood hinged flat top coffee table,
appx 27" x 19" x 17 1/2" tall




boat sofa: loveseat: again, the original hulls of old
fishing boats converted to a stout 2-seater
with smuggler's hold storage:
appx57"w x 24"deep x 50" tallest point






reclaimed boatwood cabinet #1/2 with louvered
shutter doors and 2 small drawers at bottom
appx 32" x 18" x 50" tall

reclaimed boatwood cabinet #2/2 with louvered
shutter doors and 2 small drawers at bottom
appx 32" x 18" x 50" tall




reclaimed boat BAR! #1/2 (Aqua)
Amost the entire salvaged fishing boat was used to create this unique home bar.  Comes with 3 boatwood backless stools (pictured with stools with backs; available as upgrade).
Bartender's side features left and right hand open shelves and 1 center cabinet door - plus built-in shelf on the stern side and footrest for those that are "bellying up"...
appx 94" long, 30" deep bar, 52" tallest point
14 1/2" tall footrest, height to bar 43 1/2" -




detail pics of boatwood bar #1/2 pictured left



reclaimed boat BAR! #2/2 (Green)
Comes with 3 boatwood backless stools.
Bartender's side features left and right hand open shelves and 1 center cabinet door - plus built-in shelf on the stern side and footrest for those that are "bellying up"...
appx 100" long, 29" deep bar, 57" tallest point
12" tall footrest, height to bar 45"


detail pics of boatwood bar 2/2 pictured left
New production teak or Suar wood furniture
Designer-inspired, teak or Suar wood component pieces...
Pieces that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise that piece has been sold.
As always, please call or email for pricing; our inventory is constantly updating.

Hand-woven rattan -- super comfortable with teak legs... (interior cushions; not for outdoor use) gorgeous accent loveseat with interior cushion (very comfortable),
stylish teak legs: 39"w x 33"t x 32"d

gorgeous hand woven accent single chair
 appx 25"w x 33"t x 32"d

new TEAK small rustic stool:
appx 14" tall x 14" long x 7" w"


new production, Suar wood ship's hatch cover; increasingly
more difficult to source, we had these made to
resemble those salvaged from ships:
"small" 90 lbs appx 66 1/4" x 19" x 3" thick

new production, Suar wood ship's hatch cover; increasingly more difficult to source, we had these made to resemble those salvaged from ships: "large" 133 lbs
appx 60" x 30" x 3" thick
- sold out




suar table "A"
Heavy, one-of-a-kind, hand-cut and burnished slab
appx 82" long, 33" widest width, 26" narrowest width, 31" tall



suar table "B"
Heavy, one-of-a-kind, hand-cut and burnished slab
appx 81" long, 29" widest width, 27" narrowest width, 32" tall



suar table "C"
Heavy, one-of-a-kind, hand-cut and burnished slab
appx 99" long, 40" widest width, 23" narrowest width, 32" tall



suar table "D"
Heavy, one-of-a-kind, hand-cut and burnished slab
appx 104" long, 43" widest width, 33" narrowest width, 32" tall
*green "seaglass" resin detail in 2 center knots

(photo above is placeholder for this piece; another
container is en route so some of these pieces will not get
unpacked and pictured for a few days longer....
stay tuned for a better pic.)
Reclaimed Boatwood table
appx " x "

 
Other finds...

hand made Sea grass woven basket with blue color block, 2 handles: appx 21" diam x 15" tall (20" tall including handles)

burnished teak root bowl: "fancy finish" with clear coat and
charred whitewash edge: appx 19" diameter

teak root bowl: "natural": appx 20" diameter (small)

wood carving primitive fish on stand
appx 24"l x 21"t x 7" wide base
 
new, handmade abstract TEAK
seahorse on stand
appx 27"t x 15"d x 7" wide

abstract TEAK root carvings: assorted fish
(each is completely unique)
 appx size range 24"w x 8"t



abstract TEAK root carvings: assorted turtles
(each is completely unique)
 appx size range 15" x 10" x 6" tall

new, handmade tripod light stand: Metal
appx 52" tall

new, handmade tripod light stand: TEAK
and metal - appx 52" tall

detail: teak tripod light stand pictured left:
(pictured with one of our new production brass and copper foxlights, medium size - available under the "ship lights" page)

hand made TEAK finger hooks
appx 7"l (base appx 1" x 5")

beautiful, hand made TEAK yacht hand rails...  We used to salvage these whenever we could find them but that's a tough task nowadays.  These are great for nautically themed bathrooms, bunks or your boat!
appx 27 1/2"l x 1 1/4" thick x 2 3/4" deep

decorator XL bowl - Suar wood
multicolored, appx 27" diameter, 4" deep/tall


teak root - Christmas trees!
appx 15 1/2" tall, 6" x 6" base

new, suar wood sculpture
appx 27" tall, bottom heavy
 
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