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FIVE ANTIQUE CANTONESE CARVED OX BONE FITMENTS FOR CHINESE SEWING BOX c1850 US $47.39
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NZ MAORI CARVED BONE FISH HOOK necklace BA088 US $.99
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Ox bone Carved CHINESE DRAGON PHOENIX A SWORD 6 70 US $.10
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Collecting Maritime Knick Knacks
Lately everyone wanting to know all about the buying and selling of antiques, possibly more than at any time in history.
No doubt the popular U.S. TV show 'The Antiques Road Show' and it's English counterpart, have helped to create a huge interest in the antique industry. What was once thought to be the world of stuffy and snobbish appraisers picking away at Chinese vases and other such oddities has now become a business that is quite intriguing to most people. Those who perhaps never before had an interest in antiques suddenly saw how much fun it could be to find out that an old afghan or piece of jewelry is actually worth thousands of dollars.
What has also helped everyday people to appreciate the world of antiques is that they see how items they never thought about as actually being antique, and certainly never considered as being valuable, can actually fetch quite a price at the right auction with the right buyer. Those who assumed that "antiques" only meant fancy furniture or Asian carvings had their eyes open to items such as early American folk art, different textiles including tablecloths and other linens, collectible bottles, and items such as these.
Dealing with some antiques that you have already got some knowledge on or an possibly an interest in yourself can mean an endeavor that is not only financially successful but one that is so enjoyable.
Maybe you have been thinking about collectible antiques for profit but just havn't made up your mind as to which sorts of antiques you would like to work with, or you are just looking for a little bit of variety to add to your business why not look at Maritime Products?
Maritime Products
For all you "landlubbers" out there, maritime refers to anything nautical. That means the water.
Maritime products are those that you would find on a boat, and antique maritime products would include those that are not just old but typically those types of products that just aren't used anymore. For anyone that hasn't been on a fishing boat or cruise ship recently, they aren't steered by a great big wheel in the middle anymore. Today's ships are a lot like airplanes, with a wealth of computers and electronic gadgets and other such elements to tell it where to go and how to get there.
And this is true of the many accessories on boats as well. If you have ever seen the movie "Titanic" or are familiar with the style of life vest they wore during that time period, you can see that they were big and heavy and very difficult to have on. Today's life vests are smaller and made of materials that aren't quite so bulky. Manual compasses have been replaced with global positioning systems, oil lamps with electric lights, and so on.
There is some controversy when it comes to recovering items from shipwrecks; some view it as "grave robbing" and believe that everything should be left as is, while others firmly believe that these types of things should be pulled out of the ocean as they just cause pollution from their corrosion.
Whatever your views on the matter, buying and selling antique maritime products can be quite lucrative if you find the right buyer. Here are some common items that usually do well at auction:
Compasses
As mentioned, the manual compasses of years past have been replaced with computers and electronics that have pretty much rendered these old instruments as obsolete - which means they are very coveted auction items.
Most compasses were made of brass or silver over brass. Some have been found that date over 150 years, and still work fine!
Of course the older a compass it the more valuable it will be. For some however these were also considered true works of art and not just functional pieces of equipment. Some have intricate carvings and artwork on the front and on their cases. All of this is of course taken into consideration when setting the value at auction.
Clocks
Older ships and sailors did not have the digital timepieces that we have today and individuals did not wear wristwatches. Instead they typically relied on the clocks that were on the ship, and the one in the captain's quarters was usually more than just functional but was elaborate and ornate as well.
Maritime clocks did not use pendulums as this would have been impossible given the movement of the ship or boat. Instead they were manually wound. Most had brass components with a wooden body and glass face.
Maritime clocks are very valuable not just for their aesthetic appearance but because they typically still work for decades if maintained properly. Since most people do not have old-fashioned clocks in their home they appreciate the tick-tock sound that these make. Clocks that are older but that are still in good working condition usually do very well at auction.
Wheels
Is there nothing that represents an antique shop more than that big wooden wheel that used to steer them? Since ships today are steered by computerized mechanisms then these wheels are very valuable as collectibles.
There are some things to remember when buying or selling these items. One is that there are genuine wheels taken right from ships and reproductions that are carved just to look like them.
It's also very easy to artificially age wood so there is need for caution. Of course there's nothing wrong with selling reproductions if they're represented as such, but passing one off as a genuine antique is actually illegal.
Those that purchase wheels such as this may be private collectors but many businesses also have an interest in them as well. They can be used as decoration on a restaurant wall, or some will attach a large piece of glass and a base and create a beautiful and unique table.
The older the wheel of course the more valuable it will be, but these too are more prone to damage.
Wheels too come in a variety of sizes. Some are very large and were of course used to steer the largest of ships whereas others are just a few feet across.
Other Maritime Items
There are many other types of maritime items that do very well at auction. These include not just accessories from the ship itself but items that are related. This might include carvings made from fish bones, coins from shipwrecks, and so on.
Deciding On Antiques
So if you've been thinking of entering the fun and exciting world of antiques, there should be nothing holding you back. Do some reading about what makes each different item valuable and become familiar with about how much people are now paying at auction for them.You will possibly discover that this is the one of the most enjoyable business venture you've ever tried.
Like the saying goes, another man's rubbish is someone else's treasure, so get out there and start 'treasure hunting'!
Bone Carving
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Handmade Carved Chinese ox Bone Knife0258 US $9.99
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FIVE ANTIQUE CANTONESE CARVED OX BONE FITMENTS FOR CHINESE SEWING BOX c1850 US $47.39
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NZ MAORI CARVED BONE FISH HOOK necklace BA088 US $.99
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Carved Bone Elephant Gemstone Bead Necklace US $7.99
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j80860 Carved ox bone mermaid pendant bead US $4.00
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Ox bone Carved CHINESE DRAGON PHOENIX A SWORD 6 70 US $.10
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p20054 OX bone carved bird pendant free shipping US $3.99
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Carved bone SNUFF bottle thousand faces Buddha US $50.00
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Chinese Old OX Bone Handwork carved turtle ring Box US $.26
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Double Carved Bovine Bone Face Amethyst 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Ornament US $22.49
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Mens Tibet Yak Bone Tortoise Turtle Carved Key Ring US $.99
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Chinese ox bone jewelry box with four fish carved US $.99
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NETSUKE LIKE CARVED OX BONE FAUX IVORY CENTER PIECE CHINESE WISE MAN 2 US $24.95
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CHINESE CARVED STATUE OX BONE small Jewelry box CAT BOX US $.01
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Three vintage Asian Chinese carved ox bone figurines scrimshaw on wood bases US $100.00
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WONDERFUL OLD CARVED OX BONE MONKEY FIGURE JAPANESE CHINESE US $50.57
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Silpada Pink Rose Quartz Palm Wood Carved Bone Pearl Necklace N1819 $129 US $59.95
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s99240 Carved ox bone turtle pendant bead US $3.00
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CHINESE HANDWORK CARVING TORTOISE OLD OX BONE JEWEL BOX US $1.99
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Classic Tibetan Bone Carved famous 108 Skull Prayer Bead Necklace 88cm US $.99
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Tibet Ox Bone Carved Skull Prayer Beads Bracelet US $.02
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Bone Carved Turtle Cool MenS Bracelet US $.35
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Antique 10 Bead Rosary Hand Carved Ox Bone Beads Sterling Silver US $55.00
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Carved BONE B EAGLE IN FLIGHT Pendant 2 3 8 61mm x 1 1 4 31mm US $19.95
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CARVED BONE FACE PRESSED BALTIC AMBER GEMSTONE BRACELET OB034 US $12.99
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HUGE CARVED OX BONE FACE GEMSTONE SILVER PENDANT US $9.99
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Tibetan Ox Bone Carved Skull Prayer Beads Bracelet US $.01
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Vintage Hand Carved Faux Ivory Ox Bone Twisted Band 14K Gold Ring Dragon carved US $99.95
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Vintage Antique Carved Ox Bone Elephant Charm US $9.99
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Polished Intricately Carved White BONE B UNICORN 2 3 8 61mm 40 carats US $22.95
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Large Tibetan Delicately Carved 8 Auspicious Symbol Yak Bone Beaded Bracelet US $2.95
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Vintage Jadeite Jade and Finely Carved Ivory or Bone Chinese Earrings US $20.50
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Tibetan Delicately Carved Yak Bone Cigarette Holder Pipe 3 3 8 US $6.75
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CARVED OX BONE FACE GEMSTONE SILVER BRACELET CUFF C3128 US $12.99
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1 1 2 Realistic Hand Carved Water Buffalo Bone FISH Sewing Buttons 8pc US $12.50
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w55349 Carved ox bone turtle pendant bead US $5.00
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CULTURAL REVOLUTION CHINESE OX BONE CARVING FIGURE GIRL GOOD CONDITION RARE US $214.50
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ANTIQUE MIDDLE EASTERN OX BONE CARVED FIGURE GROUP OF EGYPTIAN GODS ON A STAND US $34.50
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p33808 Beautiful Carved OX bone Eagle pendant US $3.99
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2 HAWKS HAND CARVED RACCOON LEG BONE HANDLE NECK KNIFE 2 FEATHERS US $31.00
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2 HAWKS HAND CARVED RACCOON LEG BONE HANDLE BELT KNIFE MEDICINE WHEEL 2 FEATHERS US $23.00
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Vintage Hand Carved Face Tooth Bone Pendant Ethnic Tribal Boho 3 US $22.50 |
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CHINESE CARVED STATUE OX BONE SNUFF BOTTLE RABBIT US $.55
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HANDWORK CARVING CAT OLD OX BONE JEWEL BOX US $.10
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H30881 Carved ox bone elephant pendant beads set US $8.00
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Nice Antique CARVED OX BONE JAPANESE BOY NETSUKE BOY DIVING US $11.61
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STERLING SILVER Vintage Handcrafted Carved Bone Ship Pendant PRETTY RARE US $4.01
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Beautiful ox bone carved skull bracelet GHJ139 US $.99
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INUIT CARVED CARIBOU BONE SPOON WITH REINDEER CARVED INTO HANDLE 5 INCHES LONG US $24.99
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COOL CARVED BONE FISH SHAPE earrings BA027 US $.01
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Carved BONE B SPIRIT Owl WOLF Cabochon 2 1 2 65mm 6050 carats US $19.95
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Fab heavy vinage carved ebony wood elephant bookends ox bone toes teeth US $19.99
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Carved BONE EAGLE Head Cameo Cabochon Concave Back 2 3 8 61mm 47 carats US $17.95
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Shapleigh Hardware Gemany Carved Bone Congress Knife has the NR US $20.60
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RARE Tibet OX BONE HAND carved Four Owl Jewelry BOX US $.95
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Vtg 60s 70s CHINESE CARVED OX BONE Fancy Elephants on Parade Mini Pierced Pin US $15.95
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OX Bone Hand Carved Flower Spray S T R E T C H Bracelet US $7.00
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Vtg 20s 30s CHINESE CARVED OX BONE Fancy ROSES FLOWERS Pendant Bead 16 Necklace US $30.00
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Vtg 60s 70s CHINESE CARVED OX BONE Fancy Huge Elephant Pendant 24 Bead Necklace US $24.00
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NEW FASHION SILVER JEWELRY CARVED OX BONE FACE TOPAZ BRACELET SB001 US $9.99
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CARVED OX BONE FACE GARNET SILVER Bracelet OB026 US $9.99
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CARVED OX BONE FACE SILVER EARRINGS OE034 US $9.99
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CHINESE OLD OX BONE HAND CARVING Mosaic Red Jade JEWELRY BOX US $.50
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OX Bone Set 3 China Hand Carved Flower Stretch Bracelet US $7.00
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Vintage Carved Bone MONIES by Gerda Lynggaard Necklace and Earrings US $99.99
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Chinese Old OX Bone Handwork Carving Shark Tobacco Box US $.50
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Collectable handwork ox bone Jewelry Box carving tortoise with flower desgin US $.99
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Collectable China handwork ox bone Jewelry Box carving elephant US $.99
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Handwork ox bone carved elder god figure Japanese netsuke US $.99
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Collectable China handwork ox bone Jewelry Box carving 2 tortoise US $.99
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Chinese handwork ox bone carving bird figure stick holder US $49.99
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Chinese handwork ox bone carving old immortal shoulder fish figure statue US $24.99
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7 Inch White Hair Stick Hand Carved With Tibetan Yak Bone YBH4 US $1.04
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Vintage Estate Jewelry Hand Carved Ox Bone And Brass Bracelet US $79.00
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12K Gold Fill Carved Flower Ox Bone Bracelet Vintage 99 no reserve US $4.35
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HAND CARVED FAUX IVORY OX BONE TUSK of CHINESE VILLAGE US $103.00
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1720 An Indian Carved Ox Bone Letter Opener and Page Marker ca 1930s US $14.99
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TRIBAL FESTOON VINTAGE OX BONE BEAD VINTAGE NECKLACE PENDANT CARVED ELEPHANTS US $29.99
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w55396 Carved ox bone eagle pendant bead US $3.00
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w55397 Carved ox bone turtle pendant bead US $3.00
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lots 4pcs Tibet Yak Bone Carving Cool lucky Chief Totem PendantNecklace US $.01
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Handicraft vividly bracelet ox bone carved cats bracelet US $3.99
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Rare18th Chinese Hand Carved Dragon ox bone Knife StatueDragonPhoenix US $6.99
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NEW FASHION SILVER JEWELRY CARVED OX BONE FACE BRACELET SB003 US $9.99
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1715 An Antique Chinese Carved Ox Bone Buddha Figurine on Wooden Base ca 1900 20 US $49.99
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RARE Tibet OX BONE HAND carved Elephant Jewelry BOX US $.99
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1717 An Antique Chinese Carved Ox Bone Horse Figure on Wooden Base ca 1920s US $124.99
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SWEET ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DAISY PAINTED FAN CARVED BONE US $49.99
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1718 A Superbly Carved Antique Chinese Ox Bone Elephant Procession ca 1920s US $124.99
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NEW FASHION SILVER JEWELRY CARVED OX BONE FACE PENDANT SP127 US $8.99
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1718 An Antique Chinese Carved Ox Bone Page Turner Book Marker ca 1920s US $24.99
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Mens Tibet Carving Yak Bone Elephant Pendent Necklace US $.99
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Chinese Ox Bone Carved Dragon 5 Umbrella Cane Handle US $62.00
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OX Bone Set of 2 China Hand Carved BUTTERFLY Panel Stretch Bracelet US $6.00
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Hand Carved Bone inset hinged Lids Metal Trinket Jewelry Spectacle Box Case US $10.00
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CHINESE OX BONE CARVING US $15.00
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1722 An Antique Chinese Carved Ox Bone Anabori Village in a Clamshell ca 1920s US $119.99
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Vintage Estate Jewelry Hand Carved Ox Bone And Brass Graduated Necklace US $99.00
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CHINESE REFINED OX BONE CARVED FENGSHUI TURTLE COMPASS US $9.90
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