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Antique boat anchor
Antique boat anchor
Antique nautical items and old boat collectibles all share one trait: they give their owner a direct link to the noble old boat and ship traditions of the ages.

For thousands of years, humans have been taking to the water for exploration, commerce, relaxation, hunting and warfare. The experience has been modified by technology these days, but at its core sailing and boating are the same as they have always been. For this reason, tradition has a stronger role on the sea than in many other pursuits, and also because the ingenuity that has gone into boating and sailing over the centuries still strikes a chord in the human spirit of adventure and exploration, and of acting in harmony with nature (a requirement on the high seas).

Early 1800s antique octant
Early 1800s British octant of brass, bone and ebony
What the old boat enthusiasts and practitioners of centuries past have in common with modern day mariners (and even casual day trippers) is an attraction to the serenity of the ocean — an abiding respect for the rumbling powers of the deep sea and a passion for accepting the forces of weather and current. One must work with these forces rather than against them.

Decorative captain\
Decorative pirate captain's wheel
Finding an old boat part or nautical antique to spruce up a modern watercraft or to decorate a room or office in a nautical theme is easy at Maritime Antiques. Our hundreds of sellers offer thousands of unique pieces in all price ranges. Check through our specific categories in the menu on the left, or "Go Fishing" to search our listings. Our sellers come from all backgrounds, as indeed do their old boat items and rare collectibles — it's just a matter of looking around until you find what you need.

The listings on these pages can all be seen in more detail — many of the more popular items are featured in our Old Boat Blog. In addition, all items are featured on eBay, and bought and sold through the eBay interface. This makes it easy because all sales are backed by eBays's safe and secure buying policies. Links in each listing will take you to a details page where you can better decide if you want to buy or place a bid.

Diving Helmet Toa 12 Bolt Japanese

Auction activity » Current high bid: $1,329.00 (39 bids)

Desco Dive Helmet Air Hat, Navy Diver

Auction activity » Current high bid: $1,025.00 (14 bids)

Antique Diving Helmet

Auction activity » Current high bid: $553.00 (13 bids)