Featured in the September 2011 issue of Bride magazine, Handcrafted Nautical Décor is proud to announce that our Pacific Sailer 17” has been selected as an excellent centerpiece in the publication’s  Ultimate Guide to Table Stationary. In production since 1934, Bride has been a fabulous resource for brides-to-be for almost 80 years; a fount of knowledge, styles, and themes for everything from dresses to cakes and honeymoons! As a premier source of bride and wedding decorations and themes, being chosen by Bride magazine is a great honor for Handcrafted Nautical Décor, and we are always thrilled when people enjoy our products.

With classic navy blue or brilliant white sails, these delightful sailboats make fabulous centerpieces at wedding receptions, especially with charming numbers to attach to the sails, making organization a breeze on that special day. With nautical décor returning to the forefront of modern chic, harkening back particularly to the golden age of leisure sailing in America, turn your wedding into a beautiful celebration of life, love, and the sea! We couldn’t agree more with Bride that our sailboats make gorgeous centerpieces at any wedding. With their classic style, sleek and elegant handcraftsmanship, and handsome, or cute, look (depending on which you prefer) these little sailboats truly set off a table’s décor, creating a wonderfully warm focal point around which to gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate in good cheer.

Our love of sailing, the sea, and everything nautical has transformed from building custom model ships for serious collectors to creating these adorable model ships that are truly for everyone. While Bride has shown that these little sailboats make perfect centerpieces for weddings, they are also perfect for décor around the house any time of year, bringing the warmth and joy of the ocean home to you. Check out Bride magazine and their Ultimate Guide section for great tips for your wedding day, and for all your nautical needs visit Handcrafted Nautical Décor and let us share our passion for sailing with you!

Hampton Nautical, Nautical Decorating

Admiral's Brass Sextant

Weems and Plaths’ dedication to the improvement of nautical navigational tools can be seen in the brass nautical products available at handcraftedmodelships.com. The history behind both Weems and Plath is a rich one that is full of adventure and excitement. Both innovators had a strong will and dedication to the improvement of nautical navigation. As such, the many innovations made in sea and air navigation by Weems and Plath continue to inspire today. All of the items inspired by Weems and Plaths that are sold here are of high quality, and are available below the usual retail prices.

History

Weems was an influential navigational designer that advanced the technology of air and sea navigation through his writing, inventions, and ideas. Weems was also known for publishing many articles about navigation, and teaching navigation lessons at the Naval Academy during the 1920s. He eventually came up with his own system, appropriately dubbed The Weems System of Navigation, and taught it at his own school in Annapolis. Weems’ system improved navigational instruments with radio astronomy, space navigation, and polar exploration. Even great names in history studied the Weems system. One such person was Charles Lindbergh, whose interest in the Weems system dated to just before his historical trans-Atlantic flight.

Plath was around about a half a century before Weems, and was responsible for developing the the world’s first gyro-compass in 1913. Plath’s company had been developing quality compasses and sextants that Weems would become the future purveyor of. The integration of both Weems and Plaths’ names was only a natural fit.

Importance

The importance of Weems and Plaths inventions is still significant in the modern age. The Weems and Plath name still continues to churn out quality navigational items that encourage and enhance the progress of navigation. The innovation of Weems and Plaths nautical and weather instruments is a motivation for Handcrafted Model Ships’ own nautical decor products.

Authentic Replicas

The nautical decor items available at Handcrafted Model Ships are authentic replicas of classic and modern nautical instruments, such as magnetic compasses, telescopes, sextants, spy glasses, and more. Finding authentic replicas of Weems and Plaths’ innovative designs in navigational aids anywhere else will be next to impossible!

Quality

The quality of the Weems and Plath inspired designs found at Handcrafted Model Ships is very exceptional. For instance, each of our nautical decor items is manufactured from the finest quality brass and woods. No less can be expected from a reproduction of Weems and Plath inspired models! Many of our products come with a solid brass finish that exudes a high polished exterior. Also, they may come with a handcrafted leather case for stylish safekeeping.

At Handcrafted Model Ships you will be able to find many more nautical decor items that have rich historical backgrounds, are authentic, and of high quality. Furthermore, the prices for each of our items is significantly lower than the retail standard.

Nautical Decorating maritime history, nautical decor, nautical decorating, nautical history, plaths, weems, weems and plaths

Copper Divers Helmet 9"

Deciding to go with nautical decorations to adorn your house is easy at handcraftemodelships.com. Here you will be able to find many different kinds of nautical decorations that range from model ships to bosun whistles. Nautical decorating is a time honored tradition that has spanned the world for centuries. In many cultures, especially those which were located near port, many people collected model ships and nautical decorations to enhance the look of their homes. One such reason for doing so is to create a seafaring atmosphere that would reflect upon their model ship collection. Still, non-model ship enthusiasts choose to employ the help of nautical decorations to add a bit of calm to their living situation. Nautical decorations such as sea shells, and other coastal decor are especially useful to this end. Here at Handcrafted Model Ships, you will be able to locate authentic replicas of notorious and culturally significant model ships, as well as nautical products here at Handcrafted Model Ships. Furthermore, you will be able to rest easy knowing that each nautical decor item is high in quality while remaining lower than the standard retail prices.

History

Nautical decoration and model ships have been around for many centuries, spanning cultures all around the world. The art of model ship building and collecting dates to the beginning of when ships themselves were invented. While model ship collecting started off as a hobby that only the well-off could afford, the times have changed and enabled people of any status to become collectors. This is due to the change in production that occurred with the Industrial Revolution. While manufacturers are now able to create many more model ships at cheaper prices, Handcrafted Model Ships still values the days when fine craftsmanship was a necessity.

Importance

The importance of model ship collecting lies with the millions of people around the world who still participate in the hobby. Aside from model ships, there are other great nautical decorations such as the bosun whistle. The bosun whistle, also known as the boatswain pipe, was historically used by the Greeks and Romans to coordinate the stokes of their slaves. Then during the Crusades it was used to form crossbowmen for attack. Due to its significance with maritime affairs, the use of the bosun whistle became commonplace with officers in the British and American navies.

Authentic Replicas

Handcrafted Model Ships is your one stop shop for finding the most authentic nautical decorations on the internet. Each nautical decor item is created through many hours of hard work and fine tuning to create the most authentic replica possible. While we pride ourselves on our authenticity and quality, our nautical decorations and models are available for less than retail pricing.

Quality

Handcrafted Model Ships chooses to make authenticity and quality its main objective. For this reason, all of our nautical decorations are made from the finest materials that we can use. To enumerate, our wood nautical decorations are built with Shisham, which is a high quality rare wood not unlike teak. At Handcrafted Model Ships, you can be assured that every nautical decoration you find will be above the typical quality other online retailers offer.

Nautical Decorating nautical decor, nautical decorating, nautical decorations

America's Cup Contender 26"

Choosing to decorate your house with nautical decor is a long, time honored tradition. People choose to add nautical decor to their home for a number of reasons. One reason is to create a seafaring atmosphere for the room where they have their model ship collection. While other non-model ship collectors still find the home enhancing qualities of nautical decor to create a tranquil environment. You will be able to find authentic replicas of famous model ships and nautical products here at handcraftedmodelships.com. As well as be able to find that each nautical decor item is high in quality each and every item you purchase.

History

Nautical decor has been around for ages, and has transcended many cultures in its process. The art of model ship building and collecting stems back as far back as when ships themselves were created. In the beginning, model ship collecting was a hobby for people of money, as they were not as easily and readily available as they are today. Each model was built one at a time by master craftsmen who worked for hours on end on individual models. This old world approach is used by Handcrafted Model Ship’s handicraftsmen to give you the best product you can find.

Importance

The importance of model ship collecting is still seen today by the millions of people around the globe who create, buy, and sell model ships with one another. There are many other nautical decor products available to, such as the sextant. The sextant is an age old device used by navigators to locate Polaris and sail in the right direction. The sextant lived on through many different variations and improvements, but is now being outdone by the GPS system. Still, sextants remain and important piece of nautical history, and are great nautical decor items for any model ship enthusiast to have.

Authentic Replicas

Here at Handcrafted Model Ships, you will be able to locate the most authentic replicas of model ships and nautical decor. Each nautical decor item is created through many hours of hard work and fine tuning. This amount of dedication yields the most authentic product we are capable of delivering. Finding an authentic replica on the internet can be tough, but Handcrafted Model Ships will provide you with authentic replicas time and time again. Furthermore, even though our models are authentic, they are inexpensive and can be bought on any type of budget.

Quality

Handcrafted Model Ships makes quality its number one priority. This is because each item for sale in our nautical decor section is crafted from the best quality materials we can find. For instance, products made from wood use Shisham, a high quality rare wood similar to teak. However, even though our products are of a more superb quality than other online retailers, we are careful to give you, the customer, the fairest pricing we possibly can. At Handcrafted Model Ships, you will be able to find quality nautical decor items below standard retail prices.

Nautical Decorating nautical decor, nautical decorating, nautical home decor, sailboat models

Nautical Decor

As a model ship collector that took your time and money to purchase the finest quality model ships available, you want your investments to be proudly displayed in a room just as enchanting as your models. It is for this reason that there are many ways to create a captivating nautical themed room. At handcraftedmodelships.com you have access to such decor items as: compasses, diving helmets, nautical clocks, sextants, ship bells, ship wheels, spy glasses, telescopes, and more! These decor items will give your display room the authenticity that it craves. Visitors to your nautical room will be astounded by the level of dedication you have poured into your hobby, and most importantly, you will be able to revel in your delightful model ship collection in a room worthy enough to house them.

Nautical Decor

A great way to get started decorating your nautical room is to purchase a decorative brass plaque. These plaques come in six variations, and can be hung anywhere you choose. For instance, the plaque that reads “Crews Quarters” makes a great door sign that informs your guests that they are about to step into a true nautical room. For the same reason the sign that reads “Skipper” could also be used. If you want to keep your models away from the harmful effects of smoking, or just want to be ironic, then the “No Smoking” plaque will fall right into place. There are many others such as “Captain”, “Head”, and “Poop Deck” that can be used to decorate your room as well.

The Brass Porthole Hampton Nautical Mirrors are great ways to add authenticity to your room. These mirrors can be slung over your models to give the illusion that you are truly aboard a sea going vessel. Or they can be strategically placed to mirror the images of your models. Either way, they make excellent nautical additions that will compliment your model collection.

Ship Wheel Clocks are fantastic additions that go well with decorating nautical rooms. They are made out of the finest woods available, and can be bought in various sizes. Having a ship wheel in your nautical room is nearly mandatory, as it cements your dedication to the hobby and craft.

Spy Glasses are great decor items that can be kept on your desk. These little items are luxuriously designed with either leather, wood grain, or brass grips. Add a touch of class to your work bench with these decor items.

If you simply just have your model ship collection off to the side or corner of your basement then that will not do. A real model ship enthusiast will want to play up their model ship hobby and compliment it the best they can. The aforementioned items are great starter items to begin decorating your nautical room with. Visit the decor items section of handcraftedmodelships.com to view all of the decor items available to you!

Nautical Decorating nautical decor, nautical decorating, nautical decorating tips, nautical rooms