Authentic Models
Hand made models of Ships, Boats, Planes, Balloons and Propellers by Authentic Models. Inspired by a love of history and an appreciation of fine detail, the fabulous collection from Authentic Models features outstanding limited edition pieces to treasure.
About the Authentic Models collection
Founder Haring Piebenga loved antique auctions and the wonderful heritage pieces that he would discover there. On one occasion he purchased a British explorer's pocket compass and his imagination was fired by the miniature work of art that he was holding in his hands. He dreamt of the places he could discover and explore using the compass. This precious piece and other beautiful artefacts then persuaded him to recreate originals in wonderful detail for others to enjoy.
For more than 50 years, Authentic Models has been enchanting enthusiastic and loyal collectors around the globe. Ideal for those with a passion for history and the unknown, the gorgeous handmade models perfectly replicate stunning originals. Each piece is crafted with exceptional care from the finest materials and is distinguished by amazing attention to detail.
You cannot fail to be impressed by the striking ships, aircraft and hot air balloons in this unique collection which we are proud to showcase here at Sculpture Gallery. Celebrating landmarks in transportation and exploration, the striking replicas are finished to perfection and always draw the eye.
The available models include the legendary liner Titanic and the Dakota DC3, workhorse of the skies from the 1930s to the 1950s. You will also discover the Aquarama, Ford Trimotor and the Jules Verne Balloon. There is something for everyone in this captivating collection that features wonderful decorative pieces for the home and stunning models which would grace any office.
18th C. Atlas Armillary - Authentic Models (Metal Atlas Armillary) £489.00
£391.00 Available to order
18th C. Atlas Armillary - Authentic Models (Metal Atlas Armillary) An interesting mix of early science and Greek mythology. One of the legendary Titans battling Zeus was defeated and decreed to carry the weight of the world on his mighty shoulders. Forever� Our armillary dial, however, has Atlas carrying the entire universe. Gracefully intertwined silver rings symbolize the position and trajectori…
1921 USA Globe, Weber Costello - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) £103.00
£84.00 1 in stock
1921 USA Globe, Weber Costello - Authentic Models (Wooden Atlas Globe) A contemporary classic. 1920s Weber Costello globe is displayed on ebonized wood stand accented bronze. Colored gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail.The world in 1921. Roaring, yes�and still colonial. Details: Medium: Atlas Globe Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: Height 30.5…
1930s Classic Yacht Large - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) £170.40
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1930s Classic Yacht Large - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) Details: Medium: Sailing Ship Published: 2024 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W90 x D15 x H90cm Weight: Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A Certificate of Authenticity Included
1930s Classic Yacht Small - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) £110.40
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1930s Classic Yacht Small - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) Details: Medium: Sailing Ship Published: 2024 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W54.5 x D12.75 x H59.75cm Weight: Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A Certificate of Authenticity Included
1930s DC-3 - Authentic Models (Metal Highly Polished) £245.00
£183.00 1 in stock
1930s DC-3 - Authentic Models (Model Aeroplane) The DC3 has earned the epithet “Workhorse of the Skies”. Thousands were produced from the end of WWII into the 1950s by the Douglas Aircraft works. Military, civilian, government, private, you name it. Utterly reliable. Even now it’s possible to find them flying from remote airports, landing on the tightest strips. Legendary and nostalgic. Details: M…
A-Cup Mobile - Authentic Models (Model Mobile) £75.00
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A-Cup Mobile - Authentic Models (Model Mobile) Four colored 1930s J-Yacht miniatures racing in the air. Made of solid wood and cotton sails. Ever so graceful, even at this size the miniatures are authentic and correct in their details. Details: Medium: Mobile Published: 2025 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W14 x L93 x H32cm - 0.2Kg Weight: 0.2 Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A
America, Small - Authentic Models (Wooden Authentic Model) £210.00
£195.00 Available to order
America, Small - Authentic Models (Wooden Authentic Model) America�was a 19th-century racing�yacht�and first winner of the�America�s Cup�international sailing trophy. On August 22, 1851,�America�won the�Royal Yacht Squadron�s 53-mile (85�km)�regatta�around the�Isle of Wight�by 18 minutes.�The Squadron�s "One Hundred Sovereign Cup" or "�100 Cup", sometimes mistakenly known in America as the "One Hu…
Americas Cup Columbia 1901 Large - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) £444.00
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Americas Cup Columbia 1901 Large - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) Details: Medium: Sailing Ship Published: 2024 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W173 x D23 x H166.5cm Weight: Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A Certificate of Authenticity Included
Americas Cup Columbia 1901 Medium - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) £264.00
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Americas Cup Columbia 1901 Medium - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) Details: Medium: Sailing Ship Published: 2024 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W114 x D18 x H118.5cm Weight: Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A Certificate of Authenticity Included
Americas Cup Columbia 1901 Small - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) £187.20
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Americas Cup Columbia 1901 Small - Authentic Models (Model Sailing Ship) Details: Medium: Sailing Ship Published: 2024 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W94 x D13 x H90cm Weight: Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A Certificate of Authenticity Included
Aquarama Riva Boat - Authentic Models BV (Hand Made Authentic Model) £768.00
£538.65 5 in stock
Hand Made Authentic Model, Aquarama Riva Boat by Authentic Models BV Details: Medium: Hand Made Authentic Model Published: 2012 Edition Copies: Open Edition Size: 64 x 20 x 19cm Finish: As pictured with stand Signed:No Plaything of the very rich back in the 1950's. The Cote d'Azur, Cannes, monaco, Lago di Como... A beautiful model to remind you of that elusive dream.
Around the World Mobile - Authentic Models (Model Mobile) £99.00
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Around the World Mobile - Authentic Models (Model Mobile) Three wooden planes; Lockheed Winnie Mae, Pan Am China Clipper, and the Douglas DC3 all gracefully glide around our 1920s globe, all hand applied gores. Easy assembly. Details: Medium: Mobile Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W26 x L34.5 x H40cm - 0.4Kg Weight: 0.4 Finish: As Pictured Signed:N/A
Autour Du Monde - Authentic Models (Metal Model) £69.00
£59.00 1 in stock
Autour Du Monde - Authentic Models (Metal Model) Metal Model by Authentic Models Details: Medium: Metal Model Year of Release: 2020 Edition Copies: N/A Image Size:W26.5 x L21 x H18cm - 0.82Kg Framed Size: N/A Finish: As Pictured Signed:No
Bantam Midget, 19” - Authentic Models (Model Car) £468.00
£364.00 Available to order
Bantam Midget 19" Model Car by Authentic Models In the 1930s 'Spindizzies' or Tether Cars were miniature race cars built by hobbyists which drove around banked wooden tracks. These were fast model cars which raced at speeds approaching 150 mph. Incredibly detailed and aerodynamic, these racers were beyond toys; they were pieces of art representative of the best pioneering technology of the era. Co…
Bantam Midget, Green - Authentic Models (Model Car) £468.00
£364.00 2 in stock
Bantam Midget, Green - Authentic Models (Model Car) Surprisingly sophisticated racecars in 1:8 scale raced tethered to a pole or to a chain track in a banked wooden racetrack, reaching speeds in excess of 150 mph�Imagine a corner of the 1939 New York World�s Fair. A throng of thousands massing around a mini car-drome where racecars are being prepared for a major race. The scream of the engines fil…
Bantam Midget, Red - Authentic Models (Model Car) £468.00
£364.00 2 in stock
Bantam Midget, Red - Authentic Models (Model Car) Surprisingly sophisticated racecars in 1:8 scale raced tethered to a pole or to a chain track in a banked wooden racetrack, reaching speeds in excess of 150 mph�Imagine a corner of the 1939 New York World�s Fair. A throng of thousands massing around a mini car-drome where racecars are being prepared for a major race. The scream of the engines fills…
BB Korn - Authentic Models (Model Car) £528.00
£469.50 2 in stock
BB Korn - Authentic Models (Model Car) Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. ��The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiques, ach…
BB Korn, Green - Authentic Models (Model Car) £528.00
£469.50 Available to order
BB Korn, Green - Authentic Models (Model Car) Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. ��The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiqu…
BB Korn, Red - Authentic Models (Model Car) £528.00
£469.50 2 in stock
BB Korn, Red - Authentic Models (Model Car) Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. ��The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiques…
Blue Racer - Authentic Models (Model Car) £158.00
£135.50 Available to order
Blue Racer - Authentic Models (Model Car) The Bugatti Type 51 driven to victory in the 1933 Monaco Grand Prix by Achille Varzi is an archetypal image of the early days of motor racing. Inspired by that car, we have created a handsome model to represent the era, which can also be appreciated by those loyal to other teams. Details: Medium: Car Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W14.6 x L31 x…
Bluenose II Painted - Authentic Models (Wooden Authentic Model) £480.00
£430.00 Available to order
Bluenose II Painted - Authentic Models (Wooden Authentic Model) Bluenose II�is a replica of the fishing�schooner�Bluenose, was commissioned by�Sidney Culverwell Oland�and built in 1963 as a promotional yacht for�Oland Brewery. Sidney Oland donated the schooner to Nova Scotia in 1971 and it became�Nova Scotia�s�sailing ambassador. Details: Medium: Authentic Model Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A…
Bronze Armillary Dial - Authentic Models (Bronzed metal Atlas Armillary) £195.00
£164.00 Available to order
Bronze Armillary Dial - Authentic Models (Bronzed metal Atlas Armillary) Early man, looking at the heavens, believed the stars were fixed to the inside surface of a rotating sphere. Copernicus gave his name to the theory of an Earth-centered universe, and the Vatican propagated his belief by threatening to burn science heretics at the stake for stating otherwise. We now know that we live on the fr…
Concorde (Stand Incl) - Authentic Models (Metal Model) £775.00
£575.00 1 in stock
Concorde (Stand Incl) - Authentic Models (Metal Model) Metal Model by Authentic Models Details: Medium: Metal Model Year of Release: 2020 Edition Copies: N/A Image Size:86 x 38 x 46cm (Stand Included) Framed Size: N/A Finish: As Pictured Signed:No