What is Porthole?

A porthole, sometimes called bull's-eye window or bull's-eye, is a generally circular window used on the hull of ships to admit light and air. Though the term is of maritime origin, it is also used to describe round windows on armored vehicles, aircraft, automobiles and even spacecraft.

See the World Through Antique Maritime Portholes

A porthole window is a great addition to any house, but you can also utilize it on your boat or as a unique, decorative item to place on the wall and provide a room with a nautical appearance. You can find a good collection of low-cost marine portholes on collectible gift items that are available in many configurations to meet your needs. Once you learn a little about the types of portholes you will find, you can choose the options that suit you.

Types of new and used portholes for sale

There are several types of portholes in classic or antique designs that you can select from on collectible gift items. You will want to buy a couple of each type to have some diversity for your home or boat. Below are some of the primary portholes that you will find when you shop:

Standard - The standard porthole windows available for sale on collectible gift items have metal fittings, round shapes, and the standard glass opening you'd expect. You will also find some unused or second-hand antique portholes where there aren't glass plates in the openings.

Mirrored - Along with the regular portholes sold on collectible gift items, you can also find mirrored ones that reflect. This kind of sea vintage porthole can be an interesting and practical wall decoration to install in your house.

Selecting materials for your porthole window

With most porthole windows, there's a combination of materials employed to provide an effective balance between durability and aesthetic appeal. You can also look on collectible gift items at some porthole windows for sale that incorporate accents like ropes for an even nautical look. The majority of the products you can find are brass portholes that incorporate other metal fittings. Depending on how old your antique window is, you might discover brass parts that have developed interesting patterns due to a natural patina. You may want to buy several porthole windows with various designs to adorn several areas of your boat or rooms in your house.

Are unused maritime portholes available on collectible gift items?

Yes, while the porthole windows you obtain on eBay are antiques, there are some items that are not used in a boat as yet. If you would like to acquire some portholes with a good sheen to the brass or chrome, you might try browsing the section for unsold windows for sale on collectible gift items. Browsing both sections will open up more possibilities and allow you to discover the maritime portholes that suit you or that fit into the decor of your home or boat. You should be able to buy sets of portholes on collectible gift items at one low single price too.