These are slightly weathered looking, as if they had been out sailing the seas.  The bookends are done in a wash of light grey over a natural  hardwood, carved to look like planks and adorned with brass details.  The small ship has aged linen sails with "rope" stretched from the mast and sails. 
Adorable.

Pros: Comes as is, already assembled.
Cons: Would love to see other ship styles.