Brand New Astra III B Sextant with Whole Horizon Mirror
BRAND NEW ASTRA III B SEXTANT AUTHORIZED ASTRA DEALER Astra IIIB Revolutionized the Metal Sextant Market MAINTAINS “BEST BUY” RATING Some years ago, as the search for quality previously owned sextants became harder and harder to find, I decided to investigate the ASTRA III B sextant that I had only read about. It […]
DESCO “Agar” Sponge Diver’s Helmet
DIVING EQUIPMENT & SALVAGE Co. (Known as DESCO) “Agar” Sponge Diver’s Helmet STAND NOT INCLUDED Presented is an “AGAR” Diver Helmet. This helmet, constructed by the Diving Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. (DESCO), was made explicitly for Harry Garman. The helmet’s manufacturer date is 04-17-07, and its serial number is 459. The serial number is […]
Siebe Gorman 12 Bolt Navy Dive Helmet Ca 1950’s
Siebe Gorman 12 Bolt Australian Navy Dive Helmet Ca 1950’s With a Pair of Bronze Dive Boot Soles SERIAL NUMBERS: Bonnet 18537 Breast Plate 18537 Presented is a 12 bolt, three light Siebe.Gorman Navy dive helmet, dating from around 1954. Bonnet: 23 lbs Breast Plate: 19 1/2 lbs Total Weight: […]
M 1860-1862 Ames Civil War Navy Cutlass
M 1860-1862 Ames Civil War Navy Cutlass Presented is an Ames Civil War M1860 cutlass, dated 186. This is an excellent example of this most desirable collector’s sea service-edged weapon. As is the case with many of these fine cutlasses, the scabbard is missing. The knuckle bow on the brass basket has a flange with […]
Miniature Set of Navigation Plotting Tools 19th Century
Set of Miniature Plotting Tools of Whale Ivory in Sharkskin Covered Wood Case 19th Century Navigation Plotting Instruments in Sharkskin Case Case measurements: 6 3/4″ Ht 2 3/4″ Width 8 3/4 oz. Wt. Presented is a rare set of navigation plotting tools miniaturized and fitted […]
WW I Poster “Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan”
WW I Liberty Loan Poster “They kept the Sea Lanes Open.” Dimensions: 39″ x 29″ This fine poster, ” They Kept the Sea Lanes Open / Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan,” by L.A. Shafer, 1918-1919, was in support of the Navy’s efforts to keep the oceans and seas open and safe f to send […]
A. Robinson & Co, Ltd.Bridge Telegraph Ca 1920s
A. Robinson & Co, Ltd.Bridge Telegraph Ca 1920s Presented is a full-size, two-control Engine Order Telegraph for the bridge from A. Robinson & Co. Ltd. of Liverpool and Glasgow, whose operations date back to 1780. In 1968, Robinson was purchased by the largest maker of these devices, Chadburn’s, who at one time accounted for […]
Sailor’s Shell Valentine in Octagonal Case
Sailor’s Shell Valentine in Octagonal Case Presented is a lovely Sailor’s Shell Valentine with a romantic inscription on the back of the case. These treasured and pleasing artistic pieces have become a highly desired addition to nautical folk-art collections and decor. Dimensions: 10 1/2″Wide 2″ Depth 2 lbs. 2 oz. Wt. It reads: “On tropical […]
Dramatic Builder’s Half Hull Model with Rope Border
Dramatic Builder’s Half Hull Model with Rope Border Presented is a rather dramatic and large half-hull builder’s model of an auxiliary steam & sailing ship. We don’t have a history of this model, although it could have been built to construct a vessel. It is highly decorative with alternating color wood finishes for the six […]
Brass Bell from Motor Trawler Mt. Everest 1955
Brass Bell from Motor Trawler Mt. Everest (A-42) 1955 Presented is a very fine bell from the Motor Trawler Mount Everest. The ship was built for Seafield Fishing Co., by the John Lewis & Son Shipyard in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1955 and launched the following year. The ship was 120 Ft. in length by 25′ […]