Elegant Nantucket Lightship Purse with Wood Handle
Nantucket lightship Purse with Whale Engraving Presented is a handsomely constructed Nantucket Lightship Basket with a wood handle. We acquired these baskets some time ago, and recently discovered them in our warehouse. They are contemporarily made, although we’ve had them for at least 10 years. We have different sizes and shapes, and will be getting […]
Kelvin – Wilfrid O White Skylight Binnacle
KELVIN & WILFIRD O. WHITE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE Presented is a large size skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was invented by Wilfrid O. White. The design dates to January 6, 1931 with number 2979. This is one of the later versions, and sold under the Kelvin-White brand name indicating the association […]
American School Painting “Hannah Little” By Archibald Carey Smith 1837-1911
AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING OF “HANNAH LITTLE” BY ARCHIBALD CAREY SMITH 1837-1911 OIL ON CANVAS Oil on canvas 19th Century Viewing area 39 1/2″ x 25 1/2″ Framed 46″ x 32″ x 2″ Signed: bottom right, Smith Dated: 1866 Presented is a beautiful and very large oil painting of the sailing vessel, “Hannah Little”, by Archibald Cary Smith, (September 4, 1837, December 8, 1911). […]
19th Century Builder’s Half Hull Model of Steamship
Large Half Hull Builder’s Model of 19th Century Steamship Dimensions Model: 45 1/2″L x 3″ Beam x 4 3/4″ deck to keel Backboard: 49 1/2″ x 8 3/4″ x 1/2″ Weight: 12 Lbs. Presented is an interesting Builder’s Half Hull model of what we believe to be a Steamship of the period. It was […]
French Clipper Ship ‘Marie Collet Approaching Hong Kong Harbour Dated 1868
Presented is a fine example of a 19th Century China Trade painting. The draftsmanship of the unknown artist is exceptional and shows an intimate knowledge of his subject matter.
Antique Scottish Clipper Ship Model ADINO
ANTIQUE SCOTTISH CLIPPER SHIP MODEL ADINO of ARBROATH Presented is a carefully handcrafted full rigged model of the Scottish Clipper ADINO with a varnished Mahogany hull, deck and spars. This three masted full rigged ship was made by a model maker using the plank on frame method of construction. Each handmade plank is fitted to the curves of the hull and held […]
Beautiful Watercolor (Gouache) of Famous Sailing Yacht "Varuna”
Yacht “Varuna” Designed by G.L. Watson Built 1897 by A & J Inglis, Glasgow DIMENSIONS: Framed 34 ½” x 24 ¾”x 1 ¾” Picture: 24 ½” X 15 ¾” Varuna was designed by famous Naval architect, G.L. Watson, and built in 1897 at the A & J Inglis yard in Glasgow, commissioned by the […]
Beautiful Antique10″ Chelsea Pilot House Clock CA 1915-1918
10″ CHELSEA PILOT HOUSE CLOCK Ca 1915-1918 ORIGINALLY SOLD BY RIGGS & BROTHER OF PHILADELPHIA PURVEYOR OF FINE NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TO THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY AND GENERAL PUBLIC Presented is a rare and important, antique, an eight-day clock with an 8-inch face, manufactured for RIGGS & BROTHER, Philadelphia between 1915 and 1919. On the […]
Pair of Dramatic Semaphore Oil Lamps
Dramatic Semaphore Signal Lamps Late 19th to Early 20th Century Presented is a fine pair of turn of the 19th Century Semaphore signal lamps. In our research, the closest examples of these lamps we could find were the signal/semaphore lamps used in railroad switching yards or stations. We date these to be late 19th or […]
Beautiful Wool Work of a British Merchant Navy 3 Masted Barque
BRITISH WOOL WORK THREE MASTED BARQUE PICTURE SIZE: Unframed 14 1/2” x 12″, viewing area Framed 19“x 16 3/4“ x 1 1/4“ PRESENTED is a beautiful and well executed smaller wool work of a British 3 Masted Barque sailing for the British Merchant Navy. Besides the square sails, it has a complement of jibs at the bow, […]
