Model of “El Tigre”The Tiger Cannon
The Famous El Tigre Cannon of the Castle of San Cristobal Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Presented is a very fine model of the famous Cannon “El Tigre”. The Castle of San Cristobal, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, is a museum which houses the famous Canon Tigre (Tiger Cannon), which, on July 25, 1797, shot a musketball […]
U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle By A. Lietz Company San Francisco 1944
Presented is probably the most impressive large ship binnacle we’ve had the pleasure to offer. The model is referred to as “Torpedo Style”. It was manufactured by the A. Lietz Company of San Francisco. The compass is by the Lionel Corporation of N.Y. and is dated 1944. The pedestal and compass housing are bronze with […]
Unusual Half Hull “Buttocks” ModelBaltimore Fishing Boat
Half Hull “Buttocks” Model of Chesapeake Fishing Boat Dimensions Backboard: 30 1/4″ x 11 1/4″ Half Model: LOA 23 1/2″ Deck to keel at Bow: 5 1/2″ Deck to Keel at Stern: 3 1/4″ Weight: 9 lbs. Presented is an unusual antique builder’s half hull model. It was made to loft the lines of a […]
Bronze and Brass Mushroon Style Small Boat Binnacle
SMALL BOAT MUSHROOM BINNACLE Polished brass small boat binnacle reads “PATT 1151A Compass” on front. The Alcohol filled compass card measures 3 ⅞”, marked in 10 degree increments and is operating correctly. There is a side burner with a screw- on vented top. The front window flips open. Both the compass and the very heavy […]
C. Plath Navistar Classic Sextant
1982 C. PLATH NAVISTAR CLASSIC SEXTANT 4 X 40 SCOPE 5 STAR We are the premier source for all versions of the Plath Navistar premium sextants and have specialized in their sale. We have sold more than any other dealer in the world! The pictures in this presentation are all of the actual instrument. […]
VINTAGE HENRY HUGHES & SON WW II ERA THREE RING SEXTANT
PRESENTED is a fine Word War II Era mariner’s sextant with an extended arc from -5 to +135 degrees that almost equals a quintant. It has a graduated insert made of a proprietary metal that Hughes called “Platina“ (platinum) arc and vernier, with brass frame and fittings. Engraved at mid-center of the arc at the […]
Henry Hughes & Son Three Ring Sextant Owner Capt. Weems
LIKE NEW PRESENTATION QUALITY HENRY HUGHES & SON THREE RING SEXTANT Former Property of CAPT. P.V.H. Weems, USN PRESENTED is a Henry Hughes Three Ring sextant in like new condition that was purchased by then LCDR P.V.H. Weems, USN-Ret on 11 April 1940 for the Weems School of Navigation. Weems is the famous award winning celestial navigator that authored […]
F. Smith & Son Opticians Quintant/Sextant Late 19th Century
OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION QUALITY Late 19th Century Quintant/Sextant SPECIFICATIONS: CASE 10 3/4″ x 10″ L x 5 1/4″ W QUINTANT / SEXTANT: 3 Sighting scopes Length of index arm 9 ” Width of Arc 10 1/8″ […]
Seth Thomas U.S. Maritime Commission WWII Ship’s Clock
SETH THOMAS WW II U.S. MARITIME COMMISSION CLOCK The stand, a $75.00 value, is included! Presented is a vintage, eight-day, Seth Thomas U.S. Maritime Commission clock with a 6″ silver face with black etched numerals and an independent second hand. It has the number 32069 on its face. It has a 115 A, 7 Jewel […]
44 Inch Carved American EagleBy Artistic Carving Company
ARTISTIC CARVING COMPANY Carved Wood American Eagle This fine Artistic Carving Co. American Eagle is resplendent in its original finish. DIMENSIONS: 43 3/4 ” L x 16” H x 5” D WEIGHT 9 lbs. Presented is an outstanding example of a carved American eagle which is in pristine condition. It was made by the Artistic Carving Company in Boston […]
