Russian 3 Bolt Dive Helmet
Russian 3 Bolt Dive Helmet DIMENSIONS: 17“ H x 15 1/2“ W x 17 3/4“ D Handle + 2” TOTAL WEIGHT 34 lbs Presented is a 3 bolt, 3 light Russian helmet, Circa 1991. It is in exceptional condition. This helmet was made at Factory 28 located in Leningrad in 1991 as indicated by the brass ID […]
Cased Model of Revenue Cutter “Liberty” by William Hitchcock
Cased Model of the Revenue Cutter ” Liberty” by William Hitchcock Dimensions: Glass Case: HT:16 1/2″ x Lgth. 13″ x W 71/4″ Model: L Overall: 12″ Deck L 8″ W 2 3/4″ Overall Ht. 11″ Presented is a beautifully executed model of the Revenue Cutter “Liberty” […]
Vintage Korean Dive Helmet
Vintage Korean Dive Helmet DIMENSIONS: 16 1/2″H x 14″ W x 16″ D Circumference 36″ Weight 35 pounds Presented is a fine example of a vintage Korean three-light, 12-bolt, helmet, likely made around 1930. Even though it looks similar to a Siebe Gorman, except for its crisscrossed guards over the side lights, it is smaller […]
Siebe Gorman Diver’s 4 Pronged Light
Siebe Gorman Diver’s 4 Pronged Light Presented is a British Siebe Gorman chromed brass deep sea diver’s flashlight. All types of torches are made from high-quality brass (probably Admiralty or Naval qualities) and most were electroplated(mainly chrome plated) for added protection against corrosion. This working light is an example of one of the fine […]
Large Ship Navigation Lamp by G. Gillard of New Zealand
Large Ship Navigation Lamp by G.Gillard of Auckland, New Zealand Presented is a very large antique kerosene ship’s navigation light. The maker’s tag on the front is imprinted G Gillard, Cert Maker, Auckland, and shows the serial number 966. This fine lamp was intended for use when a ship was “Not Under Command”. This […]
Rare Ilon Industries Miniature Sextant
Ilon Industries Miniature Sextant Of the miniature sextants, it is said to be the outright Best by an experienced navigator! PRICE: SEXTANT DIMENSIONS 4″ W x 4 ” L x 1 1/2” D” LEATHER CASE 5 1/2″ W x 6 1/2″ L x 2 1/2” D Shipping Weight 2 lb PRESENTED is another gem of a micro-mini tiny sextant that has a radius of arc […]
Antique Early Sextant / Quintant With Personal History
COMMODORE HOBART OLSON’S Brass Quintant – Sextant Ca 1860 An exceptionally fine instrument with a known and interesting history. It was the personal quintant-sextant of a famous mid-west yachtsman, which he used to navigate the long-distance races on Lake Michigan, probably from 1935 forward until his death. He also had it with him […]
J.W. NORIE Early Octant Ca 1795
FAMOUS MAKER J.W. NORIE EARLY ENGLISH OCTANT Ca 1795 NORIE FOWLED ANCHOR LOGO on ARC PRESENTED is as rare an octant as you will find and one which will appeal to those familiar with the history of navigation. It was made by John William Norie (1772-1843), a mathematician, hydrographer, chart maker, and publisher of nautical books, most famous for […]
Sextant by Charles Taber New Bedford
IMPORTANT AMERICAN SEXTANT C. TABER – NEW BEDFORD Ca 1860 Presented is an ebony frame, ivory arc, and antique sextant made by Charles Taber & Co. New Bedford. There were few American makers of navigation instruments, most of which were imported from England. The Taber company was located in the heart of the whaling industry. […]
British Admiralty Telescope – 19th Century
British Admiralty Pattern Single Draw Marine Telescope Ca 1875 Late 19th-century telescopes are increasingly difficult to find. This is one of the Admiralty designs which makes it special. It is a quite large, high quality, British Admiralty pattern, single draw telescope designed specifically for marine use. It is in fine condition for its age and […]