U.S. Navy Model 1862 Officer’s Presentation Sword
BY I. BERNSTEIN, BROOKLYN Early 20th Century Inscribed to M.J. Lenny Length Overall 36″ long Blade 29 ¾” long by 6/8″ wide 1/4″ Thick, Sword weighs 1 lbs. 7 oz. Presented is a vintage M1852 named naval officer’s sword by I. Bernstein of Brooklyn, NY. The blade has an etched and […]
Miniature Set of Navigation Plotting Tools 19th Century
Set of Miniature Plotting Tools of Whale Ivory in Sharkskin Covered Wood Case 19th Century Case measurements: 6 1/2″ Ht 2 3/4″ Width Sharkskin Case Presented is a very unusual set of navigation plotting tools miniaturized and fitted in an elegant sharkskin-covered wood case. The case […]
Early China Export Trade Silver Bosun’s Pipe – Call
Antique China Export Trade Bosun’s Call – Pipe Early 19th Century Presented is a very early Chinese made Bosun’s “Pipe” or “Call” which is frequently referred to as a Boatswain’s whistle by landlubbers. This one is much larger than what is used today by the Navies of the worlds’ noncommissioned petty officers, usually the Boatswain’s Mate of […]
Hand Operated Dive Pump By Wm. Boekel Company Philadelphia
BOEKEL HAND OPERATED DIVE PUMP Presented is another standard early hand operated dive pump made by the Wm Boekel Company of Philadelphia. It was patented in 1904 and used for shallow water dive operations, and some early fire fighting applications. And again, for dramatic effect, we’ve had it polished and lacquered for display. It has […]
Pewter Sculpture “Into the Storm”
Dramatic Pewter Sculpture “Into the Storm” by Peter Jackson Dimensions Base: 6 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ Ht: 7 3/4″ Wt: 6 lbs. 15 oz. Presented is a fine pewter sculpture/diorama of an ancient sailor manning the helm in rough seas. His ship is listing to starboard and he’s lashed […]
C. Plath Navistar “Professional” Sextant
C. PLATH NAVISTAR PROFESSIONAL SEXTANT W/ WHOLE HORIZON 4 x 40 Scope Presented is a C Plath Navistar “Professional” Sextant. Although we’ve offered numerous Plath sextants over the years, in many model variations, this is the first “Professional” we’ve acquired. These were introduced in 1977, and provided an opportunity to own a Plath instrument at […]
Pair America’s Cup Half Hull Models Ranger & Enterprise ca 1930s
America’s Cup Half Hull Models Enterprise and Ranger Dimensions Presented are a pair of shadowbox style framed Half Hull Models of two famous America’s Cup yachts, Ranger and Enterprise. Ranger was a J-class racing yacht that successfully defended the 1937 America’s Cup, defeating the British challenger Endeavour II 4-0 at Newport, Rhode Island. It was the last time […]
Morse MK V Reproduction WW II Dive Helmet
Morse MK V WW II Period Commercial Dive Helmet Reproduction Presented is a MK V reproduction dive helmet. It appears to be constructed from actual helmet parts, but not as a working helmet. The neck rings are not grooved and the bonnet just sits onto the breastplate. And although a number of the attachments […]
