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: […]
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′ […]
Beautiful Brass Desktop or Library Telescope
Beautiful Brass Desktop or Library Telescope Cased Presented is an elegant desktop or library brass telescope. This telescope is beautifully crafted from high-quality brass and is the perfect addition to any nautical or coastal-themed room. With its gleaming brass finish, it’s not just functional but also a stunning decorative piece. This fine instrument will bring […]
Captain’s Tantalus Liquor Cabinet – Napoleonic Era
Captain’s Elegant Tantalus Liquor Cabinet A cave à liqueur, also known as a Tantalus, is an ornate box that opens to reveal decanters of liquor and aperitif glasses. They were very popular during the reign of Napoleon III. Both side walls and the lid swing open to reveal an elaborate ormolu tray adorned with golden […]
