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, […]
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 […]
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” […]
Lake Union Dreamboat Model – 1929
Lake Union Dreamboat Model 1929 Puget Sound Dimensions: Lgth: 33″ Beam: 8 1/2″ Overall Ht on Stand: 20 1/2″ (includes rigging) Presented is a model of the Lake Union Dreamboat popular in the Puget Sound area in the late 1920s and 30s. It was built by N.J. Blanchard Boat Company and the Lake Union […]
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 […]
U.S. Navy Spotting Scopeby Minneapolis-Honeywell 1943
U.S. Navy Spotting Scope by Minneapolis-Honeywell 1943 Dimensions on Tripod Overall Ht. 63″ (adjustable on Tripod) Wt: 48 lbs. Scope: L 26″ Dia: 5″ Presented is a beautiful Spotting Scope designed for the U.S. Navy, dated 1943. Originally, it would have been placed aboard ship on a stable platform for sighting targets. It has […]
U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle by John E. Hand & Sons Co.
U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle with Quadrantal Correctors by John E. Hand & Sons Company, Philidelphia Dimensions: Overall Ht: 5 3/4″ Wdt – Compass: 4 1/2″ Wdt w/ iron compensating Balls: 8 ” Wdt – Base: 6″ Wt: 9 lbs 1 oz. Presented is a truly elegant small compass designed for the […]
U.S. Navy Silver Quarterdeck Bell from USS Piedmont (AD-17)
U.S. Navy Quarterdeck Bell off the USS Piedmont (AD-17) Dimensions: Ht 7″ Diameter at Base: 8″ Wt: 6 lbs, 3 oz. Presented is the first of these Navy bells (Quarterdeck rather than Foredeck) that we’ve had the pleasure to offer. The former owner of the bell acquired it as the ship was being decommissioned […]
F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co.Sighting Compass
Beautiful Dry Card Compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. Mid 19th Century Dimensions Compass Face: 8″ Outer dimension of Compass: 9″ Case: Ht: 10″x 12″ x 12″ Wt: 20 lbs. Presented is a truly beautiful dry card compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. Co. of Boston, Mass. […]
