MARITIME ARTIFACTS
Our nautical antiques include 18th and 19th century examples of navigational instruments, ship's bells, wheels and other artifacts from ships. All items are guaranteed to be authentic.
A0348 RARE DIETZ US LIGHTHOUSE LANTERN
This early Deitz USLHS, lantern was found in Newburyport and probably was used at the Plum Island Lighthouse. It has the original Brass USLHS label, soldered to the brass base and is in very good condition. Original Glass globe, font, fill cap, and handle all intact.
SOLD
A0333 RARE COMPLETE 19TH CENTURY CHIP LOG
Very rarely found is this complete chip log for measuring the speed of a vessel.
Made up with the reel and line with the original wood chip. The triangular chip is weighted with lead pins to float vertically in the water. Its connected to the reel by a bridle and a removable wood pin.
The chip would be cast over the stern. The line having knots tied every 8 or 7 fathoms would be counted over 28 seconds measured by a 28 second sand timer.
Excellent condition. Reel measures 19 inches overall
SOLD
A0233 PERIOD HALF HULL MODEL OF SCHOONER
This fine half hull of a schooner dates mid 19th century and is very similar to the famous schooner yacht AMERICA. It is made from alternating light and dark woods with lower masts and bow sprit. There has been some minor repairs but all parts are original, including the backboard.
$850
A0252 18TH CENTURY QUADRANT WITH DECORATED INDEX ARM
This 18th century octant or quadrant dates from the American Revolution. Probably English and made of ebony with brass fittings and ivory scales. It is complete with it's original keystone mahogany case. During this period the index arms were often engraved. There is an extra peep sight inside the case.
$1250
A0322 18TH CENTURY SAILOR MADE WOOD BUSK
This 18th century busk is finely engraved with pinwheel, floral design, intertwined hearts with chip carved decorations. But significantly is engraved a portrait of a topsail schooner and identified "THE SCHOONER RAINE"
It was probably made by a sailor or master of the vessel as a memento to his wife or sweetheart.
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Provenance: The William Guthman Collection