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.
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
$1250
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
$1500
A0315 19TH CENTURY DECORATED FRENCH BRONZE BELL, DATED 1854
This bronze bell is identified in raised letters: Humberg a Morteau and surrounded with raised floral, stars decorations and a crowned eagle. It is mounted in its original headstock and wrought iron belfry. The bell's origins are unknown but may have been military.
The bell measures about 10 3/4 across the mouth of the bell itself and 12 inches high