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This rare antique ship model is a Baltimore Clipper, a Privateer during the War of 1812 .It is an example of the building style known as Admiralty Style, plank-on-frame  More »

This rare antique ship model is a Baltimore Clipper, a Privateer during the War of 1812 .It is an example of the building style known as Admiralty Style, plank-on-frame construction with exposed ribs, to demonstrate construction of the original ship. This rare antique Baltimore Clipper is a scratch built model ship built entirely from scratch materials with no commercially fabricated parts except cordage, chain and belaying parts. It was built about 1900 according to the current owner from whom I purchased the model. Length overall 30". The rigging was redone twenty-seven years ago by Arthur J. Menard whose model ships were purchased in New York City by the Seamen's Bank which had the most famous marine collection in the U.S.A. The rigging has small wooden dead-eyes, and linen cord. It is in a new mahogany case. There are two reasons for a model ship builder to chose a plank-on-frame construction . One, that is the way a real ship is built. Two, to expose internal details, to allow the viewer to examine hull timbers. During the War of 1812 privateers were permitted to prey upon the merchant fleet of Great Britain. The design for Baltimore Clippers emerged from the shipyards of Fells Point, Baltimore in response for fast ships that could elude the lumbering British naval vessels. Clippers were “sharp built”, that is they had a v-shaped hull that could cut quickly through the waves. They were gaff-rigged schooners, many had a square sail for driving power on the foremast. They could sail closer to the wind and were much more maneuverable than the British.   « Less

Antique French nautical diorama. Circa 1890

Antique French nautical diorama. Circa 1890   « Less

Ebony, Brass, and Ivory Quadrant. Ivory fixed scale with monogram SBR (Spencer, Brown & Rust)and graduations etched in script. Ivory name plate labeled J.Bassnett, Liverpool.  More »

Ebony, Brass, and Ivory Quadrant. Ivory fixed scale with monogram SBR (Spencer, Brown & Rust)and graduations etched in script. Ivory name plate labeled J.Bassnett, Liverpool. Ivory pencil holder in center brace. Overall lenth 12 and 3/4inches. Legs, scale frame, and braces made of ebony. All hardware, including arm, fittings and peepsights are of brass. Has three light filters, one green, two red. Overall condition is excellent, with all lenses, fittings, and mirrors intact. Has single thumb screw stop having no fine adjustment which is an indicator of early time. It is housed in an oak step-box case. Condition is very good with some cracking due to age. Inlaid brass block letters w/the name WM. Murray, Aurora, NY. Six letters are missing from the inlay Please contact me with any further questions or interest.   « Less

Lister Bros 9' one piece sitca spruce rowing oars

Lister Bros 9' one piece sitca spruce rowing oars   « Less

The 180' steam yacht Isis was built as a private yacht for William S. and John T. Spaulding of Boston by T. S. Marvel Shipbuilding, Newburgh, New York. She was launched  More »

The 180' steam yacht Isis was built as a private yacht for William S. and John T. Spaulding of Boston by T. S. Marvel Shipbuilding, Newburgh, New York. She was launched on December 10, 1901 and fitted out at Fletcher's Shipyard in Hoboken, New Jersey and completed in 1902. Original 7" x 9 1/4" image mounted on 8" x 10" card, Stebbins embossed signature lower right, negative number and yacht name lower left. Stebbins stamp on reverse along with hand written notes about the yacht. In good condition with small losses to two of the mount edges,age toning and some small marks & scuffs.   « Less

A dry card compass 3 1/8" in diameter with brass bowl & gimbal ring mounted in a 5 1/8" x 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" height box with dovetailed corners and sliding cover. Robert Merrill  More »

A dry card compass 3 1/8" in diameter with brass bowl & gimbal ring mounted in a 5 1/8" x 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" height box with dovetailed corners and sliding cover. Robert Merrill was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts on April 19, 1804. He was first listed as a "mathematical instrument" maker in the New York City directory of 1835-1836 with a partner, William Davis. Shortly thereafter, in 1838 Merrill struck out on his own as a compass maker at the address 141 Maiden Lane. In 1865 Merrill took his sons into the business. He died in 1876.(Charles Smart, "The Makers of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700," 1962, Regal Art Press, New York.)   « Less

Glass Jar With Ornate Decoration - Measures 4 1/4" height ~ 2 5/8" top diameter ~ 2 5/8" base diameter. In original salvaged condition. The jar has has a chip 3/4" long and  More »

Glass Jar With Ornate Decoration - Measures 4 1/4" height ~ 2 5/8" top diameter ~ 2 5/8" base diameter. In original salvaged condition. The jar has has a chip 3/4" long and 2 very small chips on the outside top rim. Visit our website for more items from the Empress of Ireland.   « Less

C. Pleth Sextant #36087 with 4 power scope and carrying case.

C. Pleth Sextant #36087 with 4 power scope and carrying case.   « Less

TAYLOR Navigator Compass Exclusive Navigation Dial Compass Self Illuminated ~Push button Light ~Powerful alnico Magnets ~Swivel mounting In original box with  More »

TAYLOR Navigator Compass Exclusive Navigation Dial Compass Self Illuminated ~Push button Light ~Powerful alnico Magnets ~Swivel mounting In original box with instructions   « Less