Ship's Anemometer and Aerovane Repurposed as Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's anemometer and aerovane used to measure wind speed and direction. These were mounted on
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Brass, Chrome
Ship's Anemometer and Aerovane Repurposed as Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's anemometer and aerovane used to measure wind speed and direction. These were mounted on
Brass, Chrome
Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl
Brass
Circa 1900 or Earlier Anglo-European Ship's Wheel
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 or earlier antique ship's wheel, Anglo-European. Teak, iron & brass. Marked by hand: BK
Brass, Iron
Set of Three Norwegian Ship Navigation Lights, circa 1981
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare set of three ship Navigational lights. Port, starboard and console, made of cast brass and
Brass
Sold|$4,213
Large Pine Wood Model of a Ship’s Propeller
Located in Kastrup, DK
A high carpentry quality pine model of a three-blade ship’s propeller. Denmark c. 1950. Special
Brass
Ship's Nautical Teak Decking Waterfall Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original ship's teak decking converted into a waterfall design coffee table or bench. Found the old
Brass
Sold|$2,403
Large English Pond Yacht / Ship Model C 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant wooden pond yacht/ship model in mahogany. Keel in lead. Ship hull painted green. High
Brass, Lead
Mid-Century Ship's Stateroom Teak and Copper Table Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century table lamp from a ship's stateroom. Teak and brass base, beveled teak stem and copper
Brass, Copper
Sold|$14,500
Ships Steering Station from DD 450 USS O’Bannon
Located in Norwell, MA
Extremely rare World War II ships wheel station from the fletcher class destroyer U.S.S. O’Bannon
Brass
19th Century Ships Bell with Naval Broad Arrow Stamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century ships bell with broad arrow stamp 19th century brass ships bell has a large ring at
Brass
Circa 1900 or Earlier Ango-European Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 or earlier antique ship's wheel, Anglo-European. Teak, iron & brass. Marked by hand: BK
Brass, Iron
Original Bronze Ship's Porthole Window Converted to Side Table, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original bronze ship's porthole window complete with working double keys that still open the
Brass
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, dating back to the early 20th century. It features a cork
Brass
Single Draw Ship Captain’s Skyglass by John Lilley & Son, London
Located in Norwell, MA
. Weight: 2 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 31"W (open) x 2 1/2" Diame Made: UK Material: Brass Date
Brass
Sold|$1,850 / set
Circa 1920s Pair of Port & Starboard English Ship's Oil Lanterns
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s pair of Port & Starboard ship's oil lanterns, English. Handsome copper with brass
Brass, Copper
Cigar Cutter in the Shape of a Ships Wheel, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare cigar cutter in the shape of a ships wheel, Made in brass during the early 20th Century. Some
Brass
Polished Ship’s Sextant in Box by Wilfred O. White, Boston, USA
Located in Norwell, MA
: Brass Date: 1940
Brass
Patented 18th Sept. 1866 Walker’s A2 Harpoon Ship Log Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Brass log in the shape of a harpoon, signed Walker’s A2 Harpoon Ship Log Patented 18th Sept. 1866
Brass
4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique ship's wheel. An English, oak and bronze decorative maritime helm
Brass
Log contamiglia nautico in ottone firmato MASSEY’S Anchor Ship Log del 1820
Located in Milan, IT
Log o solcometro contamiglia nautico in ottone a forma di fiocina, firmato MASSEY’S Anchor Ship
Brass
Bronze Ship Porthole Window Converted to Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original bronze ship's porthole window complete with working double keys that still open the
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Triangular Opaque Glass Wall Sconces from a 1970s Cruise Ship Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
ship. Brass frame with an opaque white glass shade. Takes a regular size light bulb and have been
Brass
Pair of Triangular Opaque Glass Wall Sconces from a 1970s Cruise Ship Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
ship. Brass frame with an opaque white glass shade. Takes a regular size light bulb and have been
Brass
19th Century T Walker’s Patent Harpoon Ship Log a 1 London Antique Maritime Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass log in the shape of a harpoon, signed T. Walker’s Patent Harpoon Ship Log A 1 London, from
Brass
1942 U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Mounted Compass by Longines Wittnauer Watch Co.
By Longines
Located in San Francisco, CA
A US Navy Bureau of Ships Mounted Compass model 11310 manufactured in 1942 by the Longines
Brass
Sold|$1,195
Solid Brass Ships Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole with hinged door and four dog bolts. Meticulously polished and
Brass
Sold|$1,495
Solid Brass Ships Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Early 20th century solid brass ships porthole. Hinged door with four dog bolts. Clear glass. Highly
Brass
Sold|$895
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Brass
Sold|$1,195
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Brass
Brass Ship's Nautical Clinometer, Italy
Located in Nantucket, MA
A brass Italian clinometer used on vessels to measure the degree of healing. In larger ship's, it
Brass
Sold|$849
Two Opening Brass Ship's Portholes
Located in London, GB
Two early 20th century opening brass ship's portholes. Measure: Glass sizes 7 and 5 1/4 inches
Brass
Sold|$1,850
Large Brass Nautical Ship's Steering Wheel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Heavy and large solid brass ship's wheel with beautiful aged patina.
Brass
Solid Brass Antique Nautical Ship Cleat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original mid-century ship's cleat, solid brass with great patina and a great size.
Brass
Sold|$1,495
Solid Brass Highly Polished Ships Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole of solid brass with lacquer finish. Fitted with glass. This is by
Brass
Sold|$995
Pair of Solid Brass Ship's Cleats
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of solid brass ship's cleats from the late 1900s. Makes a great door stop, bookends
Brass
Sold|$2,995
Large Ships Porthole of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Large highly polished and lacquered ships porthole. First class restoration. Two dog bolts, hinged
Brass
Sold|$2,191
Edwardian Brass and Mahogany Ships Wheel
By Brown Brothers
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany and brass ships wheel signed Brown Bros & Co Ltd, Rosebank Ironworks, Edinburgh
Brass
Sold|$5,595
Solid Brass Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships telegraph by American maker Durkee Marine, meticulously polished and lacquered. Twin face
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Large Brass Ship by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large scale ship made by Curtis Jere, circa 1970s. This brass ship is designed to be
Brass
Sold|$2,900
Early 1900s Rare Ship's Brass Binnacle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 1900s ship's brass binnacle with port and starboard iron compensating balls, a gimbled Daiko
Brass
Sold|$395
Ship's Brass Porthole Window, 1980's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A nautical brass porthole window with a swing plate from a decommissioned ship. One hinged side
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Large Danish Midcentury Brass Ship's Bell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very nice original Danish ships bell in brass made circa 1930s as far as we can judge. The bell has
Brass
Sold|$895
Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical Sextant with engraved scale "GDE Koning Arnhem, Amsterdam No. 2649". Scale has silver inlay. Three ring design with inspection and calibration card dated 1923. Fitted to a w...
Brass
Wilmot Castle Vintage Brass Ship Searchlight
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
Fully operational Wilmot Castle searchlight, circa 1930s or 1940s in polished brass and copper
Bronze, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Ship's Compass on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a brass ship's compass that usually sits in a box on the bridge of a ship. It has been
Brass
Solid Brass Antique Ship Wheel Cigar Cutter
Located in Norwell, MA
. The column collects the tips, and the bottom of the column has a sliding disposal door. Weight: 1
Brass
Sold|$2,295
US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships compass binnacle. With brass plate from the "US Navy Bureau of ships”. 5 inch
Brass
Sold|$1,395
Eight Spoke Ships Wheel with Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight spoke ships wheel with solid brass – Lannan Gallery with brass hub and trim ring. Eight
Brass
Solid Brass Antique Ship Wheel Cigar Cutter
Located in Norwell, MA
. The base has a brass plate embossed "SS Sierra Ventana." SS Sierra Ventana was a steamship built for
Brass
Mid-Century Ship's Stateroom Brass Table Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
A brass table lamp from a ship's stateroom, Mid-Century. Switch on the base, rewired for American
Brass
Brass Mirror from Ship's Mid-Century Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
Brass mirror with beveled glass from the stateroom of a mid-century cruise ship. Has a glass shelf
Brass
Copper, Brass and Chrome Ship's Anemometer, Midcentury
Located in Nantucket, MA
A functional ship's anemometer, used in measuring wind speed. Made of copper, brass and chrome. Can
Brass, Copper, Chrome
Teak and Brass Ship's Clinometer, circa 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ship's clinometer mounted on a teak back plate. This one is rather special with the embossed tall
Brass
Antique Brass Ship’s Double Food Warming Vessel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
front and brass carry handles. The bottom is copper used for heat convection. Believed to have been
Brass, Copper
Solid Brass Wilcox Crittenden American Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
This gimballed compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown, Connecticut. This is circa 1930. Fitted to a varnished box. Compass and gimbal ring are nicely polished. Overall Dimensi...
Brass
Ship's Nautical Brass Clinometer, circa 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's brass clinometer mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to
Solid Brass Ships Fixed Porthole with Tempered Glass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships fixed porthole with tempered glass. The original tempered glass does have
Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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