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William Thomson

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

Located in Norwell, MA

Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow. With a substantial

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Antique 1860s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FREDERICK GEORGE COTMAN 1882 OIL PAINTING OF A BLACKSMiTH
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FREDERICK GEORGE COTMAN 1882 OIL PAINTING OF A BLACKSMiTH

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FREDERICK GEORGE COTMAN 1882 OIL PAINTING OF A BLACKSMiTH

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Joseph Cotman and Miles Edmund Cotman. He was a private pupil of William Thomson Griffiths, the Head of

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

1890 The Nursery "Alice"
1890 The Nursery "Alice"

1890 The Nursery "Alice"

$12,050

H 10.5 in W 0.5 in D 8 in

1890 The Nursery "Alice"

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Bath, GB

' after he saw her illustrations for 'The Fairies' by William Allingham. However, Thomson took so long

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Antique 1890s British Books

Materials

Paper

12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol
12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol

12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

.7 denoting it belonged to W. Mitchell - Thomson. Most probably William Lowson Mitchell-Thomson, 1st

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Antique Late 19th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memo...

Materials

Pine

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Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle
Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

By Wifrid O. White

Located in Palm City, FL

brand name indicating the association White had with William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. The main feature of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lead

Hot Water Urn
Hot Water Urn

Hot Water Urn

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H 14.125 in W 8.5 in D 9.25 in

Hot Water Urn

Located in New York, NY

William Thomson (1777-1833), New York (active 1810-33)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Freedom Casket, Victorian
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Freedom Casket, Victorian

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Freedom Casket, Victorian

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, Nicoll, William Thomson, Duncan Macdonald, Bailies'. The upper and lower rims of the box are

Category

Antique 1870s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Crehore Sundial
Crehore Sundial

Crehore Sundial

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H 65.88 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Crehore Sundial

Located in New Orleans, LA

William Preece, KCB FRS, for his residence at Penhros, Caernarvon, Wales. A significant breakthrough in

Category

Early 20th Century Sundials

Materials

Bronze

William Thomson Nude Oil on Canvas Painting
William Thomson Nude Oil on Canvas Painting

William Thomson Nude Oil on Canvas Painting

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H 28.63 in W 26.5 in D 1.38 in

William Thomson Nude Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Framed oil on canvas nude woman painting by renowned Canadian/British artist William Thomson, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lord Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Threaded Nautical Compass Display
Lord Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Threaded Nautical Compass Display

Lord Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Threaded Nautical Compass Display

Located in Palm City, FL

a design of a light weight dry compass card invented by Sir William Thomson, later Lord Kelvin of

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

"The Gleaner" Victorian Portrait, Oil Painting
"The Gleaner" Victorian Portrait, Oil Painting

"The Gleaner" Victorian Portrait, Oil Painting

By William John Thomson

Located in Boughrood, Powys

William John Thomson RSA (American 1771-1845) Born Savannah USA 1771, returned to his ancestral

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Antique 1820s Scottish Other Paintings

Materials

Paint

Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Giant Ship's Threaded Nautical Compass
Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Giant Ship's Threaded Nautical Compass

Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Giant Ship's Threaded Nautical Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

as a display. It is based on a design of a light weight dry compass card invented by Sir William

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Dictionary of Banking by William Thomson, circa 1911
Dictionary of Banking by William Thomson, circa 1911

Dictionary of Banking by William Thomson, circa 1911

Located in Unteriberg, Schwyz

Dictionary of Banking: A concise ecyclopaedia of anking Law and Pactice by William Thomson, Bank

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Vintage 1910s English Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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Antique Rowing Print, Cambridge University

Antique Rowing Print, Cambridge University

$235

H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in

Antique Rowing Print, Cambridge University

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Cambridge preparing for the boat race. A wonderful atmospheric rowing lithograph of the Cambridge crew getting into a rowing scull preparing for a race. Five crew members are alread...

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Antique 1890s British Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor

Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor This is a fine quality extra long oar from Eton College, the spoon or blade has blue chevrons painted on it and the long a...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Ash

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

$3,995

H 52 in W 33 in D 19 in

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is engraved U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships, the Lionel Corporation, 1941. 53x33x19 H-L-Deep

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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Hand Painted Inspirational Rowing Oars or Paddles Priced Individually
Set of 2 Hand Painted Inspirational Rowing Oars or Paddles Priced Individually

Set of 2 Hand Painted Inspirational Rowing Oars or Paddles Priced Individually

Located in Manhasset, NY

Set of 2 hand painted inspirational rowing oars or paddles. Only "Outdoor" and "Bistro Coffee" are available. Priced individually. Each in a rustic painted design having inspiration...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s
Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s

Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Copper & brass ship's binnacle with compass & lantern, circa 1940s-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

$17,500

H 41 in W 16 in D 16 in

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

Located in Norwell, MA

High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil burners. Brass covers on the iron compensating balls. Brass brackets hold the balls. Bra...

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Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes

$13,500

H 45 in W 28 in D 19 in

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes

Located in Norwell, MA

First class yacht binnacle by Kevin Hughes of New York and Boston. Varnished wood base with hinged door. A bronze clinometer is mounted to the base. Iron compensating balls are mount...

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

$17,500

H 45 in W 25 in D 19 in

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine early 20th Century Skylight Yacht Binnacle. Amazing wood base with intricate rope carving and varnish and varnish finish. The six-sided Skylight top houses. A gimballed Compass....

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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