Two Years Before The Mast
Richard Henry Dana - Two Years Before the Mast, First Edition 1840
Located in London, GB
Richard Henry Dana - Two Years Before the Mast. A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea.
First Edition
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Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
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H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
-masted ship underway with steam, depicted as French knots issuing from the two funnels. The ship with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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The sides and front of the rectangular two-door cabinet are embellished in gold and silver hiramaki-e
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper, Gold
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Early 19th Century Pair of Engravings, 'George IV Visiting Dublin' by R. Havell
By Robert Havell
Located in Dublin 8, IE
are rare first state prints before the flags were re-engraved to fly at half mast for the death of
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish George IV Prints
Materials
Paper
H 23 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Hillsborough, NJ
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock by J Howden c.1800
Located in London, GB
lunar calendar in the arch, painted with a castle in landscape and a masted galleon.
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Located in Downingtown, PA
). A three masted ship is depicted within a life preserver surrounded by a large number of flags with
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
33 Stars Flag, Later Updated to 35 Stars with a Rare Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
from the main mast. When under way, the jack is furled and the ensign may be kept in place or shifted
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13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Wool
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