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Period: 1940s
Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimbaled boat compass that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted to a varnished mahogany box with a lid. The lid has two brass hooks. This fine old com...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Ship’s Sextant in Box by Wilfred O. White, Boston, USA
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic circa 1940 three-ring framed sextant in box. Box contains five accessory scopes, meticulously polished and lacquered. Of the five accessory scopes, four are fastened in. Ther...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height. An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
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German Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Aircraft Target Binocular
Aircraft Target Binocular
$44,939 Sale Price
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1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hayward Lumber & Inv Co of Los Angeles nautical maritime military ship spyglass / telescope / scope. Quartermaster, Mark II, 16 Power, Chemical & MFG Division. This telescop...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Located in Norwell, MA
Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...
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European Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Blueprint of a Two-Masted Schooner by Arthur Shuman Jr.
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architect's blueprint by Arthur Shuman Jr. of a two-masted schooner yacht. Sleek design with a single deckhouse, showing mast and rigging layout. The foremast is rigged with a ...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Natural Coral on Custom Wood Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Natural Coral set on a custom wood base.
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

Original Sail Plan Blueprint for the 260 Class Yacht, by George Lawley
Located in Norwell, MA
George Lawley 260 Class blueprint. Rich blue plan showing mast and sail dimensions. This is a double ended design by C. Raymond Hunt. This plan is for a thirty one foot yacht and was...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dim...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Double Sheave Varnished Wood Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley with attached chromed shackle with hooks. No axle ca...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Framed Nautical Flag by Dettra
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen maritime flag with sturdy canvas hoist and stitched panels of yellow and red. The hoist is stamped Dettra Flag Company Incorporated. This is a US Na...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942.
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942, Barking & London 1942. Good condition, slight abrasion on compass rose. The compass is mounted on eboni...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Wheel with Brass Hub and Inlay
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships wheel with eight turned spokes, mahogany frame, holly inlay and polished brass hub. Weight: 40 LBS Overall Dimensions: 43" Diameter Made: America Material: Wood / Brass ...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Spanish brass aquarium combines artisanal craftsmanship with aesthetic delight, set atop a decorative gilt iron stand. Featuring textured glass si...
Category

Spanish Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Perkins Marine Onion Lantern with Eight Inch Globe
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass Perko onion lantern with an eight-inch clear glass globe. Fitted with the original oil burner, exterior bars to protect the globe, a vented chimney, and a carry ring. Som...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimbaled boat compass that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted to a varnished mahogany box with a sliding lid. The compass is by Wilcox Crittenden of...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag In Shadow Box Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag representing the letter “O”, oscar. The flag has red and yellow stitched panels with canvas hoist. Manila rope and wood toggle. Shadow...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen

Solid Brass Porthole from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat porthole with hinged door with two latches. Great nautical relic. Clear glass. Weight: 14 LBS Overall Dimensions: 2” H x 21” L x ...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

U.S. Navy Destroyer Searchlight, 6 Feet Tall
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot United States Navy searchlight from a warship. Incredible marine light with huge head with shutter mechanism. Mouted to a very sturdy yoke and stand. Glass lenses are includ...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

British Royal Navy Searchlight and Signal Light
By Francis Searchlights
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb and substantial marine beacon by Francis Searchlights of Bolton, England. From the Ministry of Defense, British Royal Navy. With shutters for...
Category

British Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish. With maker’s plate from Lionel Corp. With the rarely fou...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Framed Nautical Flag by Dettra
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen maritime flag with sturdy canvas hoist and stitched panels of yellow and blue. The hoist is stamped Dettra Flag Company Incorporated. This is a US N...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Linen

Solid Brass Antique Ship Wheel Cigar Cutter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical cigar cutter with a hole and cutting blade in the column. When the wheel is turned, the blade is engaged to cut the tip off the cigar. This cutter has been meticulously poli...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Steel Boat Lantern with Brass Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered boat lantern with red and blue Fresnel lenses, with brass vented turret top and carry ring. The case of the lantern is polis...
Category

North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass "Hammerhead" ships telegraph. With faceplate from Siemens Brother and Company Limited, London. With ahead and astern ships commands includi...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boat Blueprint of the "Grayling JR" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a George Crouch design of the twenty-four-foot runabout "Grayling JR." George Crouch was a famous boat d...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

1949s Antique Northele Nautical Ship Project by Berthon Boats Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Northele is a sloop, length 14 m, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 on shipyard project. Measures: 103.5 x 61.3 (H) cm, inches 40.74 x 24.13 (H). Project coming from ...
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British Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Reclaimed Early 1940s WW2 42 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Whether displayed as a standalone decorative element or incorporated into a maritime-themed setting, this WW2 deck cleat becomes a unique focal point that captures the spirit of the ...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Luc Lanel & Christofle for Compagnie Générale Transatlantique a Set of Six Cups
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orfèvrerie Christofle for "Ile de France" 1949 Compagnie Générale Transatlantique Paquebot A set of six silvered metal cups Monogr...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "P" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of the letter "P," "PAPA," set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with a maker's l...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

1940s 42.25 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Incorporate a touch of maritime history into your space with this early 1940s deck cleat. While it bears signs of weathering, including rust and some damage around the bolt holes, th...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Tiny Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 1940s 47 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
While exhibiting signs of weathering, including rust and a chipped corner, this early 1940s deck cleat is in good condition, showcasing the authentic charm of its maritime past. The ...
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American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Signed M. Coloman Framed Oil Painting on Canvas Titled Venice Italy 1940
By Coloman
Located in Miami, FL
VENICE oil painting, featuring the Doges Palacio, Italian School, circa 1940s in its original 1940s frame. Signed M. Coloman, 20th century.  
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Canvas

Ocean Liner Normandie Longitudinal Plan
Located in Norwell, MA
Super super rare eleven foot plan of the Ocean Liner Normandie. This is a paper plan laid on linen. Some splits. Scarcely found relic titled "Paquebot "Nor...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Solid Brass Ships Throttle on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships throttle on stand. Highly polished and lacquered. Twin handle design. Weighs 92 pounds. Height is 39 by 8 by 9. Mounted to a 17 inch sq...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Engine Room Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy and loud ship engine room telegraph. With brass faceplate displaying ships commands including ahead and astern, full, half and slow, standby and...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Very nice solid brass ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a counter height table. This table is suitab...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ships Spotlight on Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Industrial lighting piece of vintage lighting. Ships spotlight which is mounted by an iron yoke onto a brass pedestal. Rewired with an electric socket. ...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Made into a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, then mounted into a mahogany table stand. Weight is 33 pounds.Measures: Diameter of table is 24 inches. Height is 19...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Japanese ships telegraph. Unit has been stripped of paint and polished. Aluminum head with brass handle. 43 pounds. 40 tall by 8 by 9. Mounted to a wood...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table, Very Large
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid brass ships porthole table. This porthole has been highly polished and lacquered to a very high finish. Mounted to a high table with lower shelf with a ships grating shel...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper and brass ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by the venerable and famous English maker "Meteorite." The copper cases are fitted with brass labels including port, starboard and Meteorite plates with serial numbers "25029" and "19203". These have clear Fresnel glass lenses with removable colored filters. Heavy brass lens...
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English Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Italian Nautical Graphometer with its Original Wooden Box Genoa, 1940s
By CAIM, Genova 1
Located in Milan, IT
Brass, copper and lead graphometer complete with the original wooden box signed CAIM Genova Via S. Sabina two of the 1940s. Measures of box 28 x 29 cm H 24. CAIM Genoa was company ac...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Five brasses have been meticulously polished and lacquered. Warm Lighting has been installed inside. A lantern housing is fitted to the hood. Brass bolts a...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Circa 1945 Engine Order Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War II engine order telegraph that is brand new old stock circa 1945. We took it out of a disintegrating crate. Original paint. The brass caps on either side of the head h...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Yacht Blueprint P-201-2 by John Wells
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint of a one hundred foot yacht by John Wells Incorporated of New York. The plan is a top view showing the top deck and cabin level. The top deck shows dining saloon, pilot house...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Solid Brass Yacht Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships lantern with polished and lacquered finish. Rewired with socket for home use. Hinged door and carry handle. Shipboard mounting bracket on box. Measures: 12" H x 8" H x 6"...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Fishing Trawler Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships blueprint for a 127 foot Booth Fisheries fishing trawler the legend plate reads Gielow Incorporated, Naval Architects and Engineers, New York. Mar...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Fabulous Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous solid brass ships porthole table with a highly polished and lacquered finish. Completely restored relic that has been fitted to a mahogany table that is 39 inches tall, perf...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Yacht Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass marine lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Protective brass cage. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered. It has been...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Highest Quality Engine Order Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn New York. This bridge telegraph has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This one also has brass face plates which...
Category

American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Four Step Wood Ships Deck Ladder
Located in Norwell, MA
Four step mahogany deck ladder. Overall dimensions: Weight is 15 pounds. 46" T x 18" x 6".
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Polished Ship’s Taffrail Spinner Logs
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage ship’s speed and distance taffrail log spinners. One is hallmarked Negus, MILF, New York, and the letter “S”. the second brass spinner has a blade...
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

WWII Navy Fritz Bendix Aviation, Baltimore Barometer in Leather Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
WWII Navy Fritz Bendix Aviation, Baltimore Barometer in Leather Case 6.75" x 4"H
Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Diving Pump With Copper Tank
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ocean divers auxiliary fresh air pump. With wood T handle, brass spigot with lever handle. Steel pad feet. Highly polished and lacquered. 27"Hx18"Wx11"Dia 14lbs.
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North American Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century telescope. With engraved focal tube "G. Santi. Fils, Marseille". Leather covered barrel. Nice old maritime relic. 3 lbs. 32"W.
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European Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Telegraph from Spanish Sub Chaser “Temerario”
Located in Norwell, MA
Spanish ships engine order telegraph. With commands in Spanish, commands include toda, media, despacio, para, etc. With info on what ship it was from. Qua...
Category

European Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

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