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Item Ships From: Massachusetts
Vintage Pulley by Merriman of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Double sheave yacht pulley with ash case and tobin bronze pins, two polished and lacquered pins and steel "Side sister Hooks". Awesome restoration of this ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
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
1940s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Nautical Signal Pennant in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents the substitute flag R3. The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Large Maritime Signal Flag in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Large linen nautical signal flag representing numeral FIVE. Stitched in panels of blue and yellow. White canvas hoist with manila rope and wood toggle. Big...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Nautical Signal Pennant in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadow box frame. The cotton flag represents the substitute flag "R1". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope a...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "I" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of the letter "I," "India," set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. The cotton fiel...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Seascape with Portrait of a Schooner-Rigged Yacht, Signed and Dated 1937
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Seascape with Portrait of a Schooner-Rigged Yacht, signed and dated Carl Schroeder, 1937, an un-tutored oil on canvas seascape painting with a port side view of a large schooner rigged racing yacht with all canvas aloft including topsails and staysails, smartly uniformed crew, captain and first mate visible on deck, a lookout posted on the foremast crosstrees, a burgee, pennant and flag flying on the fore and main peaks, with a one design class designation A-1 on the mainsail; a low-lying spit of land with red and white cottages is visible near in background beyond the bowsprit; signed and dated Carl Schroeder, 1937 in the lower right.
The painting is in near excellent condition, with only a stretcher line visible down the left side and one small pin hole on the right side. The painting is mounted in a contemporary carved an gilded frame.
The artist has not been identified, but the style and subject is consistent with either the American or Danish schools. The 1930s was a golden age decade for the J-Boats and other great ocean racing yachts. The A class designation suggests very large...
Category
1930s Danish Other Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Thaxter of Boston Yacht Binnacle
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished case and compass, sidelight, and carry ring. Maker is Samuel Thaxter of Boston.
Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 6"D x 9"L. 5 pounds.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Model of a Double Ended Trading Vessel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of a double ended river trading vessel with hinged masts to pass under bridges, and a varnished deck. The hull is painted black and gold. Quality model.
Weight: 4 l...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Fine Half Model of the Famous German Schooner Meteor III
Located in Norwell, MA
This model has exceptional deck detail with cabin, Many detailed skylights with brass bars, cabin, with brass porthole, deck fittings, stubbed masts, binnacle, helm, etc. The Hull is...
Category
2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Boat Blueprint Plan of the John Hacker Runabout "Baby Doll"
Located in Norwell, MA
Speedboat blueprint drawn by renowned naval architect John L. Hacker. The subject is "Baby Doll," a double cockpit runabout. The detailed boat plan shows th...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Melody" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the thirty seven foot bridge deck cruiser "Melody."...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Sunrise" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunrise", a trunk cabin cruiser. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloy...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Cabrilla" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom day cruiser "Cabrilla." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the Yacht "Tally Ho Major" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the auxiliary cutter "Tally Ho Major." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Llo...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Sunray" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunray," A Seabright skiff. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the Runabout "Vamoose" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom runabout "Vamoose." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Boat Launch Blueprint from Frederick D. Lawley of Quincy, Massachusetts
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint for a marine launch from the famous naval architect and boatbuilder Frederick D. Lawley (1878–1953) of Quincy, Massachusetts. The legend plate shows: General arran...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Yacht Throttle Control by Kimball of Detroit
Located in Norwell, MA
Rarely found highly polished pedestal mounted yacht throttle. Engraved Kimball Control No. 814 Detroit MI. Nice size, great old relic from a one hundred foot private yacht.
Overal...
Category
1940s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early 20th century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its origina...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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"...
Category
1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Solid Brass Perko Ships Anchor Lantern
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern by The Perkins Marine Lamp Company. With protective brass bars, vented top with hoisting ring. Lantern is mounted to a thick mahogany base. Lantern is wired with...
Category
1930s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Yacht Binnacle of the Highest Quality
Located in Norwell, MA
Skylight Yacht Binnacle from the 19th century. Exceptional binnacle built to a very high standard. Very heavy and sturdy with a beautiful desig...
Category
1880s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Half Model Rainbow
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s Cup Yacht “Rainbow”. This is the here Herreshoff Yacht that won the cup. Hull is painted white over gold. Planked dec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional half model of an American sailing yacht. Beautifully carved hull with a rich dark patina. Large scale, quite beamy but still sleek. Mounted to an original backboard. This...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern by English Maker Bulpitt
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht cabin lantern by English maker Bulpitt, dated 1942. With original burner, wood carry handle, hinged door, and wired for home display. Lantern has been meticulously ...
Category
1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare yacht binnacle from Negus of New York. The mushroom top is fitted with two removable oil burners and has an oval glass viewing port. The binnacle pedestal holds a gimballed bras...
Category
1890s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Engine Order Telegraph by Kirk Habicht
Located in Norwell, MA
American ships bridge telegraph by Kirk Habicht Co, of Baltimore Maryland. The ships commands are on display back, ahead, full, one third, full, and s...
Category
1930s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag in frame showing a large flag stitched in panels of deep orange and blue. With stitched cloth hoist. Large and decorative for the money. Great piece of nautical ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “4”, “FOUR” in the international code of signals. This authentic pennant is made of individual panels of red and white. Fitted to ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
4- Foot Half Model of the J Class Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the America’s cup Yacht Endeavor. This is a 4-foot hull mounted to a blackboard. The Hull is painted blue over gold. The planked deck has skylights, Companionway, Spinn...
Category
2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Late Regency Childs Yew and Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with bow back and pierced baluster splat, turned legs and crinoline stretcher.
Category
1830s English Regency Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Elm, Yew
Old Whaleboat Rudder
Located in Norwell, MA
Large wood whaleboat rudder with brass pintles and maple tiller. What a great Classic shape on this awesome whaleboat rudder. Awesome relic.
Weight: 45 lbs
Overall Dimensions: 70...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “B” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of an individual panel of red. Fitted to a...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Builders Half Model of a Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht designer's scale model of a double ended speedboat. Superbly shaped and crafted. Varnish finish. Mounted to a painted backboard small and delicate. Circa 1930.
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted cockpit and engine covers. Possibly from the workshop of Charles Moyer. Mounted to a s...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Racing Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
This s a highly detailed “half model”, not just a “half hull”. The deck detail is extensive with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, row of turned brass portholes, stubbed masts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Map of Harwich, Massachusetts
Located in Norwell, MA
Turn of the century map of Harwich, Massachusetts. Plate from a Cape Cod County Map book showing the Barnstable county town of Harwich including Allens Harbor, Pleasant Lake, Harwich...
Category
20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Massive Maritime Ships Winch by Rex
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships winch by REX, model 110. This is extremely heavy, 220 pounds. The huge brass drum has a shaft that runs through the winch connecting to a chain sprocket. Also fitted with an ir...
Category
1930s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
John Alden Blueprint No. 583 of an Auxiliary Cruising Yawl
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional and stunning original yacht blueprint from John G Alden of Boston. The legend panel reads “Auxiliary Cruising Yawl” cabin plan. March 21, 1934. C.A. Alberg John G. Alden ...
Category
1930s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare English ship's lantern known as a trawling lantern. Fitted with red and green filters for port and starboard with a clear strip up the center. Very large and heavy. Brass maker'...
Category
1930s English Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Yacht Pulley Block by Merriman
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical pulley block by Merriman of Boston. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Entire unit is brass. Great maritime accent piece. Awesome restoration.
Weight: 3 lbs.
Overall ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Fine Half Model of the Racing Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
This s a highly detailed “half model”, not just a “half hull”. The deck detail is extensive with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, row of turned brass portholes, stubbed masts...
Category
2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chrome Yacht Winch
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome yacht winch mounted to a wood block. Classic boat winch with chrome over bronze. Still retches. Quite decorative.
Weight: 11 LBS
Overall Dimensio...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Steamship Painting of SS Southern Cross
Located in Norwell, MA
Gouache painting of the steamship Southern Cross, with red, white, and blue stack. Vessel is sailing amongst a great group of ships and yachts, all with...
Category
1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Paper
Naval Architect's Half Model of a Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality architect's half model of a double ended competition speedboat. The hull is marked with the lines of the vessel. Possibly a C.W. Mower design. Mounted to a wood backboard. Ci...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Solid Brass Maritime Spotlight on Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical spotlight. Great piece of industrial lighting. Solid brass and highly polished, fitted to a heavy brass pedestal. Glass lens. Head is fitte...
Category
1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of yellow an...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
1920's Yacht Blueprint by Lambie and Mabry
Located in Norwell, MA
102 foot fast cruising yacht blueprint from naval architects and marine engineers Lambie and Mabry of Wilmington California. Scale is one quarter inch to the foot. Awesome white hull...
Category
1920s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Yacht Painting by William Bishop
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed watercolor showing the British Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert by William Bishop. Unique painted oval matting and painted ships name. Be sure to ...
Category
1990s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Original 1891 Walker Map
Located in Norwell, MA
Original 1891 map of Massachusetts by Walker. Towns include Cambridge, Boston, Dedham, Ashland, Brookline, Newton etc... burl wood frame. Measures...
Category
19th Century Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Maritime Range Light with Polished Aluminum Body on Three Legs
Located in Norwell, MA
From the U.S. Navy, this awesome prismatic beacon has the most incredible lens you will ever see. Polished aluminum pole mounted high power nautical range light. Fitted with huge cut...
Category
1940s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Superb Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek and beautiful varnished architect's half model of a double ended speedboat. This model is a piece of art. The vessel displays exceptional design. Hul...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Bistro Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Bistro table with authentic porthole window top. Mahogany stand with ships grating shelf. Dark finish. Measures: Top diameter is 24". Table is 41" tall, ...
Category
20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern
By Triplex
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice masthead lantern by Triplex. Polished steel case with vented brass top. Lantern has the rare rippled Fresnel glass lens. Unit has been electrified for home use. Lantern has been...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Six Spoke Ships Wheel from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnish wood ships wheel with substantial brass hub and brass trim ring around hub and brass trim around the circumference. Varnish finish on wood.
Category
1920s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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