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Item Ships From: Massachusetts
American Darting Gun Toggle Iron Harpoon, Marked Macy, for Bark Sunbeam
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Darting Gun Toggle Iron Harpoon, made by E.B. and F. Macy, New Bedford, for the Larboard Boat on the Whaling Bark Sunbeam (1856 - 1908), having an improved toggle head with acute barb (standing nearly at a right angle), and an unusual ridged cheek, with the maker's mark MACY stamped on the right cheek (the mark of E.B. & F. Macy, blacksmiths of New Bedford: 1861-1904), the ship stamp BK SB on the left cheek (for the Bark Sunbeam, and the dot punched boat mark L B (for the Larboard, or Second, or Port-side Stern whale boat); mounted on a round shank slightly kinked from use, ending in the spike end necessary for use with a darting gun, and the loop for splicing on the iron strap. An amazing artifact retaining a tremendous amount of historical documentation.
The harpoon remain in very good condition with a still very sharp cutting edge and deep brown patina and no corrosion. The head is frozen, but in the absence of rust it would very likely free up with a little lubrication if so desired. The tip of the front barb has a small chip off tip. The slight kink to the shank comes from use and is considered by most to be a a good feature.
The Bark SUNBEAM was built in Mattapoisett in 1856 and enjoyed a long career in the New Bedford whale fishery of 17 voyages to the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Clifford Ashley...
Category
1860s American Other Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous library telescope with engraved collar marked with makers name "Wellington, Crown Court, Soho, London". Fitted with a spotting scope and geared focal tube. Mounted to a pill...
Category
Early 1800s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sold Brass Ship's Searchlight Mounted to a Ship's Decking Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's spotlight with meticulously polished and lacquered finish. Glass lens. Mounted on an iron pole with a mahogany and holly replicated ship's decking. The base weighs over 200 po...
Category
1930s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Adirondack Duck Boat in Old Blue Paint
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare 19th century Adirondak duck / sneak boat in old blue paint. Rare because these boats were made from solid wood and unless protected have all but rotted. It has a spectacular old...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...
Category
Early 2000s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Nineteenth Century Small Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique boat wheel from a yacht circa 1890. With highly polished brasses, six turned spokes, the outer ring is heavy brass. This is an exceptional h...
Category
1920s English Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ship Model of the Bark Jessie of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the armed brig Jessie of New York. Fitted with eight cannon on deck. Hull is painted green and white. Rigged with full standing and runnng rigging. Mounted to an inlaid crad...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Nautical Metal Signal Day Buoy, 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great collection of large, metal signal day buoys. These are a double-cone shape. Day buoys are used to signal valuable information about a ship during daylight hours and are gen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned.
Overall dimensions: 3" x 13" x 16". 2 pounds.
Category
1840s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed compass inside. Mounted to a varnished wood base with carved rope border. Interior has ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Link of British Royal Navy Chain
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass minesweeper chain. This is a segment of a stud link English Navy. Non-magnetic brass alloy chain. Highly polished and lacquered. Genuine piece of history and quite decora...
Category
1950s English Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
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...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Unusual English Iron Strong Box by W. Graham & Son, London
Located in Essex, MA
Paneled case with top lifting handle and side handles. Signed on top with working lock and key.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Ship Model Caroline, The Royal Yacht Of George II and George III
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the English Royal Yacht "Caroline". All planks are tree-nailed to the hull. Very well rigged with all appropriate standing and running cords. Imported from England...
Category
1950s English Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ship Model of a Cement Carrier
Located in Norwell, MA
The cement carrier " Gloria Elena" is a Cement carrier built in 1981 by SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Mexico, this 450' commercial vesse...
Category
1980s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships telegraph by Scottish maker Mechans Limited of Scotstoun Glasgow. With porcelein faceplate displaying ships commands full, half...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “V” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of red and white cot...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Steam Yacht "Erin"
Located in Norwell, MA
Exhibition quality model of Sir Thomas Lipton's private yacht, "Erin." Mahogany cabins, planked deck. Six lifeboats, railings, skylights, funnels, etc.. Mounted into a mahogany displ...
Category
Early 2000s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Model of the Brig Volante
Located in Norwell, MA
Rigged ship model of the merchant brig "Volante" of Boston. Solid hull with scribed basswood deck. Details include cabins, wheel, grating, skylight, water casks, lifeboats, etc. Moun...
Category
1940s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Wood Table Ship's Door
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique table fabricated from a great old ships door with built in brass porthole with door handle and hinges. Arts and crafts trestle base.
Overall dimens...
Category
1930s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Six Foot Model of the Titanic
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine cased model of the white star liner “Titanic”. Well executed model of the classic and famous four stack liner. Details include lifeboats, cargo booms, skylights, cabins, railing...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Civil War Socket Bayonets
Located in Norton, MA
Three Socket Bayonets. One is a P-53 Civil War era marked "DEAKIN" and has a crown over 53, one is a "US" stamped dull tip, and the last is unmarked or stamped.
Category
19th Century American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
British Framed Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Painted crest featuring Britannia with scenes of places and things.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with windmills and cottages on hillside, overlooking harbor with ship rocking on waves to a musical tune. The interior of glass dome has a hand painted landscape with trees, village and expansive sky; the diorama features a carved or molded cottage and windmill with figures winding along path down to the water's edge; a paper or papier-mache barque rides on a blue tissue paper sea; a pull-string activated mechanism plays music, rocks the ship on the sea...
Category
1860s French Folk Art Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Clay, Glass, Paper
18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
18th century French neoclassical barometer from the Louis XVI period. Now strictly a stunning decorative object with great style. It is no long...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Ships Navigators Quadrant From 18th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique T frame quadrant with engraved bone makers plate from Gilbert of London. With scale that reads to ninety degrees. (Scale shows repairs). There are two sun filters and two hor...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
RB Spencer Marine Painting "Invincible"
Located in Norwell, MA
Oil on canvas painting of an English ship of the line HMS Invincible. Signed R B Spencer on the lower left. The vessel is shown under both sail and steam p...
Category
1890s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Rene Umberto Scarponi 1932 Patented Boat Cigarette & Cigar Holder & Ashtray
Located in Hanover, MA
A combined ash receiver, cigar and cigarette holder made of cast patinated copper in the form of a cabin cruiser boat issued US design patent 87,647 in 1932 to R. U. Scarponi of 1929...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Ship model of Brig Pilgrim by Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the American brig "Pilgrim" by William Hitchcock. This is an early model by this highly regarded builder, Circa 1965. The hull is built admiralty style with e...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Pair of Brass and Textured Glass Ship's Passageway Sconce Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of ship's passageway lights with textured glass shades and lacquered brass shades and brass backs. Required for American use and takes a standard base light bulb. Brackets for...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Yacht Club Commodores Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical Boat Flag in Frame. Yacht club commodores flag showing three stars surrounded by a knotted rope. White hoist with brass grommets. Set into a custom frame.
Weight: 5 lbs
Ove...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
George III Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Salesman size with rectangular top over two over three drawers, splayed bracket feet.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Opium Pipe from the Nineteenth Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Intricately carved opium pipe from the nineteenth century. Womans head is neatly carved showing arms, hands, hat, etc.. Great patina. One split on top. Metal rosette affixed to the t...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Aneroid Barometer Germany
Located in Norwell, MA
Aneroid barometer with polished brass face on an ornately carved two-toned backboard with hanging loop. Marked "West Germany". 10" ove...
Category
20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Model of the SS Steam Ship Iberia
Located in Norwell, MA
The SS Iberia is a small cased model built by a company called GTrans Limited from Australia a decade ago. SS Iberia was an ocean liner completed in 1954 for the Peninsular and Orien...
Category
2010s Australian Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Blue and White Stacked Lucite Table Cigarette Lighter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Graphic Mid-Century Modern Table lighter made of alternately stacked pieces of opaque white and translucent navy-blue Lucite with a lighter mounted in the top. Lighter mechanism mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antler Wall Sconces, Pair of Three-Light
Located in Essex, MA
Exceptional pair of three-light antler sconces- monumental in size all-natural from a Montana estate newly rewired.
Category
20th Century American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler
Solid Brass Ships Telephone On Pedesta
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass ships telephone on pedestal. Meticulously polished andl lacquered head by Hose-McCann Telephone Co, Inc., Brooklyn New York. Type A, model WTP, with phone insid...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carved Dolphyn Marine Barometer by Salom of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional nautical library clock and barometer. This item has an awesome carved dolphyns in sea grass supporting the clock and barometer. A trident spear rises from the top. Plynth...
Category
1920s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scri...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare period model of a Herreshoff "Class" boat. The sleek scale hull is fitted with floorboards, tiller, boom crutch, cleats, blocks, etc.. Fitted with a dropped centerboards. Set on...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Authentic Eight-Spoke Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight-spoke ship's wheel with turned spokes, a brass hub and band inlay.
Overall dimensions: 38" diameter.
Category
20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Nineteenth Century Ship Model of a Frigate
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an English Ship of the line. Three deck warship with cannon, longboats, belfry, figurehead, flags, etc. Fitted to a custom case. Small Antique Ship's Model 12x6...
Category
1950s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Imray & Son Chart of North Atlantic, 1876
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical chart of the North Atlantic showing the Eastern United States coast, Caribbean Islands, South America (Venezuela and ), British Possessions (Canada - Gulf of Lawrence, Newfo...
Category
1870s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nautical Signal Pennant for Numeral THREE in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents the numeral "3". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood to...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
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 "R2". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope a...
Category
1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
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...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Solid Brass Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass beacon light that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with two Fresnel lenses. The smooth brass glows with the lacquer finish. Wire...
Category
1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early Victorian Mahogany Candle Riser In The Form Of A Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
With tilt top with checkerboard inlay on a turned support and tripartite base and bun feet.
Category
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood
19th Century Parlor Kaleidoscope by C.G. Bush & Co. of Providence, RI
By Charles G. Bush & Co
Located in Nantucket, MA
C.G. Bush & Co. parlor kaleidoscope on a turned mahogany pedestal with splayed legs, the cylindrical body of black colored textured cardstock with ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Fine Half Model of Yacht Endeavour
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek half model of the 1934 J class yacht "Endeavour". With planked wood deck, skylights, toe rails, stubbed mast, lifeboat, helm, etc. Mounted to a varnished backboard.
Overall ...
Category
2010s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming antique ship model of the Windjammer Louise sailing through clay waves under full sail. Great antique boat model.
Category
1920s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite Star-Shaped Cocktail Muddlers in Dice Motif Holder
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight white Bakelite cocktail muddlers with rounded star-form ends on straight cylindrical shafts. The large Bakelite die form stand of mottled red w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
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...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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