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Item Ships From: Massachusetts
Sylvester the Boat Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical burgee flag showing Sylvester the cat. Swallowtail flag with a strong hoist and brass grommets. Custom frame.
Weight: 9 lbs.
Overall Dimensions:...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Yacht Pulley Block by Merriman
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical pulley block by Merriman of Boston. Brass badge with trident and M.B. Hardwood housing is pinned together and holds the polished brass sheave. Awesome restoration. Great Nau...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships wheel that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Five spokes with ten handles. Stunning piece, five feet in diameter. Awesome mari...
Category
1920s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Painted Ash Drum Now A Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a painted eagle and inscription.
Category
1850s American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “Q”, “QUEBEC” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant with a large yellow field. Fitted to a h...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Steel Port and Starboard Lights
By Artistic Brass & BZ Wks NYC
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of ship's lanterns, port and starboard, with polished steel cases that have been stripped and meticulously polished and lacquered. This is a first class pair of lanterns with copper badges from Marine Division Artistic Brass and Bronze...
Category
1930s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compas...
Category
1880s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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
1920s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...
Category
1920s Scottish Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama showing a "Downeast" lobster boat from Maine plying her trade near a bell buoy marker. Hull is of solid wood with a built up coach house and cabin, mounted into a gl...
Category
Early 2000s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Bronze Boat Steering Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare late 19th century Launch steering wheel with gear lever. Six spoke with wood handles. Highly polished. Tip to tip 15.5; depth 6.75"; hub diameter 4-5/8"; clutch hb 3.25"; handle...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Seascape with Clippership by George Howell Gay (American: 1858 - 1931), ca 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Seascape with Clippership by George Howell Gay (American: 1858 - 1931), circa 1890, an oil on canvas bow view of a clippership under full sail, running with stun'sls and skysails set, on lively sea under blue cloudy sky, with a second square-rigger visible in the background, signed in the lower right, and titled on the reverse "Clipper Ship Before the Wind." A beautiful and dramatic painting with a cool, brisk feel.
The painting is in fine condition, with one small patch along the upper margin and a tiny spot of corresponding inpainting.
Measures:24 in H x 20 in W
Framed: 29 in H x 25 in W
George Howell Gay was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and educated in Chicago under Paul Brown and Henry Elkins, and in 1889 moved to Bronxville, New York. He worked in all media, but was especially fond of watercolor, which allowed him to capture the transparency of the ocean and the luminous qualities of sunlight and clouds. Gay worked along the Northeastern coast from Rhode Island to Maine, but also painted summer and winter landscapes throughout New England.
Gay’s seascapes were exhibited at the Boston Art...
Category
1890s American Other Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships porthole table. This is a large and substantial ships porthole fitted to a bar height table with four legs and a ships grating ...
Category
1920s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Classic Antique Yacht Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the cabin cruiser “Waco”. Planked hull and deck. Great cabin work with portholes, flag, helm, benches, etc. Classic yacht model with great character. Big and beautif...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Silk New York Yacht Club Burgee from Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of linen napkins from J Pierpont Morgan's private steam Yacht Corsair. Corsair is embroidered onto the napkins. Very soft and nice. Most certainly w...
Category
1890s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Pair of Aluminum Ships Windows
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of aluminum ships portholes. Rectangular in shape. Pierced with ten holes each.
Overall Dimensions: Weight is 4 pounds each. 16" L x 9" W.
Category
1990s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is built to a scale of one sixteenth inch equals one foot. The vessel appears to be sai...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Ships Telephone
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships telephone on pedestals. Phone is fitted inside an incredibly strong solid brass box that is highly polished and lacquered. Weight is ...
Category
1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Steam Yacht Corsair Water Pitcher
Located in Norwell, MA
Custom made water pitcher made for J Pierpont Morgans private yacht Corsair, flagship of the New York Yacht Club. Both sides are adorned with Morgans pri...
Category
1890s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
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 these. This fine instrument has a brass barrel covered in blue leather that really sets it off...
Category
1930s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Louis XIII Walnut Miniature Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With fine needlepoint upholstery and a nicely carved frame.
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Boat Blueprint of the Runabout "Puffy Doodle"
Located in Norwell, MA
Speedboat plan by William Atkin of "Puffy Doodle", A 20 foot runabout designed by William Atkin. The hull lines and offset are shown in great detail. Printed by Motor Boating Publish...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Located in Norwell, MA
Leather bound British royal navy officers spyglass by Ross London for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove limited. High quality in great condition and exceptional optics. Barrel color is engra...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Architect's Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp
Located in Norwell, MA
Period builders model of the motor yacht "Wasp". Superb example of the model makers art. We present this model of the Wrigley Family Yacht "Wasp". Wasp was a forty size foot motor cruiser built by Great lakes Boat...
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 number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of red and y...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass len...
Category
1950s British Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Boat Blueprint of White Cap II
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek boat blueprint design by John L. Hacker for a twenty four foot utility boat "White Cap II". The sleek vessel is shown in great detail with hull ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
1920s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920
By E.S. Ritchie & Sons 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...
Category
1920s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pigeon Timer By German Maker In Oak Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Oak cased pigeon timer with clock face that is marked made in Germany. 7 jewel clock by Benzing. Keu is present. Varnished oak dove tailed box. Everyone...
Category
1930s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper scale. The granite stone tower is expertly crafted with a tu...
Category
2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Ship Wheel from a Wheeler Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships wheel with the name wheeler cast into one of the spokes. Wheeler was a famous maker of yachts, up to seventy five feet, cabin cruisers, etc.
Hemingway wrote his ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass by Ritchie of Boston. Varnished mahogany base with...
Category
1860s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ship's Brass Porthole Window, 1980's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A nautical brass porthole window with a swing plate from a decommissioned ship. One hinged side and one 'dog' that opens and closes the window. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"
By Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier
Located in Pembroke, MA
Impressive French mahogany barometer and thermometer from the Louis-Philippe period (Circa 1840), by Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevalliier. The barometer features an indicator arrow adju...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rare Oversized Stormoguide Barometer by Short & Mason
By Short & Mason
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare oversized Stormoguide barometer by Short & Mason circa 1930. Possibly made as a store display, this barometer's 12-1/2" dial is over twice the size of the more commonly found St...
Category
Mid-20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing numeral "0" zero. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is two yellow panels and on...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
French Tole Bicorn Hat
Located in Essex, MA
Red painted and possibly a hat makers sign. With a chain strap and button.
Category
19th Century European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
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...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
A meticulously polished and lacquered brass binocular with geared focal knob, sunshades, etc.
The eye pieces are marked "Lemaire Fabt. Paris", Fabt is ...
Category
1840s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ship's Binnacle by Baker Lyman of New Orleans, Louisiana
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle with maker's plate from Baker Lyman Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Wonderfully restored binnacle with gimballed compass and interior lighting.
Overall dimensio...
Category
1930s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
American Clipper Ship Model in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship model of the "White Cloud" of Boston. Scribed deck with hatches, cabins, pump, capstan, etc. with glass case 25"H x 12"W x 30"D 27 lbs.
Category
Early 2000s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Program for Nantucket Stage Production Dracula, Signed by Edward Gorey
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original program for the Nantucket Stage Company Production of "Dracula", signed by Edward Gorey, 1973. The Nantucket Stage Company (which became the Stra...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Absolutely awesome yacht binnacle by New York maker T.S & J.D Negus of New York. Varnished base with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries ...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique 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 pennant is made of individual panels of yellow and red. Fitted t...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Magnificent Yacht Binnacle by American Ships chandler Negus of New York. Meticulously polished and lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballe...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...
Category
1920s British Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
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
1940s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Yacht Club Secretary Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical flag in frame with glass. Blue flag with crossed feathered quills. Blue field with white applied letters. White hoist with brass grommets.
Weight: 5 lbs.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. Nice smaller size. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great...
Category
1930s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mayhew Family Tree from Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard from 1855
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very rare 19th century Mayhew Family tree from Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, lithograph on paper laid on linen, printed in 1855, in form of liter...
Category
1850s American Other Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Fine Half Model of the Schooner Yacht America P-SM383
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek Half Model of America of 1851, First Winner of the America’s Cup. This Model has to planked Deck, Cabin, Skylights, Stubbed Masts, Hatches, Davit, Companion Way, Sunken Cockpit...
Category
2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Art Deco, Golf Themed, Cedar Lined, Bronze and Sterling Cigar Humidor
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco bronze and sterling silver cigar humidor made by the Heintz Metal Art Company. Lined with cedar the rectangular bronze box has a mottled brown patina with the lid having an ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Authentic Ship Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Aluminum ships porthole with polished finish fitted with a glass mirror.
Overall dimensions: Diameter 19." Weight is 13 pounds.
Category
20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Model Yacht "Endeavour" by William Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the 1934 J class yacht Endeavour by noted model maker William Hitchcock. With planked deck, brass skylights, winches, wheels, etc. Rigg...
Category
1990s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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