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Item Ships From: Massachusetts
Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument
Located in Nantucket, MA
An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A steel body with bakelite and brass turning knobs at the top. The Captain would chart the course and enter the co...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Cherry Smash Fountain Syrup Jars
Located in Essex, MA
Cherry Smash was a fountain syrup made from cherry syrup which soda jerks mixed with carbonated water. Founded in 1901 by John E. Fowler of Richmond Va. In...
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Early 20th Century American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

English Marine Barometer with Rope Carved Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century library barometer with rope carved case. Great old piece. Fitted with a brass hanging tab. Circa 1920.
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1920s English Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Spectacular solid brass ships binnacle by Keuffel and Esser Company of New York in 1918. Builders plate is marked type VII no 1200, Bureau of Navigation, US Navy...
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1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Scale Half Model Of Americas Cup Yacht "Puritan"
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved woo half model of the 1885 America's Cup Yacht Puritan. The hull is painted white above the waterline and green below. There is a planked wood. mahogany deck, hatched, skyligh...
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2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.
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1970s Russian Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

19th Century Child’s Mahogany Bagatelle Table, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century child’s mahogany Bagatelle table, circa 1840, mounted on a period custom base. The shallow rectangular mahogany case is hinged to open as ...
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1840s English Regency Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

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...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ebony Ships Navigators Octant in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Navigators octant in a kidney shaped box. Octant has an ebony wood fram with bone scales, brass filters and peepsight. Similar to a sextant and quadrant. Note: A piece of wood is mis...
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1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

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...
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1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ocean Liner America Model in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased model of the United States Lines cruise liner America. Painted in company livery of red, black and white. She was launched in 1940, built at Newport News. Great model with much...
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2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032
Located in Norton, MA
1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032 Russian Empire. Description: This is an 1814 John Thomson map of the Russian Empire. The map depicts the region from the Baltic Sea, Prussia, and Sweden to the Aleutian Islands and from the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow River. Highly detailed, myriad cities, towns, and villages are labeled throughout, including St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Kiev, and Kharkov. Rivers and mountain ranges are also identified, as are islands and numerous locations along the coastlines. It is important to note that the long-disputed sea between Korea and Japan is identified as the 'Sea of Japan. Historical Context: In 1815, Tsarist Russia emerged from the Napoleonic Wars economically insolvent and politically fearful of the Revolutionary fervor that had just swept through Europe. In order to shore up Russia's economic position, the Tsars began an aggressive series of expansions into the Caucuses and Central Asia that would vastly increase the landmass of the Russian Empire. Publication History Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. Thomson's work, including this map, represents some of the finest cartographic art...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.
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1880s French Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Essex, MA
Period late 18th century giltwood barometer. Original gilding. Carved overall with globe, and navigation instruments. Foliate and neoclassical motifs. Maker signed.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Ships Wheel by Simpson Lawrence of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Six spoke ships wheel by Simpson Lawrence of England. Varnished wood frame with inlaid brass trim rings and brass hub cap. Cap has Simpson Lawrence and their company logo on the hub....
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1930s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running ri...
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1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its or...
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1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel. Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate. Geared focal tube with two ...
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1960s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique clipper ship model in a shadow box frame. The vessel carries a suit of seventeen, carved wood sails with varnish. Charming hull form. Detailed ...
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1960s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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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1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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.
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Early 2000s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
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1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

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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1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Ship Model "Hudson River Sloop Illinois"
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century model of the Hudson River Sloop "Illinois" of Newburg, NY. This museum quality model was built by renowned model builder Captain H. Percy Ashley, who has models in many major maritime museums including the Phillips Andover Academy and Mystic Seaport. He is known for his building style which is to have the ship model appear as the ship would, with wear and patina. Details include pump, hatches, buckets, lanterns, stool, kegs, benches, tiller, lifeboat, etc. From the estate of Jacob Isbrandtsen, Shipping Company, owner and founder of South Street Seaport...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Ships Wheel that is Six Feet Round
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships wheel with polished brass outer ring and large brass hub. This is a twelve spoke giant of a wheel. Great old oiled finish. Very heav...
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1920s 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...
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1860s French Folk Art Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

Maitland Smith Globe on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
World globe with brass horizon band. Intricately carved pedestal base with ball and claw feet. Quite detailed. By the famous Maitland Smith, globe itself is from Replogle. 62" H x 26...
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1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ships Engine Order Telegraph with Polish Commands
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order bridge telegraph. This is an American ships telegraph that has been fitted with faceplates with ships commands in Polish language for forward and aster...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the Spanish navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Model is Circa 1940 and has cracking paint. Rigged with a full suit of sails that are aged and stained. Distre...
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1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1630 Pierre Petit map "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle" Ric0010
Located in Norton, MA
1630 Pierre Petit map entitled "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle," Ric0010 Pierre Petit was the son of a minor provincial official in Montluçon. The town, in the Auver...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Located in Norwell, MA
Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow. With a substantial varnished base. Polished and lacquered mushroom style hood and compass cowl. Very rare dry card compass...
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1860s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Red Yachting Flag with a Star
Located in Norwell, MA
Cotton yachting flag with a red field and stitched white star, and cotton hoist with tarnished brass grommets. Set on gray matting and framed. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: ...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Brass Sailboat Tensioner Winch with Lever Handle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass sailing yacht winch with a geared hub and lever handle. This unit has been highly polished and lacquered. Very nice maritime décor or put it back to work. Weight: 5 l...
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1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Deck Cowl from a Boat by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass deck vent from a yacht with a maker's badge from Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Miami, Florida. Highly polished and lacquered. The cowl has a ten-inch diam...
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1960s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass 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...
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1910s European Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Whaleship Lagoda by William Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the American Whaleship Lagoda built by prominent model maker William Hitchcock. Plank on frame with exposed ribs below the waterline. Details include planed d...
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1990s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Super Rare U.S. One Design Racing Sloop Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. One-Design blueprint with legend plate titled "U.S. One Design." "One Design Racing Sloop" cabin construction plan, scale 1" equals 1 foot, drawn by C.A.A., traced by J.W.D., Jo...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Maritime Chart of East Coast Virginia to Nova Scotia
Located in Norwell, MA
1920 nautical chart of the East Coast of the United States from Virginia to Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The chart shows Cape Cod, Long Island, the Connecticut coast, Jersey Shore, Maine, New Hampshire, etc. Very detailed, showing ports, lighthouses, shoals, depths, etc. The chart is by famous cartographer George W. Eldridge, compiled from surveys of the United States government, British Admiralty, George Eldridge, and others. First authorized by George Eldridge, published in 1916 by Wilfred O. White with a merchant's stamp of Charles Hutchinson...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution
Located in Norwell, MA
Block and tackle from 'Old Ironsides,' the U.S.S. Constitution. A very rare relic removed from the vessel during the restoration in the 1970s, preparing the ship for the bicentennial...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife, circa 1850s, matched pair of Chinese Export oil on canvas full length portraits of a Sea Captain and his wife, painted on commission in Hong Kong or a related China Trade port. The captain wears a double breasted wool greatcoat over a high collar white shirt with bow tie, black waistcoat...
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1850s Hong Kong Victorian Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass six spoke ships wheel on pedestal. Very heavy piece, the head is engraved AE Steering Gear, American Engineering Company, Philadelphia U.S.A. with rudder indicator arrow ...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique German Bisque Doll 370 A & M-2/OX-DEP Armand Marseille, Ric#003
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, etched into the bisque at her nape is her edition number “370 AM-2/0X-DEP”. Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear pe...
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1910s German Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

New Bedford Whale Ship Model Of "Cortez"
Located in Norwell, MA
New Bedford whale ship model "Cortez". Full wood model, fully rigged. Made by Captain Hall. Provenance: Original owner purchased ship model from the New Yor...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Original Drawing of a Forty-Eight Foot Yacht by George Lawley
Located in Norwell, MA
Excellent drawing of a proposed 48-foot express cruiser from George Lawley and Son Corporation, Yacht Builders, Neponset, Mass. Scale 1/2" equals one foot. Dated December 7, 1926. Tr...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart A of the Atlantic Coast, 1877
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart A of the Atlantic Coast, 1877, re-issued in February 1881, a printed paper laid down on linen navigational chart of the U.S. Atlantic coast...
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1880s American Other Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

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...
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1930s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

British Tornado Fighter Jet Fuel Tank
Located in Norwell, MA
British Tornado fighter jet center fuel tank. Incredible military relic , this is the center drop tank from a British fighter jet. Twenty two feet in length and 56 inch diameter....
Category

1990s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St, Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this has been completely restored by ...
Category

1920s British Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Edwardian Brass and Copper Figural WMF Cigar Cutter Attrib: Ignatius Taschner
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Arts and Crafts figural metalwork cigar cutter / ashtray. A brass Billy goat cigar cutter, jointed at the hip with integral cutter leaping over a cylindrical copper receptacle mounte...
Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY. This is quite heavy at 68 lbs. This was part of a very popular underwater exhibit at the North River museum i...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand, etc. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged door on the hood. Interior has been ...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Ship's Spotlight on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum ship's spotlight with angled yolk mounted to a pedestal base. The spotlight swivels 360 degrees, up and down. The custom base is mounted to a thick wood baseboard w...
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1960s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommende...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
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British Painted Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Well painted crest with rich colors. With Latin inscription 'Tenax Propositi' . Translates as Tenacious/Firm of purpose. Framed.
Category

1820s English Georgian Antique 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

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...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Heavy Twelve Spoke Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique five-foot ships wheel built to an exceptional standard of girth and strength. Massive brass hub with wide keyhole. Varnish finish on the hardwood wheel. Circa 1870. As heavy ...
Category

1870s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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