Ohio Nautical Objects

A large and heavy antique cast iron swinging farm / church / school / factory / dinner bell and yoke, attributed to CS Bell Co, marked Crystal Metal No 2. Bells were invented in 400 A.D. by Bishop Paulinus of Compagnia. They were not used in churches until some two hundred years later. A bell is described in the dictionary as “a hollow cup-shaped instrument that gives forth a clear, resonant note when struck with a clapper.” The world has been greatly benefited by the melodious tones of the bells manufactured originally by the C. S. Bell Company of Hillsboro, in Highland County. Today, those original patterns are used by Prindle Station to manufacture historical C.S. Bell Company bells for customers around the world. Charles Singleton (C. S.) Bell and his son Charles Elliott (C. E.) Bell dominated the Bell business for 50 years from 1870 to 1920. They did it by creating an environment that attracted talented, creative individuals. Just as important was branding their bells ‘Crystal Metal’, their secret formula. Branding is critical in building a business. Bell and his son not only understood it they eliminated many of their competitors by partnering with them. For example, James Haven...

An exquisite brass spyglass telescope by Zhumell. Features a large scope mounted to a copper swing over a mahogany brass accented articulating base. C...

Traditional form English Brass Telescope by Thos. Evans Esq. of London, England. The telescope is mounted to an adjustable wooden tripod base. Circa 20th Century. This item does not ...

Late 20th century wood and brass ship's steering wheel / helm. Traditionally styled with six turned spokes and brass center mount. Dimensions: 24" x 2" x 24" (Width x Depth x Height)

Large mahogany reprodution Nautical Maritime Naval cannon and base with brass accents, by Luxury Furniture, SE10109. Dimensions: 30" x 14" x 13.75" (Width x Depth x Height)

Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...

Vintage T. Cooke of London prismatic compass. Brass case with pierced sight line in the lid, folding prism, metallic gold tone face, and short stand able to be screwed onto a tripod ...

Vintage T. Cooke of London England prismatic compass. Brass case with mirrored lid interior, folding prism, metallic brass face, and short stand able to be screwed onto a tripod for ...

Pair of vintage brass horn cleat hooks, typically used as tie downs for nautical rope at docks and on boats. One marked 2054 on reverse. DIMENSION...

Antique three dimensional folk art diorama portraying a steam boat / oceanliner / ship on a choppy sea. The model is set in a rectangular shadowbox with white trim and brown wood fr...

Antique sailboat winch by Merriman Brothers. Made of copper with wooden handle. Marked with Merriman's trident logo. The MERRIMAN Bros. Inc. was fou...

Mid century nautical maritime U.S. Coast Guard Manitou hard foam preserver buoy safety ring featuring an orange painted exterior with white straps and orange rope handles. "The Mani...