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13.26 EARLY SHIP’s BELL CLOCK.
Late 19th century American ship’s bell
striking clock made by the venerable “SETH THOMAS”
company as boldly inscribed on the silvered brass dial.
This classic ship’s clock has Arabic numerals
swept by black spade hands and a minute chapter ring.
A small seconds bit is inset below the “12”
which indicates single seconds marked in 10’s.
This seconds feature was generally omitted on bell
clocks produced in the 20th century. The Fast/Slow
lever adjustment is just above the “12” and the
dial is further marked “MADE IN U.S.A.” below
the “6.” As is typical of bell clocks,
this example has two winding arbors, one for the time train
and the other for the strike. The handsome ship’s
clock case has a flared, hinged bezel opening on the left
and closing with a press fit on the right. The all
brass case retains its original nickel finish to protect
against a marine environment, some of which shows
brass. For maximum resonance of the bell, a perforated
screen is provided on the bottom of the case. A
mounting flange with three holes is providing for attaching
the clock to the ship’s bulkhead. The case
measures 7 inches wide and 4 inches deep.
Excellent original cosmetic condition showing its 100+ years
of age but no abuse. This 2-day clock which actually
runs 4 days, has just been professionally overhauled by our
AWI (American Watchmakers Institute) certified technician
and is in tip top running condition, striking the ship’s
bell sequence properly with a loud, clear tone.
Complete with period winding key.
Our
list price $595.
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13.15 U.S. MARITIME COMMISSION SHIP’s
CLOCK. Authentic World War II vintage ship’s
clock made for the U.S. Maritime Commission by the venerable
Seth Thomas clock company. The silvered brass dial is
boldly marked “U.S. MARITIME COMMISSION” in the
center, then “Made By Seth Thomas In U.S.A.”
below the 6. This finest quality ship’s clock is
marked with large Arabic numerals swept by blackened spade
hands and a large center sweep second hand. A minute
chapter ring on the periphery of the dial is marked from 5
to 60 in single second intervals. This clock has a
classic flared ship’s clock bezel which hinges open on
the right secured with a thumb screw closing on the original
cork gasket. The black Bakelite case is marked on the
back with the iconic “GE” (General Electric)
logo. The fully jeweled all brass movement is marked
stamped the Seth Thomas logo within a diamond and is dated “8-44”
(August 1944) indicating it was made during the peak of the
Second World War. This clock is an good time keeper
and is in excellent cosmetic condition showing signs of
actual use. 7 ¾ inches in diameter.
Our list price
$549
The United States Maritime Commission was an agency of
the Federal Government created by the Merchant Marine Act
passed on June 29, 1936. It replaced the United States
Shipping Board (U.S.S.B.) which dated from World War
I. The Merchant Marine Act formulated a Long Range
merchant shipbuilding effort to design and build five
hundred modern cargo ships. These were intended to
replace the World War I era vessels which comprised the bulk
of the United States Merchant Marine at the time. The
Maritime Commission was also tasked with administering a
subsidy program to build and operate ships under the
American flag. Further it created the United States
Maritime Service for training Merchant Marine officers to
man the fleet.
In the late 1930's, several dozen merchant ships were
built for the Commission under the original 500 shipbuilding
program. Then in the late fall of 1940 the Emergency
Shipbuilding program came into being, in order to support a
lifeline to Great Britain and nationalize American
shipbuilding in the event of war.
The first existing vessel undertaken by the Merchant
Marine Act was the mighty SS AMERICA, owned by the
United States Lines, which had operated in passenger service
since 1940. When war appeared imminent, AMERICA was
requisitioned by the U.S. Navy on June 1, 1941 and renamed
USS WEST POINT for use as a troop carrier.
From 1939 through the end of World War II the U.S.
Maritime Commission funded and administered the largest,
most successful merchant shipbuilding effort in
history. Thousands of ships, including Liberty ships,
Victory ships, tankers and freighters were produced.
Many were converted to Navy auxiliaries, notably attack
cargo ships, attack transports, escort aircraft carriers,
and tankers which became fleet replenishment ships.
The Commission also was tasked with the construction of many
hundreds of U.S. Navy ships including LST's, Tacoma-class
frigates and troop transports. By the end of the war,
U.S. shipyards had built a total of 5,777 merchant and naval
ships under Maritime Commission auspices.
Upon the cessation of hostilities in World War II,
the Emergency and Long Range shipbuilding programs were
ended. In 1946, the Merchant Ship Sales Act was passed
to sell off the Post-War surplus of ships to commercial
buyers. Ships not sold under the Ship Sales Act were
placed into one of eight National Defense Reserve Fleet
(NDRF) sites maintained on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf
coasts.
The U.S. Maritime Commission was officially disbanded on
May 24, 1950.
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3.18 CASED SEXTANT. High quality
pre-World War II English sextant by "Henry Hughes
& Son, Ltd., London / Made In England" as signed on
the large arc. This classic all brass “three
circle” frame instrument with its original crinkle
black finish has an inlaid silver scale calibrated in single
degrees from -10 to 140. The arc measures 9 inches
across and the index arm is 9 inches long overall affixed
with a small the circular brass label reading “HUSSUN
Trade Mark.” The “pinch stop”
vernier with endless tangent screw and micrometer read-out
provides a reading to an accuracy of 10 arc seconds.
The pinch stop and the micrometer drum are of insulating
Bakelite, useful in very cold or very hot weather. It
is also equipped with a small light for night
readings. The large sculpted wooden handle on the
reverse provides for a firm grip when taking a
reading. This sextant is complete with both mirror
boxes and all four index and three horizon filters.
The height-adjustable sight tube holder is threaded to
accept one of three accessories – one telescopes and
two peeps. The instrument is housed in its original
felt-lined machine dove-tailed mahogany box with brass
skeleton key lock, original box key, brass hinges, folding
brass carrying handle, screw-on eyepiece filer and mirror
box adjusting tool. In the lid is the brass-framed “HUSUN”
certificate of inspection dated January 3l, 1936. This
instrument is totally complete and fully functional.
Nice original cosmetic condition. The handsome
box measures 10 ½ by 11 inches and is 5 ½ inches
thick. Our list price
$695
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3.06 CASED SEXTANT.
Particularly pristine World Ware II vintage English
mariner’s sextant made by the highly esteemed
instrument making firm of “Heath & Co. New Eltham,
London. S.E.9.” as engraved on the large arc.
This high quality navigational instrument with classic “3
circle” cast bronze frame is in its original black
crinkle finish measuring 9 ½ inches across the arc,
swept by a 9 inch index arm. The inlaid silver scale
is divided up to 150°, effectively making this a “quintant.”
The left end of the arc is engraved “Made In England.”
The fine silver vernier scale allows a reading down to .2
arc minutes. This sextant has a pinch clamp on
the index arm and Heath’s patented “Endless
Tangent Screw” fine adjustment feature identified by
the small label reading “Semper Paratus” (Always
Ready). It is equipped with a pivoting magnifier for
taking a reading. Both index and horizon mirrors are
present, as are full sets of index and horizon
filters. The back of the instrument is equipped with
pillar “feet” and a large mahogany handle.
The threaded sight tube holder accepts the interchangeable
telescope or peep tube. Complete in its original
machine-dovetailed mahogany box with innovative Bakelite top
and bottom panels. Brass hardware includes the
functional skeleton lock with key, folding handle, hinges
and two hook closures. It bears the original card
label of “The Hezzanith Instrument Works, London”
certificate of examination indicating zero error and dated
16th June 1944. The trade label of “John Bliss
& Co., Nautical Instruments, New York City” is
also affixed Overall condition is outstanding.
The instrument itself is virtually mint, factory
original. The box is in excellent condition as well,
noting holes drilled in the bottom panel, presumably for
display mounting. It measures 10 ½ by 11 by 5
inches. Ex. Museum. An exceptional
example! Our list price
$695 
for $550.
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13.87 U.S. NAVY BOAT CLOCK.
Outstanding World War II boat Clock made for the
U.S. Navy by Seth Thomas. The blackened brass dial is
engraved with Arabic numerals and a minute chapter ring
swept by white spade hands. A subsidiary seconds bit
at the 12 o’clock position is marked in single seconds
denoted by 10’s. It is signed “MARK I-BOAT
CLOCK U.S. NAVY under the center arbor and “Made By
Seth Thomas In U.S.A.” under the 6. The dial is
protected by the original convex acrylic crystal set in the
extremely heavy solid bronze case in a high polish.
The back has a pivoting dust cover which slides open
revealing 4 apertures for Fast/Slow, Wind, Set and
Stop. The Stop feature has been removed and there is
no back plate. The high grade, all brass, 11 jewel
movement is Seth Thomas’ finest. It is marked on
the backplate “MADE IN (<ST>) U.S.A.” and
is dated “10-42” (October 1942). This
clock is an excellent time keeper. Lovely cosmetic
condition throughout.
Our list price $495
for $350.
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18.67 CABIN LANTERN.
Genuine, mid-1900’s English ship’s cabin lantern
of the highest quality made of solid brass. This
lovely bulkhead lantern has three thick beveled glass panels
inset into its brass body with stout hanging bracket riveted
to the back. Amazingly the original matching bulkhead
mount has also been preserved. This lantern had a
folding bale handle at the top and a hinged door with pin
closure on the right. The all brass font with
aspirated burner and original crystal chimney has a wick
advance knob marked “ENGLISH MADE” and slides
into a secure track within the lantern. The back of the lamp
is also stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND.”
13 ¾ inches high as shown, by 7 inches wide and
extending from the bulkhead 5 ½ inches. Outstanding
original condition with a lovely age patina.
Our list price
$295
for $225.
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18.68 AMERICAN ANCHOR LAMP.
Classic early 1900’s anchor lamp as used on small
craft and yachts of the era. This handsome little
veteran of the sea is of galvanized steel with a brass top,
stout suspension loop at the top and six vertical brass
struts which serve to hold the lamp together while
protecting its lens. The sides are provided with
pivoting brass eyelets for securing to halyards in a
seaway. The lovely thick glass Freznel lens is
clear and flawless. This lamp is complete with its
original all brass font and non-aspirated “wedge-type”
burner with the wick advance knob signed “P & A.
MFG CO. WATERBURY. CONN. MADE IN U.S.A.”
The font screws into the bottom of the lamp with a bayonet
twist. 10 inches tall overall and 4 ¼ inches in
diameter. Outstanding original condition showing good
age and TLC during its service life.
Our list price $189
for $169.
“P & A,” Plume & Atwood, was
organized in January, 1869 as HBA (Holmes, Booth and Atwood)
with the name changing to the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing
Company in 1871.The company was incorporated in 1880. Plume
& Atwood produced a full line of kerosene lamps and
associated oil burning equipment. Between 1871 and 1912 the
company had 62 lighting patents thanks primarily to the
company’s namesake, Lewis J. Atwood, who was a
prolific inventor. While Plume & Atwood manufactured and
marketed their own line of lamps, they also produced and
supplied fittings to other lamp manufactures. For example,
P&A made all of the brass parts for the famous Aladdin
lamp line.
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20.62 LAMINATED LEATHER WALKING
STICK. Real, 19th century gentleman’s
cane made up of literally hundreds of leather discs tightly
held together with a stiff inner rod. The gracefully
tapered can shaft has a bulbous knob at the top capped by
what appears to be a hand-hammered copper coin. The
slender tip of the cane terminates in its original brass and
metal ferrule. 35 ½ inches long with the knob
measuring 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Outstanding
original condition. The leather has a nice lustrous
polished finish. Our list
price $149
for $110.
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5.66 PERIOD BATTLESHIPs PHOTO. Authentic
old black and white gelatin print of the spanking new battleship
U.S.S. NEVADA as the lead ship steaming abreast in a line of
column with two other battleships abaft her starboard quarter.
Indicative of its early period, NEVADA is shown with her
original "cage masts" and large early salvo timer on the
mainmast. Interestingly the ship’s forward main battery
can be seen trained directly at the observer! This high
resolution original image reveals surprising details under
magnification, including numerous crewmen on deck involved in a
flurry of activity. This original photograph is entitled "U.S.S.
NEVADA" lower center and is numbered “3230" lower left. 7 by 9
inches sight and 8 by 10 inches overall. Outstanding original,
beautifully-preserved condition. Again, this is an original, period
photograph on its heavy photographic card paper, NOT a copy or
reproduction. Circa 1922. Museum
Quality! Our List Price
$39
for $33.
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13.60 RECORDING BAROGRAPH. Early 20th
century English recording barometer made by "SHORT & MASON LONDON
MADE IN ENGLAND No. 9258" as engraved on the gilded brass bedplate.
This precision instrument consists of a silvered metal bellows with
at least 12 separate chambers. It is attached to a recoding pen via a
complex linkage which traces the barometric pressure reading on a
revolving drum. The revolving brass drum, encircled by chart paper,
is driven by a jeweled mechanical clockwork which turns the drum
exactly once in a week long period. The chart paper is divided by
days and hours of the week on the horizontal axis with barometric
pressure in inches on the vertical. The small inking nib on the
end of the stylus permanently records the barometer reading for any
given time over a week long period. The top of the linkage is
equipped with a knurled adjusting knob to set the pen trace at the
proper barometric reading. A lever is provided to hold the pen trace
off of the drum when not in use. The entire mechanism is housed in
its solid mahogany case, glazed on 3 sides, hinged on the back end
and equipped with double brass hook closures on the front. A
folding brass handle on the top is provided for carrying the
instrument which rests atop 4 wooden "feet." The case measures 12 1/4
inches long by 6 1/4 inches wide and stands 7 1/2 inches high,
exclusive of the handle. Good working condition, complete with
several blank chart papers and original ink
vial. Our list price $1695
for $1495.
Edwin Banfield, author of "Barometer Makers & Retails 1660-1900."
1991, Baros Books, Wiltshire, England, states that the firm of Short
& Mason was a partnership begun between Thomas Short and George
Mason in 1873 working as nautical instrument and compass makers,
first at the address of 62 Hatton Garden, London and then 40 Hatton
Garden into the early 1900's. He goes on to note that the firm
"made a large number of barographs."
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6.08 MASSIVE STEAM GAUGE. Classic
early 1900’s steam gauge made by “Dewrance & Co.,
London” as marked on the bottom of the lovely white enameled
dial under old wavy glass. The dial is boldly marked from 0 –
200 indicating “Pounds Pressure Per (square) Inch”
in 5 pound increments. The solid brass case has a lovely flared
bezel in a high polish measuring 11 ¾ inches in diameter and 2
¾ inches thick, weighing a hefty 11 pounds. Outstanding
condition in all respects. Very
impressive!Our list price $249
for $195.
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5.57 U.S. NAVY COFFEE SERVER.
Authentic World War II era U.S. Navy Officers’ Mess coffee
server. This elegant formal tableware item is heavy silver
plate on ferrous metal in the “fancy” pattern with “rope”
border and is signed on the bottom “Reed & Barton Silver
Soldered 3000” with the company's fasces logo. It is also
stamped “139A.” The side of the pot is beautifully
hand-engraved with the traditional Navy fouled anchor and “U.S.N.”
The hinged lid with stop has an acorn knob. The side is
equipped with a stout solid ebony handle for pouring from the
graceful swan’s neck spout. Cosmetically the exterior of
this server is “excellent.” However there are
several corroded spots on the bottom which are not apparent when the
item is standing in its normal upright position.
Our list price $249
for $190.
1.13 PERIOD PRINT. Very dramatic,
period stone lithograph entitled "U.S. NAVY - NAVAL BATTLE OF MANILA
BAY - MAY 1st, 1898." It is signed lower left in script "Werner"
below which is the printed name "The Werner Company, Akron, O." On
the lower right is written "Copyright 1899 by the Werner Company."
This colorful depiction of Admiral Dewey's famous battle shows a
column of American battleships firing on and sinking several Spanish
warships in the distance. The image itself measures 9 x 13 inches
sight, is clear and bright and in absolutely PERFECT
condition. It is on heavy paper with full margins measuring 12 x 16
inches. There are a couple of tiny tears in the top periphery and
another mended tear about 2 inches long at the bottom --
insignificant with proper matting. A great value for an authentic
print now over 110 years old! Our
list price $149
for $95.
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3.71 BRASS “OCTANT.” Mid
1800’s marine navigational instrument with the brass arc signed
in script "S. Clementsen, Arendal." The finely engraved silver
scale is inlaid into the brass arc and calibrated from – 5
degrees to 115 degrees, with each 10 degree increment identified by
hand-engraved numbering. The substantial frame is of cast
bronze in its original oxidized finish. The braced index arm is
equipped with a knurled locking knob and a fine adjust knob. It
bears a silver vernier scale which is calibrated to indicate readings
within an accuracy of 15 arc seconds. To view such a precise
reading the arm is equipped with a strong pivoting magnifier.
This quality instrument has both of its index and horizon mirrors and
a complete compliment of 4 index and 3 horizon filters.
On the back of the frame are 2 supporting brass “feet”
and a lovely, early form rosewood handle. It is complete
with all attachments including its telescopic sight, peep tube and
adjusting wrench – all housed in the original hand-dovetailed
mahogany box with decorative trade label of "Thomas Sargent, London."
In addition, the box retains its original brass skeleton key
lock and hook and eye closures. The box does have some old cracks in
the lid from shrinkage of the wood – very common in such
antique wooden cases. But it is still very sound. The
instrument measures 10 inches high by 8 ¾ inches wide. The
box measures 9 ½ by 11 inches and is 5 inches thick. Circa
1850 or earlier. Our list price $1295
for $950.
While this octant apparently bears a Norwegian signature,
Norwegian makers were not producing such instruments in the first
half of the 19th century. Everything about this instrument says
“English,” including its period trade label.
Accordingly it is our opinion that Clementsen was the retailer.
It was commonplace in the 19th century instrument trade for a
re-marked instrument to be sold with the retailer’s name vs.
the actual maker’s name engraved on the instrument.
The identifiers used to describe navigational instruments of
reflection are commonly interchanged: “quadrant,
quintant, sextant and octant.” Technically a quadrant and
octant are the same, although typically quadrants are the older of
the two. The quadrant, was so named because its scale described
¼ of a circle – 90 degrees. The octant, with the
same degree scale, but accounting for Rene Descartes’ principle
of reflection on which it operates, was named because its arc
actually took up 1/8 of a circle. Accordingly, while the
instrument offered here might be construed to be a sextant, it is
more correctly identified as an octant.
10.86 MARK V BREASTPLATE. Very
scarce, World War II vintage hard hat diver's breastplate made for
the U.S. Navy by A. Schrader's Son as indicated on the oval cast
brass nameplate affixed to the front. The entire tag
reads:
UNITED STATES NAVY
DIVING HELMET
MARK V No XXXX*
A. SCHRADER'S SON
DIVISION OF SCOVILL MFG. CO. INC.
MOD No 1 AUG 1942
BROOKLYN. N.Y.
This genuine American hard hat relic is in
excellent, "as last dived" condition and is complete with the leather
O-ring which seats in the bonnet and the dumbbell lock channel with
chain as pictured. Our list price
$1500
for $1300.
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the
serial number of this item is being withheld.
14.28 SHIP'S DESK. Authentic early
1900's American Merchant Marine ship's officer's stateroom desk. This
solid oak drop front desk was made to the highest standards with
pinned and dowelled construction using heavy solid oak
(not plywood) construction! The slopped front has a large wooden
handle and is inset with a rectangular panel, edged with beading. The
writing surface measures 15 by 33 1/2 inches when extended. It is
attached to the desk with heavy pivoting brass hinges and a massive
solid brass "stop" running the entire width of the desk. Within are 6
cubby holes with oak shelves individually faced with sold oak trim.
The back of this desk does not lie flush to the bulkhead, but rather
has scalloped edges on both rear corners. It measures 39 inches wide,
17 inches high and 22 1/2 inches deep and is in excellent, sound
condition - very sturdy. The drop front was originally fitted
with a lock which has now been plugged with oak. Without a doubt,
this desk represents a fantastic bargain for a genuine piece of very
usable authentic old ship's furniture. This is a deal!!
Our list price $795
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13.36 BOTTOM BELL CLOCK. Classic late
19th century American ship's bell clock manufactured by Seth Thomas
of Thomaston, Connecticut. The uniquely handsome ship's clock is
known as the "outside bell" or "bottom bell" and dates from the
1890's It has a silvered brass dial with bold black Roman numerals,
blued steel spade hands, minute chapter ring and a seconds bit
showing individual seconds below "XII." The dial is marked "Made In
U.S.A." along the bottom. The Fast/Slow adjust lever is above the 12
o'clock position and the manual strike lever marked "Strike" is left
of "IX." The glazed hinged bezel with reflector ring opens from the
right with a tight press fit. The clock case is all brass in its
original nickel finish. This clock is mounted to its original wooden
backboard with brass hanging brackets top and bottom and retains a
paper label reading, "ONE DAY * LEVER, _._ Seth Thomas, Thomaston,
Conn., U.S.A. Manufacturer of Every Variety of One and Eight Day
Weight and Spring mantel Clocks.", etc. The dial is 5 1/2 inches in
diameter while the clock measures 11 inches high by 7 inches wide
overall. The all brass movement is in excellent running condition and
strikes the ship's bell sequence properly with a surprisingly loud
clear tone. The dial is in near perfect original condition - rare for
this type of clock. Our list price
$995
for $850.
1.97 CHINA TRADE PAINTING. Original
late 19th century oil on board ship's portrait of a steamer
identified as the "HANOI." This starboard broadside view of the
vessel is presented in a manner typical of the Chinese port painters
during the 1800's. It shows the vessel plowing through heavy storm
seas with waves breaking in the foreground and ominous skies in the
background. Details of the ship are meticulously executed. Several
crewmen are depicted on the bridge. The vessel's name is clearly
shown on the starboard bow and again in Chinese characters on the
nameboard just aft of the starboard running light. The painting is a
nice size, 12 1/2 by 18 1/2 inches and is house in a period, antique
gesso frame with floral motifs in an old gold finish. The frame
measures 19 1/2 by 25 1/2 inches overall. Fine condition throughout.
Ready to hang. Our list price $995
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20.54 SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW WALKING STICK.
Good, authentic 19th century sailor-made scrimshaw cane with a
carved bone handle inland with black mother-of-pearl in the top. This
handsome cane has a tapered oak shaft with the knob separated from
the stick with a sterling silver spacer fancily hand-engraved with
the initials of the owner. The solid bone knob is beautifully carved
with 14 concave facets. 32 inches long and in excellent original
condition, noting the ferrule tip is gone and there are the expected
age cracks in the handle. Our
list price $199
for $150.
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15.48 PERIOD PHOTOGRAPH. Original,
19th century albumen photograph of an American passenger vessel
steaming down a river with flags flying and numerous passengers
visible on deck. This 4 x 5 inch photograph contains an incredible
amount of detailed imagery and bears close scrutiny under
magnification. The central vessel is identified on the bow as the
"D.B.C. & A. LINE's" R.G. STEWART underway with smoke
belching from her single funnel. As she proceeds, she passes a
variety of shipping, including a tugboat and schooner berthed on her
starboard side and a lighter and large steam ship to port. Buildings
line both sides of the river and a revolving bridge with several
spectators spans the river in the distance. On deck scores of
passengers in their Victorian finery can be seen. The men sport
bolder or top hats, and the women, some with umbrellas, wear bonnets.
Two large name pennants fly in the breeze, and the American flag is
distinctly visible at the stern. The reverse of the photograph is
signed by the photographer "William Howard." This untouched
photograph is mounted under glass in a very high quality dark oak
frame with an ivory border! The frame measures 7 1/2 by
6 1/2 inches and has a small brass hanging ring at the top.
Outstanding original condition. Circa 1885.
Our list price $295
for $215.
According to the "List of Merchant Vessels
of the United States - 1895" the steam screw, wooden hull passenger
ship R.G. STEWART was built in Buffalo, New York in 1878. She
was a Great Lakes vessel of 198 gross tons and 100 feet in length,
home ported in Duluth, Minnesota. The STEWART no longer
appears in the 1899 register of Merchant Vessels, proving that this
image is definitely 19th century. Likely this photograph was taken of
the STEWART while plying the St. Louis River which flows into
Lake Superior at Duluth.
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22.47 GINGER JAR. Genuine
turn-of-the-last century Chinese porcelain ginger jar signed with a 4
character mark on the bottom. This lovely hand-thrown and
hand-painted jar is of high quality hard fired porcelain adorned with
tranquil domestic scenes including potted plants, stands, flowers,
bamboo, fruits, candles and even a butterfly. The primary vignettes
are additionally incised and in slight relief! The jar is complete
with its original domed lid decorated with matching motifs. 6 inches
high overall by 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Perfect original condition.
Guaranteed to be authentic and not a modern reproduction. Retail $395
Our list price $149
for $100.
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