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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.   OFFER


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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 offer

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  offer

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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 Special Packaging

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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.

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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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