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2.17 DOCKYARD MODEL. Genuine, mid-1900’s dockyard model identified on the presentation plaque, “MODERN OIL TANKER S.S. T.S. PETERSON Launched April 11, 1950 Length Over-All 624’-9-3/4… Normal Crew 50 men, OPERATED BY CALIFORNIA TRANSPORT CORPORATION (Subsidiary of Standard Oil Company of California).” This authentic builder’s model is hand-made to scale (1 inch = 16 feet) with the most exacting of tolerances and detail. The hull is of solid wood and all deck fittings are of wood or metal. It is depicted from the waterline up in a fully loaded condition plying a calm sea, represented by a painted wooden base. It is contained within its heavy plate glass case on a mahogany base. The model itself measures 38 ½ inches long, 5 ¼ inches wide and 6 ½ inches high. The case measures 43 ¾ inches long, 9 ¾ inches long and 9 ¼ inches high. Outstanding original condition, noting only some very minor age crazing to the paint along parts of the stern. Surely this model adorned the corporate offices of the California Transport Corp. in its early days.

Representative of America's post-war building program, the 29,680 gross register ton tanker T. S. PETERSON, was laid down at the Sparrows Point, Maryland yard of Bethlehem Steel Corporation in 1949 and launched on April 11, 1950. In 1958 she changed house flags under ownership of the Chevron Shipping Company and was renamed the CHEVRON TRANSPORTER. Under that name she continued to operate until 1976 when she was scrapped in Taiwan after being replaced by a new series of ships with their superstructures aft.


STERN	STERN DETAIL	SHIP	AMID SHIPS


NAME PLATE	INCASE	BOW DETAIL

8.89 IDENTIFIED SHIP’s WHEEL. Genuine, 2nd quarter 1900’s American ship’s wheel, from the coastal steamer “NARRAGANSETT” as marked on the facing brass rim. This extremely stout helm is made of solid oak reinforced front and back with cast rims of the thickest bronze we have ever encountered on such a wheel. As such this helm, measuring 28 inches from spoke to spoke and 5 inches thick at the hub, weighs an amazing 32 pounds! The hub and rims are attached with numerous decorative yet functional brass acorn nuts which contribute to its most impressive overall appearance. Outstanding original condition in all respects.

Identified ships’ wheels are rare. This example, with bona fide provenance, is one of only a handful we have had the pleasure of offering in our 35 years. At that, it is undoubtedly the nicest!

The steam screw coastal tanker S.S. NARRAGANSETT, official number 236105, call sign WHVC, was built in Brooklyn, New York in 1937. She had an iron hull 52 ½ feet in length, displaced 34 tons and was operated by the Arundel Oil Corp., Baltimore, Maryland.


NARRAGANSETT	BACK

13.55 SHIP'S BELL CLOCK & CANDLESTICK SET. Rare, early 1900's Chelsea ship's bell mantel clock with the added desirability of original matching candlesticks! This fine quality set is solid bronze and retains its original deep greenish-black factory finish with bronze highlights. The silvered brass dial is of convex form with Arabic numerals, blued steel spade hands and is signed "Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, U.S.A. Ship's Bell." It is protected by a convex glass crystal set in a press-fit hinged bezel for easy winding and setting access. The back of the case is equipped with a second hinged door of pierced brass which allows access to the movement and the strike to be heard while affording protection from dust. The case is very heavy solid bronze mounted on four ball feet and measures 10 1/2 inches wide by 7 3/4 inches high. The bottom is fitted with the original wooden "sounding board" which effectively amplifies the lovely tone of the strike. It is marked with the matching serial number on the movement, XXXXXX*, dating this clock to right after New Year's Day 1925! The gilded brass movement also bears Chelsea's patent numbers from 1900. The matching candlesticks are of heavy bronze with wooden bottoms! They each measure 10 inches high by 4 1/4 inches square on the bases. This clock is a perfect timekeeper and strikes the ship's bell sequence with an amazingly loud, deep tone. Complete with original Chelsea-marked winding key. This is a real Chelsea rarity! Precious few of these "Tambour" model clocks with matching candlesticks were ever produced by Chelsea, and then only very early in the company’s history. In fact, no example of this model is shown in Demeter's comprehensive book, "Chelsea Clock Company, The First Hundred Years."

* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.


BACK	CLOCK	DIAL DETAIL	MOVEMENT

18.53 BOAT SIGNAL LAMP. Handsome early 1900’s American signal lamp impressed on the front “BOAT SIGNAL.” It was made by the famed “Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware Corp, Brooklyn, NY., U.S.A” as marked on the back. This all brass lamp features a circular Freznel lens embossed “Corning Made In U.S.A.” on the glass. It is set into a hinged door with a snap latch on the front of the lamp. Behind the lens is a silvered brass shutter operated by a knob fitted into a slot in the bottom of the lamp. The spring-loaded shutter, slides back and forth exposing the burner, which enabled the operator able to transmit Morse Code signals at night! This lamp is complete with its original wedge-type burner marked “*PERKO* U.S.A.” on the wick advance knob. It screws into its brass font which in turn fits snugly within a receptacle in the bottom of the lamp. The back of the lamp is equipped with two tabs for mounting it securely to the vessel. The top of the lamp is beautifully double castellated for the disbursement of heat generated by the burner. 8 ½ inches tall by 5 ½ inches front to back and 3 ½ inches wide. Near perfect cosmetic condition noting only minor pits in the lens. Bargain priced.


SIDE	OPEN	MAKER	BACK	WITH BURNER