We absolutely GUARANTEE the originality, authenticity and description accuracy of ALL items we offer for sale on this website. All photographs are of the actual object represented. We realize that you have purchasing options, including eBay and other websites. By choosing our items you are backed by our 30+ years of museum experience in the marine antique field. You are assured of quality, authenticity and value without risk of purchasing from an unknowledgeable or disreputable seller.

We have striven to be as thorough and precise in our descriptions as possible. When known, we have provided names, attribution, background, history, provenance, etc. However, if you still need to speak with us directly concerning a particular item you wish to purchase, you may call us at (619) 296-5356 or . We do not maintain posted shop hours, however we are usually available weekday afternoons, Pacific time, and on Saturdays; other times by chance or appointment. Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, we cannot answer e-mails or phone messages immediately.

ORDERING

1. PRICES. No buyer's premium! The price shown IS our BEST "DEALER" PRICE and represents a discount of from 10 to 50% off regular retail. We cannot offer additional "discounts" or accept lower offers. The price of each item is indicated by the whole number in following its description. All prices are in U.S. dollars. Where shown indicates "Price On Request" for serious buyers. Click and follow the prompts. We do not quote P.O.R. prices over the phone. Our catalog is for the benefit of our customers, not for curious surfers seeking a price guide.

2. TO ORDER AN ITEM. Notify us immediately of the items you wish to purchase. Please specify item catalog number and the BOLD description. , Telephone, FAX, and Postal Mail reservations are all accepted. Available items will be placed on for 5 working days pending receipt of PAYMENT IN FULL. All items are sold on a first come first served basis. In the event of duplicate orders the earliest postmark or earliest time we receive a message shall take precedence. Items marked are actually SOLD and are no longer available, although the listing remains posted for 30 days subsequent to the sale. As a courtesy to our many customers who are themselves dealers, we do not give out the price of an item once it is marked .

3. TO PAY FOR AN ITEM. Payment may be made in the form of a PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDER, BANK CHECK, BANK WIRE or . If you wish to pay by credit card, please do so by telephone or facsimile ONLY.  For our customers' safety we have chosen not to offer a so-called "secure" on-line credit card system because more and more these days, such systems are being compromised,

4. SHIPPING. Your name, street address (NOT a P.O. Box) and telephone number are required for shipping. Most items under 25 pounds UPS dimensional weight are priced F.O.B. San Diego, meaning we pack for you FREE! UPS is the carrier. Items marked are delicate, oversize or both and require special packing. Special packing and shipping shall be handled by our local shipping specialist, "Mr. Peter Wharf, The PACKAGING STORE, 7848 Silverton Ave., Ste. A, San Diego, CA 92126. (858) 549-7225, <pwharf@wepackandship.com>." A varitey of shipping options are available to you. The charges for this service are NET to you and can be billed directly by The Packaging Store. West Sea Company makes nothing on packing or shipping.

5. TAX. California residents only, add 9% state sales tax computed on the net purchase price.

This offering represents only a portion of the inventory presently available to you at our facilities. We encourage your inquiries concerning the availability of other items you wish to acquire that are offered here.

WE ACTIVELY PURCHASE ALL TYPES OF NAUTICAL ANTIQUES AND MARINE ART. SINGLE PIECES OR ENTIRE COLLECTIONS PURCHASED. PLEASE , PHONE, FAX or WRITE.

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