Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Grande bussola nautica magnetica in ottone e vetro, firmata KELVIN & HUGHES Ltd, Made in Great Britain Serial n. 2298 J.M. Prodotta in Gran Bretagna nei primi del ‘900, montata su un...

Elegant and timeless French table refractor telescope from the early 20th century. It features a circular turned wooden base and a shaft that supports the main body, held in place b...

Circa 1900 or earlier antique ship's wheel, Anglo-European. Teak, iron & brass. Marked by hand: BK 100. Brass plaque on spoke appears to be a later addition: Electr.Model Makerij & T...

Circa 1900 or earlier antique ship's wheel, Anglo-European. Teak, iron & brass. Marked by hand: BK 100. Brass plaque on spoke appears to be a later addition: Electr. Model Makerij & ...

Set of 8 antique fishing big fishing rods and parts. Made in Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...

Set of 7 antique fishing big fishing rods and parts. Made in Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...

Brass aneroid or holosteric table and wall barometer from the late 19th century, signed Negretti & Zambra London I 2402. Buono stato perfettamente funzionante. Diameter cm 12-4.5 in...

Early 20th century half-hull of an English schooner in oak wood. Good condition measures 42.5 x7.5x9.5 cm - inches 16.8x3x3.8. The half-hull, used to design boats, was the tool f...

A silver gilt Newport Yacht Racing Association won by Columbia, 1901. This silver-gilt trophy is a two-handled ‘loving cup’ with a gilded interior and flowerhead adorned scroll handles. The lower body and foot have repoussé spiral gadrooning and rocailles. Inscribed on one side ‘Newport Yacht Racing Association, August 1st 1901 won by Columbia’. Stamped ‘1899 Sterling Howard & Co’ and ‘William B. Durgin’. American. Weight: 58 oz. Height: 10½ in (27cm) Width: 11¾ in (30cm) Diameter: 6¼ in (16cm) Provenance: John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1915) – the financier, to his son John Pierpont Morgan Jr. (1867-1943) – ‘Jack’, to his son Junius Spencer Morgan (1892-1960) – to his son John P. Morgan II (1918-2006) Columbia, built by the Herreshoff Company, Rhode Island, was a legendary yacht, one of a tiny number of vessels to successfully defend the America’s Cup. Her first victory was in 1899 and her second victory against Independence on 1st August 1901, commemorated by this trophy, is viewed as an unofficial trial for the forthcoming race which she also won. The owner of Independence, Thomas W. Lawson, desperate to beat his rival, reputedly made the extraordinary offer of $100,000 to his crew in the event of their beating Columbia and securing their own chance to race in the America’s Cup. The race was organised by the Newport Yacht Racing Association and Columbia began as favourite. The race started two hours later than expected due to a lack of wind and Columbia quickly established a considerable lead. She won by as much as a mile. Lawson was so disgusted by the performance of his yacht that she was entirely stripped down after the race...

Brass letter holder with two compartments depicting vessel with unfurled sails, lost-wax casting, early 20th century English manufacture. Measures 11.5x11x14.5 cm - inches 4.4x4.3x5...

Compass by hand magnetic sensing, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel No. 4359 Made in England, of the early 20th century. Complete with original oak box with brass hinges, Co...

Large brass and glass nautical magnetic compass from the early 1900s, mounted on custom-made oak and brass board. Compass diameter cm 24.5 - inch 9.4, height with base cm 21 - inch 8...