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Item Ships From: Massachusetts
Pair Of Cherry Smash Fountain Syrup Jars
Located in Essex, MA
Cherry Smash was a fountain syrup made from cherry syrup which soda jerks mixed with carbonated water. Founded in 1901 by John E. Fowler of Richmond Va. In...
Category

Early 20th Century American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Highest Quality Engine Order Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn New York. This bridge telegraph has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This one also has brass face plates which...
Category

1940s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "D" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'D', 'DELTA,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. The cotton field is...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "L" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter "L", "LIMA", set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. With makers label fr...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming model of a coastal steamship set into clay waves and a felt lined glass and wood display case. Intricate model with exceptional cabin detail with arch top windows...
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1920s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ship s Cabin Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century highly polished and lacquered ships cabin lantern with three beveled glass panels, back reflector and hinged door. Mounted to a varn...
Category

1930s British Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Boat Blueprint of the Runabout "Puffy Doodle"
Located in Norwell, MA
Speedboat plan by William Atkin of "Puffy Doodle", A 20 foot runabout designed by William Atkin. The hull lines and offset are shown in great detail. Printed by Motor Boating Publish...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “4”, “FOUR” in the international code of signals. This authentic pennant is made of individual panels of red and white. Fitted to ...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

1901 Chart of Port Jefferson, New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Original chart by George Eldridge of Port Jefferson on Long Island, New York. The identified waters include Setauket Harbor, Mount Misery Point, and Match Rock. Two channels are mark...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Authentic Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass engine room telegraph with commands “hard left”, “hard right”, “steady”, “course” etc. Telegraph has one face-plate and brass handle. Mount...
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Late 19th Century Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Yacht Ensign on Pole in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box with a yachting flag that has an embroidered fouled anchor and stars in the blue field, attached to a varnished pole set into a shadowbox frame. Great nautical accent. We...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "Y" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'Y', 'YANKEE,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with the maker 'An...
Category

1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "I" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter "I", "India", set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with a maker's labe...
Category

1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

RB Spencer Marine Painting
Located in Norwell, MA
Richard Barnett Spencer marine painting showing a four deck ship, of the line. Ship is under full sail. Dimensions: 32"H x 43"L. Overall: 25"H x 36"L. 7 pounds.
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1890s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Framed British Painted Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Framed with a rampant lion within an ermine robe. Michael Kittredge Collection.
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1840s English Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

8 Foot Framed World Map by Philips
Located in Norwell, MA
1951 map of the world by George Philip and Son. Large beautiful map as it was in 1951. Nice patina mounted to a sturdy wood frame. Overall good condition. Very large in size. 90" W x...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive Piece of Brain Coral from North River Museum in City Island, NY. This is quite heavy at 68 lbs. This was part of a very popular underwater exhibit at the North River museum i...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Five brasses have been meticulously polished and lacquered. Warm Lighting has been installed inside. A lantern housing is fitted to the hood. Brass bolts a...
Category

1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nautical Signal Pennant in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents the substitute flag R3. The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and ...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Model of a Sharpshooter Style Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased boat model of an American fishing schooner. The clipper bow gives it the "Sharp Shooter" style, a very sleek design. Scribed deck with hatches, companionway, two dory stacks, w...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Original Boat Launch Blueprint from Frederick D. Lawley of Quincy, Massachusetts
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint for a marine launch from the famous naval architect and boatbuilder Frederick D. Lawley (1878–1953) of Quincy, Massachusetts. The legend plate shows: General arran...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Barque by C. Brookings Wetherbee
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine miniature model of a barque under full sail by C. Brookings Wetherbee of Canton Mass. Wetherbee was a wealthy Yankee who built ship models. Set at its waterline in a glass case....
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Early 2000s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nautical Signal Pennant in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadow box frame. The cotton flag represents the substitute flag "R1". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope a...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Boat Blueprint of the "Sunrise" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunrise", a trunk cabin cruiser. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloy...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Boat Blueprint of the "Cabrilla" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom day cruiser "Cabrilla." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Model of an Eastport Pinky Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality model of a double-ended "Eastport Pinky" fishing schooner. This model is a former museum piece. Mustard painted deck with hatches, winch, line tubs, anchors, etc. Great model...
Category

1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the Spanish navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Model is Circa 1940 and has cracking paint. Rigged with a full suit of sails that are aged and stained. Distre...
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1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Yacht Binnacle by Ludolph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ludolph yacht binnacle with brass cap and ornately cast iron stand. Two side burners, dry compass card stamped "Ludolph Bremerhaven" and fastened by gim...
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20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design. Laminated and varnished hull. Hull is fastened to the backboard with four brass screws. ...
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1960s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Solid Brass Ships Fixed Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished ships portlight with tempered glass. The glass has imperfections from years at sea. This porthole has been polished and lacquered. Weight: 16 LBS Over...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Original Yacht Blueprint P-201-2 by John Wells
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint of a one hundred foot yacht by John Wells Incorporated of New York. The plan is a top view showing the top deck and cabin level. The top deck shows dining saloon, pilot house...
Category

1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Elegant Half Model of the Steam Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale half model of JP Morgan's private steam yacht "Corsair II", flagship of the New York Yacht Club. The quality is evident. Planked mahogany deck, incredible built up mahogany cabins with raised panels. Countless Skylights with mahogany frames and brass bars. Other details include steam funnel, stubbed masts, wheel, binnacle, signal cannon, winch, deck plates, bitts, telegraph, steam whistle...
Category

2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "I" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of the letter "I," "India," set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. The cotton fiel...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Antique Model of a Double Ended Trading Vessel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of a double ended river trading vessel with hinged masts to pass under bridges, and a varnished deck. The hull is painted black and gold. Quality model. Weight: 4 l...
Category

1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Naval Architect s Half Model of a Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality architect's half model of a double ended competition speedboat. The hull is marked with the lines of the vessel. Possibly a C.W. Mower design. Mounted to a wood backboard. Ci...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Library Globe
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine library globe with makers logo from Atlas School Supply Co., Chicago. Hardwood base with rich finish and nice detail. Celestial globe with equ...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"
Located in Norwell, MA
America's cup yacht "Resolute" model built by model maker William Hitchcock. Scale hull with fin keel. Gaff rigged with standing and running cords. I...
Category

1990s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ship Builders Plate from the Hitachi Zosen
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship builders plate from Hitachi Zosen, ship number 4396, launched in 1973 at the Innoshima Shipyard in Hiroshima, Japan. Oval shape, quite h...
Category

1970s Asian Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Speedboat Model "Baby Bootlegger", Gold Cup Winner, 1925
Located in Norwell, MA
Competition speedboat Baby Bootlegger. Quality model of the speedboat Baby Bootlegger. Interior details include dash gauges, throttle, wheel, bench, ...
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2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bridge telegraph by Japanese Maker. Faceplate shows ships commands in english with astern and ahead, slow, half, full, finished with engines and stop. Also on plate: Manufac...
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1990s Asian Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Schooner Yacht Atlantic Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
NAUTICAL DIORAMA showing the schooner yacht Atlantic set into water. A gracious diorama with exceptional detail. Rigged with a full set of sails. Atlantic is an amazing yacht with an...
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2010s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Annisquam Yacht Club Trophy from 1939
Located in Norwell, MA
Silver plated lattice bowl that is a sailing trophy from the Annisquam Yacht Club in Gloucester, Mass. Dated 1939. Engraved "Saturday Series", "Birds" Class, 1939. Marked on Bottom W...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model with provenance. This model of the packet ship “Anglo Saxon” was “presented by Charles H Taylor of Boston to the Pelham Country Club as ...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architect's builder half model of a double ended launch or speedboat. Built of several laminated lifts. Mounted to a painted backboard. Weight: 0.6 lbs. Overall Dimensions:...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Engine Order Telegraph from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph. This style has often used on yachts and tugboats. Showing astern and ahead commands showing slow, half and full. Varnished wood handle with ...
Category

1910s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Globe on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
World globe with brass horizon band. Intricately carved pedestal base with ball and claw feet. Quite detailed. By the famous Maitland Smith, globe itself is from Replogle. 62" H x 26...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nautical Flag From Power Squadron
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Power Squadron flag on wood pole fitted to a custom shadow box frame. The power squadron is an American boating club promoting safety on the water. High quality framing. 34"H x ...
Category

1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Authentic Solid Brass Boat Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered yacht or boat porthole fitted to a mahogany side table. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered and t...
Category

1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Naval Officers Epaulets in Metal
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval Officers dress uniform shoulder epaulets or "Boards". Nice epaulets, high quality with anchor rank bars eagle buttons. Made in France with metal box. 6" H x 10" W x 6" D. box. ...
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1880s Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...
Category

1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Steel Ship s Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...
Category

1920s Scottish Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

British Admiralty Mark III Clinometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Clinometer inspectors forty five degree mark III admiralty pattern instrument. Made by E.R. Watts & Son, London. No 23374. Fitted to a mahogany case with leather strap. 5" H x 13" W ...
Category

1950s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns by Meteorite "P18124" "P137559"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's port and starboard lanterns with polished and lacquered steel cases, glass Fresnel lenses, red and green filters, electric sockets, etc.. With brass maker's badges and serial ...
Category

1920s English Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Model of a Thames River Barge
Located in Norwell, MA
Late 19th century model of Thames River trading vessel. Rigged with linen sails, standing and running cords, covered hatches, anchors, lee boards etc. Me...
Category

20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
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1920s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Very Large Aluminum Maritime Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Beacon built by Stone Chance Navigational Aids. Exceptional piece of industrial lighting. Fresnel glass lens set into a sturdy aluminum housing. The drum lens is 12 inches tall. Ther...
Category

1960s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

4- Foot Half Model of the J Class Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the America’s cup Yacht Endeavor. This is a 4-foot hull mounted to a blackboard. The Hull is painted blue over gold. The planked deck has skylights, Companionway, Spinn...
Category

2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Eight Spoke Ships Wheel with Iron Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood ships wheel with eight spokes and an iron hub. Painted finish. Sturdy and heavy. 40" Diameter. Made: America Date: 1920 Weight: 35 lbs.
Category

1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929
Located in Norwell, MA
Power cruiser yacht blueprint from naval architect John G. Alden of 148 State Street Boston. Awesome profile blueprint showing below deck as well. Shown in great detail are cabins, g...
Category

1920s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Framed Nautical Burgee "FLW"
Located in Norwell, MA
Stitched cotton yacht burgee with "FLW" sewn onto a red and white pointed burgee. Matted with grey and framed. Measures: 22" tall x 30" long.
Category

20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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