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Item Ships From: Massachusetts
Ships Wheel that is Six Feet Round
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships wheel with polished brass outer ring and large brass hub. This is a twelve spoke giant of a wheel. Great old oiled finish. Very heav...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Builder’s Half Model of the Schooner Yacht Migrant
Located in Norwell, MA
Exquisite builder’s half model of the lawley built three masted Schooner migrant. Designed by Henry Gielow migrant was the largest yacht in the world at the time and was built at a c...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sold Brass Ship s Searchlight Mounted to a Ship s Decking Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's spotlight with meticulously polished and lacquered finish. Glass lens. Mounted on an iron pole with a mahogany and holly replicated ship's decking. The base weighs over 200 po...
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1930s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Superb Little Double Hook Two Sheave Boat Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished wood block with two polished brass wheels and steel hardware. Awesome maritime antique relic. Weight: 1 lb. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 3"W x 2"D Made: Material: Wood, Brass ...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Authentic Ships Deck Bucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy steel ships deck bucket with carry and bail handles. Later painted decoration "USS United States, Launched 1797. With rope painted detail and number "8". Sturdy maritime relic....
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Brass Yacht Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass marine lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Protective brass cage. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered. It has been...
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1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Steam Yacht "Erin"
Located in Norwell, MA
Exhibition quality model of Sir Thomas Lipton's private yacht, "Erin." Mahogany cabins, planked deck. Six lifeboats, railings, skylights, funnels, etc.. Mounted into a mahogany displ...
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Early 2000s Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Aluminum Ship s Spotlight on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum ship's spotlight with angled yolk mounted to a pedestal base. The spotlight swivels 360 degrees, up and down. The custom base is mounted to a thick wood baseboard w...
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1960s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L Ingenieur Chevallier"
By Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier
Located in Pembroke, MA
Impressive French mahogany barometer and thermometer from the Louis-Philippe period (Circa 1840), by Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevalliier. The barometer features an indicator arrow adju...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Bronze

Racing Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
This s a highly detailed “half model”, not just a “half hull”. The deck detail is extensive with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, row of turned brass portholes, stubbed masts...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1914 Blueprint Plan of a 175-Foot Motor Yacht by Gielow and Orr
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth-century project No. 488, plan of a motor yacht. Length: 175 feet, beam: 24 feet, draft: 7 feet. Dated October 28, 1914, from Gielow and Orr, Naval Architects and Engi...
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1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fishing Trawler Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships blueprint for a 127 foot Booth Fisheries fishing trawler the legend plate reads Gielow Incorporated, Naval Architects and Engineers, New York. Mar...
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1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table, Very Large
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid brass ships porthole table. This porthole has been highly polished and lacquered to a very high finish. Mounted to a high table with lower shelf with a ships grating shel...
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1940s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare period model of a Herreshoff "Class" boat. The sleek scale hull is fitted with floorboards, tiller, boom crutch, cleats, blocks, etc.. Fitted with a dropped centerboards. Set on...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scri...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

3-D Gastro Intestinal Model by CENCO
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's medical office or classroom model diagram of the anatomy of the human G-I system. Wall plaque in hand painted plaster relief. Element...
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1960s American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Boat Blueprint of the "Elcarujo" 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 "Elcarujo, a twin-screw outboard motor cruiser." Atkin designed more than ...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Yacht Blueprint for the Q Class Sloop "Tartar"
Located in Norwell, MA
John G. Alden hull lines drawing of the Q class sloop "Tartar." Tartar was built by George Lawley and Son at Neponset, Mass., in 1928 for George McQuesten, a lumber merchant. The pla...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original 1930 Blueprint of a Motor Launch by B.T. Dobson, Naval Architect
Located in Norwell, MA
High-quality blueprint of a motor launch by B.T. Dobson, naval architect of New Bedford, Mass. The vessel features a saloon roof, benches, bow cockpit with steering station, floor gr...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1873 Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket Chart
Located in Norwell, MA
Original chart of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard by George Eldridge, Cartographer, 125 State Street, Boston. Dated 1873. Mounted to canvas. Also showing the coast of Cape Cod includ...
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1870s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

George III Mahogany Miniature Bowfront Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With two drawers over two drawers, splayed feet.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Italian Baroque Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged top, decorated overall with incised carving, lock plate and side handles.
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1670s Italian Baroque Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Miniature Ship Model of the Sailing Ketch Irene
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the one hundred foot Ketch Irene of Bridgewater 1907. This vessel is still afloat. The model shows great detail from bow to stern. Rigged with a full suit of sails. Set...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Simpson Lawrence Brass Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Here is a very sweet solid brass highly polished engine order telegraph by Simpson Lawrence. 43 pounds. Nice slender telegraph mounted to a wood base. Dimensions 40 tall by 7 by 5. B...
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1920s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Pair of Belaying Pins from Yacht Aloha
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century belaying pins from the famous yacht "Aloha", built for and owned by New York Yacht Club Commodore Arthur Curtiss James of Newport. The yacht was built at Fore...
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1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1935 L. Francis Herreshoff Yacht Blueprints
Located in Norwell, MA
Original L. Francis Herreshoff yachting blueprint for No. 63, construction section at a scale of 1" equals 1 foot. L. Francis Herreshoff, designer, Marblehead, Mass., February 2, 193...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Boat Blueprint of the "Melody" 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 thirty seven foot bridge deck cruiser "Melody."...
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1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Model of the Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased model of the steam yacht “Aphrodite”. “Aphrodite” was launched in Bath, Maine in 1898, designed by Charles Hanscom. The long trunk cabin carries six ...
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20th Century Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Lauderdale Yacht Club Framed Burgee
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen nautical flag from the Lauderdale Yacht Club. With brass grommets. Shows use on the ocean. Custom frame with gray mat. Weight: 7 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 19"H x 27"W Mad...
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1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

Tony Sarg Map of Nantucket Town, 1937
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
Tony Sarg Map of Residential Main Street, Nantucket, 1937, a black and white printed map of our historic downtown area, with images of each building, street names and whimsical figur...
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1930s American Other Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Plank on Frame Launch Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice old antique launch model with planked hull and deck. The hull has a propellor. The heavy brass railing surrounds the stern. Base is newer. L: 36" x 10" W x 12" T
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1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry, " Original Hand Colored Ric.0005
Located in Norton, MA
1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7 cm H) ; ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Huge Original Cabin Cruiser Blueprint, Fabulous Art Piece
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint of a fifty-five-foot diesel cruiser designed by B.T. Dobson, Naval Architect of New Bedford, Mass. Scale is one-half inch to a foot. This is a fabulous large-scale...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1762 Berri, Nivernois Bourbonois, Lyonois, Bourgogine, Bresse, et, Franche - Com
Located in Norton, MA
1762 Vaugondy map, entitled "Berrl Nivernois Bourbonois Lyonois, Bourgone, Bresse, Et Franche-Comte," Ric.b003 About this Item A fine Copperplate Engraving with original han...
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18th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1832 Large Map "Russian Poland" Ric. R0012
Located in Norton, MA
Large map 1832 "Russian & Poland" Ric.r0012 Russia & Poland, by J. Arrowsmith. London, pubd. 15 Feby. 1832 by J. Arrowsmith, 35 Essex Street, Strand., ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1853 Map of "Russia in Europe Including Poland" Ric.r016
Located in Norton, MA
Description Russia in Europe incl. Poland by J Wyld c.1853 Hand coloured steel engraving Dimension: Paper: 25 cm W x 33 cm H ; Sight: 22 cm W x 28 cm H Condition: Good ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1657 Janssonius Map of Vermandois and Cappelle, Ric. A-004
Located in Norton, MA
1657 Janssonius map of Vermandois and Cappelle Ric.a004 Description: Antique map of France titled 'Descriptio Veromanduorum - Gouvernement de la Cappelle'. Two detailed maps o...
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17th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1646 Jansson Map Entitled "Procinvia Connactiae, " Ric.a006
Located in Norton, MA
1646 Jansson map entitled "Procinvia connactiae," Ric.a006 Description: The PROVINCE of CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with...
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17th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1635 Willem Blaeu Map of Northern France"Comitatvs Bellovacvm" Ric.a08
Located in Norton, MA
1635 Willem Blaeu map of northern France, entitled. "Comitatvs Bellovacvm Vernacule Beavvais," Colored Ric.a008 “COMITATVS BELLOVACVM…” Amsterdam: W...
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17th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1790 Thomas Stackhouse Map, Entitled "Russia in Europe, " , Ric.a004
Located in Norton, MA
1790 Thomas Stackhouse map, entitled "Russia in Europe" Ric.a004 Stackhouse, Thomas Russia in Europe [map] London: T. Stackhouse, 1783. Map. Matted hand-colored copper engraving. Image size: 14.5 x 15.25 inches. Mat size: 22.75 x 23.75 inches. A beautiful example of this map of Eastern Europe...
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17th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1633 Map, Entitled "La Douche De Berry, " Ric.0005
Located in Norton, MA
1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7 c...
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17th Century Unknown Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1714 Henri Chatelain "Nouvelle Carte Des Etatas Du Grand.Duc De Mos Moscovie Eur
Located in Norton, MA
A 1714 Henri Chatelain map, entitled "Nouvelle Carte Des Etatas Du Grand Duc De Moscovie En Europe," Ricb001 Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684-1743) was a Huguenot pastor of Parisi...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1627 Map Entitled "Loudunois, " Signed on the Back, Ric.a013
Located in Norton, MA
1627 map entitled "Loudunois," Signed on the Back Ric.a013 cartography close up double-page hand-colored elevated view no person print hand-tinted hilly close-up early 17th-...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early nineteenth-century spyglass, circa 1820, with a single focal tube engraved "William Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London." The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional i...
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1820s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Pulley by Merriman of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Double sheave yacht pulley with ash case and tobin bronze pins, two polished and lacquered pins and steel "Side sister Hooks". Awesome restoration of this ...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Double Link of Highly Polished Stud Link Chain
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy double link of minesweeper stud link chain. Made of solid manganese bronze. Meticulously polished and lacquered a unique maritime display. It looks like solid gold. Weigh...
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1970s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding early twentieth century yacht capstan by Herreshoff. With working gears, crank handle, speed switch, mounted to a thick wood base. Circa 1925.
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Fine Half Model of the Racing Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
This s a highly detailed “half model”, not just a “half hull”. The deck detail is extensive with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, row of turned brass portholes, stubbed masts...
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2010s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Boat Blueprint of the Yacht "Tally Ho Major" 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 auxiliary cutter "Tally Ho Major." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Llo...
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1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Boat Blueprint of the "Sunray" 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 "Sunray," A Seabright skiff. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
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1970s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Brass Ships Navigators Rolling Rule of Enormous Size
Located in Norwell, MA
Monumental nautical rolling rule in very good condition. Highly polished. Smooth wheels and gears. Finger knobs are present. This is a big, heavy instrument. Circa 1930. 18 lbs. 36'H...
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1930s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Ships Spyglass with Leather Covered Barrel
Located in Norwell, MA
Three draw spyglass with stitched leather cover. Old lacquer finish. End cap. Sliding eyepiece cover. 9 3/4" H (closed). 29" H (open). 1 3/4" Diameter. 2 lbs.
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1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships lantern with three bulleye lenses red, blue, and clear. The lantern hughly polished and lacquered. There is a vented turret with carry ring. No burner inside. Choice ma...
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1910s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Steel Boat Lantern with Brass Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered boat lantern with red and blue Fresnel lenses, with brass vented turret top and carry ring. The case of the lantern is polis...
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1940s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing the "First Substitute".The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is panels of blue and ye...
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1980s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

1920 s Yacht Blueprint by Lambie and Mabry
Located in Norwell, MA
102 foot fast cruising yacht blueprint from naval architects and marine engineers Lambie and Mabry of Wilmington California. Scale is one quarter inch to the foot. Awesome white hull...
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1920s Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine early twentieth century model of the German yacht Meteor. The scribed deck carries lifeboats on davits, skylights, hatch, wheel on stand, winch, etc. The model is mounted to a m...
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1920s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sylvester the Boat Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical burgee flag showing Sylvester the cat. Swallowtail flag with a strong hoist and brass grommets. Custom frame. Weight: 9 lbs. Overall Dimensions:...
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1950s North American Vintage Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1870s European Antique Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Large Model of the USS Constitution
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine scale model of the American frigate USS Constitution. Planked hull with varnish finish. Clove hitched shrouds, quarter galleries, rigged cannon etc. No case. Weight: 26 lbs...
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Early 2000s North American Massachusetts - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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