THE JASON PILALAS COLLECTION PLUS ADDITIONS 2025-11-22 Auction - 520 Price Results - Boston Harbor Auctions in MA
Ships Nameboard From HMS RibbleClipper Ship Flying Cloud by Willard G FittonShip's Wheel with Binnacle Unit
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THE JASON PILALAS COLLECTION PLUS ADDITIONS

Relics of Royal Navy Heritage at Auction ? The Jason Pilalis Collection Relics of Royal Navy Heritage at Auction with HMS ships bells, HMS nameboards, HMS badges, 525 lots, all representing the epic story of the Royal Navy. Jason Pilalis was a passionate collector who assembled a spectacular selection of historic Royal Navy relics of World War I and II. There are sixty HMS bells, eighteen nameboards, and twelve treadplates. There are four hundred ship?s badges and gun tompions, four launching caskets with chisel and mallet. In addition to the Pilalis hoard are two hundred more choice marine antiques. There are also four grand-sized U.S. Navy ship?s bells. In-house domestic and international packing and shipping is available. Registration and bidding is available through our website at or by phone: 617-549-2881 Inspection of goods is available by appointment now through sale day.
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Massive Library 19th Century Telescope: Nineteenth century polished brass library telescope on imposing and sturdy crank pillar pedestal. The four inch barrel has a geared focal knob and is fitted with a spotting scope. All brasses are
2001: Massive Library 19th Century TelescopeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Clipper Ship Flying Cloud by Willard G Fitton: Willard Fitton oil on canvas painting of the clipper ship " Flying Cloud" under full sail. With card on back from "The English Gallery", William and Mary Ash, Newbury Street Boston and Cambridge
2002: Clipper Ship Flying Cloud by Willard G FittonEst. $1,500-$3,000
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Ship's Wheel with Binnacle Unit: Ship's binnacle compass with attached ship's wheel. This is an awesome nautical display. Copper binnacle housing with gimbaled compass from E.S. Ritchie of Boston, serial number 39623. The highly
2003: Ship's Wheel with Binnacle UnitEst. $5,000-$10,000
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New York Thirties NYYC Trophy: 1905 sterling silver trophy fancifully engraved "Newport Yacht Racing Association series for special class of N.Y.Y.C. thirties, 2nd race, first prize." This loving cup trophy is marked on the bottom
2004: New York Thirties NYYC TrophyEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Deep Sea Diving Helmet of a C.E.Heinke style: Very authentic appearing recreation of a deep-sea hard hat diving helmet of a C.E. Heinke model. The copper bonnet and breastplate have been tinned. The brass brails are engraved C.E. Heinke & Co.,
2008: Deep Sea Diving Helmet of a C.E.Heinke styleEst. $2,500-$4,500
Painting of Steamship Vessel John Englis: East coast steamer John Englis, which traveled between New York, Cottage City (Martha's Vineyard), and Portland. This oil on canvas is signed S.W. Stanton (Samuel Ward Stanton) and carries a label on
2009: Painting of Steamship Vessel John EnglisEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Six Foot Ship's Wheel with Massive Brass Hub: Ship's wheel with hardwood frame and six turned spokes. Large solid brass hub with keyhole and brass trim ring. Nice varnished finish.
2010: Six Foot Ship's Wheel with Massive Brass HubEst. $1,600-$2,400
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Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington: Nineteenth century dockyard builders half model of the packet ship "Kennington." Great old model in original paint. Finely carved figurehead and carved trailboards with "Kennington" painted above.
2012: Builders Half Model of Packet Ship KenningtonEst. $2,500-$4,500
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Steam Yacht Harvard In Case: Exceptional model of the American steam yacht Harvard. This exceptional model has varnished mahogany cabins, planked decks, anchors, anchor davits, windlass, bollards, deck railings ship's wheel,
2013: Steam Yacht Harvard In CaseEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Opium Pipe from the Nineteenth Century: Intricately carved opium pipe from the nineteenth century. Womans head is neatly carved showing arms, hands, hat, etc.. Great patina one split on top. Metal rosette affixed to the top of the hat.
2015: Opium Pipe from the Nineteenth CenturyEst. $600-$1,200
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Large Aluminum Porthole Mirror with Wood Back: Polished aluminum porthole mounted to a teak border with a hinged door and six dogbolts. Fitted with a mirror. Great piece of industrial art. 52 lbs. 34"H x 36"W x 6"D.
2016: Large Aluminum Porthole Mirror with Wood BackEst. $800-$1,600
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Steam Yacht "Erin": 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 display case with
2017: Steam Yacht "Erin"Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Old Yachting Ensign Flag in a Shadowbox Frame: Antique boat flag with a fouled anchor and thirteen stars in the blue field. The United States yachting ensign was created by Congress in 1848 to identify yachts that didn't need to clear customs
2018: Old Yachting Ensign Flag in a Shadowbox FrameEst. $250-$450
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Submarine Painting Showing the USS Narwhal 1954: USS Narwhal oil on board painting showing the famous submarine surfacing from the depths. The painting is lettered lower right, "USS Narwhal, Linares 1954". USS Narwhal N1 was a 370 foot 7" sub,
2019: Submarine Painting Showing the USS Narwhal 1954Est. $500-$1,000
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Half Model of the King's Yacht Britannia: Scale half model of the British Royal racing yacht Britannia. Large model with hull painted black over bronze. Planked deck with skylights, tiller, companionways, stubbed mast, anchor, bowsprit, etc.
2020: Half Model of the King's Yacht BritanniaEst. $800-$1,400
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Large Polished Copper Cauldron with Iron Handles: Highly polished and lacquered copper cauldron. Amazing finish with wrought iron handles. Big with inch diameter bowl. 24 lbs. 10"H x 27"Diameter.
2021: Large Polished Copper Cauldron with Iron HandlesEst. $600-$1,200
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Thomas W. Lawson Seven-Masted Ship Model: Fine model of the seven-masted schooner Thomas W. Lawson. Detailed model with standing and running cords. Nicely painted. Built by Owen J. Black of Pearl River, New York. Quality scale model with
2022: Thomas W. Lawson Seven-Masted Ship ModelEst. $2,000-$4,000
Graves Lighthouse Diorama of Boston: Incredible nautical diorama showing "GRAVES LIGHT" near Boston Harbor. Graves light was built in 1905, eight miles off the coast off of Boston. Diorama shows ledges, lighthouse tower, decks, and oil
2023: Graves Lighthouse Diorama of BostonEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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Link of British Royal Navy Chain: Solid brass minesweeper chain. This is a segment of a stud link English Navy. Non-magnetic brass alloy chain. Highly polished and lacquered. Genuine piece of history and quite decorative and useful
2024: Link of British Royal Navy ChainEst. $200-$300