500-Lot Nautical Antique Auction on Apr 12, 2026 by Boston Harbor Auctions in MA
Fantastic Solid Brass Ship's Masthead LanternOil Painting of a Barque Under Full Sail on ThamesPair of Large Brass Marine Beacons
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Norwell, MA, United States
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500-Lot Nautical Antique Auction

British Royal Navy history at auction, along with other maritime treasures. Featuring Battle Two of the Jason Pilalas Nautical Collection Auction, of Royal Navy ship bells, treadplates, nameboards, badges, and more. 500-Lot Nautical Antique Auction Also included: 30 ship models, 4 marine beacons, 24 lanterns, 8 ship telegraphs, binnacles, paintings, and additional maritime antiques In-house domestic and international packing and shipping are available. Registration and bidding are available through our website or by phone at 617-549-2881.
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Rare 18th Century Ship's Quadrant with Boxwood Scale: Fine antique navigators quadrant with boxwood vernier scale, two peep sights, mirrors and filters. Fitted to a step up kidney shaped box with early repairs. Very early extra wide scale. 7 lbs. 4"H x
0001: Rare 18th Century Ship's Quadrant with Boxwood ScaleEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
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Oil Painting of a Barque Under Full Sail on Thames: Painting titled "A Barque leaving the Thames, passing the nore by Robert Strickland Thomas." with a barque flying the C&S merchants house flag. Exhibition labels on rear from London, there are
0002: Oil Painting of a Barque Under Full Sail on ThamesEst. $4,000-$8,000$2,000
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Fantastic Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern: Ship's masthead lantern with maker's badge from William Porter & Sons, 27 Pearl St. New York. This is near South Street Seaport. With Fresnel glass lens, brass bars, vented top, etc. With oil burner
0003: Fantastic Solid Brass Ship's Masthead LanternEst. $1,400-$2,800$700
Royal Navy Ship’s Treadplate HMS Narvic: Ship’s Treadplate from the Royal Navy vessel HMS Narvik, originally launched in 1945 as a Landing Ship Tank before being renamed and converted for support duties in the post-war fleet. HMS Narvik
0005: Royal Navy Ship’s Treadplate HMS NarvicEst. $500-$1,000$250
Kelvin Hughes Liberty Ship Binnacle with Compass: Ship's binnacle with varnished teak wood base with solid brass hood and compass ring. The entire compass and gimbal is also polished and lacquered. Iron compensating balls are painted black. A
0007: Kelvin Hughes Liberty Ship Binnacle with CompassEst. $2,500-$5,000$1,200
Diving Helmet with Suit and Boots and Radio Unit Etc: Deep sea diver's helmet with suit, radio, hose, boots, weights, etc. Helmet has a badge from "TOA Diving Apparatus Co. Ltd., Minamisenji, Tokyo, Japan." Large pair of breast weights and brass-soled
0009: Diving Helmet with Suit and Boots and Radio Unit EtcEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
Bell from HMS Delhi, 1919.: Solid brass bell from the ship HMS Delhi, engraved “DEHLI” and dated 1919. HMS Delhi was a Danae-class light cruiser of the British Royal Navy, launched in 1918 and commissioned in 1919 at
0010: Bell from HMS Delhi, 1919.Est. $1,200-$2,400$600
Engine Order Telegraph Faceplate with Handle: Solid brass ship's telegraph face with bezel by Jos Harper and Son Co., New York. Meticulously polished and lacquered with ship's commands painted in red and black. Mounted to a wood backboard with
0011: Engine Order Telegraph Faceplate with HandleEst. $1,200-$2,400$600
Antique Model of a Fishing Schooner: Charming antique model of an American fishing schooner. Wood deck, winch, anchor, fishing dories, hatches, barrels, cabins, etc. With wood cradle. 11 lbs. 46"H x 58"W x 11"D.
0013: Antique Model of a Fishing SchoonerEst. $500-$1,000$250
Royal Navy Ship’s Treadplate Nubian: Ship’s Treadplate from the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Nubian (F36), a Tribaclass fleet destroyer launched in 1937 and commissioned in 1938 that saw extensive and highly distinguished service
0015: Royal Navy Ship’s Treadplate NubianEst. $1,000-$2,000$500
Japanese Ship's Engine Order Telegraph: Highly polished and lacquered engine order telegraph with faceplate that displays commands in Japanese symbols. Manufactured by Eiwa Seiko Ltd.
0018: Japanese Ship's Engine Order TelegraphEst. $1,000-$2,000$500
Antique Ship Model of the USS Constitution: Early twentieth century model of the USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides." with rows of cannon, hatches, quarter galleries, pin rails bell, anchors, etc. 8 lbs. 30"H x 36"W x 11"D.
0019: Antique Ship Model of the USS ConstitutionEst. $600-$1,200$300
Bell from H.M.S. Southdown, 1940: Solid brass bell from the ship H.M.S. Southdown, engraved “H.M.S. Southdown 1940" fitted with a four canon crown mount cast into the bell. H.M.S. Southdown was a Type I Hunt-class escort destroyer
0020: Bell from H.M.S. Southdown, 1940Est. $1,200-$2,400$600
Exceptional Eigh Spoke Ships Wheel: Antique Circa 1920 Ships wheel with eight turner spindles. There is a large polished and lacquered hub and trim rings. Varnished wood.
0021: Exceptional Eigh Spoke Ships WheelEst. $1,000-$2,000$500
Solid Brass Marine Beacon on Wood Base: Solid brass beacon with Fresnel lens, brass cage, ac socket. Polished and lacquered.
0022: Solid Brass Marine Beacon on Wood BaseEst. $1,500-$2,500$750
British Royal Navy Ship’s Wheel from HMS Dryad: Ship’s wheel with engraved brass hub cover “HMS Dryad.” Eight turned spindles and frame are varnished. HMS Dryad was a torpedo gunboat from 1893. Built at Chatham Dockyard. 50 lbs. 45"
0023: British Royal Navy Ship’s Wheel from HMS DryadEst. $1,000-$2,000$500
Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Pedestal: Stunning and heavy ships wheel mounted to a brass pedestal. Fitted with a rudder indication arrow. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to a wood base.
0024: Solid Brass Ships Wheel on PedestalEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500