Nautical Antique Auction 2016-01-16 Auction - 334 Price Results - Boston Harbor Auctions in MA
Early 20th Century Yacht Builder's Model
Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Elisha Taylor Baker Painting of Yacht "Stranger"
Done
Boston, MA, United States
Auction Details

Nautical Antique Auction

Over 300 lots of nautical antiques including ship models, telescopes, marine paintings, nautical lighting, sea chests, furniture, telegraphs, binnacles, portholes, original blueprints, harbor charts, town maps and many other marine artifacts
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Early 20th Century Yacht Builder's Model: Exceptional prototype model from the renowned Gray Marine boatyard in Maine, circa 1920s. Exceptional detail. Fine cabin work. Hull form is very well scaled. Overall Dimensions: 58" x 13" x 30"
Est.
$6,000
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$8,000
SOLD
Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle: Nineteenth century yacht binnacle with six sided skylight top. Gimbaled compass by Baker of Melrose, Massachusetts with 1896 patent date. Marked as "The Axial Balance Compass", "Always Steady". Bowl
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
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Diminutive Brass Telegraph by Cory: Charles Cory and Son of New York highly polished ship's telegraph with single handle. Commands are "astern" and "ahead", "full speed", "half speed", "stand by", "slow", and "stop". Overall
Est.
$1,800
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$2,400
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Solid Brass Marine Beacon Cobalt Lens: Outstanding highly polished marine beacon with cobalt blue Fresnel lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged housing, maker's name on case, Wallace and Tiernan Products, inc. Belleville,
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
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Vosper Yacht Builder's Model of Motor Yacht "Ceto": Original dockyard builder's model of "Motor Yacht Ceto," 130 tons, a registered yacht of the Royal Yacht Squ brass fittings, such as telegraphs, binnacle, wheel on pedestal, portholes, skylights,
Est.
$15,000
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$25,000
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Polished Brass Edwardian Yachting Binoculars: Yachting binoculars of highly polished brass by Lemaire of Paris. With geared focal tube and sun shades. Overall Dimensions: 7" H x 5" W
Est.
$250
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$450
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Heavy Brass Ship's Capstan Windlass: Sturdy late 19th century - early 20th century yacht anchor windlass. 62 lbs in weight, geared winches with pole brackets, lashing posts, four mounting holes etc.. Raised letters describing USA,
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
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Brass Ship's Bridge Telegraph: Solid brass ship's telegraph by "Siemens," manufacturers of quality nautical gear. This is a large "hammerhead design" with highly polished finish. Ship's commands include "Ahead", "Astern",
Est.
$2,500
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$4,500
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"Rainbow Leads Endeavour" Oil Painting: Oil on canvas marine painting showing the J Class yacht "Rainbow" leading "Endeavour." The vessels are seen racing neck and neck through calm seas with spectator vessels in the distance. Fitted
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Model of the Corsair II of 1890: A magnificent model of the American Steam Yacht "Corsair" 1890. With masts and booms, standing and running rigging, anchors, anchor davits, winch, deck lights, paneled deck houses, with doors and
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
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Original Eldridge Chart "H" of Boston Harbor: Framed Chart of Boston Harbor from 1908 by George W. Eldridge. Marked as chart "H" of Boston Harbor and distributed by Charles C. Hutchinson, 152 State St, Boston, MA. From Lynn to Cohasset,
Est.
$500
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$800
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Rare, 19th century yacht binnacle: Solid brass 19th century yacht binnacle with brass maker's badge from Pascal Atkey and Son, Cowes. The binnacle with ornate pedestal base is pierced with four mounting holes. The hood is fitted with
Est.
$3,500
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$5,500
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19th Century Royal Navy Shot Bucket: Leather covered British Royal Navy shot bucket with leather carry handle. Front is decorated with a colorful coat of arms, royal crown, horses and Latin script. Overall Dimensions: 9" x 17" (w/o
Est.
$350
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$650
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Solid Brass Ship's Cabin Lantern: Solid brass ship's cabin lantern manufactured by National Marine Lamp, co and 2nd badge from Habsheve, El Rancho Del Mar Sausalito California. The arched and vented top is fitted with carry handle.
Est.
$400
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$600
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Model of 1903 Schooner "Atlantic": Highly detailed model of the schooner yacht "Atlantic". Details include winch, ventilators, companionways, masts, booms, rigging and full suit of stitched linen sails, anchor and davit, funnel, deck
Est.
$1,800
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$2,400
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19th Century Copper Signal Lantern: Handsome old nineteenth century copper signal lantern. Fitted with a thick round dioptic lens, hinged door, carry handle, etc. Vented chimney is pierced. Manufactured by Hughes and Burrows makers,
Est.
$300
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$500
Peter Gray Lighthouse Beacon: U.S. Lighthouse Service beacon by Peter Gray of Boston. Interesting and rare red beacon of iron construction with hinged door, mounting hardware, and red paneled lens. Copper burner has two geared
Est.
$800
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$1,600
Lot Passed
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Large Copper Ship's Cargo Light: Large copper ship's cargo light with brass bezel, glass lens, polished chrome reflector, iron mounting yoke, etc. Overall Dimensions: Lens Diameter: 21", Depth" 19", Height: 29"
Est.
$800
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$1,200
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Carved Half Model of Speedboat "Dixie II": Carved and painted half model of the Gold Cup and Harmsworth trophy winning speedboat, "Dixie II." Hull is painted white over blue. Planked deck and cockpit. Mounted to a mahogany backboard. 48"
Est.
$400
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$800
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Robert Innis Model of "Cormorant": Fine model of the Eastport Pinky "Cormorant" by Cape Cod model master Robert Innis. Mr. Innis was a man who built magnificent models with one arm and the use of a prosthetic. His models are in
Est.
$3,000
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$5,500
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Solid Brass Ship Porthole Table: Heavy and solid brass porthole of the "flower pattern" with tempered glass window, hinged door with two dogbolts. Highly polished and fitted to a mahogany base with four tapered legs and bottom
Est.
$800
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$1,400
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Cotton Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadow Box: Embroidered cotton yacht ensign mounted into a shadow box frame. Flag with anchor encircled by stars. Frame Dimensions: 45" long x 30" tall
Est.
$400
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$800
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Original John Alden Yachting Blueprint: Yacht blueprint from the workshop of John Alden showing an auxiliary sloop, project no. 680 designed by C. Alberg in 1938. Plan shows hull profile and overhead deck view as well as a midship view.
Est.
$600
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$900
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Life Ring from US Lines Ship "Constitution": Canvas covered cork life ring with rope handles from the US lines ship "Constitution", a passenger cargo steamer launched in 1951 Well known vessel, sister ship to the SS Independence. Overall
Est.
$400
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$800