Nautical Antique Auction 2016-01-16 Auction - 334 Price Results - Boston Harbor Auctions in MA - Page 11
Early 20th Century Yacht Builder's ModelRare Skylight Yacht BinnacleElisha Taylor Baker Painting of Yacht "Stranger"
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Boston, MA, United States
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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
Polished Aluminum Ship's Telegraph: Polished aluminum ship's telegraph with brass bezel. Faceplate has ahead and astern commands of: "full," "slow," "half," "dead slow," "finished with engine," etc. Overall Dimensions: 43" tall (w/o
0218: Polished Aluminum Ship's TelegraphEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Cast Sculpture of a Mermaid: Cast mermaid sculpture shown holding a conch shell sitting on a rock pile. Overall Dimensions: 13" x 10" x 20"
0219: Cast Sculpture of a MermaidEst. $150-$300
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Sir Thomas Lipton's "Shamrock": Model of Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht "Shamrock V." She raced for the Cup against "Enterprise" in 1930, Lipton's last challenge. Overall Dimensions: 33" L x 12" W x 38" H
0220: Sir Thomas Lipton's "Shamrock"Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Five Masted Ship Model "Mary Ann": Scale model of the five-masted coastal schooner "Mary Ann of Boston." Charming model rigged with a full suit of linen sails, knotted shrouds, and rat lines. Overall Dimensions: 41" L x 5 1/2" W x
0220A: Five Masted Ship Model "Mary Ann"Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Iron and Brass Garden Sundial: Iron and brass garden sundial with Hercules holding the sphere. Fitted with a copper decree strip and brass arrow. Overall Diameter: 20" Overall Height: 31"
0221: Iron and Brass Garden SundialEst. $200-$300
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Painting of a Ship at Anchor: Oil on canvas showing a ship at anchor with sails drying in a protected cove. A framed shed is seen on the shore. Framed. Overall Dimensions: 29" x 42"
0222: Painting of a Ship at AnchorEst. $500-$800
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Framed Chart of Nantucket Island: Framed chart of Nantucket Island from the American Neptune Society. Topographical map of Nantucket with legend at lower right. This is a copy distributed by Haley and Steele of Newbury Street,
0223: Framed Chart of Nantucket IslandEst. $300-$500
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Antique Crew Oar with Leather Collar: Late 19th to early 20th-century crew oar with leather collar. Metal tipped blade. Has old repair varnished shaft. Overall Length: 142"
0224: Antique Crew Oar with Leather CollarEst. $200-$400
Gimbaled Compass by Robert Merrill: Robert Merrill & Sons of New York dry card compass in timber box with sliding lid, brass bowl, and compass card with fleur de lis. Box Dimensions: 10" x 10" x 7"
0225: Gimbaled Compass by Robert MerrillEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Ship's Spyglass of Early Twentieth Century: Ship's spyglass from the early twentieth century with clear optics, canvas covered barrel, and single draw focal tube. Length Closed: 25" x 2 1/2" diameter. Length Extended: 31" long
0226: Ship's Spyglass of Early Twentieth CenturyEst. $300-$500
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Linen Royal Navy Ensign on Pole: Linen Royal Navy ensign with varnished pole and rope. Overall Dimensions: 37" x 19"
0227: Linen Royal Navy Ensign on PoleEst. $100-$200
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1930 Yacht Blueprint by Tams of NYC: Original yacht blueprint dated October 6, 1930 from famous yacht architects and engineers, Tams, Inc. of 250 Park Ave, New York. Plan is identified as a midship section of a 57-foot auxiliary
0228: 1930 Yacht Blueprint by Tams of NYCEst. $500-$700
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Steamships "Massachusetts" and "Rhode Island": Framed lithograph showing the Providence and Stonington Steamship Co. steamers "Massachusetts" and "Rhode Island" travelling from New York to Boston, via Providence. Matted and framed. Overall
0229: Steamships "Massachusetts" and "Rhode Island"Est. $250-$450
Model of JFK's "Victura," Wianno Senior: Exceptionally large and finely detailed model of a Wianno Senior with a painted deck, cockpit with mahogany floorboards, benches, and a suit of linen sails. The substantial carved hull is painted
0230: Model of JFK's "Victura," Wianno SeniorEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Solid Brass Perko Anchor Lantern: Ship's anchor lantern constructed of solid brass. Glass Fresnel lens, protective brass bars, and vented top. Overall Dimensions: 15" H with handle x 8" diameter
0231: Solid Brass Perko Anchor LanternEst. $500-$800Lot Passed
Aluminum and Brass Ship's Spotlight: Aluminum and brass ship's spotlight with glass lens, aluminum cowl, and brass mount pierced with four holes. Overall Dimensions: 17" x 20" x 23"
0232: Aluminum and Brass Ship's SpotlightEst. $250-$500Lot Passed
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Charles Cory and Son Ship Telegraph: Charles Cory and Son engine order telegraph from a ship's engine room. Mounted to a timber plank. Porcelain face with commands ahead and astern, "half," "full," "ahead," etc. Sturdy brass control
0233: Charles Cory and Son Ship TelegraphEst. $200-$400
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Rectangular Ship's Porthole: Aluminum porthole with hinged door fitted with two dogbolts and a tempured glass window. Overall Dimensions: 24" x 19" x 6"
0234: Rectangular Ship's PortholeEst. $150-$250
"RMS Republic" Ocean Liner Treasure: Four Moet Chandon bottles raised from the wreck of the "RMS Republic," a White Star Line ocean liner that sank off the coast of Nantucket after a collision with the steamship "Florida."
0235: "RMS Republic" Ocean Liner TreasureEst. $400-$800Lot Passed
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Engine Order Telegraph in Italian: Italian engine order telegraph from the engine room. Ship's commands include "tutta," "mezza," "adagio," "pronti," "ferma," and "finito." With sturdy brass control arm, heavily constructed. Great
0237: Engine Order Telegraph in ItalianEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Solid Brass Rudder Lift: Solid brass boat rudder lift screwed to a mahogany base. Highly polished. Overall Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 37"
0238: Solid Brass Rudder LiftEst. $350-$550
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Bow Plate from a Matthews Yacht: Bow crown from a Matthews yacht with rope hawser, bow light, and "Matthews" in raised letters. Interesting yacht relic. Chromed. Fitted with a yacht ensign on pole. Overall Dimensions: 28" x 13" x
0239: Bow Plate from a Matthews YachtEst. $300-$500
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Dockyard Builder's Model of "City of Boston": Original and very rare ship builder's model of the "City of Boston." Carved hull built up with many lifts. Painted black above the waterline with "City of Boston" painted along the rail on the
0240: Dockyard Builder's Model of "City of Boston"Est. $6,000-$9,000