Lannan Gallery Moving Auction: Session 1 2016-09-24 Auction - 415 Price Results - Boston Harbor Auctions in MA
Lannan Gallery Moving Auction: Session 1
Model of the Steam Yacht “Corsair†of 1890
Private Signals of the Merchants of Boston
Military Binoculars
Done
Boston, MA, United States
Auction Details

Lannan Gallery Moving Auction: Session 1

Lannan Ship Model Gallery is moving locations and will be liquidating a great deal of merchandise. Lots of rare nautical antiques including lanterns, telegraphs, binnacles, telescopes and other instruments. Over 100 museum quality ship models from collectors, attic finds and museum deaccessions. Marine art such as prints, paintings and original blueprints will be sold as well as a collection of 19th century harbor charts.
SOLD
Fouled Anchor Yacht Flag by McFadden: Linen yacht flag of a fouled anchor surrounded by thirteen hand sewn stars. The header is marked the "S McFadden Co. Makers, 108 Hudson St. New York". Fitted with two hoisting grommets. Nicely
Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
Antique Boston Wharf Co. Box.: Leather studded antique Boston Wharf Company chest. Dimensions: 18" L x 11.5" W x 10" H. Weight: 5lbs
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
Oil on Canvas by Doyle: Oil on canvas by Chatham artist "Doyle" of a red sailboat mounted into a wood frame. Dimensions: 21" H x 24" W. Weight: 3lbs
Est.
$125
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$250
SOLD
Octopus Wine Holder: A cast bronze octopus sculpture with tentacles surrounding a wine bottle holder. Quite heavy. Verdigris finish.Dimensions: 8" L x 11" W x 8" H. Weight: 14lbs
Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
Alligator Tray Table with Cigar: Standing alligator accessory table holding an inlaid hardwood tray with brass gallery. The composition alligator has a cigar in his mouth. Mounted to a thick circular mahogany base. Dimensions: 18" L
Est.
$700
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$1,000
SOLD
Maritime Deep Sea Divers Helmet: Copper and brass divers helmet. Copper and brass construction with threaded bonnet. Bonnet is fitted with three glass windows and carry handle. Dimensions: 16" L x 16" W x 19" HWeight: 37lbs
Est.
$1,200
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$1,600
Two 1890 Maps of Boston: Two maps showing the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, wards 11 and 22. Plate 21 shows areas between Boyston Street and close to Massachusetts Avenue, which is the current site of the expansive
Est.
$300
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Carved Mermaid: Carved wooden mermaid with muted colors. Scale, fin, facial and hair detail. Dimensions: 5' 8"Weight: 48lbs
Est.
$600
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$900
Painting of an Edgartown Sea Captain: 19th-century Gouache of an Edgartown sea captain, seen with cane in hand, dressed in a formal suit with red drape in background. Mounted into a wood and gesso frame with a curved arch top.Overall
Est.
$600
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$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
Ship's Binnacle of Mahogany and Brass: Fine ship's binnacle with varnished mahogany base, polished hood with oval viewing port, and a gimbaled compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets.Overall Dimensions: 55" H x 36"
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
SOLD
Chelsea Commodore Ship's Clock, Six-Inch: A 6-inch ship's bulkhead clock stand made by Chelsea Clock Co., for J.E. Caldwell and Co. signed below the 12: "The Commodore" with "fancy" dial and hands, slow/fast adjuster below the "12," double
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
Bardou and Sons Paris Telescope: 3-inch tripod-mounted telescope engraved "Bardou and Son, Paris." Telescope features a rack and pinion focus knob, single draw fine focus, and a shaft mount on a mahogany tripod.Overall Dimensions:
Est.
$1,200
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$1,600
Lot Passed
SOLD
Oil on Canvas of a Clipper: Oil on canvas of a China Trade clipper ship, mounted into a gold frame. Unsigned. Frame has wear to paint.Dimensions: 27" H x 42" LWeight: 22lbs
Est.
$200
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$400
SOLD
Half Model of the "Defender", 1895: Decorative half model depicting the America's Cup yacht "Defender" of 1895. Backboard is painted with New York Yacht Club burgee and the burgee of the Royal Yacht Squadron. Dimensions: 20" H x 49"
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
Solid Brass Ship's Porthole Table: Porthole comes from the ocean liner "Homeric", formerly the "Mariposa". The heavy porthole is of the "flower pattern". Base is mahogany with ship's grating shelf. Dimensions: 27" H (with handle) x
Est.
$800
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$1,600
SOLD
Pair of Canoe Paddles: Pair of varnished canoe paddles. Dimensions: 65" L x 6.5" W. Weight: 3.5lbs (pair)
Est.
$100
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$150
SOLD
Solid Copper Ship's Light: Solid copper ship's light with Fresnel glass lens, 360 degree maritime lantern.Dimensions: 12" H x 10" diameterWeight: 11.5lbs
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
New York Harbor Tug "Brooklyn": Cased model of the New York Harbor tugboat "Brooklyn". Details include bitts, bollards, flags, pennants, wheelhouse with controls, lanterns, lifeboat on davits, etc. Mounted into an inlaid mahogany
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
SOLD
Military Binoculars: Precision Russian military binoculars with many details.Overall Dimensions: 58" H x 17" W x 21" L, 45" total lenses. Weight: 40lbs
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
SOLD
Brass Spotlight on Yoke: Brass search or spotlight on swivel yoke with frosted, embossed glass. Dimensions: 24" L x 15" W x 15" HWeight: 42lbs
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
U.S. Navy World War II Binnacle: Massive solid brass and bronze ship's binnacle with torpedo style base, iron compensating balls on brackets, polished hood, etc.Overall Dimensions: 54" H x 35" W x 16" DWeight:
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
SOLD
Killer Model of the Downeast Cruiser "Impatience": Cased representation of the Downeast Cruiser "Impatience", by model builder L.S. Wilton. Cruiser model is outfitted with detailed wheelhouse with helm, compass, bench seats and deck fittings that
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500