Sold2017JOHN BLISS TAFFRAIL LOGDimensions: H 2.25" x W 11" x D 3" Condition: Wear and tarnish. Not tested.See Sold Price
Sold202019TH C. BRITISH BRASS TAFFRAIL IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOXJohn Bliss & Co. Taffrail Log, patented 1876-1885, with enameled dial, 5" x 12" x 7 1/4" box with sliding top. Light surface corrosion.See Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of Vintage Nautical DevicesLot of vintage nautical tools. Walker's Patent Cherub Ship Log, John Bliss & Co. Taffrail Log and a T.W. Cherub propeller. Logs both with losses to brass patina throughout; Taffrail log scratches andSee Sold Price
Sold20213 Taffrail Log, Brass, antique ship distance covered3 Taffrail Log, Brass, antique ship distance covered device (~odometer) 1) John Bliss NY, 2) Walker Excelsior 3, 3) Chas C Hutchinson Boston, NauticalSee Sold Price
Sold2021A 19 C. BRASS TRAFFAIL SHIP'S LOG SIGNED JOHN BLISS COThe four-bladed trailer connected by braided rope to the brass cased log with three dials on porcelain enamel plaque lettered with maker's name and patent dates, made in America circa 1880. Measures 3See Sold Price
Sold2016NEGGUS NAUTICAL TAFFRAIL LOG AND SPINNERTraffrail log dated 1892 10 1/2 inches. Lionel Corporation type TL spinner has an orange US Navy stencil.See Sold Price
Sold2020Two Bliss American Tailfrail LogsTwo tailfrail logs, each in two parts, with rope and custom boxes by John Bliss & Co, New York, and instructions. [Largest: 3 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 7 inches].See Sold Price
2024Skylight Yacht Binnacle by John BlissEarly twentieth century skylight yacht binnacle by famous ship Chandler John Bliss & Co., New York spec plate is number 973 gimballed compass has serial number 6568. Compass is fitted with magnifyingSee Sold Price
Sold2024John Bliss & Co. New York gimballed ship's chronometer clockMissing uppermost lid. Overall diameter of dial 4 1/2 inches. Untested.See Sold Price
Sold2022John Bliss & Co Marine Chronometer56-hour marine chronometer, the silver face with "JOHN BLISS & CO, New York, No. 2795" and roman numerals, gimbal mounted in brass bound wood case marked: "Willm. B. Crisp, London, Maker to the AdmiraSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ship's Bell Clock by John Bliss & Co.In original box, a Ship's Bell Clock by John Bliss & Co., sold through Chelsea Clock Co. of Boston, MA.See Sold Price
Sold2018John Bliss & Company Starfinder Bronze CompassJohn Bliss & Company Starfinder Bronze Compass. Maritime Nautical Binnacle CompassSee Sold Price
Sold2022COMMODORE SHIP'S TAFFRAIL LOG BY THOMAS WALKER & SON, LTD. Birmingham, England, Circa 1910 Spinner"COMMODORE" SHIP'S TAFFRAIL LOG BY THOMAS WALKER & SON, LTD.Birmingham, England, Circa 1910Includes a metal four-bladed spinner, signed on each fin with the "anchor" mark, "TWSee Sold Price
Sold2018JOHN BLISS & CO CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCKJohn Bliss & Co Chelsea Clock Co brass ship's bell clock. Dial marked John Bliss & Co New York, Ship's Bell. Brass case marked Chelsea Clock Co Boston, USA. Includes key. Measures 9 3/8" (23.9cm) heigSee Sold Price
Sold2022Gimballed box compass by John Bliss & Company, New York: brass gimbal frame and bowl with blackGimballed box compass by John Bliss & Company, New York: brass gimbal frame and bowl with black paint, liquid filled compass with 4" dial, cardinal points and fleur-de-lis at north, in a finger jointeSee Sold Price
Sold2024CASED OCTANT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BLISS 19th Century Case length 12.75". Width 11.75".CASED OCTANT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BLISS19th CenturyLabeled for retailer Spencer Browning & Co. Ebony frame with brass fittings. Wedge-shaped wooden case.Case length 12.75". Width 11.75".See Sold Price
Sold2022Cased sextant by J.H. Harris London and retail label of John Bliss & Company, New York. NotCased sextant by J.H. Harris London and retail label of John Bliss & Company, New York. Not purporting to be the property of Captain Wilson of the Bark Leonard Combed.See Sold Price
Sold2023TAFFRAIL LOG SHIPS SPEED *12 HARPOON*TAFFRAIL LOG SHIPS SPEED *12 HARPOON* PATENT DATE 1866, APPROXIMATELY 20 IN X 6 INSee Sold Price
Sold2019SHIPS TAFFRAIL LOG NEW IN BOXNever used new old stock ships taffrail log by Walker in its original box with original packing and tags. Time warp marine unit with spinners, oil, mounting bracket, gauge,etc.. Dimensions: 19x11x6See Sold Price
Sold2016EARLY "JOHN BLISS & CO NY #947" BRONZE SHIPS COMPASSEARLY "JOHN BLISS & CO NY #947" BRONZE SHIPS COMPASS ON LATER PEDESTAL 51"H 11"DIA.See Sold Price
Sold2021Lionel Corp Taffrail log in original boxLionel Corp Taffrail log in original boxSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ship's Barometer by John Bliss & Co.In original box, a Ship's Barometer by John Bliss & Co., sold through Chelsea Clock Co. of Boston, MA.See Sold Price
Sold2016GROUPING OF MISC. TAFFRAIL LOGSApproximately 7. Some finish loss. Walker's log H 9.25" x W 5.75" x D 4.5"See Sold Price
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![Two Bliss American Tailfrail Logs: Two tailfrail logs, each in two parts, with rope and custom boxes by John Bliss & Co, New York, and instructions. [Largest: 3 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 7 inches].](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/167798/85412637_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1590236932)
