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
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
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
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
Sold2017JOHN BLISS TAFFRAIL LOGDimensions: H 2.25" x W 11" x D 3" Condition: Wear and tarnish. Not tested.See 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
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
Sold2022BRASS BINNACLE COMPASS INTERIOR First Quarter of theBRASS BINNACLE COMPASS INTERIOR First Quarter of the 20th Century Marked “John Bliss & Co. New York”. Mounted to a pine backboard. Total height 8.5”. Base diameter 17”.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
Sold2023Harpoon taffrail towing log. Boston: Fisher-Pierce Co., [n.d.] Brass harpoon towing buoy with 4Harpoon taffrail towing log. Boston: Fisher-Pierce Co., [n.d.] Brass harpoon towing buoy with 4 blades (approximately 14”), brass weight, and pulley, and speed gauge (in nautical miles) for mounSee 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
Sold2022Nautical LotNautical lot including John E. Hand & Sons Co. compass (6" D., 4" Ht.), "Walkers Cherub" mark II brass ships log gauge with torpedo to measure speed.See Sold Price
Sold2022T.S.K. Tsurumi-Seiki-Kosakusho Taffrail LogJapanese, early 20th century brass T.S.K. Tsurumi-Seiki-Kosakusho Co. Ltd. taffrail log, three pieces.See 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
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
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
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
Sold2018John Bliss Brass and Glass Barometer5"d By descent from the Estate of Robert Weeks DeForest and Emily Johnston DeForest.See Sold Price
Sold2021A Chelsea Ships Clock and Barometer Clock manufacturedClock manufactured by John Bliss & Co, New York. 15" x 8" Condition, untested , needs cleaning, some scratches to woodSee Sold Price
Sold2017Chelsea Ships Bell ClockChelsea Ships Bell Clock. Retail by John Bliss & Co., NY. Ht. 8" Dial 4".See Sold Price
Sold2021JOHN BLISS BLISS & CO NEW YORK, 1857-1956 NAUTICALJOHN BLISS BLISS & CO NEW YORK, 1857-1956 NAUTICAL DRY CARD COMPASS H 4" D 6.5" No. 6495See Sold Price
Sold2021John Hastie and Co. Brass Ships Wheel20TH CENTURY BRASS SPOKED SHIPS WHEEL - JOHN HASTIE AND CO. LTD GREENOCK - 29 1/2 DIAMETER - WEAR AND IMPERFECTIONSSee 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
Sold2023Antique John Hastie & Co LTD Wood & Brass Ship Steering WheelAntique John Hastie & Co LTD Wood & Brass Ship Steering Wheel. Measurements in inches: 36 diameter Condition:Mild wear with age and use Shipping:We offer in-house shipping. Item(s) will be packed afteSee Sold Price
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