Massey Harpoonlog Lord Burghley – Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Isle of Wight
From the 17th century onwards people had made many attempts to devise a mechanical log which would automatically record the ships distance done. Edward Massey invented a mechanical log in 1802 with four blades which was used by the Admiralty from 1807-1815. When dragged behind the ship the log vins rotates and the revolutions were…
Read MoreLarge Naval Telescope – Lorieux, Paris, 19th century
Nice quality single draw telescope with two bras tubes and good optics in a wooden chest. The mainbody is clad with leather and has taken on a nice antique patina, polished over the years. The eye lens has a sliding lens protector. The objective lens with a diameter of 6 cm (2.5 in). Père Edmond…
Read More19th century Figurehead of the goddess Minerva
Dramatically beautiful figurehead of the goddess Minerva. Minerva is a personification of the divine power of the mind, of the resourcefulness, of the human mind and of wisdom. Later she is gained by the Romans as a warrior and a peace-loving goddess. With very fine crafmanship carved and decorated. Original paint and surface. The right…
Read MoreSix Man of War
Six nice litho’s of men of war with their specifications and history, published in 1872 and 1880 by Griffin & Co, Portsmouth: HMS Hercules HMS Turquoise HMS Neptune HMS Boadicea HMS Narcissus HMS Minotaur Catalog: MA.1-09 Date: 1872 and 1880 WL pages: 27×21 cm (10.5×8.2 in) WL pictures: 19×13 cm (7.5×5.1 in) Signed: Griffin &…
Read MoreRocket Ship’s log – Walker, Birmingham
A ship-log records the distance travelled through the water. With the time in hours between the observations it gives the ship’s speed in knots. Logs like this one are fixed on the rail at the stern of a ship, the taffrail. From the 17th century onwards people had made many attempts to devise a mechanical…
Read MoreA large Single Handed Chart Divider – 17th century
A chart divider of wrought iron in very nice condition, striking due to its length. Catalog: NM.4-20 Date: 1650-1700 L: 191 mm Signed: not signed Condition: perfect for its age, in working condition
Read MoreLand- and Sea Speed reckoner – McClean, 1919
Speed reckoner of lime wood designed by Captain McClean and made by C.T. Cooper & Sons. With this reckoner it is easy to convert an observed distance per unit of time in miles, into speed per hour. Rare specimen in excellent condition. Catalog: NM.4-19 Date: 1919 WL: 5,7×64,5 cm (2.2×25.3 in) Signed: Capt. W.N. McClean…
Read MoreAzimuth circle – Langford, Bristol, ca. 1950
Positions of celestial bodies are indicated by height above the horizon and by azimuth. The direction of a celestial body to be observed can be determined with the help of an azimuth ring. An azimuth ring like this is placed on the compass and is rotated in the direction of the celestial body to be…
Read MoreBrass and Steel Nautical Chart Divider – Continental, 19th century
Brass ruler with different proportional scales and nautical chart divider in a leather case. All three are in good condition. On the ruler the scales: Meters 1:1000 and 1: 2500. Meters to Pied de Chamb. Vadems of Savoy 1: 2372 Meters 1: 2372 Catalog: NM.4-15 Date: ca. 1800 L: 20 cm (7.9 in) Signed: not…
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