Large Trident Ship-log – Walkers, 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. The Trident is a large version and predecessor of the Cherub log, disigned for high speeds of 18 knots and upwards. The clock has to be fixed on the rail at…
Read MoreMarine Barograph – SIAP, Bologna, Italy
Rare Italian eight days barograph in mahogany case with three windows. The mecanics are made of stainless steel, with eight stage bellows. The instrument is numbered on the bottom plate and signed on top of the case. In working order and complete with key, violet ink and graphic paper. Model 715-795. Catalog: NM.4-27 Date: ca.…
Read MoreHuge Marine Observation Telescope – Richard, Lyon, France, 19th century
Very large telescope for use in lighthouses and other observation posts along the coast. It’s a single draw telescope with adjusting device. Length when closed 122 cm, pulled out 165 cm. The mainbody consists of fine quality mahogany and in good condition. The eye lens is fitted with a sliding lens protector. The objective lens…
Read More19th Century Harpoon towing log A2 – T.Walker, London, Birmingham
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 MoreMassey 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…
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