History ship-log – Distance Run, A.J. Sharp, 1999
Distance Run, a history of the patent ship-log. This interesting edition gives a brief overview of the history of the ship’s log. And based on his own extensive collection, the writer describes the most important types. An indispensable reference for collectors of nautical instruments. Catalog: BK.1-14 Date: 1999 Publishd by: A.J. Sharp / Brassbounders Origin:…
Read MoreCatalogue of Admiralty Charts – Taunton, England, 1984
Original world wide catalogue of the British Admiralty Charts and other publications including indexes of sea charts, yachting charts, radio charts, pilots, handbooks and so on. Catalog: BK.1-11 Date: Crown copyright 1984 HW: 42×59,5 cm (16.5×23.5 in) Publisher: Hydrographer of the Navy Origin: England Condition: in good condition with signs of use
Read MoreNantucket, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in the 17th century – Nautical Chart
Framed nautical chart of the Northwest Atlantic with an early depiction of Newfoundland (Terra Nova), the Saint Lawrence River (le Grand Rivière de Canada), Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine (New Engeland) and New Brunswick (Francia) and Québec (Novelle Biscaye) in Canada. Authentic chart, no modern copy. The chart has been reduced slightly. In the cartouche: Pas Caert…
Read MoreBrown’s Nautical Star Chart – Brown, Glasgow, England
One large chart for finding altitudes and azimuths and seven smaller ones. Disigned by P. Clissold and A.J. Tweddel, Master Mariners. For use at any time in any part of the world. Substitute fort he star-globe. Original chart in envelope. Catalog: BK.1-13 Date: ca. 1950 Publishd by: Brown, Son & Feruson ltd, 4-10 Darnley Street,…
Read MoreHome Edition 1969 – Catalogue of Admiralty Charts, England
Original catalogue of the British home waters of 30 pages, including indexes of sea charts, yachting charts, radio charts, pilots, handbooks and so on. Catalog: BK.1-10 Date: Crown copyright 1969 HW: 25×15,5 cm (10×6 in) Publisher: Hydrographer of the Navy Origin: England Condition: in good condition with folds as issued
Read MoreRudder tail piece – Friesland, Netherlands, 19th century
Wooden sailing cargo ships in the Netherlands liked to show off their stern. This part of the vessel with deck-house and skipper at the helm naturally caught the attention of the on-shore spectators. The top of the rudder, on top of the wooden helmet, was therefore often decorated with carvings in the shape of a…
Read MoreSeaman’s Svepask or Travelingtrunk – Scandinavian, 19th century
Attractive waxed, wooden travelingtrunk with carrying rings on the sides. The story tells, the sailor was allowed to bring in the svepask with clothes and personal items, but not more then that. Scandinavian origin but also in use on Dutch and German vessels. Catalog: MA.1-31 Date: ca. 1800 HWD case: 29x52x36 cm (11.3×20.5×14,1 in) Origin:…
Read MoreSeaman’s Svepask or Travelingtrunk – Scandinavian, 19th century
Attractive black painted, wooden travelingtrunk. The story tells, the sailor was allowed to bring in the svepask with clothes and personal items, but not more then that. Scandinavian origin but also in use on Dutch and German vessels. Catalog: MA.1-32 Date: ca. 1800 HWD case: 21x47x30 cm (8.2×18.5×12 in) Origin: Scandinavian Signed: not signed Condition:…
Read MoreTwo Navy Flint Pistols with foldable bayonet – France, 18th century
Two with fine craftmanship made French Navy flint pistols with octagonal, brass barrel, wooden butts and foldable bayonet. Original quality with traces of silver filigree in the butts. Navy pistols are equipped with brass parts due to the weather conditions at sea. Weapons like these are not top pieces, but they display like no other…
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