Is the source for fine quality marine and nautical antiques, diving helmets, edged weapons, miniature signal cannons, marine paintings, prints and seascapes, ship and aircraft models, vintage ships and navy clocks, polished brass, nautica, shipbuilders plates, marine artifacts, and quality pre-owned contemporary marine sextants on the internet.

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MUSEUM OWNED SWORDS Formerly from museum exhibitions and their vaults, comes this display of rare edged weapons. Four are from the famous Norm Flayderman-Philip Medicus Collection. They appear in many authoritative books.Shown is the famous Ketland eagle head with pierced guard and Medicus tag.

AMERICAN SILVER HILT WEAPONS Very few silver hilt weapons have survived the American Revolution and the War of 1812. They are highly sought after by discriminating collectors. The most desirable were eagle heads made by Philadelphia silversmiths. Illustrated is a Philadelphia Eagle Head Saber, Ca 1805.

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE SHIPS BINNACLES, TELEGRAPHS & HELMS We offer unique and rare ship's binnacles, telegraphs, helms and other bridge gear, all in exceptional condition. They are the best of English and American  makers from the early 1800's to the mid 20th Century. Shown is a rare three legged dolphin binnacle with mushroom hood and twin burners. Most of these are only seen in museums.

ANTIQUE DRY CARD COMPASSES In this group are very rare, very old compasses and terrestrial sighting devices, some with features not seen in reference books or in museum collections. They are in superb condition or would not be offered. They are perfect for the collector or as a gift or for presentation. Shown is a D. Baker compass displayed with two antique brass dolphins.

ANTIQUE OCTANTS, SEXTANTS & NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS We specialize in high quality 19th Century instruments for celestial navigation and feature such American names as Stackpole, Blunt, Negus, and the English Hadley, Thoughton, Ramsden and the Spencers to name but a few. All have detailed descriptions and numerous high resolution photographs. This one is a Hadley style octant with a principal dimension of 16 inches.

ANTIQUE NAVAL SWORDS & CIVIL WAR WEAPONS Here are antique naval weapons such as cutlasses, sabers, boarding axes, and pistols of the U.S. and Royal Navy. Also included are Civil War weapons of the Army. Shown is a first issue M1852 sword by Horstmann.

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE DIVING GEAR One of our sub-specialties is antique diving helmets which are becoming another collectible in short supply. Recently we sold a 1919 U.S. Navy MK V converted to helium. The helmet shown is a 1918 Navy MK V which was made during the second year of production.

ANTIQUE - VINTAGE SIGNAL & SALUTE CANNONS We seek out miniature desktop ship's cannons and larger signal and salute cannons of the highest quality. These scarce relics were made to commemorate a foundry's work or as a special gift. The photo is of a miniature ship's cannon dated 1755.

ANTIQUE - VINTAGE BOAT & SHIP MODELS In this group, you will discover rare antique models of the ship makers art from the 19th and early 20th Centuries. They are of the highest quality and capture the history and romance of the sea. Illustrated is a diorama of an American coastal schooner of the 19th Century.

ANTIQUE - VINTAGE HALF HULL MODELS Half models are fascinating. They were used in shipbuilding to loft the lines of a vessel, for presentation to the ship's owner, and by the yard to advertise their abilities. They also were used by the Navy for study and as a record of the ship's construction. Shown are three models of various types of hulls.

U.S. & ROYAL NAVY ANTIQUE ARTIFACTS & RELICS Offered are rare U.S. Navy artifacts such as a USS WASP telegraph and a relic from the USS MAINE, with bells, telegraphs, and chronometers, all of which are authentic and in superb condition. Worthy British Royal Navy items included. 13 Star US Navy flag was first insignia on a Naval aircraft.

MARINE PAINTINGS AND FOLK ART OF QUALITY Fine quality marine art from world renown artists will be found at affordable prices. Also authentic wood carvings including figureheads and Bellamy eagles, British “Woollies“ and other forms of the sailor's art. The figurehead pictured is Ca 1845 American with a known provenance.

SHIPS' BELLS VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE All our bells are authentic. You will find the central focus is on those of the U.S. Navy from WW II and earlier. They have become a very scarce commodity. Pictured is a Turn of the 20th Century Navy foredeck or anchor bell with rustic natural patina.

MARINE & MILITARY CLOCKS & CHRONOMETERS Our ship's clocks are arguably the finest and are guaranteed to be running on arrival. They are from Chelsea, Seth Thomas, and Howard and date from WWII and earlier. Shown is a very rare early Chelsea U.S. Navy clock from 1897.

NAUTICAL & MILITARY DECOR We are the source of fine, authentic, nautical antiques for homes and offices of distinction. They come from furnishings used on ships as well as pieces handcrafted for a specific purpose such as campaign furniture. Many are one-of-a-kind. The grouping shown is only a sampling.

ANTIQUE SHIPS LIGHTING & NAVIGATION LAMPS - POLISHED BRASS We specialize in high quality 19th Century ships navigation lamps in polished brass and iron. They feature American names such as PERKO, National Marine Lamp, and other early makers. Look for unique British running lights like the candle powered one featured.

PRE-OWNED CONTEMPORARY MARINE SEXTANTS Our extensive background and knowledge of celestial navigation makes us a prime source for Pre-owned Marine Sextants.  We only offer the best examples or "Collector Quality" of these instruments such as the C. Plath Navistar Classic, the finest contemporary available in limited quantities. Pictured is a famous Plath Admiral Cago Coutinho aircraft sextant dated 1936 currently for sale. It is shown with a later artificial horizon.

A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AIRCRAFT MODELS These are the finest aircraft models made. They include WW I fighter planes, and historic commercial airliners. Each is made like the real aircraft using frames, ribs and stringers covered with silk and painted in original colors with the correct emblems. The attention to detail and reasonable prices will satisfy the most demanding aficionado. Shown is a Boeing 314 Clipper.

A COLLECTION OF CLASSIC BOAT AND HALF MODEL DESIGNS Here you will find authentically detailed, hand made, full and half models which are finished replicas of famous sail and power vessels of the 19th & 20th Centuries. The attention to detail and reasonable prices will satisfy even the most discerning collector. Shown is the Yacht Odyssey...