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	VINTAGE, RARE HANDSOME U. S. NAVY WW CIRCA 1930's BIG BATTLE SHIP INDOOR/OUTDOOR CEILING LIGHT/LAMP w/ OPAQUE LENS Polished and lacquered - Great decor item for your Nautical Room, Office, or Restaurant, etc. Weighs: 15 lbs. Maker: "Century Lighting"- Navy I.D # 95-5021-L-Alt.7 Width: 8 1/2", base is 4 1/2"- it covers the U S electrical wall box, also has 4 fixing tabs for easy mounting. The opaque sturdy lens made of 1/4" thick glass-made to withstand the vibrations of of the heavy guns firing. Electrified with gold cord, using its original electrical socket. Do not miss this one!	Item # 0260 Price: $398.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. NAVY WW2 RARE BRASS GUNPOWDER ROOM BELL A rare find. This is the signaling device that the gunners used to communicate with the gunpowder storage room. Brass, and in great condition. Great internal bell sound when center knob is turned. Makes a great front doorbell. Measures 6.25" in diameter and 5" in depth. Weighs 10 pounds.	Item # 1194 Price: $595.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. NAVY WW II GUNPOWDER CAN Keep your powder dry! Well worn and dented U. S. Navy copper and brass gunpowder can of the World War II era. Measures an incredible 18" tall x 10" x 10" and weighs 21 lbs. The bottom is a thick gauge copper, the top all heavy brass with a hinged brass port hole opening with three dogs (wing nuts) to "dog it down" tight to seal out moisture. Very unusual and highly collectible as well as decorative. Not polished. We can have it polsihed (as shown) for an additional fee.	Item # 0200 Price: $298.00 HOW TO ORDER
	WW II U. S. NAVY DESTROYER BRIDGE TELEGRAPH One of the rarer U. S Navy Telegraphs and a survivor of WW II. Polished and lacquered, and mounted on a wood base. An ingenious design. The oval face plate reads: Off - Hand Pulls - Full - Slow - Stop - 1/3 - 2/3 - Standard Ahead - Full-Flank - Hand Pulls, etc. Turning the heavy brass control knob arrow indicator to any of the above commands gets the desired results Total height is 45". Width is 13" x 11" x 11". Weight is 70 lbs	Item # 0882 Reduced Price: $1,698.00 HOW TO ORDER
	VINTAGE U. S. NAVY 74" LIFEBOAT RUDDER w/ BRASS HARDWARE This 74" x 25" handsome refinished teak U S Navy Life Boat Rudder with its Original brass hardware. Ready to serve as a room divider or wall decor in your U S Navy collection or Restaurant, Office, etc. Dimensions: 74" Tall x 25" Wide, than tapering upwards to its 7" polished brass cap, which was made to accommodate the rudder control handle. Check it out the great price - Only $795. Weight - 50 pounds. Could make an awesome looking coffee table when outfitted with 3 legs (We have also 3 Vintage Brass Deck Stanchions - polished and lacquered that could serve as the legs for a table - not included - $298.00) Be sure to see #0357 Vintage all Brass 37" tall x 22" polished and lacquered U S Navy Rudder on this same page. Weight - 55 pounds. Just $675.00!!	Item # 7886 Price: $795.00 HOW TO ORDER
	WW II U. S. MARITIME WATERTIGHT DOOR WW2 U S Maritime Watertight door with 6 working lock down handles. Great decor item for outdoor. Outside Dimensions: 37" x 71 1/2" Local pick up preferred	Item # 0304 Original Price: $975.00 Reduced Price: $898.00 HOW TO ORDER
	WW II U.S. NAVY BRASS GUNNER'S SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE BRACKET A great WW 2 vintage brass Gunner's Seat, polished and lacquered to perfection. From the Heavy Cruiser: "LOS ANGELES" scrapped some 30 years ago. The brass seat - size 11" x 8 1/4" comes complete with its 16" x 14.5" 90 degree adjustable bracket. Great addition to your collection of U S Navy items or perhaps mounted in your bar area as seating. The back side of the seat has the I.D. # 152242-5-82 Total weight 16 pounds	Item # 7789 Price: $498.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. COAST GUARD VINTAGE HUGE 25" TALL-BEAUTIFUL BRASS BUOY LIGHT Offered is one of the nicest U S Buoy Lights we have had for sale. Maker: "WALLACE & TIERNAN", PRODUCTS INC, Belleville N.J, Serial No. 18172. Polished and lacquered, this 95 pound beauty would look great in your living room next to fireplace, office, bar, restaurant, etc! Size: 25" tall x 12" x 13"	Item # 6070 Price: $2,398.00 HOW TO ORDER
	BOARDING PIKE OF THE "CONSTITUTION"-"OLD IRONSIDES" Museum Quality Item: US Navy "Boarding Pike" specially created for close combat conditions purchased for use on the "USS Constitution" for the US First "Marines". **ONE-OF-A-KIND**	Item #6000
	"TELESCOPIC ALIDADE" from the famous ship "GLOMAR CHALLENGER" This rare instrument, "The Telescopic Alidade" is housed in it's 14 7/8" x 14" x 6" oak carrying case with brass plaque on the lid which reads: "GLOMAR CHALLENGER", 11 AUG 1968 - 20 NOV 1983. Telescopic ali dades are designed for use aboard ship to sight accurately and clearly distant objects, terrestrial and celestial, as well as to get precise bearings of those objects from either a US Navy Standard Magnetic Compass or a Navy Standard Gyro Repeater. A brass tag above the carrying handle reads: U S Navy Bureau of Ships Telescopic Alidade, MK 2, Mod 2, Ser #..., Contract # ..., KALLIMORGAN OPTICAL CORPORATION, 2 FRANKLIN AVE 2, BROOKLYN, N.Y	Item # 5736 Price: $875.00 HOW TO ORDER
	1942 U. S. NAVY WW II DESTROYER STEERING STATION 1942 U. S. Navy WW II destroyer steering station, polished and lacquered to gleaming perfection. This is a museum piece in A-1 condition, beautifully restored. The brass wheel with wood surround alone is a master piece. When wheel is turned, the indicator needle points to the required rudder indication. Two brass lights show the helmsman his indicator dial during battle conditions. The Westinghouse tag on the lower body supplies info regarding inner working functions. The body is marked with stamped in # 3B7195. This rare destroyer steering station is for that retirement gift or addition to your U. S. Navy collection or museum. If you served on a destroyer (tin can submarine destroyer), here's a chance to spin your yarn re: battle conditions and tell stories about that German/Japanese sub that did not get away. Don't miss this one!	Item # 0359 SOLD (Inquire - Another one available) HOW TO ORDER
	BENDIX WW II BRASS U. S. NAVY TELEGRAPH Rare double faced, single lever U S Navy heavy brass electric "Bendix" telegraph with great age patina. The unit has 2 identical 12" faces (in excellent condition) which are marked: flank, full, stand, 2/3, 1/3, stop, 1/3, 2/3, full, Bendix, Brooklyn, NY- cb 14396-a. A bell mounted to the side will ring when commands are given by moving the lever. Height: 43 3/4", to top of lever 49 3/4". Width between the faces is 12". Round base: 12" wide with 6 fixing holes. Weight: 168 pounds. Rare excellent condition.	Item # 0527 Price: $1,998.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. NAVY WW II VII BRASS BINNACLE A spectacular authentic solid bronze and copper WW II U S Navy binnacle. Increasingly rare. This type was used frequently by both the Navy and the Merchant Marine during WW II. Like this beauty, some were fitted with a degaussing ring. Size is 56" x 35". Beautifully polished, and wonderful for display. Learn about binnacles. SEE OUR BINNACLE PAGE	Item # 1003
	U.S. NAVY WW II BRASS LIFEBOAT RUDDER U. S. Navy WW II brass lifeboat rudder, 37" tall. The gleaming polished and lacquered brass top of 1 1/2" diameter brass shaft is stamped with the U. S. Navy anchor marking. The rudder measures 22" tall x 16 1/2" and is 2 1/2" thick where the brass shaft is attached to the rudder blade. A spectacular collectors item.	Item # 0357
	USN STANDARD BINNACLE NO. 2 The complete binnacle includes the compass chamber, the magnate chamber, the legs, the hood, the central tube for heeling magnet, magnet trays, including soft iron spheres, correction magnets, etc. The hood has a 7" glass window in front, and a 4" door in opposite side. Two oil/elec. lamps fitting in holders, one on each side of the hood, provide illumination for the compass card. A very rare binnacle!	Item # 2077 Reduced Price: $2,575.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN ENGINE REVOLUTION TELEGRAPH U. S. Navy Engine Revolution Telegraph. Rare heavy brass & aluminum body, 51" tall x 15 1/2" x 16 1/2" -- a real "Big Boy." 54 1/2" to top of handles. Heavy brass upper control body. The central brass inspection and control plate reads: "engine telegraph revolutions." In the middle are 3 vertical windows with revolution control numbers that can be changed with the knobs. Below are 2 brass bells that would ring when changes were made and understood via deck and engine room. If only it could talk, it looks like it has seen a lot of action. A fantastic find. Weight approx. 300 pounds.	Item # 0375 Price: $3,798.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN LIONEL REPEATING COMPASS U S Navy Lionel brass repeating compass on heavy round brass display stand. 53" tall x 13" in diameter and weighs 135 lbs. Great condition and hard to find a complete one like this!	Item # 1913
	USN ALUMINUM BINNACLE USN Binnacle with an aluminum body but a brass hood. Previously polished and lacquered. Has a brass plaque that reads "STANDARD BINNACLE" etc.	Item # 1820
	U. S. NAVY WW II BRASS 4-DOG PORTHOLE Polished and lacquered - SOLD We still have one just like it: 12" Glass 4 dog USN Navy WW2 available stripped, but not highly polished, great glass. Great for your thru wall projects- Shower/ Bathroom	Item # 0537 Price: $598.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. NAVY WW II BRASS PORTHOLES 2 SIZES IN STOCK: U S NAVY WW2 LARGE- 14" I.D. GLASS SIZE BRASS, POLISHED & LACQ, WEIGHT=50 POUNDS U S NAVY WW2 LARGE- 18" I.D. GLASS SIZE, STRIPPED, WEIGHT=65 POUNDS	Item # 0545
	U. S. NAVY 4-DOG BRASS PORTHOLE WW II VINTAGE Glass i.d. - 18", o.d. 22 3/8", weight - 65 pounds. Near perfect condition glass, rubber gasket intact. Polished and lacquered. 2 pieces in stock. Rare , don't miss these! SOLD However, we just acquired an other one just like it-without the highly polish and lacquer with almost perfect 18" glass. Great for that thru wall project to get more air and/light in many places like your shower/bathroom!	Item # 0543 Price: $798.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. NAVY WW II BRASS SPEAKER "Now hear this." U S Navy WW II brass speaker in absolute pristine polished and lacquered condition. Ready to mount on your wall or for movie prop, etc. Size: 12 1/2" top x 9 3/4" width bottom x 9 3/4" tall. 3 fixing holes on the bottom. Weight: 21 pounds. Tag reads: ls 387/sic, loudspeaker dynamic, for navy department systems command. One (1) only.	Item # 0521 Price: $498.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN ENGINE ROOM CEILING LIGHT Large 180 degree U. S. Navy WW II engine room ceiling light. 12" tall, all brass. Comes with brass junction box (4 1/2") with 2 fixing tabs for attaching to wall or ceiling. Weighs 8 pounds and is compatible with items #0469 and #0279 on our web site. We have 3 only.	Item # 0277 Price: $229.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN PRACTICE SWORDS circa 1860 U. S. Navy Practice Swords from 1860. The 36" long blades are wood, which is springy like hickory. The hand guards have the nicks and dents you might expect from something of this vintage, probably caused by sailors practicing their sword fighting techniques against each other. Sold only as a pair.	Item # 0624
	U. S. NAVY WW II MASTHEAD LIGHT This great light was waterproof and sported 6 x 15 volts for very bright lights (2 only showing in the picture). Why 6 you ask? Because the light was positioned on top of the mast, making it hard to reach to replace a bulb during battle conditions, and if some burned out the others carried on! Polished and lacquered. Weight 15 pounds.	Item # 0393 Price: $339.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN BATTLESHIP EMERGENCY LIGHT Red Lens U. S. Navy Battleship Emergency Light from WW II era. Includes wall bracket. Red Lens is for emergency, and can be changed to opaque lens. Very rare- we have five (5) pieces available.	Item # 0337 Price: $298.00 HOW TO ORDER
	BRASS ENGINE ROOM LIGHT - U. S. NAVY - WORLD WAR II Salvaged from the WW II Heavy Cruiser "Los Angeles," which was scrapped about 20 years ago. We have several sizes. Made of solid brass. Restored, polished and lacquered, then electrified. Features a heavy brass junction box attached below the main light. Useful as well as collectible. Very attractive.	Item # 0090 Price: $198.00 HOW TO ORDER
	WW II USN ENGINE ROOM LIGHTS WW II U. S. Navy engine room lights. Great decor item, all slightly different but beautifully polished and lacquered with brass protective cage and with red or clear lens.	Item # 0389 Price: $198.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN PILOTHOUSE BLACKOUT LAMP From the period between the World Wars, this blackout lamp has slding brass doors to adjust the amount of light emitted. Professionally polished and lacquered, and ready to use. Excellent for any situation where you want to control the amount of light for differtent conditions.	Item # 1197 Price: $349.00 HOW TO ORDER
	FLARE PISTOL - "INTERNATIONAL" For history buffs, John F. Kennedy fans, and collectors. The "International" is one of the best known World War II flare pistols. One just like this was seen in "PT 109," the film about JFK's war heroism. Weighs an impressive 4.25 lbs. and measures 10.5" long x 8.75". Polished brass with a steel barrel, clearly marked on both sides of the hand grip with "International Flare Signal Co., Tippecanoe City, Ohio."	Item # 0173 Price: $398.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN HAMILTON CHRONOMETER WW II WW II U. S. Navy Hamilton 22 Chronometer from 1942. Comes in a Navy aluminum padded shipping container. In excellent working condition. Weight: 2 pounds, 3 oz. Size: 3 1/2" x 1 3/4". Carries the ID # 2F 9148. This chronometer is sold in shipping container condition.	Item # 0257 Price: $598.00 HOW TO ORDER
	COSTON LINE-THROWING CANNON WW I - WW II "Coston" U S Navy line throwing cannon (Lyle gun). Still a favorite but getting rare. Don't miss this one!	Item # 0417 Price: $1,998.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN WW II BELAYING PINS USN WW II belaying pins. Brass plated iron weighing 5 lbs. each, 15 1/2" long, 1 1/2"in diameter. Used to secure wire or manilla rope to railings, masts, etc. Great collectors item!	Item # 0089 Price: $139.00 for the pair HOW TO ORDER
	"LIONEL" LIFEBOAT BINNACLE One of the famous WW II U. S. Navy lifeboat binnacles made by the Lionel Corporation. Stands about 12 inches high x about 9 inches wide x 8 inches deep. Has a vintage compass and the carrying bail. Sorry, the one pictured is no longer available, but we have others similar. Please inquire for specifics.	Item # 1902 Price: $598.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U.S. NAVY RETIRED PLAQUE U. S. Navy "Retired" plaque, Polished and lacquered brass. A heavy handsome slab of polished and lacquered brass, that the receiver would be proud to own! Size: 10 1/8" x 8 1/4'. Weight- 9 Pounds	Item # 0204 Price: $169.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. NAVY 1st CLASS DIVER'S PLAQUE Very heavy solid brass U. S. Navy 1st Class Diver's Plaque. Thanks to emails from a U. S. Navy retired Master Diver and from a Navy Diver during the 1960s, we've learned that this is a plaque for a 1st Class U. S. Navy diver, who's rating could be E-4 through E-9. Makes a wonderful present for your favorite diver, as well as a great addition to your nautical decor. The size is 11" x 11.25". Weight 16 pounds. Great looking!	Item # 0121 Price: $298.00 HOW TO ORDER
	MASTER & OFFICER DIVER'S PLAQUE A polished and lacquered brass plaque of the insignia of a Navy Master Diver and Diving Officer. The Master Diver designation is quite a feat to earn. After several years of experience and upon being invited to participate, a Chief Petty officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer, or Master Chief Petty officer (E7, E8, E9) can undergo evaluation to become a Master Diver. Upon selection by the board of peers and successful completion of all areas of diving expertise, he is then awarded the designation of Master Diver. In the Navy awards and decorations manual, the Master diver pin is silver and the officer pin Gold. Our brass plaque represents both. Depicts a hard hat deep sea diving helmet flanked by two sea horses, with tridents sprouting at port and starboard from the top of the bonnet. Measures 6" in diameter and weighs 2.3 lbs. Makes a terrific gift for your a diver, and will enhance any room featuring nautical decor.	Item # 0186 Price: $129.00 HOW TO ORDER
	GENERAL ELECTRIC ENGINE ROOM SIGN A very collectible recasting of a G. E. (General Electric) engine room sign as found on U. S. Navy World War II Liberty and Victory ships. Polished and lacquered, it weighs 4.5 lbs. and is 8.75" in diameter. Very attractive, sure to be a hit in any collection, and a handsome feature for any nautical decor.	Item # 0185 Price: $149.00 HOW TO ORDER
	VINTAGE GAUGE BLACK FACE - WW II Handsome World War II gauges salvaged from a U. S. Navy vessel. The markings on the black face differ according to which gauge is available at time of order. Most will say something like "Measures 0 to 2000 hydraulic pressure." On the bottom of the face is the maker's name: "U. S. Gauge Co. N.Y." Overall diameter is 6". The black painted cast iron body offers a beautiful contrast to the highly polished brass screw-on flange type bezel. Circa 1940s. More gauges are shown HERE.	Item # 0170 Price: $149.00 HOW TO ORDER
	RARE BRASS US NAVY WW2 SUBMARINE SALV. AIR RESCUE PLAQUE Rarer than hens teeth this AUTHENTIC brass 15" x 7 1/2" rectangular plaque was salvaged from a submarine circa 1978 and has been in our collection since. Below the top larger cut out circle it reads: in the plaque it reads "SALV. AIR AFT ENG. ROOM" Above the smaller bottom circle it reads: "OPEN" with an ARROW above pointing counter clockwise. The plaque was fastened to the outer hull of the sub indicating the below corresponding area. Vertically shown on the right side 9 large round brass slotted screw heads. The number of screw heads and location would assist Rescue Divers to find the right compartment they were looking for by feel under zero visibility conditions. A truly rare and valuable addition to a US Navy collection, especially the few surviving Submarines. The Plaque is beautifully polished and lacquered.	Item # 7188 Reduced Price: $279.00 HOW TO ORDER
	RARE BRASS U. S. NAVY WW II SUBMARINE SALV. AIR AFT TORP. ROOM RESCUE PLAQUE 19" X 7 3/8 "Extremely rare U S Navy WW2 Submarine rectangular brass plaque reading:"SALV. AIR AFT TORP. ROOM", salvaged from a submarine circa 1978 and has been in our collection since. Below the top larger cut out circle it reads: "SALV. AIR AFT TORP. ROOM". Above the smaller bottom circle it reads: "OPEN" with ARROW pointing counter clock wise. This plaque was fastened to the outer hull of the sub indicating the below corresponding Aft Torpedo Room compartment. 14 - Large brass slotted round screw heads, located above each other on the left side would assist the rescue divers in their effort to find the above compartment they were looking for, perhaps feeling around the hull in murky waters in zero visibility. Polished and lacquered. Great find for your collection!	Item # 7186 Reduced Price: $279.00 HOW TO ORDER
	U. S. Navy - U S S DAVID R RAY BRASS EFFICIANCY PLAQUE Marked: "Determined - Ready - Resourceful - DD 971" Size: Oval - 5 5/8" x 7 1/4"	Item # 7175 Price: $69.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN SIGNAL/SEARCH LIGHT Vintage USN WW II signal/searchlight. Probably from USN Destroyer. Repainted Original grey. Shutters work, mirror in back is in good reflective condition.	Item # 0351 SOLD - OTHERS AVAILABLE -
	USN WW II 1943 PELORUS USN "Lionel" WW II Pelorus. Stands 53" x 13" and features an illuminated card, brass side door (for changing light bulb), and brass switch and dimmer control housings. The protective brass dome is still covered in navy grey paint, while the metal of rest of the "y" stand and bowl have been previously stripped and polished. The pelorus dial of clear 9" glass, mounted in the pelorus bowl, is graduated in 0-360 degrees to conform to the compass card. The dial is so fitted that it can be revolved and clamped in position, so the reading corresponds to the ship's compass heading. This unit is provided with an Alidade, mounting two vanes for taking bow and beam bearings. It was furnished to battleships, cruisers, gun boats, and destroyers. A Pelorus was usually placed at each end of the bridge.	Item # 1919 SOLD
	BRASS U. S. NAVY WW II FIRING KEY In perfect working condition. Marked: Model 9 Don't miss this one!!!	Item # 7182 SOLD
	U. S. NAVY WW II ALARM BELL U S NAVY WW II alarm bell on mahogany plinth/lamp base. This great "Henschel Corp." WW II U S Navy bronze alarm bell is mounted on a great mahogany base. Just the mahogany wood work alone is great. Wood base dimensions: 11" x 8" x 12 3/4" height. Depth - 9". 115 v. It was most likely a base for a table lamp and looks like it could easily be done again. Weight: 18 lbs.	Item # 0441 SOLD
	USN SUBMARINE EMERGENCY LIGHT U. S. Navy emergency lamp with translucent cover. We can substitute the blue lens, if you prefer. Used in situations where a ship needed to use care not to expose their bright lights. An unusual and handsome light.	Item # 1189 SOLD
	USN AAMES 1862 CUTLASS U. S. Navy Aames 1862 cutlass. Great decorator item! The knuckle guard is not present. Looks like this sword has seen a lot of action. If only it could talk. The blade shows its age but that does not detract from its overall appearance.	Item # 0369 SOLD
	HUGE 39 POUND 18 3/8" WW II U. S. NAVY SUBMARINE GAUGE This great Gauge is presented polished and previously lacquered. The black face is divided in increments of 2 from 0 to 50. Marked "DRAFT IN FEET" above center. Below marked: "SP.GR.OF SEA WATER"- 1.025. 2 Red indicator hands in center. Bottom center marked : U S GAUGE CO. N Y. Three fixing holes in back for mounting. Weight 39 pounds, size 18 3/8" X 4" VERY RARE!!	Item # 7800 SOLD
	WW II BRASS STEERING STATION WW II USN All Brass Steering Station. Beautifully polished and lacquered. The maker's name: "Lidgerwood Mfg. Co, Elizabeth, N.J." is inscribed on the face. The all brass wheel measures 42" from spoke to spoke. Don't miss this one!	Item # 0415 SOLD
	USN WW II BUNK LIGHT Rare U. S. Navy WW II brass bunk light. Unique style. Measures 7.5" long x 4.75" wide x 3.75" tall. Weighs 3.5 pounds. Has a round glass magnifying lens.	Item # 1481 SOLD
	U. S. Navy WWII Officer-of-the-Deck - 10 Power Spyglass - 1940 Scope in Original dove-tail oak box - 6" brass label reads:"KOLLMORGEN OPTICAL CORPORATION - 10 POWER- OFFICER-OF-THE-DECK SPYGLASS MK 11- U S N BU SHIPS- SERIAL NO. 1678" Built in 1940 for the U S Navy, the barrel measures 31 1/2" and is marked: "U.S Navy Bu. Ships-00D-10 Power- NGF Type-No.1678, 1940" (same as label on box) retaining its Original leather wrap with 2 3/4" aperture. Optics are clear with no damage to lenses, weighing 6 pounds Excellent Condition! Don't miss this one!	Item # 5772 SOLD