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	DUMMY LOADING CARTRIDGE 1943 U. S. Navy 3" dummy loading cartridge, marked on the bottom: mk 650 cal- 3" dummy cartridge, with lots of numbers, the navy anchor stamp, and the date: 1943. Wood looks great as per photo. 34" tall and weighs 22 pounds. Great find!	Item # 0509 Price: $198.00
	WW II PRACTICE CARTRIDGE WW II dummy loading practice cartridge with perforated lower section, all non brass. Very interesting: 37 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" wide on bottom. Weight: 16 pounds.	Item # 0515 Price: $169.00
	CASED SIREN/ FOG HORN Portable emergency ship's cased siren/ fog horn. This hand-powered fog horn produces a very loud ear piercing sound, used in case of failure of the ship's electrically powered fog horn. As stated by a sign on this boxed instrument, 33 cranks of the handle fully charges the system, then by moving a lever, the huge sound bursts out. It could be heard 1.5 miles away. The unit is made of light weight aluminum, and can be easily stored within the case, which measures 12 1/2" h x 9 1/2" wide x 20 3/4" long; completely revarnished, ready to be proudly displayed in your nautical room (great for parties). Total weight only 27 pounds. Maker: "YAHAGI KOGYO INC", Nov. 1966 (like new condition). Great for the serious collector.	Item # 0463 Price: $649.00
	BRONZE PROPELLOR ON PLINTH 3 bladed bronze propellor on wood plinth. Beautiful mahogany wood work with a very artistic back slant mounting. Wood dimensions: 11 1/2" x 12" x 12" deep. Looks like the previous propellor owner ran in to something very tough, got out of it, and mounted the prop as a memento. Just a fantastic piece of art. Weight-17 lbs.	Item # 0451 Price: $398.00
	LARGE BEAUTIFUL OAK RUM KEG W/BRASS SPIGOT Large beautiful oak rum keg w/brass spigot, held together wit 4 brass bands. Housed on 12 1/2" x 12" oak base. Size: 18 3/4" x 13 1/2" x 10" tall . A beautiful collector's item. Just look at the spigot alone. Weight-18 lbs.	Item # 0457 Price: $398.00
	5-PIECE DECOR COMBO 5 piece decor combination, consists of 2 2" x 6" glass floats in green & bright blue with netting, 1 lobster trap buoy. and 2 2" x 6" cedar vintage salmon net floats from Alaska. Subject to availability.	Item # 0247 Price: $98.00
	U. S. WW II CONTROL WHEEL Heavy 6 spoke brass control wheel, marked "ASTERN-OPEN" Absolutely handsome, polished and lacquered. Weighs 23 pounds. The spokes are 1.25" round brass, 21" diameter with an approximately 2" hub thickness. One of kind!	Item # 1808 Price: $545.00
	SHIPBOARD CUTLERY POLISHER Cutlery polishing device, used aboard ships.	Item # 0647 Price: $295.00
	CAPTAIN'S SHIP'S KEY CASE The size of this key case is 21" x 22 3/4". It has 28 hooks with old ships keys. This is a genuine ships key case from ship scrapped in the 1970's. Made of oak.	Item # 0697 Price: $398.00
	TAFFRAIL LOG - "JOHN BLISS & CO" This is an old timer, one of the early model taffrail logs made by John Bliss circa 1900's. John Bliss was one of our premier instrument makers. This unit has a porcelain face with 3 dials that register different increments of distance traveled. The top of the porcelain face is marked with the maker's name: "John Bliss & Co Taffrail Log, New York U.S.A." We offer this in "as found" condition, with a lovely patina. A great decor item!	Item # 1280 Price: $398.00
	RARE MASSEY TAFFRAIL LOG - DISTANCE INDICATOR This is a rare solid brass taffrail log with a porcelain dial. The instrument was made and signed "EDW.d MASSEY, patentee, LONDON." Slightly above is marked in an oval circle, "Original LLL trademar k." On top of the dial are further markings: "New Yacht Log." This appears to be one of Massey's earliest. Has 3 rotating dials that register the distance in nautical miles traveled. In good condition with rope and thimble still attached to the unit with nice age patina. Additionally marked: "F. M. MOORE, LTD, BELFAST & DUBLIN, # 16014." Measures 15.75" long.	Item # 1284 Price: $995.00
	CEDAR FLOATS Cedar net floats from the Alaskan Salmon Fishery days. Sold only in packages of ten (10).	Item # 1560 Price: 10 for $99.00
	DOUBLE PULLEY W / BRASS SHIFFS This fine pulley from the 1970s sports two brass shiffs. Has a hook on one end. Very good condition. Size: 16.5" x 6.5"x 5.75". Weighs 18 pounds. Very handsome.	Item # 0937 Price: $189.00
	MEDIUM BRASS COMPASS ROSE An attractive brass compass rose, 12 inches in diameter, to lend a nautical touch to any room. We've sold several to people who display them outdoors by embedding them in concrete. A larger 21" size is available (Item #0040). Choose the size that fits your needs.	Item # 0039 Price: $69.00
	LARGE BRASS COMPASS ROSE An attractive brass compass rose, 21 inches in diameter, to lend a nautical touch to any room. We've sold several to people who display them outdoors by embedding them in concrete. A 12" size is available (Item #0039). Choose the size that fits your needs.	Item # 0040 Price: $129.00
	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". Great looking!	Item # 0121 Price: $198.00
	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 Chieff 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: $99.00
	BRASS FIREMAN'S WRENCH VINTAGE Vintage Fireman's 7-function wrench. Solid brass, polished to a high shine and lacquered. From a private collection. Size is 12.75" x 3.25", weighs 2.75 lbs. A great gift, especially for a fireman, and an attractive collectible for any nautical decor.	Item # 0124 Price: $98.00
	BRASS FIREMAN'S WRENCH VINTAGE Another vintage Fireman's wrench. This one is 6-function and also solid brass. From a private collection, polished to a high shine and lacquered. Size is 13.5" x 2.5", weighs 2.5 lbs. A great gift, especially for a fireman, and an attractive collectible for any nautical decor.	Item # 0125 Price: $98.00
	VINTAGE GAUGES w/ 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. See other gauges HERE.	Item # 0170 Price: $149.00
	U. S. NAVY 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.	Item # 0200 Price: $345.00
	MATSON LINE TABLE KNIVES Enjoy the romance of years past when the huge ocean liners regularly sailed the high seas. We have only a few sets of eight (8) of these silverplate table knives from one of the Matson Line ocean liners. The Matson "M" is enscribed on the handle of each knife. These are very nice and now hard to find. Price is per set of eight.	Item # 0223 Price: $89.00