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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.
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Item # 0527
Price: $4,375.00
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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. TheWestinghouse 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!
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Item # 0359
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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!
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Item # 0415
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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
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Item # 0882
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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,i ncluding 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.
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Item # 2077
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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.
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Item # 1919
Price: $1,995.00
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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.
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Item # 0375
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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!
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Item # 1913
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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.
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Item # 1820
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USN MEDIUM SIGNAL LIGHT
USN medium size signal light. Painted navy grey. Mounted on swivel yoke and ready to use.
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Item # 0206
Price: $875.00
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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.
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Item # 0351
Price: $575.00
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JOHN HAND U S NAVY WW II BOAT COMPASS
WW II Vintage U S Navy Boat Compass. Heavy bronze body, complete with protective brass cap and carrying handle. Made by John E Hand, one of the premier instrument makers supplying the Navy and merchant marine with top quality navigational instruments. The compass can be adjusted by opening a door in the front of the housing. Weight: 8 1/2 pounds.
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Item # 0511
Price: $795.00
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U S NAVY WW II BELL
Mounted on 18" x 9 1/2" mahogany base. Bell and base are 18 1/2' tall. U. S. inscribed on bell. Bell mouth is 9 3/4" wide. Great presentation piece, ready for plaque.
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Item # 0471
Price: $998.00
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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.
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Item # 0441
Price: $475.00
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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.
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Item # 0521
Price: $498.00
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U S NAVY WW 2 RARE TRIPLE LEVEL INCLINOMETER
SIZE: 17 1/2" X 11 ", With 4 fixing holes. Top level: 20, 15, 10, 5, 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 (increments of 5). Middle level: 45 - 0, also in increments of 5. Bottom level: 60-0, increments of 5. Polished and lacquered to perfection. A real find. All fluid is present and shows the bubble at top center in all 3 tubes when level.
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Item # 0467
Price: 595.00
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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.
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Item # 0277
Price: $275.00
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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.
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Item # 0357
Price: $1,295.00
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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.
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Item # 0369
Price: $845.00
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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.
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Item # 0624
Price: $695.00
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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!
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Item # 0509
Price: $198.00
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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.
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Item # 0515
Price: $169.00
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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.
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Item # 0393
Price: $349.00
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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.
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Item # 1189
Price: $369.00
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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.
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Item # 0337
Price: $329.00 each
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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.
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Item # 0090
Price: $198.00
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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.
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Item # 0389
Price: $198.00
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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.
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Item # 1481
Price: $139.00
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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.
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Item # 1197
Price: $325.00
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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."
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Item # 0173
Price: $395.00
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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.
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Item # 0257
Price: $875.00
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USN DIVE BOOTS
U S Navy Dive Boots with canvass uppers and metal toe caps in good condition.
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Item # 0287
Price: $475.00
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HAND BUILT DIVER MODEL
In our 32 years in the nautical antiques business, this is the highest-quality model of a full-suited deep sea diver we've ever seen. The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, as you can see from the photos. Signed by the maker, J. Niemcyk, and under his name are the letters MDMM16. The tag on the bottom reads, "U. S. N. T. S. Ship Salvage." The diver's miniature breastplate reads, "U. S. N. T. S., Ship Salvage, Pier 88, N.Y., J. N. AJ-1944." All weights on the belt are stamped USN. The box measures 17.5" h x 13" w x 13" deep, while the seated diver is 15" tall.
A magnificent model for those who collect only the finest.
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Item # 0008
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USN GUNPOWDER ROOM BELL
A rare find. This is the signaling device that the gunners used to communicate with the gunpoowder storage room. Brass, and in great condition. Measures 6.25" in diameter and 5" in depth. Weighs 10 pounds.
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Item # 1194
Price: $595.00
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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!
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Item # 0417
Price: $2,8755.00
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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!
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Item # 0089
Price: $139.00
for the pair
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"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.
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Item # 1902
Price: $595.00
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WW II NAVY TYPE VII 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.
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Item # 1003
SOLD . . . BUT WE HAVE OTHERS
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USN 'RETIRED" SIGN
U. S. Navy "Retired" plaque, Polished and lacquered brass.
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Item # 0204
Price: $149.00
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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!
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Item # 0121
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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.
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Item # 0186
Price: $129.00
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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.
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Item # 0185
Price: $149.00
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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.
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Item # 0170
Price: $149.00
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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.
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Item # 0200
Price: $345.00
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U. S. NAVY ENGINE ORDER TELEGRAPH
U. S. Navy WW II solid brass ship's bridge pedestal telegraph. This heavy U.S. Navy ship's telegraph stands 43" tall and has the 11" diameter black navy dial reading: full - 2/3 - 1/3 - stop - 1/2 - 2/3 - stand-full - flank. The bottom of the dial reads:" The Instrument Laboratory Inc Seattle, Wash." This highly collectible, scarce telegraph is polished and lacquered. Weighs 85 pounds. When the indicator lever handle is moved to one of the commands, the internal bell rings loud and clear. Excellent condition.
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Item # 0893
SOLD, BUT WE HAVE OTHERS
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