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 | HMS Ark Royal Brass Plaque - Named to J & E Hall Ltd. and was originally attached to cooling machinery on the "Ark". While we cannot be absolutely sure, we believe this came from the Aircraft Carrier of 36, 800 tons, launched in 1950 and broken up in 1980. 5" x 2.5" (13 cm. x 6.5 cm.)
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| HMS Ark Royal Copper Ashtray - A nice example featuring the famous "Ark" crest to the centre, cast in relief. HMS Ark Royal was an Aircraft Carrier, launched in 1937 and was sunk by U.81 off Gibraltar 14-11-41. 4" (10 cm.)
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| Large 8 Spoke Ship's Wheel - in polished mahogany. Heavy brass hub and fittings. Brass thimble on king post to indicate to the helmsman the neutral rudder position. A heavy wheel probably dating from the 1950's. The actual vessel is unknown but likely to be a working boat of some description. Diameter - 36" (92 cm)
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| Chelsea Ship's Clock - Manufactured by Chelsea Clock Co. Boston. Mounted in Bakelite case with screw down bezel. Very clean dial and high quality 7 day movement. Just serviced and cleaned and comes with 1 year guarantee. Excellent time keeper. 20 cm.
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| SS Tahiti Memorabilia - grouping named to a survivor of the sinking of SS Tahiti. This ship belonging to the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand sank August 15th 1930. Included is a piece of fabric cut from a Tahiti Lifebelt, signed by officers and crew of the Tahiti and the SS Ventura who rescued them from the ocean. Also included are 24 original photographs of the sinking, a cable confirming passenger Lilly rescued, a related newspaper article, a menu and other ephemera.
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| Solid Silver Presentation Drinks Coaster - hallmarked Birmingham 1931, engraved "R.N.R. Officers Second S/M (submarine) Flotilla 1931" and named to HMS Lucia. Lucia was a submarine depot ship built in 1907 - she saw service in WWI and WWII. 2.4" (6 cm) diameter.
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| - in brass and mahogany. These were used by boat builders to gauge the correct angle of cut on hull planking. A decorative and unusual piece. 30 cm in folded position.
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| Navigator's Solid Brass Roller Rule - signed U.W.W. Birmingham. Pattern 160100, complete with brass dividers in fitted pine box.
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| Marine Hydrometer manufactured by T. Ainsley, South Shields - complete with original mahogany fitted box. Used for measuring the salinity of water in steam ship boilers. Writing inside the box reads "float 0 in salt water 25 in fresh". 23 cm (9").
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| Solid Brass Ship's Helm - from the RNLI Rhyl Lifeboat - complete with cog for the chain drive. A decorative wheel which, no doubt, has had a most exciting service career. Diameter - 16" (40 cm
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| Ship's Copper Ashtray - Designed with a wide weighted base so as to remain steady on a rolling ship. This example has a presentation brass plaque to front which unfortunately is mostly unreadable due to years of polishing, with the exception of the date, 27/1/44. 21 cm
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| Ships Plaques mounted on display block - A mixed selection of 6 original ship's plaques including a maker's plate named to Drysdale & Co., Yoker, Glasgow. The remaining plaques were probably mounted on the ship's doors and are named Deck Workshop, Boat Gear Store, No. 4 Deck Store, and No.1 Air Con RM. Display mounted on a hardwood block and possibly removed when the ship was broken up.
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| Lifeboat Binnacle in Brass - Complete with fitted Sestrel compass, mounted in gimbals and numbered 4108. The instrument is complete with removable light box which still has the original oil lamp burner. It is mounted on a wooden display base and probably dates from the 1950's. In excellent original condition. 22 cm high excluding handle.
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| Kreigsmarine WWII Binoculars by Carl Zeiss - D.F. 7 x 50 for coastal artillery use. Numbered 5861, nicely stamped with KM Eagle and Swastika. In very good condition - fitted with the original rain guard, button and neck strap. No case.
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| Royal Navy Torpedo Rudder Adjusting Tool - A brass gauge slide in original fitted deck box for adjusting the horizontal rudders on various different types of RN and FAA torpedoes. Broad arrow marked and stamped 4/45 and 12/64. Excellent original condition.
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| Ship's Pennant and Signal Flags - Comprising a white signal pennant with red circle signifying the code no. 1, a yellow and blue example signifying no. 5 and an unidentified house flag in red and yellow with the sewn letters BLC. All in excellent condition. Can sell individually if requested.
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| Marine Loud Hailer - A solid brass example used for marine communications at sea or by rowing coaches along the tow path at Henley! Excellent original condition. 30 cm.
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| White Star Line Cake Fork - embossed with star to handle and stamped Elkington Plate on reverse. Small, but collectable, example of White Star memorabilia. 15.5 cm (6").
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| Caulking Iron - Used in conjunction with a caulking mallet for pushing rope fibre into the seams between deck and hull planking. The seams were then treated with tar to form a (fairly) watertight seal. 17 cm.
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| Sea Captain Model - Depicting a merchant marine captain in uniform with visor cap standing before the ship's compass. It is finished in chrome on a metal base. No maker's marks but a quality original item - ideal for the captain in your life!
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