*122. EXTREMELY RARE MINIATURE BRASS SEXTANT BY DOLLOND. Absolutely authentic tiny brass sex-

tant fully signed on the 3 3/4" l. index arm "Dollond London". Silver scale and vernier. Swing away magnifier,

horizon glass, three colored glass shades and one optic. Pivoting wood handle affixed to back of frame.

Magnificent quality workmanship with index arm geared to move by turning dial on back that engages with

teeth that run below entire scale. Condition about mint with brass retaining nearly all original lacquer finish.

Pocket size instruments such as this are known to have been carried on exploring expeditions and likely

were used more for surveying, to get a quick meridian bearing, than for actual navigation. I purchased this in

London around 1977 from the famous instrument dealer and author, Harriet Wynter.

SOLD

*123. NAVIGATOR'S CHARTING INSTRUMENTS IN FISH SKIN CASE. Contains twelve different implements

including dividers, pencil with brass top, brass protractor, serrated wheel, ebony parallel rule, ivory scale

and folding ivory rule signed "DOLLOND LONDON". Skin covered wood case with individual compartments

for instruments. Case size 7" x 2 1/2" x 1 3/4". Neatly folded and stored in lid is printed broadside titled

"Directions for cleaning/Britannia Metal Goods/By Royal Authority...". Also in lid is name "J. Callow".

Condition of everything excellent and complete. Circa 1790.

SOLD

*124. MAHOGANY FRAME OCTANT with engraved arm. Circa 1800. Length of

brass index arm 18 1/4". Front sight with double peep and pivoting cover. Front

and back horizon glasses, three movable shades and backsight. Ivory scale,

vernier, blank name-plate and notepad. Bone pencil finial. Arm nicely engraved

with cannon, flag, arms, leaf and pineapple motifs. Condition fine having hand-

some grained wood and bright brass finish. Ivory nameplate with light color so

may be replaced but so perfectly done it's hard to be sure. A very attractive

instrument. No case.

SOLD

*125. FAROE ISLAND WHALING KNIFE with inlaid wood handle and sheath.

7 1/4"l. clip point blade made from a file. Handle made of either teak or mahogany

that is inset both sides with varying colors of light and dark wood to form diamond, dot, triangle and border

designs. Brass ferrule and cross guard with ball finials.

Overall length 12 1/2". All wood sheath with three brass

bands and four wood inlays depicting blubber hook, spear,

Pilot Whale and two-flued harpoon. Both edges with inset

border made using alternating tiny pieces of light and dark

wood. Condition very good noting that blade has tiny piece

missing from tip, a few chips gone from cutting edge and is

grey metal color mixed with typical scattered pitting. Wood

with lovely age color. In our past few catalogs we sold a few of this type knife that were elaborately made in

the 1970's using ebony wood with inlaid silver. This is the traditional style of whaling knife used by Faroe

Islanders for generations. This example a nice early one from the late 19th century. A near identical example

is illustrated page 129 in Flayderman's "Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders".

2375.00

*126. MARINE CHRONOMETER. Fully signed on the 4 1/2" diameter silvered dial "JOSEPH SEWILL/61 So.

Castle St. Liverpool/Maker to the Admiralty". On either side of up/down dial are

crown devices with info "Prize Medal Awarded 1867/International Exhibition 1862".

Within the second dial is serial number "12239" and "KEW A" which denotes a

class A certificate for performance and accuracy. Roman numerals with 24 hour

scale on outer edge of dial. Blued steel hour, minute, second and up/down hands.

Brass gimbal, bowl and locking device all retaining most of original lacquer finish.

Brass bound mahogany box, 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 7 3/8" high. Flush mounted brass han-

dles, two front escutcheons and ivory plaque engraved "J. SEWILL/12239/LIVER-

POOL". Condition of everything excellent noting that the small top lid with inset

brass corners was replaced by a professional ship cabinetry firm. Inner works crisp,

clean and keeping good time. Outer storage box a later replacement. The firm had a

long history of making high quality, accurate instruments. This chronometer listed

as being made in 1920. Traditional looking in that at first glance you would think it

was 19th century. A handsome marine timepiece.

3475.00

Marine Paintings

We always offer a nice selection of ship portraits by

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well known artists. Current inventory includes:

Jacobsen, Loos, Pellegrin, McFarlane, Yorke and more.

Please let us know your interests.