*134. DOUBLE FRAME SEXTANT WITH AUSTRALIAN PRESENTATION. Frame has beautifully engraved sil-

ver strip perfectly fitted to horizontal limb "PRESENTED TO/Captain George

Hyde/by his passengers/per Competitor & Grecian/Port Adelaide Novr 14th 1850".

On either side of inscription are leaf, scroll and cross hatch decorations. Classic

brass double frame with silver scales and maker signature "Troughton London".

Length of reinforced index arm 10". Horizon glass, seven colored glass shades

and swing away magnifier over silver vernier. Ebony handle. Keystone mahogany

box with brass plaque fitted into top of lid. Interior with three optics and two

optic shades. Has spot for two other accessories that are missing but likely were

just wrenches for adjusting the frame. Condition superb with all original finish

still on frame. This instrument pre-dates 1826 which is the year Edward

Troughton entered into partnership with William Simms. Lists found in Ronald

Parsons "Migrant Ships for South Australia 1836-1860 show several voyages under Captain Hyde from

London to Port Adelaide in both the Competitor and

Grecian. On October 13, 1850 the barque Grecian sailed

successfully into the waters off Port Adelaide but due to

a rare hurricane could not get to port. Hyde had double anchors out but they both dragged until the vessel

grounded and ultimately was lost. Captain Hyde managed to get all away safely but for one passenger who

was below when everyone escaped to the boats. This sextant undoubtedly given to Hyde by those who sur-

vived the incident and those who arrived in previous years under his command. Fine and quite interesting

with the Australian connection.

SOLD

*135. ELIZABETH OF LONDON BY EDWARD BURDETT. Scrimshaw carved whale's tooth with one side

depicting stbd. view of whaleship with three whaleboats

chasing four Sperm Whales. Below the water is caption

"Elizabeth of London". Deep, intaglio style carving that is

typically found on work by Burdett. This example also

with inset red wax highlighting whale spouts and vessel's

British flag. Reverse with foliate border surrounding a

monument consisting of an American Eagle with shield

over a globe and a stand of arms that includes muskets, pistols, pikes, axe and cannon. Red wax

set into shield and lower stand. Open end of tooth also with leaf border. Length 5 3/4" x 2 1/4"

wide. Condition very good noting an old chip gone from tip on side with whaling scene. Superb

age patina throughout. Wonderful example of work done by America's first great scrimshaw

artist. A prize addition to any scrimshaw collection. Circa 1830.

SOLD

*136. RARE AMERICAN WOOLWORK PICTURE OF VESSEL "JUSTINA". Lovely

portrait depicting stbd view of brig flying American flag and blue pennant with ves-

sel name "JUSTINA". Lighthouse in background off bow. 12" x 17" plus original

birds eye maple frame. Overall size 15" x 20". Condition fine. Rare to find woolies

with American subject matter. Nice piece of 19th century sailor work.

SOLD

*137. LARGE, EARLY PAIR OF SHIP'S GIMBALED LANTERNS. Only set like them

that I've come across over last 34 years. Bought

these in Newburyport around 1974. Silver plated brass construction.

Height including burner 14". Maximum diameter 5". Beautifully made

having decoratively pierced cylinder where removable oil tank/burner is

housed. Lower portion nicely shaped having ball finial at bottom that is

decorated with 7 deeply incised lines. This lower area lead filled and very

heavy so movement is slower and controlled. Gimbal arm has backplate

and curved support bracket. Protrudes from wall 12". Have the period brass

burners but need chimneys that have flared, 3" diameter, bases. Condition

excellent noting that silver plate worn in several areas and now brass is

showing through. Very handsome and unique 19th century examples that likely were on some sort of pas-

senger carrying vessel or clipper ship. The best of their type.

SOLD

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