*160. THREE REMARKABLE WOOD CARVINGS....CAPTAIN WILLIAM HENDLEY. Fabulous quality workman-

ship by a very skilled marine carver. Includes a 22"l.

curved tiller arm decorated with rope twist, rope braid,

turk's head and crown knot motifs. Rear section with

deep carved and gilded lettering "CAPTAIN/WILLIAM

HENDLEY/NORTH SHIELDS/1840". Mounted on a custom

made brass stand. Second item a 24"l. tapered swagger

stick carved the entire length with rope twist design.

Each end with monkey fist or crown knot and center

with simple turk's head style ring. Exact use for third

item a bit of a mystery but I'm quite sure it was a butter

stamp. Upper handle portion with rope twist, turk's-head and crown knot motifs. Bottom with large letters in

high relief "W*H". The letters are inverted so when stamped they appear in their correct order and form

William Hendley's initials. 7 1/2"h. x 5 1/2"w. Everything in fine original condition noting that the tiller was

cracked in a tender area and has an old mend but is missing no wood. All three pieces with desirable age

patina over all surfaces. Just a great set of nautical carvings.

6450.00

*161. VERY RARE, NEAR MINIATURE SIZE, EBONY FRAME OCTANT. Fully signed

on the ivory name-plate "W.F. CANNON/177High St. Shadwell London". 9 3/4" l. rein-

forced brass index arm. Ivory scale, vernier, nameplate and pencil finial. Double peep

sight with pivoting cover. Horizon glass and seven colored glass shades. Condition

fine and complete. No case. Circa 1840. Most unusual in this small size.

SOLD

*162. RARE AMERICAN SHIP CARVER'S ADVERTISING BROAD-

SIDE FOR BOSTON FIRM. Single sheet, 5 1/4" x 8", printed one

side. Large headline "To Ship Owners and Builders". Goes on to

say "The Undersigned successors to N. Stoddard, lately

deceased, would respectfully inform his patrons that we are

prepared to attend to all orders...by furnishing a SUPERIOR style of work...particular

attention paid to FIGURES". Firm name at bottom "McINTYRE & GLEASON/SHIP

CARVERS/No. 21 Commercial St./Boston, Sept. 1st, 1862. James McIntyre/Herbert

Gleason". Also handwritten on front and back that they also make ship ventilators.

Condition fine. Exact piece illustrated pg. 14 in Klamkin's "Wood Carvings & North

American Folk Sculptures". An important piece of nautical ephemera.

SOLD

*163. 19TH CENTURY BABY'S CRADLE IN THE FORM OF A LIFEBOAT ON DAVITS.

Superbly crafted by a professional boat builder and made using the same techniques

and quality as a full sized version. All mahogany construction with lapstrake hull and

copper fasteners. Both stems joined to keel using classic lap joints. Each end fitted

with buoyancy chambers. Overall length 49" x 18 1/2" wide. Inside length 33". Boat

suspends from two brass davit arms that are fitted with two sets of triple brass

blocks and their rope-work. Way it is set up boat can swing freely so a gentle rocking

motion can be created. The curved brass davit arms fit into 16"h., turned and

tapered, wood bases that are strengthened with added support knees. Both these

columns are attached to a 1 1/2" thick, dog bone shaped, base that is 46"l. x 18 1/2"w.

Condition of everything superb and original with all wood in natural finish and brass

work having nice age patina throughout. It is interesting to note that this item elicit-

ed the most comments from visitors to the museum...aside from the obvious quality

it just seemed to tug at people's heartstrings. Included is a nice old doll that was

used for display purposes. An intriguing and wonderful maritime related object.

*164. EARLY STYLE TAFFRAIL LOG. All brass construction with three self encased dials on porcelain face

that has maker's name "T. WALKER'S/patent/HARPOON/SHIP

LOG/A.1/BIRMINGHAM/ENGLAND". Each of revolving fins stamped

with maker logo of anchor over "T.W.". Also stamped with serial

# "R3523". Length 21". Condition fine showing very little use and

brass retaining original finish in some areas.

725.00

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