*165. FROM VESSEL OWNED BY FAMOUS AUTHOR BOOTH TARKINGTON. Canister likely used to store

food when out boating. 8" x 5" x 4 1/2" high plus carrying handle. Lower

storage section with white porcelain finish. Nickel plated top cover with side

straps to hold lid firmly in place. Top of lid beautifully engraved with vessel

name "PELICAN" and initials "B.T.". Condition excellent. Originally part of a

group of artifacts I purchased in the early 80's when acquiring the building

that was ultimately used for the Kennebunkport Maritime Museum. The

building had been owned since the 1920's by famous American author Booth

Tarkington and descendants and it was there that he kept his old coastal

schooner Regina along with his collection of maritime artifacts.

SOLD

*166. ELABORATE, SOLID SILVER, PRESENTATION SPEAKING TRUMPET BY BROOKLYN N.Y. MAKER.

Center of cone with ornate engraved inscription "PRESENTED TO/Capt Samuel Brooks/March 12th/1869/By A

Few Friends". The bell engraved with port view of steam and sail ship that I am quite sure is the Inman Line

ship `City of Brooklyn'. Also on bell from stern to bow of vessel is Latin motto "Suaviter in modo, fortier in

re"(gentle in manner, resolute in execution). Mouthpiece supported by tails of three stylized Dolphins and

area where bell and cone join has rope twist design, fouled anchor, yacht binnacle and dinghy. Around entire

circumference of bell is bold rope twist motif. Inside all gold plated, hall-

marked and fully signed in fancy script "Made by W.R. Tice,

Corner Fulton & Johnston Sts. Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A.".

Overall height 16". Bell diameter 7 1/2". Condition about

mint. Has original wood storage box that is covered in

pebble grained brown leather. Interior of bottom with two

cradles for holding trumpet and everything covered in deep

maroon colored velvet. Inner lid with maroon silk padding

that has full maker information in gilt lettering. Box in fine

condition having just typical scuffs scattered throughout

leather surface. Have a full history of Captain Brooks(1831-

1904) who, in 1854, joined the Liverpool, New York and

Philadelphia Steamship Company, better known as the

Inman Line. On February 13, 1869 he became the Chief Captain of the Line

and Captain of the brand new `City of Brooklyn', the largest ship in the fleet. It is likely that he received this

trumpet in recognition of his promotion and subsequent assignment to Captain the `City of Brooklyn'. It is

very rare to find fancy presentation speaking trumpets with a nautical association, more commonly they are

found with a fire fighting

history. A gorgeous piece of American silversmithing.

SOLD

*167. MINIATURE SEXTANT BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS. Length of brass index

arm 5 3/8". Swing away magnifier, horizon glass, four colored glass shades,

removable wood handle and one long optic. Silver scale and vernier. Signed

"Troughton & Simms, London". Beautifully grained mahogany box shaped to fit

all the contours of the sextant. Inner compartments to hold optic, handle and

shade caps for eyepiece. Maker's trade label inside top lid "Troughton &

Simms/Opticians and Mathematical/Instrument Makers/To the Honourable

Board of Ordnance/London". Condition of everything very fine. Brass retaining

most all original lacquer finish. One of the small eyepiece shades missing.

Circa 1830. A beautiful and rare brass sextant.

SOLD

*168. BRASS BOX SEXTANT signed below the silver scale "W.&S. Jones Holborn London".

3" diameter. Horizon glass with sun shade that slides into place by using a small lever

recessed into side of brass drum. 2" long index arm fitted with sophisticated fine adjusting

device. Swing away magnifier. Removable two draw optic that can be used in place of a

peep sight that slides in position using a lever on side of case. Bottom with sliding door to

allow in more light. Threaded cover with engraved scale on top. Condition fine with brass

retaining good deal of original lacquer finish. William and Samuel Jones began a partner-

ship in 1791 that lasted until 1859 when William died. Their instruments are always highly

regarded for their superb quality. This sextant probably dates circa 1845.

1450.00