*93. 18K GOLD PRESENTATION POCKET WATCH TO AN AMERICAN CAPTAIN FROM THE CANADIAN

GOVERNMENT. Beautifully engraved on the back of the case "Presented by the/ Government of Canada/to

Captain Osborne Master of the/American Barque C.E.Jayne of/New York/in recogni-

tion of his/gallant exertions in the/rescue of the survivors/of the Wrecked Ship/N.W.

Blethen of Yarmouth/Nova Scotia/on the 2nd August 1876". Two inch diameter,

white porcelain face with Roman numerals and blued steel hour, minute and sec-

ond hands. Key wind. Inside of all the gold covers fully hallmarked with maker

mark "HDG", "18", "A", leopard head and serial number "4437". Condition fine. The

ship N.W. BLETHEN sailed out of Baltimore on July, 25, 1876 for London. On the

30th she encountered a gale and violent sea that ultimately washed all hands over-

board on the 31st. All on board, 21 in number, except the second mate and three

seamen were drowned. Will supply copies of second mate's detailed account of the incident including being

rescued by Captain Osborne of New York. He also notes his Captain & wife and two children were all were

drowned. A fine lifesaving award to an American sea captain.

7950.00

*94. NEW YORK MADE SPYGLASS WITH SILVER LIFESAVING PRESENTATION. Four draw scope with

first draw signed "U.S. Superior Signal Telescope/Beckel Brothers New-York". Length

closed 10" with 4 draw tubes extending to

34". 2 1/4" diameter tube. Sliding cover

for eyepiece and sliding sun tube for

objective end. Dark brown leather covering professionally restored with correct stitching

at seam.Optics produce clear, erect images. Affixed to sun tube is large silver plate, 3" x

4", that is beautifully engraved "Presented to/Mr Alexr Leslie/by E.P. Corwin and

friends/for heroic conduct in saving/the life of E.P. Corwin/July 18th 1865". Exact item

illustrated page 123 in Klamkin's "Marine Antiques".

3475.00

*95. CASED SPYGLASS AWARDED TO FIRST MATE OF A BALTIMORE SHIP. Two-draw telescope with

engraved inscription on draw tube "Presented by the British

Government/to/Mr. Thomas M. Stocker/first mate of the

American Ship "Ann E. Hooper"/of Baltimore in acknowledg-

ment of his gallant/conduct in assisting to save the lives of

the/Master and survivors of the Crew of the Barque/"Ouzel

Galley" of Dublin on the 4th April 1859". Also has maker's name

"Troughton & Simms/London". German silver fittings and

leather cover on tapered barrel. Length closed 26 1/2" extending

to 37 ". Sliding cover for eyepiece and cap for objective lens. Original dove-

tailed mahogany storage case with large inset GS plaque engraved "Mr.

Thomas M. Stocker". Condition of everything fine noting professional restora-

tion of the leather covering on barrel. Have copy of article published in May 7,

1859 "Baltimore Sun" that fully describes the incident and specifically mentions Stoker.

8900.00

*96. RARE, LARGE SIZE, CASED PRESENTATION TELESCOPE PRESENTED TO THE MASTER OF A

BOSTON BARK. Huge size measuring 39" closed with sin-

gle draw extending to 48" All German silver fittings and

leather covering on tapered barrel. Sliding cover for eyepiece

and cap for

objective lens. Draw tube beautifully engraved "Presented by

the British Government/to/Captain P. Weaver of the

American/Barque "Union Jack" of Boston in/acknowledgment

of his humanity and kindness/to the Master and Crew of the Brigantine/"Napoleon the Third" of Saint

John's/Newfoundland whom he rescued from/their sinking Vessel on the 4th February 1863". Also has mak-

ers name "Troughton & Simms/London". Original dovetailed mahogany stor-

age box with inset GS plaque inscribed "Captain P. Weaver". Condition of

everything very good noting the usual deterioration of the stitching resulting

in most of seam on leather covering being separated. Seldom were these

scopes presented in this large size. Handsome and impressive looking item.

10,500.00