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Item #1
Weems and Plath Commodore Barometer. 
3 1/2 in. dia., depth 1 3/4 in.
Cast brass case. -- $65.00
 

 
 Item #2
 2” Dirigo presentation compass.  Dry compass is mounted on brass stanchions fastened to a 3 X 5” mahogany wood base.  Polished and laquered, custom mount.  $125.00

Item #3

British Heath Compass--repaired-new pivot and jewel.  Dome 3 5/8" in diameter.   Footprint of binnacle 4 7/8".  Very thick powdercoated aluminum binnacle.  Overall height--6".  Price:  $110.00

 

   

 
Item #4
BN 45 Ritchie 4 inch Navigator bracket mount compass.  Compass is completely rebuilt—new dial, dome, dome o-ring. Bracket has been powder coated.  Compass has been polished and lacquered.  It is mounted on a ¾ inch piece of mahogany.  It is ready to go to sea or for display on your wall or desk.  $240.00              

 

Item #5
8 inch Danforth Constellation Steelboat compass. Glass dome. Approx 13 inches high and brass base 13 inch in diameter. Does need rebuilding if it is to be used for navigation. Compass as is $700.

 


Item #6
BN 45 Ritchie 4 inch Navigator bracket mount compass.  Compass is completely rebuilt.  The entire compass has been polished and lacquered.  This bracket compass is mounted to a 7 ½ inch long piece of oiled mahogany and has a brass placard included for engraving.  Compass is almost identical to Item 4.  Both can be mounted on a wall, placed on a desk, or go to sea.  A unique presentation piece.  $240.00

 

 
Item #7

Stainless steel Columbian
Hydroflite propeller 20LH16
Hub info SE22G 20/16 6789
Selling for a friend, price - $ 250

 

 
 

 

Item #8

Original Colt nautical recycled creation.  Clock case is made from solid brass ship’s propeller locknuts.  It weighs 2 lbs.  The back is 1/2 inch thick mahogany.  The quartz clock mechanism has a brushed brass bezel.  Only a limited number of these will be made.  The diameter of the brass case is 4 3/8 inches.  There is a mounting hole in the mahogany back.  The case is polished and lacquered.   $100.00      

 

 
Item #9
Weems and Plath Topaz Collection Barometer.
Solid cast brass case- bevelled glass screw-on bezel-dial 3 1/4 inch in diameter ,base 4 1/4 inch depth 2 inch never used -like new list $139.99 will sell $85
 

 


Item #10
Another Colt nautical recycled creation.  The clock and barometer set cases are made from solid brass ship’s propeller locknuts.  They are mounted on an oiled  teak plaque that is 6 ¼ inch wide by 11 ¾ inches, and 7/8 inch thick.  The clock and barometer have brushed brass bezels.  The cases are polished and lacquered.    This is one of only two of this item that will be built.  One I own and I will build only one to sell.  Weighs 5 lbs.     $300.00. 

 

 
Item #11
Nautical table lamp has a glass domed John E. Hand compass mounted in a heavy bronze binnacle.  The compass came from the original equipment on a 1962 Bertram Powerboat.  The base of the lamp is 9” X 10” teak.  The lamp stands 24” tall.  The binnacle diameter is approximately 7”.  Weight=18 pounds.  This is truly a one-of-a-kind lamp.  $500.00.
 

Item #12
Ritchie Binnacle mount Globemaster compass, model D-515EB. Wrinkle finished SS binnacle.  Absolutely like-new compass, it was built from scratch with all new parts... $500.00

 

 
 
Item #13
WILCOX-CRITTENDEN BOX COMPASS-
4.75 INCH SQUARE AND 4.25 INCH HIGH-WALNUT BOX LINED TOP AND BOTTOM WITH FELT-COMPASS IS DRY. Has 2 inch dia. Dial. -all brass compass- very nice $ 90.

Item #14
Presentation compass made from a ship's propeller blade locknut with a white dial Ritchie compass capsule.  Mahogany base with brass plaque suitable for engraving. 
Felt on bottom of base.  Price:  $75.00

Item #15
Presentation compass made from a ship's propeller blade locknut with a blue dial Ritchie compass capsule.  Mahogany base with brass plaque suitable for engraving. 
Felt on bottom of base.  Price: $75.00.



    

Item #16

Weems and Plath companion lamp. 
All brass 3 1/2 inch diameter base with chimney and 17 hour fuel cell.  Special - $25.00 each
(Only 1 lamp left!)

 
  


Item #17
5” flushmount Danforth Constellation compass.  This has a glass dome (no worries ever of UV or stress cracks common to plastic domes).  Bezel is 7 ½” in diameter and powdercoated.  New diaphragm and fill gaskets.  Excellent movement.  Ready to go to sea.  Requires a 6” hole to mount.   $300.00
 

 

 
Item #18

Bronze mirror mounted in an authentic
WWII U.S. Navy bearing circle - $125 

 


 


 
Item #19
BN45 RITCHIE 4 INCH NAVIGATOR
BRACKETMOUNT COMPASS - ALL BRASS CONSTRUCTION - HEAVY CAST BRASS BRACKET - CAN BE MOUNTED ON ATHWARTSHIP OR LONGITUDINAL BULKHEAD. - PHOSPHUR BRONZE EXPANSION - 5 DEGREE CARD. THIS IS TRULY A FINE INSTRUMENT IN LIKE NEW CONDITION $150

  
 
Item #20
 
  WEEMS & PLATH CUTTER PLAQUE—CLOCK AND BAROMETER.  FEATURES PORTHOLE FRONT OPENING BEZEL MOUNTED ON A SOLID MAHOGANY FINISHED PLAQUE.  TWO TO SELL—PLAQUES HAVE SOME NICKS AND/OR SCRATCHES ON THEM, BUT MOVEMENTS WORK WELL.  LIST PRICE $236.24.  WILL SELL FOR $100.OO EACH OR BOTH FOR $160.00.


 




Item #21
FN-44E RITCHIE FLUSHMOUNT.  IF NOT NEW—LIKE NEW!  OLD STYLE NAVIGATOR COMPASS — 4” DOME REQUIRES 5 1/8” HOLE.
FOOTPRINT=5 ¾”.  THIS IS A SAILBOAT COMPASS, LIT WITH 2 LIGHTS.    $135.00.

 



 
Item #22
CPLATH Merkur compass, flushmount.  New diaphragm, dome, o rings,  and fill gasket.  Newly powdercoated bezel.  This is a quality compass, ready for sea.  Requires a 5 ½” hole to mount.  Bezel is approximately 6” square.  This compass is one of the very few made today using glass domes instead of plastic.  Sells new for $800.00.  Bargain priced at $325.00  Sold!
 
 
 
Item #23
Bracket mount gemini compass (4 1/2" dome)--new from old stock. I don't think it has ever been installed.  Compass was originally balanced for the Southern Hemisphere.  I replaced dial for Northern Hemisphere and diaphragm to ensure reliability.  Wrinkle finished metal bezel, bottom cover, and bracket.  A rare compass!  $225.00.

 

 
Item #24
Stormglass weather forecaster plaque.  Brass stormglass by E.S. Sorenson mounted on 8 X 10 hardwood plaque with laser etched brass plaque indicating weather conditions.  Admiral Fitzroy, famous sailor and meteorologist, used a similar stormglass aboard the HMS Beagle during his historic voyage with Darwin.  The appearance of the crystals inside the glass indicated change in the weather.  A very unique gift for the nautical enthusiast.   $180.00. Sold!

 
 

Item #25
Danforth Corsair bracket mount steelboat compass.  Barrel quadrantal correctors.  Identical to item 27, except this has a new dial assembly and diaphragm.  The dome is not new, but is in excellent shape.  This compass (as is item 27) would be a perfect fit for a small workboat/tug or steel yacht.  $175.00.    



 
Item #26
Weems and Plath brass chartweight clock, engraveable.  3" in diameter.
Packaged in a gift box. - $38.00
 
 

  
Item #27
3 ½” Danforth Corsair steelboat compass.  Completely rebuilt.  New pivot, dome, jewel, dial assembly, and diaphragm.  Compass and quadrantal correctors mounted in thick brass yoke and holders.  BIC and deck magnet array attached to bottom bowl.  Base of yoke is approximately 3” X  2 ¼”.  Height overall is 7”.  Width overall is 9”.  Ready for sea.   $250.00
 


Item #28
For your cruising sailboat--one-of-a-kind 5" Ritchie SP5. No more dome failures due to stress or UV. This Ritchie compass has a GLASS dome adapted by me. The glass dome coupled with a brass bowl and phosphor-bronze expansion makes this compass an extremely long-lasting and reliable navigation instrument. It has a new 2 degree dial assembly. Price:
$600.00.

Item #29
Navy Buships Bearing Bar, mark IV, Mod. 1,  1943 Beck-Lee Corporation in mahogany box. Box dimensions 6 ¼ X 4 ¼ X 3 inches. $65

 

  
Item #30
NEW!!  Dirigo telltale compass.  Handcrafted copper/bronce compass designed for mounting over the Captain’s berth or navigation station.  Blue 3” diameter card - solid bronze bracket. 
$350
 


Item #31
Hybrid Olympic 135 flushmount or replacement for old flange capsule binnacle mount compass.  The diameter of  the mounting flange (bezel) is 6 3/8”,  and instead of 1/16 thick plastic  it is 3/16” brass.  New capsule imbedded in bezel.  White PVC cover included.  Used as a flushmount, compass requires a 5 3/16” hole.   $160.00 Sold!
 

 
   
Item #32
Chartweight set, $25

 


 

 

Item #33
Old style Ritchie Navigator—model DN-46 compass.  All brass bowl with phosphor-bronze expansion.  Very thick stainless binnacle.  Completely rebuilt.  New powerdamp dial assembly, dome, dome O ring, and light assembly.  Dome size is 4”.  Stands approximately 7” high and has a 6 3/16” footprint.  This is a good compass!  $175.00

 
  
 
Item #34
Flat top compass magnifier.  Hard to find.  Works well on 5 in. to 7 1/2 in. flat top compasses - $75. 

 

 

 

 
Item #35
Rebuilt old style Ritchie Navigator, DNF 44 Powerdamp.  Brass bowl with phosphor-bronze expansion.  New dial assembly, dome,
dome O ring.   Dome size 4".  Outstanding flushmount compass!    $160.00

 

Item #36
Ritchie Navigator Model SS2000 flushmount 4 ½” dial compass.  Footprint is 6 1/8”.  Requires approximately a 4 ½” hole to mount.  Compass is completely overhauled—new dial, expansion, dome, light hood with dual LED lighting.           $160.00 

 

Item #37
Replacement compass for hi-speed Danforth Express Binnacle model C468.  Complete with visor and light.  Like new condition,
5” apparent card diameter.  $160.00

Item #38
Completely rebuilt 5' Danforth Express binnacle compass. New dome, pivot, jewel, and diaphragm. Bakelite binnacle repainted. Compass is made of bakelite, which is far better than the later Express models. Priced to sell at $250.00.

  
Item #39...

Genuine "Crosscuts" wood sculpture by internationally acclaimed and award-winning chainsaw artist, James Donato.
 
The seahorse is carved from one cypress log. 
Standing tall at 30" high, it weighs in at 32 lbs.
A great conversation piece for any household!  Truly an example of chainsaw art at its finest, it would be a "steal" at twice the price.  $250

 
 
 

Item #40
F 50 W  Ritchie flushmount compass.
New capsule.  Price - $30.00 

 


 


Item #41

New!  SR-2 Bulkhead mount Ritchie Venture compass.  Compass can be mounted at any angle up to 40 degrees from the bulkhead—no mounting block required.  Fully gimballed, allows 45 degrees of pitch.  Separately mounted clinometer included.  Weather cover and backdress cover included.  Twelve volt illumination, 5 year warranty.  Compensator module pictured to the right of the compass is available for $20.00 additional.  This is a new product and a very good one.  Dial size—3 ¾”, mounting hole--4 ½” to 4 5/8” .  
$180.00 without compensator module
$200.00 with compensator module



Item #42
1960’s era Ritchie Explorer sailboat compass, model # S-15 in original box.  All brass, externally gimballed.  Heavy bronze bracket mount.  This compass is new from old stock—it has never been used.  It does have a small stain of some sort on the inside of the dome.  Other than that, it is absolutely in new condition.  The entire compass, gimbal ring, and bronze mounting bracket are wrinkle finished black.  Ready for sea duty on your vintage sailboat.
A rare find in this condition.  $135.00. 

 



Item #43
Rope bowl--a Don Bryant original.  A wood base with rope turkshead attached.  The turkshead is shellacked and stiff.  Ideal for change, coins, cotton balls--or anything.  Approximately 5 1/2"  in diameter.  
Price:  $20.00.

 

 

 

 

Item #44
Danforth 4” flushmount compass—completely rebuilt with powdercoated bezel, new dome, dome O-ring, and diaphragm.  Footprint is
6 3/8”— requires a 5 ¼ “ hole.  $140.00

 

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