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Antiques, Artifacts & Equipment We are continually acquiring wonderful and rare original antiques and implements US Light-House Establishment, Life-Saving Service, Revenue Cutter Service and U.S. Coast Guard. Below are photos and information. Inquiries welcomed. For Fresnel Lenses, Color Shades, Globes, etc, please visit our new Fresnel Lens Page ! For Massachusetts Humane Society, please visit our New Massachusetts Humane Society Page ! For Flags, Ensigns and Pennants, please visit our new Flags Page ! For Clocks, please visit our new Clocks & Barometers Page ! For Dinnerware (U.S.L.H.S., U.S.C.G., Navy, etc), please visit our new Dinnerware Page ! For U.S. Navy, please visit our new U.S. Navy Page !
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10274. (painting) Surfman Alonzo Nickerson, U.S. Life Saving Station, Pamet River, Cape Cod c.1900. o/b. Surfman No. 7 (in 1902), Surfman Alonzo Nickerson (shown at far right in image from J. W. Dalton in his book The Life-Savers of Cape Cod) was born in Harwich in 1871 and joined the Life Saving Service in 1898. He was described by J. W. Dalton as “…a skilled and faithful life-saver.” This is a portrait painting of Alonzo Nickerson in full uniform. Painting has been re-framed at some time but early backing is included and noted in ink with his name “Alonzo Nickerson”. The painting is an oil on black board and measures 8.5x6.5 inches, the period walnut frame measures 11x13 inches. The painting is not signed by an artist but is well done of excellent quality. A superb museum quality piece perfect for your wall or display. (VG+). Please inquire.
21420. U.S.
Light House Service “Station Pointer”. No. 4. c.1890. Keuffel
& Esser Co., 127 Fulton Street & 42 Ann Street, New York. Serial #5399.
Called a three-arm protractor or station pointer, this instrument was invented
in 1801, by Joseph Huddart, a U.S. naval captain. The center arm is fixed, while
the outer two arms are rotatable, capable of being set at any angle relative to
the center one. The station pointer is used to determine location of a ship. In
coastal navigation the vessel's coordinates can be established by measuring two
horizontal angles between three coastal objects. The navigator first determines
the directions to three visible objects ashore and then separates the legs by
the angles between the adjacent objects. He positions the station pointer on the
chart showing the same objects and lines up the three arms with those objects
ashore. There is only one solution to the procedure and that is the ship’s
location on the chart is the intersection of the three arms (the center of the
protractor). This process is especially useful in coastal surveys when charting
soundings, or in this case it was used by lightships to assure that they were on
station, and by buoy tenders to confirm they bouy’s location. In coastal
navigation the vessel's coordinates can be established by measuring two
horizontal angles between three coastal objects. After setting the legs of the
station pointer to these angles (adjustment is done with two verniers) it can be
laid on a map showing the same objects. With the legs running over the objects
on the map, the center of the instrument will be your position in it. Included
are a set of sighting centers including cross-hairs, and a push punch to
mark this location on the chart. The protractor consists of a bronze circle 6”
diameter, divided on solid silver to half degrees, numbered in opposite
directions from 0 to 350 and from 360 to 10, with 2 verniers reading to 1
minute. Both verniers with tangent screw. Magnifying lens on central arm.
Interchangeable tubular centres include glass bottom and removable cylinder for
center with spring-point for marking center exactly. Three German silver arms,
18 in- long, each with extension piece with set screw to lengthen to 29 ½”
from center of circle. Instrument comes in original early varnished dovetailed
oak, felt padded case with Keufell & Esser label on the inside of the top.
One arm is beautifully engraved “U.S.L.S. No. 4”. (VG). $485.
28258b. (portable
watchman's clock) E. Imhauser & Company.
10244. (cotton textile) The Arms of All Nations. In Union is Strength. c.1851. Manufactured in England for the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, held in London at the Crystal Palace in 1851. Textile was intended for American markets of the day and measures 17” x 25 ½” and is clean and bright, preserved in c. 1950 frame. This piece was pictured on the cover of the February 1948 issue of Antiques Magazine, which is included. A beautiful early textile. (VG). $345.
10267.
[bedspread] UNITED
10213d. (roll plate) New England Steamship Company. c.1920’s – 1940’s. Lovely original New England Steamship Company dinner plate bears the company name in brown, early pattern without border decoration. Manufactured by Nathan Straus Vitrified China. Plate measures 7 ¼” in diameter, and is clean with light wear. (VG). $82.
29319c.
(oarlock) Solid Bronze
SR-431. (uniform) U.S. Coast Guard Enlisted Man's Uniform, Seaman, Winter c.1950-1970. Includes jumper, trousers, flat hat in winter blue wool. The jumper includes CG shield on right sleeve, two white stripes on upper left sleeve. Also pinned on left chest is National Defense Service ribbon. The National Defense Service Medal was awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954; between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974; between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995 and between 11 September 2001 and a closing date to be determined. Jumper is size 36R. Includes trousers and early flat cap. Jumper and trousers in excellent condition, clean, no mothing or stains. Hat some wear, some soiling and wear to tally, may be older c.1940’s. Lot three pieces. (VG+). $140.
SR-434.
(ashtray) US Coast Guard Cutter Bibb (WHEC -31).
The USCGC Bibb (WHEC -31 former WPG) High Endurance Cutter, was a 327-foot
Secretary-Class (also known as "Treasury Class") Coast Guard ship
commissioned in 1936. The ship saw service in World War II in the Battle of the
Atlantic serving as a convoy escort. In peacetime the Bibb spent time on ocean
station providing weather information and beacons to trans-Atlantic traffic. She
was decommissioned in 1985 and was transported to the Florida Keys, where she
was sunk in 1987 for use as an artificial reef. Ashtray measures 5 ¼” in
diameter and features an embossed image of the vessel in the center. Attractive
piece. (VG+). $19.
10250. (scrimshaw) Scandinavian or Eskimo needle case. Nineteenth century. Made of elk or reindeer bone or antler, or walrus tusk, case is open ended and bears carved reindeer on each side. 3 ½” long. (VG+). $45.
Just in lot U.S. Light House Establishment items from the estate of Admiral Willard J. Smith (1910-2000), U.S. Coast Guard. Admiral Willard J. Smith, served as commandant from July 1966 until his retirement in June 1970. During his tenure, he oversaw the Coast Guard's transition from the Treasury Department to the Department of Transportation in April 1967. Smith was the first aviator to serve as commandant and held previous posts with the Coast Guard in Cleveland, Ohio, and New London, Connecticut. Lot includes USLHE Light Keeper's Service Basket, USLHE brass dustpan, teapot, binoculars, water flask as listed below.
21421f. United States Lighthouse Service Brass Light Keeper’s Dustpan c.1900. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service brass dustpan. Every station was issued one and the keeper was expected to keep the premises ‘spot clean’. The pan is marked on the handle brace “U. S. Light House Service”. Dustpan is entirely of brass with original handle completely intact and with original hanging ring. With only light expected wear, in superb condition, with no repairs. Dustpan will enhance any display. Dustpan is is 12” wide by 12 ½” tall to end of handle. From the estate of Admiral Willard J. Smith (1910-2000), U.S. Coast Guard. Admiral Willard J. Smith, served as Commandant from July 1966 until his retirement in June 1970. During his tenure, he oversaw the Coast Guard's transition from the Treasury Department to the Department of Transportation in April 1967. Smith was the first aviator to serve as commandant and held previous posts with the Coast Guard in Cleveland, Ohio, and New London, Connecticut. A fine example of this scarce sought after standard of the Lighthouse Service. Offered at a reduced price as I was able to buy this one “right”. (VG+). $1,795.
26286d.
SH-01. U.S. Coast Guard marked wooden oar. Seven (7) foot wooden oar is branded “USCG” on the blade. Also scratched in is the boat number 16754. CG16754 would have been a lifeboat (or lighthouse) station dory, skiff, or dinghy. The dinghy type could be a Peapod, and CG16754 may have indeed been a Peapod since there were some that were built to 16ft. in length, or some of the lifeboat stations around the early 1950s had dinghies with a CG16xxx number (i.e., from actual station logbook listings), so it very well may have been from a pulling boat of that type. Oar is in good condition for its age, weathered, some later green paint. $366. Ditch Plain (Montauk) Life Saving Station No. 4, Long Island,
10177. (journal)
SR-428. (Fresnel lens) Lighthouse Service / Coast Guard 6th Order ATON Fresnel 270 degree Drum Lens. Lens measures 10”h, ID 11 ¾, OD 13 ½” Overall height of unit 15 ½” With silvered interior reflector. This was probably a sector light or possibly a range light, mounted within a lantern room or other housing. Unit is intact, with original black paint to housing. Only very light weathering or corrosion to frame. Lens is made of individual segments, only a few chipped areas. Perfect for your lighthouse optic. (VG). $685.
SR-426. (set) Royal National Life Boat Institution Aneroid Barometer with accompanying desk 'Forecaster' c.1895-1915. Lovely ‘Fisherman’s aneroid barometer by Negretti & Zambra of London as issued by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Such early aneroid barometers were used by the R.N.L.I. at their life-boat stations, and were given by the organization to ships to help prevent tragedies at sea. Barometer is in black painted copper case with beveled glass and 4 ¾” enameled dial with black & red lettering. Barometer is in good working condition. This “Fisherman's Aneroid Barometer” was made by Negretti & Zambra of London. Dial is marked "Barometer FALLS for Warm, Wet, or More Wind. - RISES for Cold, Dry, or Less Wind. Below is lettered "Issued by the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION. NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONDON" . The dial registers from 31 down to 26 inches of mercury. There is a movable pointer on the outside for marking current atmospheric pressure. Includes two brass brackets to hold instrument firmly in place on the wall. Lot also includes a desk ‘forecaster’ by the same company. This unusual piece includes an “ivorine” face with dials for barometric pressure, rising or falling, and for wind direction, which when positioned indicate a weather prognostication. (VG). $545.
10196. [binoculars]
Maritime. Early original binoculars were manufactured in
10123. (bell) Coast Guard Brass bell from 36 ft MLB – CG36415 (Eaton’s Neck). CG36415 was a 36ft. 8in. Type TR motor lifeboat, built by Curtis Bay in Nov. 1936, and assigned to Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck, NY. She was taken out of service and burned in May 1968, and this item were salvaged before the boat’s destruction. Bell measures 9 ½” High 8 ¼” Diameter. Marked “USCG” “36415” around top. Bell was mounted on top of the engine compartment near wind screen (see photo) A rare piece from an early Coast Guard 36 ft Motor Life Boat. Please inquire.
10124. (helm compass) US Coast Guard Compass from 36 ft Motor Life Boat - CG36415 Eaton’s Neck, Long Island, New York. c.1930 - 1940’s. CG36415/ex-4959 was a 36ft. 8in. Type TR motor lifeboat, built by Curtis Bay in Nov. 1936, and assigned to Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck, NY. She was taken out of service and burned in May 1968, and these items were salvaged before the boat’s destruction. The compass is marked 36415 in small # on the edge of the bezel ring. Also marked on attached plate “US Navy Bu of Ships. The Lionel Corporation, New York”. Compass gimbals marked “FB….. Chicago USA 1012…11761 [CG] 36415. With match container, without lamp/burner. Lamp compartment glass with one corner chipped. Compass is liquid filled and works fine. Compass rose has faded due to sun exposure. Interior white paint chipped, exterior black paint fairly good condition. Compass sat on the helm of the MLB as shown in the photo below above the wheel. A rare piece from an early Coast Guard 36 ft Motor Life Boat. Please inquire.
22156s. Du
Pont smokeless powder can c.1895. On the top of the can is a charming
decorated label lettered "E. I. Du Pont de. Nemours & Co. Smokeless
Powder
10187. (anchor) U.S. Life-Saving Service / Coast Guard Laughlin’s Dirigo Folding Anchor. This type anchor was evaluated by the Life Saving Service in 1890 (see Annual Report for 1890 pp.546 and plate X), and by 1912 was listed on Annual Property Returns in sizes 26lb., 32lb., 44lb., 55lb., and 78 lb. They were used on surfboats and motor life-boats including the 36-foot MLB. $285.
10159. [lantern] Walton Bros. Hand Lantern c.1870. Extremely scarce, original hand lantern by Walton Bro’s is very similar to the United States Life-Saving Service beach patrol lantern was used by surfmen for lighting and signaling while on beach patrol. Lantern is in beautiful condition complete with burner and globe. Bottom is marked “Walton Bro’s. N.Y. Pat’d Aug. 14, 1866”. This is one of only a few lanterns by Walton Bro’s that I have ever come across and is constructed of fine grain brass. The lantern consists of a cylindrical oil reservoir and body with original burner tank. Top is hinged from guard to raise for cleaning and for removal of glass chimney. Oil tank removes from the bottom for filling and for lighting. Lantern will polish up to a wonderful shine. Approximately 7” in diameter. Overall height 15” to top of handle. Still a rare example of a rarely found Walton Bro’s hand lantern. (VG+). $995.
10148. (Etching) (after) Cozzens,
Frederick Schiller, The Rescue! (1887) Image 21” x 14”. Overall
frame 34” x 28”. The original painting was done in 1887 by renowned marine
artist Fred S. Cozzens (1856-1928) who studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute in 27428c. Wood rowing oar 8’ marked “U.S.C.G. Some damage on handle. (VG-). $395
RA-379. "U S L S S" marked wooden oar. 12 Foot wooden oar is crudely stamped “U S L S S” on the handle in 5/16” letters. Oar is in good condition for its age, well weathered. Reduced $346.
8297e. (belt) Leather Belt from United States Life Saving Service [Lyle] Gunner’s Haversack. c.1900. Scarce, original United States Life Saving Service brown leather belt was used with Gunner’s Haversack carried by the keeper. The leather haversack was intended to be used by the keeper for carrying cartridges, friction primers, lanyard, priming wire, and combination level for the Lyle gun. The belt measures 1 ¾” wide by 49” long, with brass buckle, and is branded “USLSS” on the inside. Exceptionally scarce and simply a must if you have a haversack without a belt or a Lyle gun or to complete your exhibit. An exceptional find. (VG+). Please inquire.
10129. Tool box from USCG CG30485 Utility Boat - Medium. c.1960’s. CG 30485 was a 30-foot utility boat-medium (UTM), and was built by the Curtis Bay Yard in June 1960, and taken out of service in Oct. 1975. It appears to have been assigned to Station Manasquan Inlet initially, and then was transferred to the Cape May training center for instructional use. Aerial view below shows the CG-30485 at the left side of the Coast Guard station dock area. Box is nicely made, heavy with dovetailed corners and heavy hardware. Measures 34”l x 14”d x 13”h. Has had a number of coats of paint as expected. (VG) $365
10114. (oil lamp) U.S. Lighthouse Service Brass Oil Lamp c.1900. This original brass oil lamp was used in triangular Aid to Navigation lanterns, as well possibly as a standby lamp at light stations. The brass base is embossed with the letters “U.S.L.H.S.” Base oil reservoir measures 6 ¼” in diameter by 5 ½” high and has two passages running from the base to the font to provide air to the base of the flame. The lamp is complete with the wick, font, and oil fill cap but is without the glass chimney. With some expected dents but is complete and functioning. Would polish up quite nicely. A rare early piece. (VG+). $485.
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28284-4.
8341-15. (pedestal bowl) United
States Revenue Cutter Service Dinnerware. Scarce, original United
States Revenue Cutter Service pedestal bowl or candy dish in the rust colored
“U.S.R.C.S.” flower pattern. This is a scarce original china
dinnerware piece from the United States Revenue Cutter Service manufactured of
heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth
Century and early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms.
Bowl is quite attractive, with little if any expected light wear, free of
any cracks or major defects. This pattern is in rust, brown, and green, and
consists of a floral pattern around the rim. In the center of the rim is the
United States Revenue Cutter emblem in rust with crossed anchors behind. Dish is
back-marked only “T”, probably by Greenwood
2979b. (Coston flare holder) Original brass two-piece Life-Saving Service flare holder case for Coston flare. Holder consists of two brass parts, fitting together so as to be waterproof to protect Coston flares on beach patrol until needed. Pieces measure 1 3/8” in diameter by 3” long each, one being just slightly smaller in diameter than the other. This is exceptionally scarce Life-Saving Service beach patrol and is in great demand as I have seen only a one or two others turn up in all of 20 years. $265.
24102e.
23273f. United States Life-Saving Service - Coast Guard Breeches Buoy Traveler Block. When a rescue was to be performed using breeches buoy or life car, it was necessary to get a hawser aboard the vessel using the Lyle gun and a shot with small line attached. The small line was pulled aboard the stricken vessel until the seamen pulled aboard the tail block with the whip or endless line rove through it. Attached to the tail block would be a tally board with directions in English on one side and in French on the other: As soon as the signal was shown, then the hawser would be bent to the whip line and then hauled aboard the vessel to be made fast to the mast. Attached to the hawser would have been this traveler block, to which the breeches buoy was hung. Block is in wonderful condition, with original half natural finish and half white paint finish, brass shieves and rollers and reinforced rope eye. Block is not branded – most were not. This is an extremely difficult to find piece from the beach apparatus equipment. Condition is excellent and this will make an important addition to your collection. Exceptionally scarce, and simply a must if you have a Lyle gun or beach apparatus, or to complete your collection or exhibit. (VG+). $1,295 each.
26218b. U.S. Lighthouse Service Chisel “USLHS” 2” x 16 ½” long. “Witherby Framer” 2” $225. 27361. U. S. Life Saving Service Lyle Gun Folding Octant c.1878-1901. This octant, or elevation level, was used by the Life Saving Service for setting the elevation of the Lyle Gun. From 1878 until 1901 the Life Saving Service use this octant, made by the Chapin Stephens & Co in Riverton, Conn. In 1901 when this company ceased operation, the government began to make their own elevation levels. However these were entirely of metal, lighter and of a lesser quality. Octant is made of boxwood, brass bound and includes a metal fold-out scale for setting the angle, with a bubble level set into the upper arm. The octant was carried by the keeper in his haversack. Marked “The Chapin Stephens Co” Scarce, early piece. (VG+). $325.
8109-32. [flag] U. S.
Coast Guard Ensign. c.1953-66. United States Lighthouse Establishment Brass Light Keeper’s Dustpan with brush c.1890.
RA-410.
24126c. [powder can] United
States Life-Saving Service Powder Can for Mortar c.1870's. Extremely
scarce, original United States Life-Saving Service powder can was used during
the early years to store black powder for use in the mortar apparatus or Lyle
gun. This is the only one that I have ever come across and is constructed of
brass by the Walton Brothers Company in
9354f.
9354g.
27431a,b,c. Line gun projectiles. $685 each.
SR-415. Megaphone “U.S.L.S.S.” c.1900. Extremely rare megaphone (larger version of the speaking trumpet) was issued to each station for use as standard equipment on the boats in the later years. Barrel of trumpet is marked “U.S.L.S.S.”. Lettering is of a simple style than on the early style speaking trumpets, and measures 5/16”. Megaphone appears to have rarely been polished in its years of service except recently someone polished the area of the marking using an abrasive pad, causing some scratches. Megaphone measures 21 1/8” with a bell of 8” and is quite attractive. Unit is nicely intact with a few minor expected dents and a few spots of corrosion. This megaphone is mentioned in the Life Saving Service Annual report for 1896 and 1900 and was adopted for use shortly thereafter. Such megaphones appeared on the Life Saving Service Property Returns in about 1911 and would be standard issue for use on motor lifeboats, etc. Most difficult to find. (VG+). Reduced $1,756. (additional photos available. )
23371d.
These lanterns were used as navigational aids, and also for anchor and bow lights on lightships. Note the lantern above hanging from a bow boom on the Boston Light Vessel (detail below).
SR-417. (delegate medal) Delegate, Massachusetts 29th Annual Firemen’s Association Convention, Nantucket, September 9,10,11, 1908. Lovely delegate medal on hangar with red ribbon features a wonderful image of Sankaty Head Lighthouse. Measures 4” in length. With pin back. In excellent condition. (VG+). $160.
28284y.
24376i. MARINE SIGNAL LANTERN 155MM TYPE FA-249 WITH 6-PLACE AUTO-CHANGER 1297A. c.1994. Penwalt Automatic Power, Inc New old stock, MIL surplus, complete with daylight controller and 6-place lamp changer (6 bulbs included), and 32 page operating manual. Marine ATON lantern is used in thousands of installations worldwide in lighthouses, and to mark buoys, offshore structures, channels, bridges, barges and docks. This original lantern contains a highly efficient amber 360° acrylic fresnel lens which is single piece injection molded with 1”bird spike. Base is heavy duty PVC, gasketed. Lantern is 155 mm size and stands approximately 18" to top of cap. Base is molded from UV-stabilized fiberglass and polyester resin compound with an overall diameter of approximately 10”. Acrylic lens measures 11" high by approximately 6 ½” in diameter. Lamp Changer APL 1297A 5-16 VDC 6 Amps. Beacon is as new, complete with lamp and bulbs. A great lamp for a lighthouse, or for your den, or perfect for yard or post light, wharf, barn or driveway and will be striking when lit. Price new $2,552. (F-). $384. 1060. Operating Manual. MARINE SIGNAL LANTERN FA-249, 155MM TYPE WITH AUTO-CHANGER. c.1960’s. Penwalt Automatic Power Corp., Houston, Texas. 32p. Complete operating, repair and parts manual includes complete repair procedures, wiring and parts diagrams, everything one would need to operate and repair the above marine beacon. The FA-249 series marine lantern incorporates an efficient acrylic optical system with a precision molded Lexan plastic base. Candlepower values exceed those of a conventional 200mm glass lens. Should be quite useful for Amerace, Tideland, and other similar marine beacons as well. Valuable information. (spiral bound photocopy $9.
L-191. (life saving medal) Royal Humane Society c.1840. Awarded to “I. [J] S. Young for a Successful Rescue, August 23, 1840. South Shields. Case #13582. Bronze 51mm (1774-1869). Of all the decorations and medals which may be seen adorning the chests of British civilians and service personnel, none has a longer history than the honorary medal of the Royal Humane Society. First awarded in 1776, the medal has, for over 220 years, been used to reward those men and women who have risked all to save the lives of their fellow creatures. For their first medal design, it was decided to adopt a design by Dr Watkinson, a member of the Society, for the medal and to employ Thomas Pingo of the Royal Mint to engrave the dies. The new medals were 2 inches in diameter. On the obverse was modeled the figure of a young boy wearing a very wispy cloak endeavouring to blow life into a dying torch. Around this central motif was engraved the motto LATEAT SCINTILLVLA FORSAN, a rather tortuous piece of Latin which may be translated as 'Peradventure a little spark may yet lay hid.' In the exergue was placed a longer but simpler inscription which translates as 'The society founded in London for the recovery of persons from a state of suspended animation 1774'. The reverse design took the form of a Civic Crown or wreath, in memory of the reward given by the ancient Romans to those who saved the life of a fellow citizen. Around this was the inscription HOC PRETIVM CIVE SERVATO TVLIT, or 'He has obtained this prize for having saved the life of a citizen.' The centre of the wreath was left plain, to facilitate the inscription of the details of individual recipients. By 1824 however the dies were wearing out and it proved necessary to obtain new dies. These were prepared by Benedetto Pistrucci, the Chief Medallist at the Royal Mint, and were in use by the beginning of 1826. Although the reverse was similar to that of the first version of the medal, the obverse bore a far bolder portrait of a young boy, this time wearing a distinctive billowing cloak. The inscriptions on both faces remained unaltered. In 1838 Pistrucci's connections with the Society were to be abruptly severed when, following a dispute over the dies for the Fothergill medal, Pistrucci and the Secretary of the Society came close to blows. In the same year, the Society began to award medals struck in bronze. The year 1837 had also seen the production of a new die for the medal, and whilst no record survives recording who received the contract, Sub-committee minutes of a meeting held in May record the passing of a resolution that 'a New Die for the reverse of the Medallion be struck, in which the motto “Hoc pretium cive donato tulit” be omitted'. This new variety was to be awarded in silver or bronze to would-be salvors whose efforts proved unsuccessful and, as one might expect, it was awarded in far smaller numbers than its 'successful' counterpart. After permission was granted to wear the medals in 1869, the size of the medal was reduced from 51 millimeters to 38 millimeters in diameter. The following table sumarizes the changes to the medals. This medal is of the pre-1776 design and is of bronze, which begun to be issued in 1838. It is of the 51mm size which was discontinued in 1869. Based on the design, the rescue for which this medal was awarded was indeed successful. Engraved inscription reads: ““I. [J] S. Young. Vit Ob. Serv. D. D. Soc. Reg. Hvm. 1840”. Includes 1mm hole for suspension. (VG+). $485. (no discounts apply)
SR-414. U. S. Light House Establishment Traveling Library Box No. 159. c.1880. In an effort to satisfy the intellectual need of remote light keepers and their families, the Light-House Establishment in 1876 first introduced portable libraries and furnished to all light vessels and inaccessible offshore light stations a selection of reading materials. These libraries were contained in a portable wooden case, each with a printed listing of the contents posted inside the door. Such library boxes were made of shellacked white pine strengthened with heavy brass trimmings. Inside were two shelves of different heights. The doors were secured with a bolt on one, and with a mortised lock on the other. On the sides were hinged handles. The cases were constructed so as to make a neat appearance when on a table yet be sturdy for transport. By the end of the century there would be over 700 library boxes in service. This traveling library bookcase is in its original 1876-1877 condition and has not been restored. I believe both lock parts are original but key is not included. The case has its original lettering: On the left door is "U.S.L.H. Est." (United States Lighthouse Establishment). On the right door is "Library No. 159". On the inside of both doors are the corner remains only of the book list and distribution list that would have been included within each box. Completely intact, all original hardware. This is a superb find – one of the few that I have seen available on the market in the last twenty years. (VG). Reduced $5,130. (no discounts apply)
2781. Reproduction U. S. Light House Establishment Rouge Container. This beautiful professionally made reproduction brass rouge can is a storage container for rouge that was used to polish the brass parts of the Argand-type lamps in lighthouses. The three equally sized segments separated buffing compounds or "rouges" that were intended for different purposes. As on the original, the dividers are made from tinplate and the inside surface of the can has been tinned. The exterior of the container is of beautifully polished brass. Bulk rouge was stored in larger galvanized containers and transferred to a smaller brass containers such as this which was kept in the keepers service basket. The service basket was used to hold this rouge container, polishing rags, brushes, scrapers, curved scissors to “snuff [trim] the wicks of the lamps in the neatest and most regular manner possible.", straight scissors, and mandrills to assist in placing the wicks. This rouge container has been professionally hand made by craftsmen to duplicate exactly the original containers. The round container measures 5 ¼” in diameter by 1 ¼” high, with a delicate 1” round brass handle. As original containers are extremely scarce, this reproduction would be perfect if you have a keeper’s service basket without one – it will fit perfectly in the space intended. It would be perfect too for your display or collection. (M). $224 each.
29126b U. S. Life Saving Service Large Style Faking box with later U.S.C.G. markings. Early Life Saving Service faking box is complete with rope handles (Coast Guard boxes had metal handles) and all parts except one hasp clip. Complete with original #9 unbleached waterproof line. 38” x 22” x 14 ½” high. No discounts apply. Please inquire.
26269J. [life ring] Canvas Life Ring c.1940. Extremely scarce early canvas covered cork life ring measures 15 inches in diameter and is in excellent though used condition. Ring is complete with rope handles on all four quarters of the perimeter. Much of the stitching was done by hand. The ring is fairly clean with its early whitewash with black lettered “M.C.” P.C.” on one side, no lettering on second side. Excellent patina and look, great for display. Very difficult to find early canvas rings. (VG+). $124.
26104e.
[life ring] Orange Life
6762uu.
8297d. United
States Coast Guard [Lyle] Gunner’s Haversack with Belt & Tools.
Scarce, original United States Coast Guard Gunner’s Haversack includes
original embossed belt, folding octant (not shown), Lyle gun firing mechanism
wrench and a Lyle gun firing pin mechanism with extractor. Both the front flap
and belt are embossed: “
27254. (wooden block) Early U. S. Lighthouse Service wood block (from small block & tackle) is complete with hook and is nicely branded “USLHS” on the wood cheek. Block is used but is beautifully intact, clean and in wonderful condition. Such blocks were used for hoisting in lighthouse construction, and in rigging on lightships and tenders. In excellent condition, it is very rare to find these. Measures 11 ¼” overall length including hook. (VG+). $685.
29364. (wrench) U.S. Coast Guard 15/16” open end wrench c.1930. This wrench was part of a complete set issued to each station for performing repairs. Measures 8 3/8” long. $24.
27254b.
(wooden block)
24376g,h.
29352a,b. 155mm 6-Place Navigational Beacon Lamp Changer. 6-bulb 12VDC swing lamp changer is manufactured for the Coast Guard and is as new, without bulbs. Type CG6P Model S-2086A, manufactured by C-R Control Systems, Inc. for the Amerace Corp. CG-205 marine ATON lantern and others. Measures 5” high without bulbs. Essential addition to your lighthouse lighting exhibit. (F-). $68.
28284x.
28284t.
28284v.
4416s. COSTON
FLARE CANISTER with FLARES FOR LIFEBOATS - Leonard C. Hanna. c.1905-1965. Beautiful
solid copper and brass flare canister, complete with 3 wooden handled flares,
designed to be used on ship’s lifeboats. Well made canister with brass screw
on cover measures 10 ¾” high by 5 ¾” in diameter and is complete with a
cast brass screw-on top. Soldered brass label reads:
“COSTON DISTRESS OUTFIT FOR LIFE BOATS
& RAFTS. Approved & Passed by the
24376d.
24376e
24376f
26286c. United States Lighthouse Establishment, Brass Light-House Keeper’s Service Basket with Accessories c.1870-1880. This extremely rare brass basket was used by Keepers of the Light-House Establishment to carry wick trimming and cleaning tools to the lantern with which to trim and maintain the lamps. The basket is entirely of brass, and in clean and original condition with few if any marks, one of the nicest that I have yet found. Basket measures 12 ½” from end to end and approx. 9” across, 7 ½” high to top of handle. The basket has two hinged lids, meeting in the center near the handle. Inside the basket are the original compartments for tools and cleaning tools including one with hinged cover. These have very little expected rusting as they were of tin, they are entirely intact. This extremely rare service basket bears original stamping “ U. S. LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT” on one lid, oval stamp “ U. S. LIGHTHOUSE DEPOT, 3 DIST., LAMP SHOP, STATEN ISLAND , NY ” on the second lid. On one side there are still firmly attached two brass loops for holding the keeper’s cleaning cloths. On most of the few boxes that remain, these loops have long ago broken off as they were quite delicate. However, this one is complete with few if any defects. On the underside of the box are four original 1 ½” diameter applied feet. IN ADDITION, also included is an original round brass rouge container. The extremely rare brass rouge container was one of the fixtures kept in the keeper’s service basket in a specially fitted round bracket, for storage rouge polish. The round container measures 5 3/8” in diameter by 1 ¼” high, with a delicate 1” round handle. THIS IS ONE OF THE NICER SETS THAT I HAVE YET FOUND - AN EXTREMELY RARE FIND IN WONDERFUL CONDITION ! Basket has been professionally polished and will enhance any display. (VG+). Set $5,470
life-saving line guns:
A number of life-saving line guns that may be available include another Lyle Bronze "C", an "E. George", reproduction bronze "C", etc. Please inquire.
4416r. COSTON FLARE CANISTER FOR LIFEBOATS. c.1900-1945. Beautiful solid copper and brass flare canister, complete with 4 wooden handled flares, designed to be used on ship’s lifeboats. Brass screw-on cover reads: “DISTRESS OUTFIT Non Corrosive..” Well made canister measures 10 ¾” high by 5 ¾” in diameter and is complete with a cast brass screw-on top. Inside are four original, wooden handled ”Coston Friction Ship Signals”. Beautiful wooden handled Coston’s flare, complete and intact with original waxed paper wrapping, designed to be used for signaling and on ship’s lifeboats. These wooden handled Coston Friction Ship and Marine Distress Signals are now most difficult to find. Paper label reads: “COSTON FRICTION SHIP SIGNAL. Coston Signal Company, Inc. 50 Water Street, New York.” The Coston Company is famous for providing similar signals and flares to the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service and others since the 1860’s and continued well into the 20th Century. Canister is in excellent condition with only minor expected dents, will polish up with a bit of work to a wonderful shine. It is most difficult to find these Coston canisters complete with original signals intact. (VG). $184 net.
21421e. United States Lighthouse Establishment Brass Light Keeper’s Dustpan with Brush c.1900. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Establishment brass dustpan with brush. Pan is marked: oval stamp “U. S. L. H. DEPOT 3 DIST, LAMP SHOP, STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.”. Dustpan is entirely of brass with original handle completely intact but without original hanging ring. With only light expected wear, in superb condition, edge has not been trimmed, with no repairs. Dustpan has been professionally polished and will enhance any display. Dustpan is is 12” wide by 13” tall to end of handle. Brush is a nicely made c.1900 rat-tail brush with wood handle. Brush bears early branding “U.S.L.H.S.”. It is extremely rare to find these two pieces together. A fine example of this scarce sought after standard of the Lighthouse Service. (VG+). $2479.
6762mm.
6762rr.
500mm
Lightship Beacon and Navigation Light D-11.
500mm (4th order) Lightship
Beacon and Navigation Light. This
beautiful vintage Beacon Light was manufactured by the American Gas Accumulator
Company (AGA) and is designated as a 500mm Beacon Light. Many different sizes
were manufactured by AGA for Lighthouse Service use. Most common are the 150mm
and 200mm buoy lights that are commonly seen. The Beacon Light has an exterior
center section called the storm pane section. On top of this section is found a
hinged top secured down with three latch bolts and nuts that unscrew to gain
access to the top cover. Two grab handles are secured to the hinged top for
servicing the 4th Order Fresnel lens cut glass prism light inside. The bottom
has a section where it can be bolted down to various structures. The
Lighthouse Service 500mm Beacon Lights would have been used atop various smaller
lighthouses that were unmanned such as the Lake St. Clair Crib Light as well as
the Muskegon South Break Water Light, as Pierhead lights as a rear range light
or on the opposite side of the channel of a major lighthouse like Grand
Haven’s and Charlevoix’s opposite piers high atop a skeletal type structure,
on an independent minor aid to navigation structure where a lightkeeper wasn’t
necessary and mainly on Lightships as the main lights, typically with two masts
of Beacon Lights. The St. Clair, Ambrose and The
lights were designed to give up to one year of unattended service in all types
of weather conditions in remote locations. The light is made of copper, gunmetal
and brass. The glass Fresnel lens inside is made up of numerous cut and polished
prisms and then assembled into a frame and inserted into the lantern housing.
Shown are several application photos where a light like this was used among many
others. The Fresnel lens can be removed if required and is in excellent shape for its age. It is the size of a typical 4th Order lighthouse lens and is 18-1/2 inches inside diameter and 24 inches tall approximately. The Fresnel lens alone can actually be removed from the light to be used as an independent drum type lighthouse lens in a museum and or private home if needed. The light overall is 55 inches tall and 31 inches wide approximately. The light is currently crated for shipment and the crate dimensions are 37 inches wide by 37 inches long and 60 inches tall. The weight is approximately 850 pounds. There is no extra charge for crating. Shipping is based on actual cost door to door. Reduced to: $19,995 plus shipping. (sorry, no discounts apply)
25353d. 200mm
Navigational Beacon Lamp Changer with
6762ee.
United States Lighthouse Establishment Lighthouse Lamp
Oil Filling Can Bottom of can marked: “
6762LL
6762kk.
26173c. This is a SUPERB FIND ! United States Light-House Establishment 5-Gallon Bulk Oil Storage and Carrying Can. Rather than for carrying oil to the light tower, this style of 5-gallon can was for use in the keeper’s house or tower for dispensing oil for his lamps, thus the valve at the base of the can. Side of can marked: “U. S. LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT”. Brass oil can is original, with quarter-turn valve at the base, filler funnel and vent on the top. With almost no expected dents, this can is in as nice a condition as they come. Overall approx. 11” dia. Overall height 16” (22” to top of wooden swing handle.). We have only ever seen on the market one other of this wonderful and rare style of oil can, and know of only one other with the lower valve in a museum collection. Missing top stopper. Near fine, as nice as they come. (VG+). $6495 net. 27211a,b. Leslies Tyfon or Supertyfon fog signal trumpet horns, Point Judith Lighthouse, Rhode Island. Two striking sir/steam fog signal trumpets long ago discarded from Point Judith Lighthouse have been found once again. The Tyfon and Supertyfon were early 20th century improvements to steam and compressed air fig signal apparatus. Employing a metal diaphragm vibrated by differential air pressure, it was more compact and efficient than its predecessors. Beautiful trumpets are made of a machined brass mounting head and copper bell. The horn measures 19” long with a 13 ¾” bell. Both will polish beautifully for use or display. One has original paint, the second has been stripped and polishes. Two horns shown above on fog signal building in 1938 photo. (VG). $685 each.
6762tt.
United States Lighthouse
Establishment Small Brass Light-House Keeper’s Oil Measure. c. 1870-1900.
Brass one pint oil can was used by Keepers of the Light-House Establishment to
measure and transfer oil for the lamps. Can is entirely of brass, and in clean
and original condition with few if any marks and no dents or repairs. Can
measures 5” high and approx. 3 ½” in diameter. The body of the can is bears
the original, distinctive oval stamp: “U.
S. L. H. DEPOT, 3 DIST., LAMP SHOP, 6762ss.
United States Lighthouse
Establishment Small Brass Light-House Keeper’s Oil Measure. c. 1870-1900.
Brass one gill (half pint) oil can was used by Keepers of the Light-House
Establishment to measure and transfer oil for the lamps. Can is entirely of
brass, and in clean and original condition with few if any marks and only one
very slight dent, no repairs. Can measures 3” high and approx. 1 ½” in
diameter. The body of the can is bears the original, distinctive oval stamp:
“U. S. L. H. DEPOT, 3 DIST., LAMP SHOP,
26104d.
[life ring] Orange Life 26286b. United
States Lighthouse Establishment, Brass Light-House Keeper’s Service Basket
with Accessories c.1870-1880. This
extremely rare brass basket was used by Keepers of the Light-House Establishment
to carry wick trimming and cleaning tools to the lantern with which to trim and
maintain the lamps. The basket is entirely of brass, and in clean and original
condition with few if any marks, one of the nicest that I have yet found. Basket
measures 12 ½” from end to end and approx. 9” across, 7 ½” high to top
of handle. The basket has two hinged lids, meeting in the center near the
handle. Inside the basket are the original compartments for tools and cleaning
tools including one with hinged cover. These have very little expected rusting as they were of
tin, they are entirely intact. This extremely rare service basket bears original
stamping “
Keeper Andrew P. C. Hald, Oregon
28331c,d,e. United
States Lighthouse Establishment Linen Lens Cleaning Cloth
c.1870-1900. Carried in the
loops on the Keeper's Service Basket. Such cloths have never before offered for
sale - this is an extraordinary item. 24" x 36". Marked in large
letters in circular pattern "UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT".
These linen towels were obtained from the family of Keeper
Andrew P. C. Hald. Keeper Hald began his Lighthouse Service career at Cape
Meares Light Station. In March 1887 Congress passed the bill to build a
lighthouse on Cape Meares and construction began in the spring of 1889. By
September the thirty-eight-foot-tall tower was completed. A first-order Fresnel
lens, made in France, was shipped to the cape in crates. It was assembled in the
tower and by late November, three men - Anthony Miller, principal keeper, and
his two assistants, Andrew Hald and Henry York-had moved into the two new
dwellings. On January 1, 1890, they wound the clockwork mechanism to rotate the
lens, and they lit the five-wick kerosene lamp. Assistant Keeper Hald
served at Cape Meares until 1894, when he was transferred to Heceta Head Light
Station when in 1894, work on the outbuildings and tower was completed and the
lamp lit in March. Hald became the first Principal Keeper there. His first
assistant was Eugene Walters, and his second assistant John Cowan. In 1898 Hald
was transferred to Umpqua River Light Station, where he served as Principal
Keeper for the next twenty-five years. For your Breeches Buoy Display:
29128a,b. Steering oar lock from Life-Saving Service Beebe McLellon surf boat. Please inquire.
29125 Original Surfboat gunwhales Please inquire
22157d. Water Light Save-U-Lite CANISTER FOR LIFEBOATS. c.1927-1940. Beautiful solid copper self-igniting light was designed to be used on ship’s lifeboats. Sold by The James Walker Company and others, the side is embossed: “Save-u-Lite Self Igniting Water Lite. The James Walker Co. Distributor, Baltimore, Md. The Automatic Lite Co. Mfrs & Patentees, Baltimore, Md. Approved by U.S. Supervising Inspectors.” These devices were attached to ring buoys (also called 'life rings') via a lanyard of 6-feet or so. The ring buoy lived in a bracket attached to the pipe rails of a weather deck, and the water light was hung from an adjacent fitting. There would be several of these assemblies scattered about the decks. Some life rings would have water lights and some would not. In practice - if a man went overboard, the first people to be aware of the fact were supposed to go to the rails and throw ring buoys overboard, in the hopes the man could grab one. The water light, hanging from its bracket would be thrown over with the ring buoy it was attached to. The act of pulling the water light from its bracket would break the solder holding an axial rod that penetrated both the top and the bottom of the water light. When the unit hit the water, it would start flooding through the hole in the bottom. Water coming in contact with the lumps of calcium carbide inside the canister would start the production of acetylene gas. The gas would emerge through the hole left by the axial rod in the top of the water light, and the gas would burn - giving off light and thereby marking the location of the ring buoy and, hopefully, the man grasping it. Well made canister measures 5 ¼” in diameter by 9” high overall and is constructed entirely of copper with soldered seams. Canister is still intact and unused although pin has been soldered in place. The James Walker Company is noted today for supplying dinnerware and other items to the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The Coston Company, famous for providing signals and flares to the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service, manufactured and sold similar canisters. Canister is in very good condition with only slight dents, and would polish to a beautiful shine. It is most difficult to find these canisters intact. (VG). $118 net.
7463ppp.
RA-378. United States Lighthouse Establishment Lighthouse Lamp Oil Filling Can. Bottom of can marked with oval “U.S.L.H. DEPOT 3 DIST. LAMP SHOP STATEN ISLAND NY”. Scarce, original, early United States Light House Establishment brass oil can is in very good condition. Brass oil filler is nearly original, with its original side handle and top cap and chain. Missing are only the cap and chain for the spout. With few dents, one early heavy solder repair at the base of spout, otherwise complete and without any expected large dents. This is a fine example of this sought after style of lamp filling can, Early fine grained brass will polish with good patina. Can base measures 7” diameter. Overall height 6 ½”. Overall diameter approx. 11 ½”. (VG+). Reduced $1428. These two cans are by far the most difficult to find:
6762qq.
United States Lighthouse
Establishment Lighthouse Lamp Oil Filling Can c.1870-1900. Scarce,
original, early United States Light House Establishment brass oil can is in good
condition. The bottom of the can is bears the original, distinctive oval stamp:
“U. S. L. H. DEPOT, 3 DIST., LAMP SHOP,
25350b.
Lens Or Brassware Bag, U. S. Lighthouse Service.
c.1900-1930.
Early red linen or cotton bag with string drawcord was
used to protect valuable brassware, small lens sections or other valuable items.
Bag has string drawcord, with delicately sewn sides and hem. Bag is marked
“GENERAL DEPOT,
6762y.
20453e.
4416b. COSTON
FLARE CANISTER FOR LIFEBOATS. c.1900-1935. Beautiful solid copper and
brass flare canister, complete with 3 wooden handled flares, designed to be
used on ship’s lifeboats. Soldered brass label reads: “COSTON DISTRESS
OUTFIT FOR LIFE BOATS & RAFTS. Approved & Passed by the Individual flares also available.
22387c. [original lithograph] THE
IRON LIGHT 2926. Marine Marker Light, Automatic Flashing, Clear Guest Company (Pyramid Technologies) Model 561-60-14. New old stock, this light is ideal for use in your reproduction lighthouse, or as an unattended marker light, dock light, range light or channel marker. Light flashes 60 times per minute. Solid state electronic circuitry turns light on at dusk and off at dawn. Visibility is 1 mile. Operates up to 100 nights on a 6 volt alkaline lantern battery (not included). Fresnel lens color clear. Height: 9.5". Diameter: 4.75". Weight: 1.20 lbs. Item is in box with manual. (VG+). $88. Early U. S. Coast Guard Navigation Lanterns
2221f.
2221d. Extremely scarce,
original United States Coast Guard navigational
lantern. This extremely early
and rare lantern was used as a river or harbor navigational light, and sometimes
could be used without the lens as an area light at stations, on the boat house
or inside and outside of the warehouses at depots. This is one of the very few
that I have come across and is constructed of heavy weight tin for the US Coast
Guard. The front top is embossed: “U. S. C. G.”. The lantern is tri-cornered
with the three sides of the lantern housing glass panels – one clear, one red
and one green indicating that its most recent use was for channel navigation.
Two of the three panels are hinged and latch with double hasps. A vertical
chamber once ran from the top ventilator down the back to feed heated air up
into the lamp burner but had been removed some time in the past. Lantern
measures approximately 16” x 16” x 16”. Overall height 28 ½” to top of
handle. Lantern is complete including ventilating cap on top. Painted black.
Without lamp, this is a wonderful example of this style of early Coast Guard
lighting apparatus and extremely rare. (VG-). $590 net.
2221e. United
States Coast Guard Lantern. Extremely scarce, original United States Coast
Guard navigational lantern. This early and rare lantern was used as a river or
harbor navigational light, and sometimes could be used without the lens as an
area light at stations, on the boat house or inside and outside of the
warehouses at depots. This scarce piece is constructed of heavy tin for
the US Coast Guard. The front top is embossed: “
2221g.
28354. (framed photo with collection) New London Harbor Lighthouse, Connecticut c.1890. Rare close, clear cabinet photo shows the New London Harbor Lighthouse, keeper’s house and fog signal building. Two of the keepers can be seen standing at the door of the fog signal building. Hand written under the photograph in ink is ” New London Lighthouse c1885". New London Harbor Light was the fourth lighthouse in North America and the first on Long Island Sound. In 1801 a new 89-foot stone lighthouse with a cast-iron lantern was completed by Abisha Woodward of New London, along with an oil house and cistern building. The handsome octagonal brownstone tower still stands and is the oldest existing lighthouse in Connecticut. This original cabinet view has been nicely mounted within a shadow box, atop an American bunting section, with three Waterbury reproduction Lighthouse Service buttons and a small (recent) brass two-draw telescope. The items are sealed in a walnut stained oak box with a glass front. The shadow box measures approx 8 ½” x 11 ½” x 2” deep. Photo has some wear to mount, a few spots and marks. Good display piece. (VG-). $225.
S-02.
U.S.
LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. Original hand drawn architectural drawing for a:
Screw Pile Light House for 4th, 5th, and 6th Order Lenses. [octagonal
style] Engineer Secretary,
S-03.
U.S.
LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. Original hand drawn architectural drawings for a:
Screw Pile Light House for 4th, 5th, and 6th Order Lenses. [octagonal
style] Engineer Secretary, U.S. LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. Original hand drawn architectural drawings for a: Screw Pile Light House for 4th, 5th, and 6th Order Lenses [octagonal style] . Engineer Secretary, U. S. Light House Board. 1880-1906. We have been very fortunate to come across a large lot of original U. S. Light House Establishment architectural drawings for the construction of various lighthouses, keeper’s dwellings, oil houses, range beacons and more This lot originated from the Lighthouse Establishment Engineering Offices and includes many one of a kind items. This portion includes 11 drawings for a Screw Pile Light House for 4th, 5th, and 6th Order Lenses. Octagonal Screw Pile Type lighthouses represented in this lot include: Mathias Point, VA., Hooper’s Straits & James Island, MD. & Laurel Point, NC., Windmill Point, Shark Fin Shoal, Lower Cedar Point, MD., Wade Point, NC., Pages Rock, VA., and Maryland Point, MD. Light Houses. There were two basic styles of screw-pile lighthouses – square and octagonal. Most lighthouses of each shape were from the same basic plan, in fact many plan sheets have multiple lighthouse names on them and they were reused over the years. Drawings are hand drawn or printed, ink on paper and are done in from one to four colors each. These original architectural drawings represent an unprecedented view into the design and construction of this style of lighthouse. The drawings are quite beautiful and would be wonderful for research or to frame for display. Condition varies but as you might expect being early paper, the edges on many have chipping and some small tears. Many have been tape reinforced both originally and recently. Eleven superb architectural views include: Sheet # Full elevation and sectional view labeled Mathias Point, VA. c.1883. hand drawn, 3-color ink on paper. 24" x 37". Sheet # Plans First Floor Framing, Lantern Deck, Lantern labeled Hooper’s Straits & James Island, MD. & Laurel Point, NC. c.1883. hand drawn, 4-color ink on paper. 24" x 37". Sheet # Details of Iron Work, Repair of Windmill Point Lighthouse, labeled Windmill Point. c.1883. hand drawn, 2-color ink on paper. 24" x 37". Sheet # Plans First and Second Story, labeled Shark Fin Shoal LH. c.1883. hand drawn, 3-color ink on paper. 24" x 37". Sheet # Soundings and Sectional Elevations, labeled Lower Cedar Point, MD. c.1906. hand drawn, 4-color ink on paper. 24" x 37". Sheet #5 Details of Iron Work. 16" x 24" printed on paper. b/w. Wade Point, NC Sheet #1 Half Plan Showing Framing First Floor I Beams. 16" x 24" printed on paper. b/w. Pages Rock, VA Sheet #3 Details of Iron Work, ladders, etc. 16" x 24" printed on paper. b/w. Pages Rock, VA Sheet #2 Details of Iron Work, etc. 16" x 24" printed on paper. b/w. Pages Rock, VA Sheet #4 Details of Iron Work, smoke pipe, etc. 16" x 24" printed on paper. b/w. Pages Rock, VA Sheet #5 Lantern Apparatus of the 4th, 5th & 6th Orders. 16" x 24" printed on paper. b/w. Pages Rock, VA [Maryland Point, MD. #23240 Set 11 drawings $3,295 net. Priced individually on request. Photos available. 23420. COSTON RED HAND MARINE SIGNAL FLARE. Beautiful wooden handled Coston’s flare, complete and intact with original waxed paper wrapping, designed to be used for signaling and on ship’s lifeboats. These wooden handled Coston Friction Ship and Marine Distress Signals are now most difficult to find. The Coston Company is famous for providing similar signals and flares to the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service and others since the 1860’s and continued well into the 20th Century. Paper label reads: “COSTON FRICTION SHIP SIGNAL. Coston Marine Signals, Coston Supply Co. 500 Candlepower…. Manufactured by Coston Marine Signals, Inc. Fine display piece or to fit in your Coston canister. (VG+). $32 each net.
2798.
SCULLER HAND MARINE SIGNAL LIGHT FLARE.
Beautiful early wooden handled Sculler Signal Light flare, complete and intact
with original paper wrapping, designed to be used for signaling and on ship’s
lifeboats. These wooden handled Friction Ship and Marine Distress Signals are
now most difficult to find. The Sculler Company is famous for providing line
guns for rescue from steamships from the 1800’s well into the Twentieth
Century but is little known for signal flares. Original paper label reads:
“SIGNAL LIGHT. Sculler Safety Corporation, New York, NY. … Fine display
piece or to fit in your Life Saving collection. Completely intact, shows signs
of age, soiling. (VG). $38 net. (same)
Intact but empty, without friction cap, shows signs of age, soiling.
(VG-). $28 net. 28189. (semaphore signal flags) U.S. Coast Guard semaphore signal flags. Set of two square, red and yellow flags on wooden handles, divided diagonally. Flags are linen or cotton and measure 16” square. The Semaphore flag signaling system is a system for conveying information at a distance using an alphabet signaling system based on the waving of a pair of hand-held flags in a particular pattern. The flags are held, arms extended, in various positions representing each of the letters of the alphabet. The pattern resembles a clock face divided into eight positions: up, down, out, high, low, for each of the left and right hands (LH and RH) six letters require the hand to be brought across the body so that both flags are on the same side. This system is still used during underway replenishment at sea and is acceptable for emergency communication in daylight or, using lighted wands instead of flags, at night. Flags are as original except one handle has been replaced. Flags are completely intact, with moderate expected soiling. (VG). $44.
27440. (monkey wrench). B
& O Railroad 10” monkey wrench manufactured by Coes Wrench
Company, Worcester, Mass. c.1885-1928. At the height of railroading's golden
age, the B&O was one of several trunk lines uniting the northeast
quadrant of the United States into an industrial zone. It marked the
southern border and corresponded to the New York Central's marking of the
northern border. The Coes Wrench Co. working dates are from 1885 or 1881 to
1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was originally A.G. Coes &
Co. and made both knives and wrenches. The company merged back into the L.
Coes & Co. in 1888, but both names continued to be used as marks. Head
of wrench is nicely stamped “B & O RR CO” in 3/16th inch letters.
Head is marked by the manufacturer “Coes Wrench Co. Worcester Mass.
Steel.” Clean, works well. A scarce addition for the Lighthouse Service
toolbox. (VG). $75.
We just obtained a large stock of original U. S. LIGHT HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT / SERVICE BUTTONS. All styles, sizes and many back-marks are available and priced from $26 - $36. Please inquire.
U. S. Lighthouse Service Buoy & Fog Bell c.1920.
Original U. S. Lighthouse Service Bronze Bell c.1920 was last used as a fog signal bell at the Bristol Ferry Lighthouse in Rhode Island. Bell measures 22 1/2" across the base and weighs approximately 250 pounds. No cracks, some expected wear, as original without clapper. Cast markings "U. S. L. H. S. 1920". Also stamped "226". Please inquire. 27197b. (tin ladle) WWII DOVER 1941 tin liquid ladle. This charming tin measure or pitcher is embossed in large letters “U.S. DOVER 1941”. The ladle has tapered sides with a long handle and measures 4” tall and 5 ½” in diameter, with a 6 ½” handle. This may be from the U.S. Dover, or may have been manufactured by a company Dover. The U.S. Dover was a gunboat in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII and was commissioned in 1922. The Dover was a Wilmington Class Gunboat, laid down, 8 October 1894 by the Newport News (Va.) Shipbuilding Co., and launched on 19 October 1895. She was Commissioned USS Wilmington (Gunboat No. 8) on 13 May 1897; Decommissioned 30 June 1904 at Cavite, Philippines. On 2 April, 1906 she was recommissioned, reclassified a Miscellaneous Unclassified Vessel and renamed USS Dover (IX-30) on 27 January 1941. She was finally decommissioned on December 20 1945 and struck from the Naval Register on 8 January 1946. She was sold for scrap on 30 December 1946. Nice looking, displays well, expected light wear and rust inside. (VG). $78.
2497f.
26269g. [life ring] Canvas Life Ring Great Lakes Steamer Frank Armstrong of the WWII Maritime class vessels. This class of vessel is one of a favorite class among boat watchers on both sides of the lakes. Some of the favorites from this class include the Willowglen, EG Grace, Cuyahoga, George A. Sloan and others, totaling 14 in the class. The Frank Armstrong was built and launched as the Pilot Knob under U.S. Maritime Commission contract as L6-S-B1 bulk carrier in 1943. She was built for and sailed her 44-year career for Interlake Steamship Company. She sailed as the Frank Armstrong from 1943 until 1976 when she was renamed Samuel Mather. Extremely scarce early canvas covered cork life ring measures 30 inches in diameter and is in good though well used condition. Ring is well worn from age and is without rope handles on the perimeter. Some of the canvas covering has begun to come lose from wearing and fraying of the material from dryness and age. Lettering is good, darker and stronger than many of this period, good patina – will display nicely. Very difficult to find early canvas rings in any condition. (G+). $195.
26269c. [life ring] Canvas Life Ring c.1942. Liberty Ship S.S. JOHN DOCKWEILER - Liberty Ship hull # 2561. Extremely scarce early canvas covered cork life ring measures 30 inches in diameter and is in very good though used condition. Ring is complete with rope handles on three quarters of the perimeter. Much of the stitching was done by hand. The ring had been painted over but as some of the paint was removed, it revealed the original lettering of the S.S. John Dockweiler. One of 2,751 Liberty ships the SS John Dockweiler was built by the California Shipbuilding Corp, Terminal Island during the period 1941-1945, to a standardized, mass produced design. She was 441 feet long and 56 feet wide. Her three-cylinder, reciprocating steam engine, fed by two oil-burning boilers produced 2,500 hp and a speed of 11 knots. Her 5 holds could carry over 9,000 tons of cargo, plus airplanes, tanks, and locomotives lashed to its deck. A Liberty could carry 2,840 jeeps, 440 tanks, or 230 million rounds of rifle ammunition. Liberty ships were named after prominent (deceased) Americans, starting with Patrick Henry and the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Excellent patina and look, great for display. Very difficult to find early canvas rings or any liberty ship memorabilia. Provinance: Portland, Oregon shipyard area. (VG). $285.
26269. [life ring] Canvas
Life Ring. Extremely scarce
early canvas life ring measures 30 inches in diameter and is in very good though
used condition. Ring is complete with rope handles and is in its original
weathered whitewashed color, unlettered on one side, the other lettered with the
name "Saltman’s For Surplus" from its prior use as a sign. Excellent
patina and look, great for display or for making your breeches buoy. Very
difficult to find early canvas rings. (VG). $285. U. S. Light House Establishment / Service Watchman's Helmet Insignia
As new, still in its original tissue wrapping and comes directly from an old tailor shop that once uniformed lighthouse keepers, we bring you an original Light-House Establishment Watchman's helmet insignia. This original insignia is of exceptional quality and is gold plates and marked sterling. The back has a "T-bar" pin clasp. The T-bar clasp was used through the Civil War and ceased use in the 1880’s. The "Sterling" marking began use in the 1870’s. Thus, we can date this insignia from about 1870 to the 1880’s. This insignia, being of gold plated sterling, was probably for private purchase by those wanting a better quality device, as Government issue insignia were probably only of brass. This is an exceptional find. #8226 $265 net.
2641. 1000 watt Bi-Post bulb for DCB-36 rotating
lighthouse beacon $85 RA-321, RA-322. [life ring] Orange
Life Ring from merchant vessel. 30 inch orange foam ring with four
reflector tape sections, reclaimed from salvaged merchant vessel. Some moisture
staining and expected wear, but overall great for display. (VG-). $95.
2676. (yachting award
chalice) Interesting Kirk Stieff pewter yachting trophy for
1st place in the Boston Lightship Race for the vessel Eudaemon. The chalice
measures 4 3/8" high by 3 3/8" wide and is in good condition.
Nicely engraved on the side: “Boston Lightship
Race. June 23, 1973. 1st Place. EUDAEMON” with yachting flag
above. Bottom marked “Stieff Pewter. ATC P10-15”. Possibly from the
Bristol, Rhode Island, Yacht Club or area club. (VG). $68. U. S. Light-House Service District Charts 20178. [Light-House District Maps]. U. S. Light-House Service. c. 1900-1908. A rare opportunity to obtain an official U. S. Light-House Service District charts of all district aids to navigation as bound in their Annual Reports. Normally these charts are included within the Annual Reports and we are unable to offer them separately but we have found a lot of disbound charts in wonderful condition. These are perfect for matting and framing for your wall. Charts detail the entire Light-House District in three colors, and show all lighthouses, beacons, light vessels, fog signals, lighted buoys, Light-House Depots, and more. Charts average about 16" x 20" in size and are clean and crisp, with only light original folds. A rare chance to obtain the chart of your District for framing. (VG).
FIRST LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the head of navigation on the St. Croix River, Maine to Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire. Includes all of Maine and New Hampshire. $88. SECOND LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire to Elisha Ledge off Warren, Rhode Island. Includes all of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. $88. THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Elisha Ledge off Warren, Rhode Island to and including a point on the coast of New Jersey opposite Shrewsbury Rocks. $88. PART OF THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Champlain. $44. FOURTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point on the coast of New Jersey opposite Shrewsbury Rocks to and including Metomkin Inlet, Virginia. Includes New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. $88. FIFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Metomkin Inlet, Virginia to and including New River Inlet, North Carolina. $88. SIXTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From New River Inlet, North Carolina to and including Jupiter Inlet Light-Station, Florida. Includes part of North Carolina, all of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida between the limits named. $88. SEVENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point south of Jupiter Inlet Light-Station to Perdido Entrance, Florida. Includes all of the sea and Gulf Coasts of Florida. $88. EIGHTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Perdido Entrance, Florida to the southern boundary of Texas. Includes all of the Gulf Coast and lower Mississippi River. $88. NINTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Michigan, Green Bay and tributary waters. $88. TENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the St. Regis River, St. Lawrence River, New York to the mouth of the River Rouge, Detroit River, Michigan. Includes the waters of Lakes Erie and Ontario, and the upper part of the St. Lawrence, the Niagara, and the lower part of the Detroit rivers. $78. TWELFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the boundary between California and Mexico to the boundary between California and Oregon. Also includes the waters of the Hawaiian, Samoan, Midway Islands and Guam Island. $89. FOURTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Ohio River from Pittsburg, Pa., to Cairo, Ill., on the Tennessee River 255 miles, and on the Great Kanawha 73 miles. $48. FIFTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Mississippi River from the head of navigation to Cairo, Ill., and on the Missouri River to Kansas City, Mo., and on the Illinois River from LaSalle to its mouth. $48. All districts available, please inquire.........
See also our recently changed Commemorative China page US Lighthouse Service ink on linen drawings available include: 24194h.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 24194a.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 24194b.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 24194c.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 24194d.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 24194e.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 24194f.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District,
24194g.
Office of Superintendent of Lighthouses, Sixth District, 8126b. Board of Trade. INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE ROCKET APPARATUS FOR SAVING LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK. London. 1904. 84p with 9 full page photo and litho plates, 16 illustrations and one large 9” x 18” fold out plate. Thoroughly examines the care and operation of rocket apparatus for saving life from shipwreck. Includes general instructions, the rocket house, new work and repairs at stations, measuring of lines and care of gear, life-line and belt stations, complete description of stores and life-line apparatus, ordnance, wagons, methods of using apparatus, wreck service, payments and allowances, volunteer life brigades, drills, awards and complete parts and stores and equipment listing. This is a wonderful set of instructions, quite similar in form and illustrations to the Instructions for the U. S. Life-Saving Service. Fully illustrated including rockets, faking box, breeches buoys, lights, wagons, beach carts, etc. A most applicable reference for both US and British researchers. Clean, tight, in professionally restored original wraps. Excellent illustrations. (VG+). $148 net. Recent theft from Massachusetts shop:
U.S. Coast Guard bronze
buoy bell. Measures 20” diameter by 17 ½” high. 250 lbs.
Bell mounts from the top, without clapper . Marked "USCG 1964". If
this bell is seen please let us know so we may advise the proper authorities. 8341aaa. [serving bowl] United States Coast Guard. Scarce original early United States Coast Guard meat serving bowl manufactured in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at some ‘stag’ stations. Made of heavy white institutional type china. Bowl is of the earlier pattern with the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Bottom labeled "Jackson China Marine Works New York". Large bowl measures 10" x 8" oval. With only light wear, clean and bright, free of any cracks or major defects. (VG+). $118 net.
U.S. LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. Set of 15 original hand drawn architectural drawings for a: Screw Pile Light House for 4th, 5th, and 6th Order Lenses. Engineer Secretary, U. S. Light House Board. 1880-1896 See Charts & Documents page for full description. Over 150 others available in sets and individually - please inquire. J-43. Stebbins, N. L., THE ILLUSTRATED COAST PILOT WITH SAILING DIRECTIONS. THE ATLANTIC AND GULF COASTS OF THE UNITED STATES INCLUDING BAYS AND HARBORS. New York. 1902. 225p. Extremely difficult to find. Illustrated with over 320 superb printed recognition photographs of lighthouses and light vessels along the coast during the period. Includes sailing directions and description of lights along the coast, identifies approaches, lights, ledges and other coastal features. Much use is made of Stebbins’s photographs, and this work presents an excellent view of the entire east coast from Maine to Texas, as it appeared at the turn of the century. Cloth covers with some expected wear and staining, hinges worn but intact, contents clean and tight. Well worth it for the wonderful lighthouse and light vessel views alone. (G+). $285 net. 957j. [lightship model] Trinity House South Goodwin Lightship. Again we have another sought after model of a Lightship, this time the British South Goodwin Lightship by Revell Models. This replica is one of only a few ever designed of light vessel and as such has been in some demand. This is a 1/144th scale model kit and is complete and unopened, in as-new condition and is a perfect way to spend the cold days of winter or the heat of the summer in your air conditioned study. This is an exceptional find for you lightship enthusiasts as very few were produced and still fewer are available. (F). $56. 21378. Vintage Monarch stereoscope stereo view viewer. For those of you who have vintage stereo views in your collection, this is a wonderful vintage viewer for use with your views. This is a great opportunity to clearly see the true depth of your views the way that they were originally intended. Viewer is in original condition complete with handle and eye shield and dates from about 1904. These viewers were supplied by the Keystone View Company for use with their view selections. Viewer is entirely original but in excellent, clean condition. (VG). $124 net. 990b. [Coast Guard] Pencil Box. c.1920-30’s. A wonderful artistic child’s cardboard pencil box by American Pencil Company, featuring four very nice illustrations of the early Coast Guard in action. Illustrations include a large cover view of surfmen pulling toward a foundering ship (shown); the bottom with a large view of surfman with beach apparatus and breeches buoy removing sailors from the wreck; and two smaller illustrations include a beach patrolman with lit Coston flare. The box includes a divided top section, still with a child’s pencil and eraser, and a pull out drawer below. Generally clean, light edgewear, this pretty display piece measures 11" long by 6" wide and is 1 ½" high. A very rare early Coast Guard collectible. (VG). $63. 990a. [same] The hinged cover has finally detached and has edge chipping, but is otherwise complete. Generally clean,. (G-). $48. [Cut and assemble lighthouse kits] Unusual CUT AND
ASSEMBLE LIGHT-HOUSE KITS. Ready to cut out and assemble, these kits in booklet
form feature three-dimensional scale mini models of U. S. lighthouses. Original
vintage kits feature step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams and with a few
simple tools and some glue, papercrafters of all ages will enjoy assembling
these interesting models, or keep them intact as collector’s items. 8472. [glass magic lantern slides] OUR LIFE-BOAT MEN. c.1900. Complete set of 8 early coloured magic lantern slides commemorating the British life-saving services. This rare life-saving series consists of eight coloured glass slides, each measuring 3 ¼" square, which were intended to be projected in "magic lantern" projectors of the day. The slides tell of the work of the life-savers in effecting rescues in marvelous images and include (1) Title Slide picturing a typical lifeboat man in regulation lifebelt [shown], )2) Launching the Lifeboat, (3) The Lifeboat on its Way to the Wreck, (4) Throwing the Lifeline, (5) Joseph Cox Coxwain of the "Hope", (6) The Wreck of the Norham Castle, (7) To The Rescue – the Lifebuoy, (8) Saved! Set included original box cover with paper label, and original descriptive sheet with historical script. This is a superb early life-saving collectors item and would be quite lovely in a lit display. One slide cracked but tightly intact, box cover only with label well worn but complete and intact. Quite nice. (G+). $198 net. 8458. [model] U. S. Coast Guard 36-Foot Motor Lifeboat. C.1989. Complete unopened plastic model kit by Glencoe Models reproduces this renown rescue craft in splendid detail, including all decals and scale figures. This sturdy craft has been responsible for the rescue of hundreds of seamen and now you can build one for display on your shelves too. 1/48 scale, unassembled kit. (M). $42. 8154. World War II Coast Guard serviceman’s commemorative photograph. Beautiful large 17" x 21" framed print commemorates Coast Guardsman’s service in the Armed Forces. Colorful commemorative mat pictures President Roosevelt and General Douglas MacArthur with battle scenes surrounding a 7" x 10" hand tinted photograph of the young Coast Guardsman. This lovely framed photograph probably hung in his mothers parlor throughout the war to remind her of her son in the service. Complete in original gilt frame. c.1940. (VG). $68.
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