Circa 1926-7 Sterling HMS Hermes Medal
However, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Hosho was the first commissioned. It is Hallmarked Birmingham sterling with a 1926-7 date letter. Auntie Q’s specializes in the unique and eclectic!
Posts filed under sterling
LARGE ORIG FRAMED PHOTO of USS STURTEVANT DE 239 SHIP circa 1950’s CUBA
The frame measures about 11 1/4″ by 21 1/4″ and has some paint loss. There appears to be some water damage to the photo in the upper right-hand corner.
Binnacle, E. S. Richie and Sons, circa 1930’s
Richie and Sons, circa 1930’s. This binnacle is the definition of “salty”! The copper is clearly visible on the brass piece and blends to send the message I’ve lived a long and useful life and have helped my owner’s successfully navigate their voyages… ” Height – 40″ Custom native hardwood base diameter – 14. Custom… (read more)
Vintage Framed Color Photograph Of The U. S. S. New York Battleship, Circa 1920
USS New York BB-34. State of New York. 3 × battle star. 27,000 long tons. 28,367 long tons (28,822 t) full load. 565 ft (172.2 m) waterline. 95 ft 2.5 in (29 m). 28 ft 6 in (8.7 m) (mean). 29 ft 7 in (9 m) (max). 14 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers. 2 ×… (read more)
Vintage USS Preston Wooden Navy Ship Model Circa 1920s with old Wooden Glass Case
Preston (DD-327) circa 1920s, painted wood and metal construction, built with meticulous attention to detail throughout. The model is displayed on a custom wooden stand, inside an old glass and wood display case. It looks like it was built and put directly into it. I did not want to take it out as I think… (read more)
Vintage USS Preston Wooden Navy Ship Model Circa 1920s with old Wooden Glass Case
Preston (DD-327) circa 1920s, painted wood and metal construction, built with meticulous attention to detail throughout. The model is displayed on a custom wooden stand, inside an old glass and wood display case. It looks like it was built and put directly into it. I did not want to take it out as I think… (read more)
Circa 1930’s Albert Cook Church Photographic Portrait of The USS Constitution
Circa 1930’s Albert Cook Church Photographic Portrait of The USS Constitution. Welcome to Auntie Q’s. Auntie Q’s specializes in estates and items that are fresh to the market! Circa 1930’s Albert Cook Church Photographic Portrait of Old Ironsides, USS Constitution! Growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts he started concentrating on photographing whalers and Whaling, documentation… (read more)
GERMAN NAVY U-BOAT SUBMARINE CUT-AWAY SECTION PAPER MODEL, Original Circa 1914
The model folds open into numerous layers to fully show the entire inner workings of the U-Boat. Mounted on a thick card backing sheet, with a tipped-on sheet containing a key to the various parts shown 91 specific items are mentioned in the key, corresponding to numbers in the model. Excellent condition, seemingly hardly handled… (read more)
GERMAN U BOAT SUBMARINE CUT-AWAY PAPER MODEL Orig Circa 1914 Kriegsmarine U-Boot
The model folds open into numerous layers to fully show the entire inner workings of the U-Boat. Mounted on a thick card backing sheet, with a tipped-on sheet containing a key to the various parts shown 91 specific items are mentioned in the key, corresponding to numbers in the model. Excellent condition, seems to have… (read more)
Amazing Circa 1940 Folk Art Battleship Model Hand Crafted Wood 3 1/2 Feet Long
FANTASTIC HAND CRAFTED FOLK ART BATTLESHIP MODEL CIRCA 1940. I was told by the gentleman I bought this model from that it was made by U. It has been suggested that the model resembles Pre-Dreadnought type battleships that date from the late 19th century to early 20th century. The model measures about 42 inches long… (read more)