The deal fell through and he took it home and we have had it every since. The light Cruiser had a very distinguished career when it led the Fleet into Tokyo Bay in 1945 at the surrender of Japan. It is wired for both red and white lights for house 115v and the base was… (read more)
The deal fell through and he took it home and we have had it every since. The light Cruiser had a very distinguished career when it led the Fleet into Tokyo Bay in 1945 at the surrender of Japan. It is wired for both red and white lights for house 115v and the base was… (read more)
This is an interesting item and a wonderful gift for that nautical someone special; a lifeboat compass from the MARINE ADDER made by John Hand and Sons, Phila & Balto. The compass works flawlessly and there are no air bubbles in the compass chamber. The case is clean with a few minor scratches. The glass… (read more)
This is an interesting item; a lifeboat compass from the MARINE ADDER made by John Hand and Sons, Phila & Balto. The compass works flawlessly and there are no air bubbles in the compass chamber. The case is clean with a few minor scratches. The glass is clear and scratch free; the white patch you… (read more)
Navy personnel used this device to accurately plot the ships direction and location. Made of brass, wood, and steel,, and dating between 1939 and 1945, this navigational computer is in AMAZING used condition! It is 100% complete, along with 3 additional arms that can be added to extend the protractor legs (for larger maps). Some… (read more)
Dear Sir or Madam. The item in question came into my ownership as it was left to me by my grandfather. “Papa” acquired it in, or just after the war. He acquired it in the island of Jersey where he lived for the duration of the war, under occupation by the Germans. Although he told… (read more)
VINTAGE BRASS POCKET COMPASS BUILT IN CASE ANSONIA CLOCK CO. Click to View Image Album. APPROX 3″ X 2″ COMPASS- AS SHOWN THE COMPASS ITSELF INSIDE DOES SHOW VISIBLE DISCOLORATION, GRIME & DIRT , SCRATCHES AND SCUFFS, DISCOLORATION, DUST & SPOTTY RUST- DOES WORK. BUILT IN CASE SHOWS VISIBLE SCRATCHES AND SCUFFS, DISCOLORATION AND GENERAL… (read more)
