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WWII Liberty / Victory Ship’s Wheel House Desk USA Battle Navy Marine Combat

WWII Liberty / Victory Ship

My friend (and later fellow crew mate in 1994 on the Jeremiah O’Brien) removed it from one of the ships and was allowed to keep it. This is a solid piece that comes apart for easy transport in the back of a truck. It was going to be used as a home project that never… (read more)

1927 BRONZE SHIPS WHEEL BOOK END MADE WithMATERIAL FROM U. S. S. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION

1927 BRONZE SHIPS WHEEL BOOK END MADE WithMATERIAL FROM U. S. S. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION

This old 1927 bronze ships wheel bookend is in good condition with no damage or repairs, but it does have a tendency to lean forward (see photo #2), and it needs a good cleaning. The lead weighted 5 7/8″ wide x 6 1/2″ tall x 1 1/4 thick book end is made from material that… (read more)