653 . RARE PLUMB BOB , 19 th Century , carved wood to simulate a narwhal tusk , used to stabilize load in the keel of the sailing ship . 83 in . x 7 ½ in .
1,500 / 2,000
From the Starbuck East Brick , Nantucket
654 . 1845 AMERICAN FOLK ART POWDER HORN , engraved with owner ’ s name “ J . L . Carman ”, Liberty Eagle , various types of American sailing vessels , sailor and his cannon , tavern , heart , swan and musket . Carved wooden plug and endcap with star carving . Length 7 ½ in . 500 / 800
655 . WORLD WAR II VINTAGE U . S . NAVY SAILOR MADE SUBMARINE CHASER SHIP MODEL , painted wood construction housed in original sailor made battleship gray painted shipping crate mounted on mahogany stand . Height 10 ½ in . Length 20 in . 400 / 600
656 . NEW ENGLAND SHIPBUILDER ’ S HALF HULL MODEL OF A THREE MAST SHIP , mid 19 th Century , black painted upper with incised plank lines below , mounted on mahogany back board . Length Hull 19 in . Overall 7 in . x 24 in .
700 / 900
657 . CASED HALF HULL MODEL OF THE STEAM SAIL AUXILIARY SHIP SAVANNAH , 20 th Century , the Savannah was built in 1818 and commanded by Captain Moses Rogers . The Savannah became the first steamboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1819 . In mahogany case with silver plaque , model built by N . F . Ball Essex , Connecticut . Height 23 in . Width 27 in . Depth 4 in . 800 / 1,200
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