Nautical Antiques - With Value Guide

Informationen zum Autor Robert Ball is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. he is an Army veteran, a military historian, and a dealer and collector of militaria and firearms. He has written several other books, including Western Memorabilia and Collectibles, Cowboy Collectible and Western Memorabilia, and American Shelf and Wall Clocks. Klappentext Hundreds of antique nautical treasures related to the lives of seamen include a variety of scrimshaw items, sailor-made ship models, nautical instruments, whaling implements, furnishings, ship's figureheads, sternboards, billet heads, ship's journals, paintings, and much more. 387 photos present a trove of interesting artifacts to delight any seafaring enthusiast. The Price Guide reflects actual auction prices. Zusammenfassung This beautiful volume illustrates hundreds of nautical treasures! items related to lives of seamen in past generations. Included are a variety of scrimshawed items! sailor-made ship models! nautical instruments and aids! nautical and whaling implements! furnishings and accessories! ship's figureheads! sternboards! and billet heads! ship's journals! ephemera! paintings! and much more. A useful price guide is included. This fascinating and complete look at the artifacts of our nautical past will be enjoyed by collectors and old salts alike.

Product details

• Authors: Robert W. D. Ball, W. D. Ball, W.D. Ball, Robert W. D. Ball
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.1997
• EAN: 9780887406027
• ISBN: 978-0-88740-602-7
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 292 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors (
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches