| *** | A rare and New Zealand historic 1856 ship's bell from the ship 'Tasmanian Maid, later commissioned as the gun-boat 'Sandfly' employed during the New Zealand Land Wars, finally reverting back to her original name with later civilian owners. The bell with… | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge.… | *** |  |
| *** | A whaler's lance, with diamond blade on slender rod and socket fitting to a varnished wooden shaft, fixed with various cordage and rope. Overall length 223 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century DESCO Mk.V diver's suit and vintage Japanese 'Toa' diver's helmet, complete with authentic Mk.V gloves. The classic helmet with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various… | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass diver's helmet, with three glazed lenses, later added communications speaker, the shoulder flange with 12 screw down wing nuts. | *** |  |
| *** | A good ship's binnacle compass, octagonal teak case on square plinth base, with brass glazed dome and fittings, flanked by red and green painted steel balls, the Hartmann, Hamburg compass with Lilley & Reynolds, London card. H.150 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large red buoy shipping navigation lamp, 64kg. Height 80 cm. This buoy light made by AGA of Brentwood and supplied to Trinity House based at the Tower of London. Trinity House was given the Royal Charter by Henry VIII in 1514 to improve the state of… | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge.… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze ship's bell from 'The Maori', 1868, with cast iron hanger. 'The Maori' was a Union Steamship Company passenger ship built in 1868 and was used by the Company until 1902, the vessel sank at her moorings at Saluafata, Samoa in 1913. The vessel was… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare cast iron whaling try pot, circular raised on three short legs and with two angular handles issuing from the sides. Of additionally uncommon smaller size. Diameter 59 cm, height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large old cast iron whale pot, bell form, used to remove and render the oil from blubber. Diameter 85 cm, height 60 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An American Robert Brown patent gun harpoon, by Capt. R. Brown, Conn., USA, c.1850, third type with two flue head with pivoting barbs. Length 85 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A ship's binnacle compass, octagonal teak case on square plinth base, with brass glazed dome and fittings, flanked by red and green painted steel balls, the Hartmann, Hamburg compass with Lilley & Reynolds, London card, height 150 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 9 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'A. Johannsen & Co., 149 Minories, London', ivory scale divided -5 to 110, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock and adjustment screw, screw in brass… | *** |  |
| *** | 16 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant by Spencer Browning & Rust, London, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'Robert Robinson 1794', ivory scale divided -2 to 99, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, two pinhole sight vane… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze bell from the 'Hendrik', traditional flared form, sturdy tapered rectangular section fitting with single suspension hole. Note: the Dutch vessel 'HNLMS Hertog Hendrik' was a Koningin Regentes-Class coastal defence ship of the Royal Netherlands… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century mahogany and cast iron ship's lounge chair, the cast iron base with four legs and lower cross stretcher, the circular swivel seat with red velvet upholstered panel, five substantial spindles support the 'Horseshoe' back and arms.… | *** |  |
| *** | An American 'toggle iron' whaling harpoon, by Luther Cole, New Bedford, USA, c.1840-65. The toggle head with an acute forward barb. Length 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Husun sextant, made by Henry Hughes, London for John Bliss of New York, 1939. This was the model most commonly used by the Royal Navy during World War II, complete in box with original accessories including bottle of oil and owner's discharge and… | *** |  |
| *** | A sailor-made 10 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with pierced suspension hole at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A flensing knife, the curved 45 cm blade marked AAF, possibly for Anders Abrahamsen, Fevang, a recorded Norwegian flense maker. Tank fitted to a wooden shaft. Bought by our vendor from an Australian museum. Length 140 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century steel blubber spade, with recurve hook at the blade foot above the socket fitting. Length 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 14 inch radius mahogany octant, marked 'Thomas Given 1803' on ivory plaque on the crossbar, with ivory scale divided -2 to 99, black lacquered brass index arm engraved 'Gurden Salharp', ivory vernier scale divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock to back and… | *** |  |
| *** | 10 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'Josh Long, London', ivory scale divided -2 to 100, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock and adjustment screw, two pinhole sight vane with swivel… | *** |  |
| *** | A large old cast iron whaling pot (try pot), traditional bell form, old black paint finish over other colours, old repair. On later circular ring stand with three feet, diameter 102.5 cm, height 80 cm approx. | *** |  |
| *** | A grommet iron whaling harpoon, with spring loaded pivoted barb complete with grommet. Marked W.Smith & Son, Redditch, England. Reportedly used by the Perano family. Length 61 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large whaling boat gaff, with barbed steel hook lock fitted to a bronze head and socket accommodated on a cedar shaft. Length 230 cm (7½'). | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Art Nouveau brass ship's cabin fold-down wash basin, oval form, embossed with stylised tulip and whiplash design, the 'PRESS' release allowing the chromed basin to be revealed, 'Empty Slowly' cast to the side, brass tap to the back. 45… | *** |  |
| *** | A whaling harpoon, long single flued iron, used at Whangamumu, Northland shore based whaling station (1844-c.1940). Length 157 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 8 inch radius brass pillar framed sextant, c.1840, marked on the arc 'Troughton & Simms, London', rosewood handle, polished brass and inlaid silver scale from -5º to 150º, silver vernier divided 0-10 with swivel magnifier, milled screw adjuster and lock… | *** |  |
| *** | A weighty iron blubber knife, socket fitted to a hewn wooden handle. Length 63 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Inuit marine ivory harpoon head, single fluked with pierced and lugged tang. Length 10.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Siebe Gorman and Co. 12-bolt diving helmet, the copper and brass bonnet with mounted spit-cock, oval side ports, air inlet with non-return valve, exhaust valve and rope hook. Stamped 'Gorman & Co Ltd, London Mf', height 48 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 16 inch radius mahogany octant, marked Tobias Black on ivory plaque on the crossbar, with boxwood scale divided -2 to 99, mahogany and brass index arm, boxwood vernier scale divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, brass sighting vane, mirrors, and shades… | *** |  |
| *** | 14 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant by Spencer Browning & Rust, London, circa 1810, ivory scale divided -2 to 99, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, sighting vane absent, brass mirrors and plug in shades (green, red… | *** |  |
| *** | A sailor-made 9.5 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with single incised line at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A large old ship's steel anchor, similar to above, dredged from Auckland harbour, fixed T-form angled arms to the top. Length 49 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hand forged iron whaling harpoon, with single flue head and ball finial. Length 74 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century copper ship's search lamp, brass cradle, handles and base fitting, no internal lamp. Diameter 43 cm height overall 75.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old ship's teak eight spoke wheel from the 'Rahiri', brass inlaid band. Diameter 118 cm The Rahiri was the last working scow in auckland, was owned and skippered by Jock McKinnon. | *** |  |
| *** | A large antique ten spoke ship's wheel, reputedly from a Thames Trader. With a five-way iron base and with glass top to use, if desired as a coffee table. Diameter 165 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large flensing iron made by W. Gilpin, Wedges Mills Kent, 19th century, with maker's mark and Patent No.704 to the blade. Fitted to a wooden shaft. Length 108 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage bronze ship's bell, 'Kestrel' painted in red enamel to the side. 27 cm x 37 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A heavily rusted double flue iron whaling harpoon, shaft bent. Length 77 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Davy & Co. of London ship's 'Anchor' lamp, copper with brass fittings including two swing handles. Height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1953 Heath & Co. of London 'Hezzanith' sextant, ebonised frame with brass detail and silver scale, original teak box with 'National Physical Laboratory, Teddington' certification. | *** |  |
| *** | An old cast iron whaling pot (try pot), similar smaller form to above. Old repair to base, diameter 74.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A sealing harpoon, with long lanceolate blade tipped by a small double fluked head on socket base. Length 32.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 36 inch teak ship's wheel, eight spokes and brass construction, the central boss with a plaque engraved 'John Hastie & Co. Ltd - Greenock (Scottish Marine Engineers) | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian brass sextant, various lenses and filters, the mahogany case with label to interior for John Bruce of Liverpool 'Compass Adjuster'. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique ship's wheel (helm), in teak with iron strapped circumference and centre boss, eight turned spokes, diameter 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old steel ship's kedge anchor found in Auckland harbour, double bladed hook form with long shaft, pivoting T-form arm with lockable wedge, large shackle to top. Provenance: Dredged from Auckland harbour c.1980. Length 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ebony octant by D. McGregor of Glasgow and Greenock, brass fittings, ivory scale, original case, some attention required. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century whalebone and marine ivory walking stick, with inset teak bands to the handle. Length 73.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Thomas Walker & Son brass 'Excelsior' IV ship's log, outrigger pattern, in original fitted box compete with oil can. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old forged iron whaling harpoon head, the arrow tip with pivoting sprung flanges, captured ring to the shaft, tapered socket end to receive the pole. Length 63.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two early sealing harpoons, long single flued irons with socket fittings. Length 31 cm and 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century leather bound and hand recorded ship's log, the front board gold block 'Log of HMS. Minotaur'. Lord Warden and Ariadne, the precise log recording co-ordinates, remarks and hand drawn maps and charts, Spain, France, Africa, Malta, Gibraltar,… | *** |  |
| *** | 10 inch radius rosewood or ebony frame and limb octant, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'Spencer Browning & Rust, London' (1784-1840), ivory scale divided -3 to 108, brass index arm, ivory vernier (chipped) divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock and… | *** |  |
| *** | Two oak and brass ship's pulleys, one double wheel, the other single, inset brass maker's plate with capacity details. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique whaling blubber hook, with simple spike and curved hook on substantial socket fitting to a pole handle. Length 120 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Simpson & Roberts brass sextant with various coloured filters, lenses, etc., the dial with an inlaid silver scale and engraved maker's name and address '31 Strand St., Liverpool', shaped ebonised handle, the fitted case with retailer's label… | *** |  |
| *** | A sailor-made 16 inch lignum vitae fid, of slender tapering shape, (41 cm). Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A grommet iron whaling harpoon, with pivoted barb (grommet absent) and socket fitting. Length 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A ship's wheel, eight spoke, with keyed steel centre sprocket and steel strengthening rings to either side, diameter 102.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 12 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant by Spencer Browning & Rust, London, (1784-1840), crossbar plaque absent, ivory scale divided -2 to 99, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, two pinhole sight vane with swivelling… | *** |  |
| *** | A brass 'Tyfon' patent marine manual foghorn, by Kockums Mek. Verkstad, Malmo, Sweden. Vertical air pump with hand plunger, connected to a trumpet, on wooden base plate. Height 56 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A brass ship's bell, stamped U.S.N. to the front, with original painted bracket and clapper, diameter 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A whaler's blubber spade, with heavy square iron blade on rod shaft and large socket fitting. Length 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A ship's brass bulkhead clock, c.1845, marked to the white enamel dial for W. T. Story of Barrow-in-Furness (Story, Barrow), Roman numerals with railtrack minutes, sweep second hand, with case key and winding key. Diameter 24 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two vintage Davey & Co. of London brass ship's lamps, graduating size, original kerosene internal fittings. Heights 42.5 cm and 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A cased sextant by J. Coombes, the arc engraved with maker's name and owner's name: M. Farquhar, RN. Exam Cert dated 1912 affixed inside lid. | *** |  |
| *** | A comprehensive set of drawing instruments by Stanley, steel and bone/ivory handled, with ivory sector rule, two ivory rectangular protractors/scales, ivory scale, selection of French curves, etc., in brass bound oak case with two removeable tiers. 27 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian William Harvie & Co. of Birmingham copper ship's lantern, the 'At Anchor' lamp with original kerosene fitting, curved glazed front and form, brass riveted fittings and flat back with adjustable screw mount. Height 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A brass cased Smiths Astral ship's clock, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and sweep seconds hand, on circular mahogany plinth back. Extreme diameter 30 cm, working order, with key. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage brass ship's porthole window, opening by the release of two circular screw nut fittings, nine fastening holes. Diameter 51.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Stanley No. 87 four-fold ivory 24 inch rule, fully bound in German silver, complete with original pins. | *** |  |
| *** | A whaling baleen and boning cleaver, hand-forged wrought iron. Length 80 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two brass ship's lanterns, by Holder Stroud, Sydney, dated 1944 and with military markings, each with three glass panels and a reflective white enamel back panel. Height 40 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Davey & Co. of London ship's lamp, square section, copper with four glass panels, one with cracked corner, brass protection bars and fittings. Original kerosene internal fitting. Height 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Victorian ship's clock, brass case, the enameled dial with Roman numerals marked 'Story, Barrow', diameter 20 cm. With case locking key and winding key. Apparently working. | *** |  |
| *** | A triform flensing spade knife, with pierced tang. with maker's marks on the plate. Length 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A lacquered brass 3 inch pocket compass, the card marked 'Spencer, Browning & Co, Minories, London' (1840-70), with press fit cover. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair brass ship's gimbaled candle lamps, together with glass chimney flues. | *** |  |
| *** | An old mahogany ship's double pulley, iron fittings attached, copper side plaque. | *** |  |
| *** | A brass ship's lamp, circular shape with Fresnel glazing, the hinged lid labelled 'Anchor Light' and dated 1919. Height 35.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large explosive projectile harpoon head, cast steel conical with cavity in the base to accept the charge. Height 31 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A whaling explosive harpoon head, cast steel with hollow body with internal thread in the base to fit a pole, cable and fuzing mechanism, conical with four flukes. Length 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Four whaling blubber spades, with crescent shaped heads on wooden handles with cross-bar grips. One with considerable rot. Length 87 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A wrought iron whaler's blubber blanket hook, with captured suspension ring. Length 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An E.M. Chapin ivory rule, No. 78, one foot four fold, German silver bound with slide caliper rule | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century ivory four-fold ruler with white metal hinges, metric scale to one side and imperial the other, extending the 12”. | *** |  |
| *** | A porpoise iron whaling harpoon, with pivoted barb and socket fitting. Length 64.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A sailor-made 8 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with multiple incised lines at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A World War II brass cased ship's clock with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and red sweep seconds hand. Working order with key. Provenance: The vendor's father, a submariner acquired this from Operational Submarine No. 242. Diameter 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two crescent headed blubber spades, one with flange fitting the other with socket fitting. Largest length 22 cm | *** |  |