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FITZROY’S STORM GLASS
In 1859, violent storms struck the British Isles. In response, the British Crown distributed storm glasses, then known as "FitzRoy's storm barometers," to many small fishing com- munities around the British Isles that were to be consulted by ships at port before setting sail. The degree to which the liquid inside the orb crystalizes is supposed to be predictive of weather conditions. measures 3.5” tall
SD001 $29.50
CROOKS RADIOMETER
Known as a “light-mill” that was invented in 1873. The vanes rotate when exposed to light, with faster rotation for more intense light, providing a quantitative measurement of electromagnetic radiation intensity. Fun to watch as the sun peaks in and out of the clouds. 9” tall
SD005 $49.50
NAVY CLOCK Modeled after WWII US Navy ships clocks, the hinged front bezel opens so you can set the time, and back in the day, wind it. We love this clock, even if it is with a quartz movement. The dial is as authentic as we’d want it. Especially the numbers! Graphically beautiful. Has a cast aluminum housing that’s been hand-buffed and polished. 6.75” Ø x 4” SC048 $149
“LET’S PULL TOGETHER!”
1940’s Patriotic Uncle Sam Button
We found this old button in a warehouse in Germany, of all places, and were so taken by it, that we decided we had to find someone to duplicate it for us to sell. So we had our friends at Wagner, the only tin-toy maker left in Germany, to replicate it for us. The original dates from the 1940’s, and was made in Chicago by the Evans Novelty Co., and shows Uncle Sam hanging Adolf Hitler from a tree. The gag with this button is, when you pull the red rope, you hang Adolf, and when you let go, Adolf disappears. A great bit of WWII propaganda. Made of lithographed tinplate and measures about 2” Ø with a pocket clip and red rope. WAG01 $13
ROYAL NAVY SEARCHLIGHT These are ex- Royal Navy and have sat in stores un-issued! In original condition, of course, we resisted the temptation to strip and polish in case they were to be mounted back on a classic yacht. Made of brass and painted grayish white. This unit measures 25” h x 15.5”Ø x 7” base, 33.8 lbs TR576 $1829 SALE! $1350
Plus additional freight
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