#56 • A Nautical Collection & Sailor’s Word Book

Part of A Very Merry Multi Consignor Auction - Guelph (timed auction by David Moore & Associates Inc. / Rapid-Sell.ca )

High bid $22.00

Status: Sold

- as new, “The Sailor’s Word-Book” (one of two most famous alphabetical naval dictionaries); originally published in 1867 & the personalized inscriptions from this first edition were used in this 2004 hardcover reprint; hours of interest for the wordsmith & sailor! - vintage New Haven wind-up mantel or shelf clock (wood & brass; nautical wheel & anchor design); makes for a vintage decor piece with nice patina (time set works; but wind key may need adjustment or repair if you want it to run … will briefly run, then stop); 6.5” x 4.75” x 7.5” - and last but not least, silver metal picture frame in shape of a ship’s wheel (inside diameter is ~4”)