Small antique pine half model. English, circa 1880. Carved pine. Measures 4.5" high x 9.5" long x 1.25" deep.
Rare 19th century marlinspike, which is a type of fid. The fid was made of wood or bone. The marlinspike was shaped the same way, but made of metal. One of the most useful knots that it is used for is the marlinspike hitch. This hitch creates a temporary opening in the knot to allow insertion of a handle. It is often used when creating a rope ladder. This one has a walrus bone grip and a steel spike and is 11.5 inches long.
19th century Staffordshire Sunderland and Tyne earthenware luster bowl. Decorated with a sailing ship and a sailor's verse. Staffordshire, England, circa 1830. Measures 7.25 inches across and 4 inches high. Very good original condition. 'The sails unfurl, let the billows curl. The north wind bleak we brave; And strangers to fear, our wild course steers, thru' the foam of the wintry waves; Let the hurricane howl, be it fair or foul, our ardour nought can check. On the giddy Top-mast we sing to the (?), our (?) on the sea wash'd deck.'
Sunderland pearlware jug. Staffordshire, England, circa 1850. On one side is a 3 mast bark (barque), on the other side is the River Wear's iron bridge, and on the front is a sailor's sentiment. Measures 7" high x 9.25" handle to spout. Excellent condition.
Sunderland pink luster pearlware jug, Crimean War commemorative, circa 1855. 'The TOKEN of JACKS safe return to his TRUE LOVE' / 'If YOU loves I as I loves YOU. No PAIR as happy as WE TWO.' / 'The FLAG thats braved a THOUSAND YEARS The BATTLE and the BREEZE.' Measures 8" high by 10.5" spout to handle. Excellent condition.