MARITIME COLLECTION OF CAPTAIN GEORGE W. LANE (1860-1948).

Lot consists of: 1) 15″ x 13″ cased sextant in ebony, brass with ivory scales, wooden case having Samuel Thaxter & Son Boston label. 2) 5-1/2″ square dry compass by S. Thaxter & Sons, Boston, MA. SN 4866 on brass housing. 3) 12″ parallel rule marked “England”. 4) 23-1/2″ single draw brass telescope, inscribed “Lawton Coggeshall/To M. Zimmerman/For excelling in Seamanship/and Gunnery/U.S. Ship Portsmouth/Novr. 1881”. 5) 15″ h x 32″ w x 16″ d. natural wood sea chest with hinged lid and added diddy box, key not present, old business card with Lane’s name and address in diddy box. 6) 14″ x 25″ oil on board painting of Lane homestead with Owl’s head lighthouse with red farmhouse and boathouse. Housed in oak frame 17-1/4″ x 29″ overall. 7) 12-1/2″ x 14-1/2″ (overall) framed photograph of Schooner Evelyn W. Hinkly which was captained by George W. Lane. 8) Group of printed copies of Captain Lane’s birth certificate, photographs of ships, his house, newspaper articles, Identification badge, actual 8-1/4″ x 11-1/4″ stock certificate under Lane’s name for “Western Multiphone Company” also stock certificate for “Rockport Fuel Company”. NOTE: In the book Assignment Down East by Henry Buxton on pg 280/281 there is a story involving George W. Lane of Rockport regarding a loss of the “Mary Bradford” by fire. NOTE: Certifiable ESA antique ivory. SIZE: As noted above. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Case with cracks, tarnish on sextant. 2) New bolts holding gimbal, case with as found, otherwise good. 3) Good. 4) Lenses are good, missing end cap, some creases and dents brass. 5) Scratches to top surface, refinished, good. 6) Frame with stain, good. 7) Good. 8) Good. 50001-1 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2060

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2060	$711.00	MARITIME COLLECTION OF CAPTAIN GEORGE W. LANE (1860-1948). Lot consists of: 1) 15″ x 13″ cased sextant in ebony, brass with ivory scales, wooden case having Samuel Thaxter & Son Boston label. 2) 5-1/2″ square dry compass by S. Thaxter & Sons, Boston, MA. SN 4866 on brass housing. 3) 12″ parallel rule marked “England”. 4) 23-1/2″ single draw brass telescope, inscribed “Lawton Coggeshall/To M. Zimmerman/For excelling in Seamanship/and Gunnery/U.S. Ship Portsmouth/Novr. 1881”. 5) 15″ h x 32″ w x 16″ d. natural wood sea chest with hinged lid and added diddy box, key not present, old business card with Lane’s name and address in diddy box. 6) 14″ x 25″ oil on board painting of Lane homestead with Owl’s head lighthouse with red farmhouse and boathouse. Housed in oak frame 17-1/4″ x 29″ overall. 7) 12-1/2″ x 14-1/2″ (overall) framed photograph of Schooner Evelyn W. Hinkly which was captained by George W. Lane. 8) Group of printed copies of Captain Lane’s birth certificate, photographs of ships, his house, newspaper articles, Identification badge, actual 8-1/4″ x 11-1/4″ stock certificate under Lane’s name for “Western Multiphone Company” also stock certificate for “Rockport Fuel Company”. NOTE: In the book Assignment Down East by Henry Buxton on pg 280/281 there is a story involving George W. Lane of Rockport regarding a loss of the “Mary Bradford” by fire. NOTE: Certifiable ESA antique ivory. SIZE: As noted above. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Case with cracks, tarnish on sextant. 2) New bolts holding gimbal, case with as found, otherwise good. 3) Good. 4) Lenses are good, missing end cap, some creases and dents brass. 5) Scratches to top surface, refinished, good. 6) Frame with stain, good. 7) Good. 8) Good. 50001-1 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2060 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MARITIME COLLECTION OF CAPTAIN GEORGE W. LANE (1860-1948).