tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83861519388322985892024-02-07T21:10:38.156-05:00Skipjack's Nautical LivingGet inspired with time tested design ideas for nautical and coastal home design.
Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-48518834056878581362023-06-08T13:51:00.002-04:002023-06-13T10:56:00.645-04:00Visit Us On the Mid-Coast of Maine In Round Pond<p>Yes, the mid-coast of Maine is a great destination, and especially during the summertime. We left the stifling heat and humidity behind years ago and transplanted ourselves here to the quaint fishing village of <a href="https://www.themainemag.com/returning-to-round-pond/">Round Pond</a> in <a href="https://www.bristolmaine.org/">Bristol, Maine</a>. This tranquil little seaside destination was the perfect choice for a</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXGm9PKx-B9XNPVgzCb6yVj2E_7znjS9UGFvK3zp-23-oaUpMQFXWdVOZhk_84r9u57sDA8dlvFII575V-jIHWc1FPwBK3b6TKyGIbKPvKZlKQ24NUppqqkL459wRyQVOHs1GoX-En_JAm4hXZCYTa8I9f6Lw2w9IYk1WjN8gaKsZY_ss-gLo6K5D/s2222/Pemaquid+lighthouse-September-%202021.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXGm9PKx-B9XNPVgzCb6yVj2E_7znjS9UGFvK3zp-23-oaUpMQFXWdVOZhk_84r9u57sDA8dlvFII575V-jIHWc1FPwBK3b6TKyGIbKPvKZlKQ24NUppqqkL459wRyQVOHs1GoX-En_JAm4hXZCYTa8I9f6Lw2w9IYk1WjN8gaKsZY_ss-gLo6K5D/s320/Pemaquid+lighthouse-September-%202021.jpg" width="207" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pemaquid Lighthouse</td></tr></tbody></table>place to live AND house our maritime antiques and fine art business, <a href="https://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</a>. Our new home is situated on Maine Route 32 in Bristol, just outside of the village. We are also located a few miles down the road from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Harbor,_Maine">New Harbor</a> where you catch the ferry to <a href="https://monheganwelcome.com/">Monhegan Island</a> and then can continue down route 130 to the <a href="https://www.bristolmaine.org/parks-recreation/pemaquid-point-lighthouse-park">Pemaquid Lighthouse</a>. Also nearby is the beautiful town of <a href="https://visitmaine.com/places-to-go/midcoast/damariscotta-region">Damariscotta</a>. We are also within a 40 minute drive to <a href="https://www.boothbayharbor.com/">Boothbay</a> to our south and <a href="https://www.visitmaine.net/things-to-do-rockland-maine/">Rockland</a>, <a href="https://rockportmaine.gov/">Rockport</a> and <a href="https://www.visitmaine.net/camden-maine/">Camden</a> to our north. We are also less than an hours drive to <a href="https://www.visitfreeport.com/">Freeport</a>, <a href="https://visitmaine.com/places-to-go/the-kennebec-valley/augusta">Augusta</a> and a little more than an hour to <a href="https://www.visitportland.com/">Portland</a>. Of course the real destination for visitors and locals alike are the many waterside <a href="https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=restaurants&find_loc=Bristol%2C+ME">restaurants</a> featuring fresh caught lobsters and other delicious seafood delights and they are open during the summertime just about everywhere. There are also numerous art galleries, primarily run by and/or featuring local and regional artists and their artwork.<p>Now that leads us to our nautical antiques and marine art gallery. Skipjack Nautical Wares is now housed in an early 19th century restored barn with two floors of showroom space filled with authentic maritime antiques, marine art as well as choice furniture and home furnishings selected for the coastal home owner. We also feature a wide variety of nautical lighting, from early lanterns to repurposed table lamps. Navigational chart lampshades are also made here in our lamp works studio. Custom furniture is produced using recycled ship grates and hatch covers and specialized tables housing brass ship portholes and windows. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYF0AvQ3u293tSPDmThB84tv1jQ8cBPbHKsuFQySULP9ONn-GviEOZIyAv_yUl5-_03QDLuURIF833xXlVVse6mNRQW--9_d_rW3_mAAOJb1AKj7Z9JRt1AxYzI4rAs0uitT4G4avwcxA6_-skR0fEoA_4W6Vruf2JFRAVnH6D6wqJsLwGiOeJMWy8/s1440/showroom_interior_first_floor.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1440" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYF0AvQ3u293tSPDmThB84tv1jQ8cBPbHKsuFQySULP9ONn-GviEOZIyAv_yUl5-_03QDLuURIF833xXlVVse6mNRQW--9_d_rW3_mAAOJb1AKj7Z9JRt1AxYzI4rAs0uitT4G4avwcxA6_-skR0fEoA_4W6Vruf2JFRAVnH6D6wqJsLwGiOeJMWy8/s320/showroom_interior_first_floor.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of Skipjack's first floor showroom<br />located in Round Pond, Maine.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Skipjack also carries a large collection of ship models and pond yachts, navigational instruments, telescopes and spyglasses, compasses, and all types of unique ship and yacht salvage. You can preview our wares by visiting our webstore 24/7 online at <a href="http://www.skipjacknauticalwares.com.">www.skipjacknauticalwares.com.</a> <p></p><p>We are open year-round by appointment with regular business hours from the month of June through early fall. So, if you are planning a trip to Maine's mid-coast you may want to plan a visit, do a little shopping, a lot of sightseeing and indulge in your favorite fresh seafood from one of our region's exceptional restaurants.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Skipjack Nautical Wares &</b><b> Marine Art Gallery</b></span> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1172 State Route 32, Round Pond, Maine</span></p>Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-19347346645324827782022-02-23T15:04:00.000-05:002022-02-23T15:04:07.058-05:00The Best Way to Display Your Ship's Wheel in Your Home, Restaurant & Office<p> One of the questions most asked from our customers throughout the years, is how to best display their ship's wheel in their home, seafood restaurant or professional office. Typically, one would drill screw holes through their wheel or hang them using large mounting hooks. Unfortunately, the first display idea damages the wheel. The second can work as long as you can find big enough hooks to fit the depth of the wheel. That also brings us to our resolve. About ten years ago, we approached a friend who was also a part-time blacksmith. We came up with the idea of large steel hooks, big enough in diameter to use for mounting ship's wheels, large ship's oars and other nautical, maritime, marine items that need a large hook for display.</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOnT-L84oGYE5HkLgPJM83RPJuRxF0hDxOHO7eertFVjsH3yw1Oeju2omva8EnkbUdcYVYigLfXcBJSI4LT6JJUIq06hXnf0_XcTZBVJLLFw8trofRx7lQAx1MYTKNTqZEC0dgk9UUBuGeKSHsffL5OWimrtz-glC1jAjVrPoENGIKWg67bm8cHJtJ=s864" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="864" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOnT-L84oGYE5HkLgPJM83RPJuRxF0hDxOHO7eertFVjsH3yw1Oeju2omva8EnkbUdcYVYigLfXcBJSI4LT6JJUIq06hXnf0_XcTZBVJLLFw8trofRx7lQAx1MYTKNTqZEC0dgk9UUBuGeKSHsffL5OWimrtz-glC1jAjVrPoENGIKWg67bm8cHJtJ=w149-h148" width="149" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lifeboat oar is hung <br />using a steel display<br />hook.</td></tr></tbody></table>Our pair of large hand-forged wrought iron display hooks measures 4 inches high, 3.5 inches deep, with a 2.25 inch inside diameter. Black painted finish. They are sold as a pair. A single screw is needed for each hook. Make sure to mount them into wood or an vertical 2 X 4 to hold the weight.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW9D4WUxj9bb0C-dLzLHlS5UXb35UFtAyrN_nvTGTWtE-F29rw6lizBhSn17CAOUBEAIdjNAsTOwBACdPqWHSUWMFsg0Vn48rHM4IuvcSYP0cDyXtLVcFcfwxS-rr2X2nreDPRspzkpLUzFsrnVqASPJaEtylEZSgBlhCOIEKA-oZiCC18TXjlzxFe=s864" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="864" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW9D4WUxj9bb0C-dLzLHlS5UXb35UFtAyrN_nvTGTWtE-F29rw6lizBhSn17CAOUBEAIdjNAsTOwBACdPqWHSUWMFsg0Vn48rHM4IuvcSYP0cDyXtLVcFcfwxS-rr2X2nreDPRspzkpLUzFsrnVqASPJaEtylEZSgBlhCOIEKA-oZiCC18TXjlzxFe=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skipjack's steel display hooks for ship's<br />wheels, oars or other large hanging items.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEEoLoZr11eZsTYMWVeWortOVYNJ6pWroXhDoAEox5sRiyJJ5OIPuEGb_DoXNLMqK8CeEuI4ExeCNt0_DzK9fu8ac0OZstP0LeYl31_AVqEO8kH1qIO5bYPR3tPb8lwUUppuGy9ing86bjNAVu2JLT-WOTZ9rMaZ9KGcElhzXfknun2ggly4XbBlp-=s2896" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="2896" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEEoLoZr11eZsTYMWVeWortOVYNJ6pWroXhDoAEox5sRiyJJ5OIPuEGb_DoXNLMqK8CeEuI4ExeCNt0_DzK9fu8ac0OZstP0LeYl31_AVqEO8kH1qIO5bYPR3tPb8lwUUppuGy9ing86bjNAVu2JLT-WOTZ9rMaZ9KGcElhzXfknun2ggly4XbBlp-=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">skipjack's custom made ship's wheel<br />display hub.</td></tr></tbody></table>We then came up with a better mounting choice using our ship's wheel hub wall<br />mounting bracket. Welded steel ship's wheel mounting wall bracket with threaded rod and large fastening nut to secure the wheel on to the bracket. Four mounting holes on backplate. Minimum ship wheel hub opening 15/16" and larger. Accommodates maximum wheel thickness of 3-3/8".<div><br /></div><div>Shown below are a few examples of ship's wheels mounted using our ship's wheel hub. This hub can also be used for mounting wagon wheels or other items with a center hole that you want to display. Interested? Here's the link to our ship's wheel category on <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=SW"> Skipjack's website.</a> </div><div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=SW" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1008" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXQPLN9nL8_W5EBDDG62T2AY14PiNasdjp8L-BylckT6i4Ho8MtQ3nmcfwKzd52w6b_PWff-509lTDVVWunD61bpuxXx7ZVf4_ooCVk7SIhv-VXdth8N4B2Mp_kJZGRd9eWSp4ENbQhegmKcIC08gGKudx1G7F7W63ytfS1Ouh4_---beYBTk4mrQ3=w320-h320" title="Antique ship's wheel mounted on a wooden wall." width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique ship's wheel displayed on a<br />wooden wall using the wheel hub.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUX4ldQy_jOCj9FjA-LCYe6KDgeHaLUcg9xdXB4HJKhYmYgfnREFawAtnFW7s9e13490lsWJpm5KHRaOGdwR7OP7sLRUur63y0i5P0P1dGFZY5iKNhwETzGGKj8h4d8H24gfU9RQo8tpwZSsxFfgSLhuytf10myvXxuJF01jkDkKfqYryLOe7WrBRi=s1101" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="1008" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUX4ldQy_jOCj9FjA-LCYe6KDgeHaLUcg9xdXB4HJKhYmYgfnREFawAtnFW7s9e13490lsWJpm5KHRaOGdwR7OP7sLRUur63y0i5P0P1dGFZY5iKNhwETzGGKj8h4d8H24gfU9RQo8tpwZSsxFfgSLhuytf10myvXxuJF01jkDkKfqYryLOe7WrBRi=s320" width="293" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A WWII era ship's wheel is displayed<br />on a helm station pedestal using a wheel hub.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Art Gallery is located in the quaint fishing village of Round Pond, Maine. They are open year round by appointment. You can schedule a visit by calling us at 207-219-0897 or by emailing us at www.skipjacknauticalwares.com. visit our website 24/7 at <a href="http://www.skipjacknauticalwares.com">www.skipjacknauticalwares.com</a>. Have a great day. Hope to see you soon!<br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-6525688719401546682022-02-16T16:01:00.012-05:002022-02-16T16:05:42.879-05:00Pair of Antique Cast Brass Fisherman Style Anchor Andirons<p><span face="Nobile, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #23374a; font-family: times; font-size: 14px;">Today we are featuring a pair of antique sand-casted <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=20135-A">brass anchor fireplace andirons</a>. These rare anchor fronts differ slightly due to casting imperfections during the sand casting process. These nautical fisherman style anchor andirons stand 16 inches tall and11 1/2 inches wide. </span></p><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #23374a; font-size: 14px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq0UYf835EI9zkqPoRbeH1lVGdorgKiBeLFk6FmUD5N7mosWshcDCavcYErh6CWD3CQrGMw8iFE9wKdfJUfv7I62DT731-6gFnI59PfnRHM5NY_VAsKLQYMNWxd2rnyQkG8RzwBu1v3ynsH_wbhmg8RG6EXln8oi3eHGj47wIrE2kPZ-p8OyIqZcfI=s1008" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="1008" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq0UYf835EI9zkqPoRbeH1lVGdorgKiBeLFk6FmUD5N7mosWshcDCavcYErh6CWD3CQrGMw8iFE9wKdfJUfv7I62DT731-6gFnI59PfnRHM5NY_VAsKLQYMNWxd2rnyQkG8RzwBu1v3ynsH_wbhmg8RG6EXln8oi3eHGj47wIrE2kPZ-p8OyIqZcfI=s320" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;">The original shanks were gone, so we had short black-painted iron shanks custom made as replacements. They measure 7 inches deep from front of andiron to back of shank. (designed to stand in front of a fire gate or in a shallow firebox). Beautiful early nautical andirons that will certainly adorn your fireplace! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #23374a; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #23374a; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;">Here's the link to these antique brass anchor andirons on <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=20135-A">Skipjack's website</a>: </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #23374a; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #23374a; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery is open year round by appointment. Give us a call at 207-219-0897 0r email us at</span><span style="font-family: Nobile, sans-serif;"> skipjacknauticalwares@gmail.com for scheduling a visit. </span></div>Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-40678626721111615992020-06-09T18:14:00.000-04:002020-06-09T18:14:05.437-04:00Skipjack's New Showroom in Round Pond, Bristol Maine<div style="text-align: left;">Okay. So it's been quite some time since I have sat at my desk and wrote a blog on Skipjack's Nautical Living. That is because so much has happened over the course of the last two years for us to deal with, that it seemed to me to be a waste of time to write. Nothing in our lives was as usual (the typical status quo). So let's start today, in the now, and I will create a blog that is current, and then I'll work on getting you caught up on the restfulness past.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday, I went on a road trip here in Maine...yes, here in Maine, to purchase a vintage cupola for our Skipjack barn renovation, our new showroom here in Bristol, Maine. It's the icing on the cake, the cherry topping to top off the ongoing renovations of the early 19th century barn. After many months of hunting for the right cupola, this one finally showed up on Facebook's Marketplace. The cupola was removed from a building somewhere in the vicinity of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and then moved to a Maine property where we purchased it. Though a bit weathered from years of outdoor use, this one was the right scale and proportion for our project, had a copper roof, and was fitting for our planned alterations. Basically, we plan to keep the side vents for summertime airflow and heat exhaust, but replace the front and rear vents with retractable windows for barn-top outer view... somewhat like a lighthouse with an authentic 360 degree Fresnel lens interior light source. It will be functional with a wood floor and wood ladder, with access through a hinged hatch door for standing and personal viewing of the surrounding landscape.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFJOmVXkSkxEffxCd-IiYat_ok6OEHpxFCFWqf4wnA7ROG5ZqLax84otmgefymmBQ00pmHxTkL4kkieGthgoHbpCqBgcQLIINyTYkTwtQvOHq6RfD6fxkm6JYGSulNz_GrmDaWJraOng/s1681/cupola-barn-skipjack-nautical-wares-showroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="1008" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFJOmVXkSkxEffxCd-IiYat_ok6OEHpxFCFWqf4wnA7ROG5ZqLax84otmgefymmBQ00pmHxTkL4kkieGthgoHbpCqBgcQLIINyTYkTwtQvOHq6RfD6fxkm6JYGSulNz_GrmDaWJraOng/s320/cupola-barn-skipjack-nautical-wares-showroom.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cupola to top Skipjack's barn showroom.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, this is where we are today. Renovations of both our new mid-coast, Round Pond Maine residents and barn showroom continue. I'll try to get us all caught up through numerous blogs, outlining what has happened in that last few years here. Cheers. Joe Elder. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com01172 ME-32, Round Pond, ME 04564, USA43.9327294 -69.47204599999999215.622495563821154 -104.62829599999999 72.242963236178838 -34.315795999999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-25503966442483293982018-04-15T17:01:00.001-04:002018-04-15T17:01:42.888-04:00Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery is Everything Nautical<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A vignette inside Skipjack's nautical showroom.</td></tr>
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Welcome to the world's most unique and diversified nautical store. Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery is an upscale retail store located in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. The store offers a focused collection of authentic maritime antiques, fine marine paintings, prints, sculpture and carvings, custom nautical furniture and furnishings, lamps, lighting and lampshades, most re-purposed from retired vintage and antique ships salvage. We also carry maritime instruments such as telescopes, sextants, octants, compasses, clocks and barometers.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery showroom<br />window display, spring 2018. Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA.</td></tr>
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Our ship model gallery offers a varied selection of antique, vintage and newly made models of boats and sailing ships, half-hulls and ships-in-bottles.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Authentic nautical antiques, marine art, maritime instruments, nautical decor<br />can be found at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art gallery</td></tr>
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Skipjack also creates their own line of boating apparel, jewelry and other custom nautical/coastal inspired products and gifts too!</div>
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620 High Street ~ Portsmouth, VA 23704 ~ 757-399-5012</div>
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-19710994460453991502018-03-27T13:43:00.000-04:002018-04-10T17:58:25.282-04:00Virginia Artist Herb Jones Personal Maritime CollectionHerb Jones (1923-1998 ) marine artist Herb Jones, a native of Norfolk, Virginia was known for his<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marine and wildlife artist<br />
Herb Jones</td></tr>
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paintings that reflected his intense love of nature, geese in flight and the Back Bay of Virginia.<br />
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He sold over 500,000 of his limited edition prints during his lifetime. His works were selected for permanent collections in museums and exhibits throughout the world. Before his life's end, he received worldwide recognition as an artist, listing among 'Who's Who in American Art' and various international catalogs of artistic and intellectual notables.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lionel US Navy Ship's Binnacle is part of<br />
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Herb Jones was also an avid outdoorsmen, fisherman and hunter. The inspiration for his paintings was a direct reflection of the life that he lived and the places he visited.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An authentic 8-spoke brass ship's wheel.</td></tr>
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The Herb Jones Maritime Collection is composed of vintage and antique nautical items that the artist owned for years in his Norfolk, Virginia residence and art studio. Here is a rare opportunity to own an item once cherished by this world-renowned artist!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An original egg tempera painting by Norfolk Virginia <br />
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We also just received two original paintings by Herb Jones. Here's the link: <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/herb-jones.html">Herb Jones</a><br />
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Dealers of nautical antiques and collectibles, marine art, lamps, lighting, ship salvage and hardware, Skipjack sells quality nautical furniture and furnishings, marine instruments, model boats, nautical gifts and decor. Skipjack’s Marine Art Gallery features marine paintings, sculptures, ship models and folk art featuring mermaids, whales, fish and fowl.<br />
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Please visit our online store again soon or if in the Hampton Roads (Tidewater) coastal region of Virginia, visit our marine gallery in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth. We're just a short distance from Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and just across the river from downtown Norfolk. By boat, we're located at mile marker "0" of the Atlantic Intra-coastal Waterway!<br />
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<br />Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-50964843241650875822017-09-13T12:58:00.000-04:002017-09-13T13:09:16.374-04:00Nautical Collection to Be Sold as Fundraiser for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exceptional quality "Husun" sextant made by “Henry Hughes & Son, Ltd.,<br />
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Each year one of the three ships sails on a goodwill cruise to other ports to participate in commemorative and community events and host educational programs for students. Sailing program volunteer crew assists visitors and students in exploring the ships and learning about the 1607 voyage and 17th-century shipboard activities.<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For more information on </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Jamestown Settlement</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> or the </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">American Revolution Museum at Yorktown</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">,</span> visit <a href="http://www.historyisfun.org/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7d7d7d; font-size: 16px; outline: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">www.historyisfun.org</span></a>.</div>
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Skipjack Nautical Wares is proud to be selected as this collection's marketing agent to raise funds for the Jamestown Settlement sailing program. There are 30 plus items in this collection ranging from ship models to early nautical navigational instruments. Also, please, donate generously to the Jamestown Settlement to help keep this important piece of our American history flourishing!</div>
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Visit our web store at <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/</a> or go directly to the collection at <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=JYF">Jamestown Yorktown Foundation Nautical Collection</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Skipjack's "10 best"</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">nautical tables lamps created in our lamp studio. Which of these lamps would you find suitable for your home or office?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Photo images are the sole property of Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery and cannot be reproduced without the written permission from Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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1.<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="background-color: white;">Very salty authentic antique anchor lantern re-purposed into a nautical table lamp. Features a thick, clear glass 360 degree Fresnel lens and an open bottom to access the interior light and the lamp lighting choices toggles between the interior light and the lamp light via the upper light switch. You can use either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both as desired. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">Here's the link to Skipjack's nautical table lamps.</a></span></span><br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Authentic antique ship's anchor lantern re-purposed in to a<br />
nautical table lamp. Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><div><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2. </span><span style="background-color: white;">We've re-purposed this retired mid-20th century ship's navigational light into a handsome and functional nautical table lamp. Made of galvanized metal, the surface retains an old red painted surface and bares the MASTHEAD brass ribbon tag on the front shoulder of the fixture. The glass Fresnel lens survives with a few cracks and rim chips, but is all intact and functional.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We've added all new lamp wires and fixtures and the new lamp lighting choices toggle between the interior light and the lamp light via the upper light switch. You can use either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both as desired. You gain access to the lamp interior through the hinged back door that locks in place with a wire slide latch. Here's the link to </span><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">authentic mid-20th century ship's navigational MASTHEAD </span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">light.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;"> </span></a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Re-purposed authentic mid-20th century ship's navigational MASTHEAD <br />
light into a handsome and functional nautical table lamp. <br />
Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. </span><span face=""nobile" , sans-serif">Early to mid 20th century Perko combination boat running light that we have re-purposed into a nautical table lamp. The lantern is hinged on the sides and both the port and starboard doors open in front of the light. The oval brass Perko manufacturers label is attached to the back and states "PERKO DE-LITE, PERKINS M.L. CO. BRKLYN. NY. USA". Retains an old black painted surface and brass chimney cap and survives with expected surface wear from years of seagoing use. Fresnel lens are free of chips or cracks. Here's the link to <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">old Perko port/starboard nautical table lamp.</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique Perko port/starboard boat navigational light re-purposed into a<br />
nautical table lamp with red and blue Fresnel lens. <br />
Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</td></tr>
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<span face=""nobile" , sans-serif">4. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another favorite authentic items that we regularly re-purpose are vintage wood ships block and tackle into table lamp. This example features an authentic 4-inch double wheeled maple block with hemp rope passing through the purchase and into the round 7-inch wood base. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">Here's the link to </a></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">vintage wood ships block and tackle into table lamp.</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handsome nautical table lamp created using an authentic ship's wood block with tackle. Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. Not all of our nautical lamp conversions are made using vintage and antique light fixtures. For example, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This beautiful brass Cargo Lantern table lamp is the perfect light to use in your nautical room and coastal home! The lamp is constructed of solid brass with a polished and lacquered finish to ensure a long lasting shine. Features removable glass panes for easy cleaning and replacement if one accidentally gets broken! The lamp lighting choices toggle between the interior light and the lamp light via the upper light switch. You can use either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both as desired. The interior bulb is reached through the bottom of the fixture by twisting and removing the interior burner. This high-quality ship's cargo lantern is made to commercial ship standards. Here's the link to Skipjack's </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">brass Cargo Lantern table lamp.</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> This beautiful brass Cargo Lantern table lamp is the perfect light <br />
to use in your nautical room and coastal home!<br />
Skipjack Nautical wares & Marine Art Gallery.</td></tr>
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6. This is a pair of vintage made buoy table lamps that we restored replacing all of the old fixtures and wires as well as touching up the old painted surfaces. I like this pair of lamps next to a sofa, on a sideboard and as a pair of lights next to your bed. These lamps are no longer on our web store, but we do find them occasionally and offer them restored for sale, Here's the link to our <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">nautical table lamps.</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage marine buoy nautical table lamps that restored.<br />
Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. This 1960’s vintage anchor lantern has been re-purposed into a nautical table lamp, constructed of solid brass and retains a polished and lacquered finish. The glass that protects the burner and font is a Fresnel lens similar to the type used in lighthouses worldwide. This lens amplifies the light from the bulb so that the light appears much brighter than its actual source. Brass wire guards fastened on with copper rivets protect the lens from potential breakage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The lamp lighting choices toggles between the interior light and the lamp light via the upper light switch. You can use either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both as desired. A dimmer can also be added to adjust the light intensity for soft ambient light. The interior bulb is reached through the hinged lid of the fixture</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Here's the link to<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL"> vintage brass anchor nautical table lamp.</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skipjack's hand-carved white whale table lamp.<br />
Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</td></tr>
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8. One of my all time favorite nautical lamps that we've produced was this exceptional pair made from early blocks with tackle that we sold a few years back. These retained their original green-painted surface and gorgeous aged patina. Very large and extremely heavy- unsurpassed quality for those seeking the very best! Contact us to discuss your nautical lamp desires. Our inventory is constantly changing with new items arriving daily. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An exceptional pair of re-purposed ship's blocks into table lamps. <br />
Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery. </td></tr>
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9. <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Here's another new and authentic marine navigational light that we re-purpose into nautical table lamps are these beautiful authentic port and starboard brass ship's lanterns converted to table lamps. Each lamp has two sockets, one interior and one above under the lampshade. These lamps are made from brand new, never-used, ship's lanterns by the famous Den Haan Roterdam, The Netherlands. New, UL approved sockets and wiring. One turn knob above the lamp allows either just interior light, just lamp light, both lights, or no lights.</span><span face=""nobile" , sans-serif" style="color: #23374a; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's the link to </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TBL">authentic port and starboard brass ship's lanterns converted to table lamps</a>.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New brass port and starboard navigational lights with red and green<br />
Fresnel lens re-purposed into nautical table lamps.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">10. We'll finish up this year's "top ten" with one of my personal favorites- a </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">classic authentic WWII era US Navy quarterdeck bell re-purposed in to a nautical table lamp. We re-purposed this bell because of an old repaired crack (barely noticeable) but no longer produces a bell ring. See closeup pictures below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This cast iron bell was made by the "Harvard Lock Company NY" as embossed on the top of the bell and U.S.N embossed on the bell's lower rim. The bell measures a base diameter of 9 1/2 inches and a height of 9 inches including mounting stem and 19-1/2 inches to the top of the lamp shade (as shown). This Navy bell table lamp will make a nice addition to any nautical inspired interior and home. The bell weighs approximately 17 pounds.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nautical table lamp that we created using an authentic WWII era <br />
U.S, Navy cast iron quartermaster bell.<br />
Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These nautical table lamps represent the quality that we produce and offer for sale at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery. You can peruse our current collection of table lamps and other nautical lamps, lighting, lamp shades and finials our our web store at </span><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TL" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Skipjack's lamps and lighting</a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Also, you should take the time to visit all that we have to offer you- here's the link to </span><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Skipjack's home page </a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #23374a; font-family: "nobile" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We offer one-of-a-kind nautical table lamps created using authentic vintage and antique marine ships lights, lamps and lanterns. We also produce nautical inspired table lamps re-purposed from other authentic maritime items such as wood blocks and other shipboard items, handcrafted driftwood sculpture and fancy knot work lamps and as well as colorful coastal creations including painted vintage lobster buoys and hand-blown netted glass jugs and other coastal beach home favorites. <span id="goog_1631140440"></span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1631140441"></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #23374a; font-family: "nobile" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Nobile, sans-serif;">Check back regularly to view our latest nautical table lamp creations as they are added to the Skipjack Nautical Wares web store or come by and visit us at our showroom in Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia! Visit our great selection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/table-lamps.html">nautical table lamps</a> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #23374a; font-family: Nobile, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">and also our gallery full of everything nautical at <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</a></span>Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-71945223407430760112017-07-14T13:33:00.000-04:002017-07-16T14:01:27.260-04:00Re-purposing Marine & Nautical Lamps to Light Your Coastal Home<div style="border: none; margin-bottom: 0in; padding: 0in;">
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "open sanssemibold";"><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">Authentic
marine and n</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">autical lighting is a top choice to use in your coastal home for many reasons. </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">Quality
and classic nautical design are top reasons for choosing marine
lighting for today’s interior and exterior home use. Here’s a
few good reasons for selecting authentic over replicated lighting for
your nautical room and coastal home. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/table-lamps.html?Session_ID=d4020c7d6d64eece96baa308d76d95dd">Nautical Table Lamps For Sale</a></span></span></span></div>
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best words to describe nautical lighting design is traditional and
classic. Some also refer to ship lights as industrial </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular"; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333;">and </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sansregular"; text-align: center;">even</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sansregular"; text-align: center;"> steampunk </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sansregular"; text-align: center;">because of it’s antique heritage</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sansregular"; text-align: center;">. I like to envision the light used during the days of tall sailing ships, or maybe the sleek, highly polished marine lights that once adorned beautiful classic wooden yachts. Some prefer the elegant lights that glistened up the skies at night on board the great ocean liners or the virtually indestructible fixtures that were used aboard naval and coast guard ships. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sansregular"; text-align: center;">Whatever is your taste and desire, these great old marine lights are in high demand today for home décor lighting and use. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/table-lamps.html?Session_ID=d4020c7d6d64eece96baa308d76d95dd">Nautical lighting</a></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "open sanssemibold";"><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's very difficult to replicate the look of a true seafaring ships lantern or light. This takes decades of actual seafaring use to retain this old worn patina, which makes these great old fixtures a top choice for re-purposing into table lamps creating an authentic look to your nautical room and coastal home.<br />
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lighting was created to w</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">eather</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">
the harsh elements that </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">are</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">
a constant threat to mariners and ships that sail upon the vast
oceans of our world. These exceptional nautical fixtures have proven
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An early 20th century galvanized metal anchor lamp retains a pleasing old black-painted surface. The wire guards protect the 360 degree glass Fresnel lens. The lamp lighting selection toggles between the interior light and the outer light by the upper light switch. You can choose either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both on and off as desired.</td></tr>
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order to survive harsh seafaring use, manufacturers of authentic
marine lighting choose to use the best materials for construction.
Though materials like wood and tin were commonly used throughout our
maritime history, copper, brass and galvanized metal became the top
choices for nautical lighting from the late 19</span><sup><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">
century and throughout the 20</span><sup><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">
century into modern times. Most authentic lamps and lighting that
are available today are of the latter. </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">A</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">luminum
fixtures </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">also
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popular during the 1960’s, </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">sometimes
</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">replacing
the more expensive brass and copper choices. From navigational lights
to hanging lanterns, quality </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">production
and materials were essential to survival on the high seas! <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/nautical-lamps-lighting-lamp-shades.html?Session_ID=d4020c7d6d64eece96baa308d76d95dd">Authentic re-purposed nautical lighting and lamps</a></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This exceptional early to mid 20th century large ship's masthead light features an early re-painted surface and thick glass Fresnel lens. The lamp lighting selection toggles between the interior light and the outer light by the upper light switch. You can choose either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both on and off as desired.</td></tr>
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you seek to own one of these seafaring artifacts of the past, then
you should anticipate that they are going to come at a higher price
than the replicated fixtures that flood the decorator market today.
Yes, you can buy an inexpensive nautical style fixture from your
local lamp and lighting stores, even the big hardware stores have
marine style lighting that could suffice, but don’t expect these
fixtures to survive in a salted air environment like a beach home.
They will rust out and become a fire hazard in short order. Also,
aluminum fixtures are NOT a good choice for the salty air
environment. These should only be used as an interior light fixture
and are a good choice for areas like bathrooms where you may have
brushed-steel fixtures. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/nautical-lamps-lighting-lamp-shades.html?Session_ID=d4020c7d6d64eece96baa308d76d95dd">Quality nautical lamps, lighting and accessories.</a></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High quality brass boat navigational lights are used to create this beautiful pair of port and starboard nautical table lamps. These classic design lanterns are new but are manufactured for actual boat navigational use. </td></tr>
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truth here is no matter what you do with a newly made light fixture,
you cannot reproduce the look of an old seafaring marine light and
lantern. This comes from </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">years
of</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">
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saltwater environment to create </span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">this
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oxid</span><span style="font-family: "open sansregular";">ized
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On the flip side, when we produce marine table lamps using new
fixtures, we choose to use those made for actual boat and ship use
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primary lights that we seek for re-purposing are old navigational
lights like port and starboard, bow and stern as well as mast lights.
Other marine lights would include anchor and cabin lanterns. </span></span></span>
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images below demonstrate what can be achieved by using retired
nautical lamp and lighting fixtures, re-purposed into beautiful table
lamps and lighting for the nautical room and coastal home.To preview the current selection of authentic nautical ship lights and lanterns re-purposed into table lamps, click on the web link here: <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/table-lamps.html?Session_ID=d4020c7d6d64eece96baa308d76d95dd">Nautical Table Lamps</a></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We re-purposed this authentic brass marine bow light into a nautical table lamp. Features thick glass Fresnel lens and retains a wonderful and pleasing bronze patina. The lamp lighting selection toggles between the interior light and the outer light by the upper light switch. You can choose either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both on and off as desired.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The lamp lighting selection toggles between the interior light and the outer light by the upper light switch. You can choose either the upper room light, the interior lantern light or both on and off as desired.</span>We re-purposed this authentic brass marine bow light into a nautical table lamp. Features thick glass Fresnel lens and retains a wonderful and pleasing bronze patina. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Authentic ship's brass 90 degree passageway lights are used here in a Florida Keys homes bathroom.</td></tr>
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-1236869488069315892017-05-22T11:35:00.004-04:002017-05-22T11:49:23.201-04:00Skipjack Nautical Wares Featured on Portsmouth VA Travel & Tourism Show May 2017<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</a> was recently featured on the May 2017 video, Portsmouth VA Travel & Tourism Show, episode 2. This video also features Olde Towne Portsmouth's historic <a href="http://www.thehillhousemuseum.org/">Hill House Museum</a> and the <a href="http://www.portsvaafricanamericanheritage.com/">Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum.</a> Skipjack's segment begins at 16 minutes 45 seconds into the video. Thank you David Shulte and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia for including us on your travel and tourism show!<br />
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Here's the link to the video at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogJJJTlXGSY&t=638s">Portsmouth VA Travel & Tourism Show, episode 2.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery, 620 High Street, Portsmouth, VA.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hill House Museum, Olde Towne Portsmouth, Va.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 20.4px;">Portsmouth is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan areas of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2010, the city had a total population of 95,535.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 20.4px;">The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility which is actually located in Portsmouth, despite its name. The shipyard builds, remodels, and repairs the Navy's ships of all types.</span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 20.4px;">Directly opposite Norfolk, the city of Portsmouth also has miles of waterfront land on the Elizabeth River as part of the harbor of Hampton Roads. There is a ferry boat that takes riders back and forth across the water between Downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Interested in visiting Portsmouth, Virginia, one of America's most historic seaport cities? Here's a few links to tourism information that you might find informative. <a href="http://oldetowneportsmouth.com/">Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA</a> and the <a href="http://portsvacation.com/">City of Portsmouth tourism website</a>. </span>Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0620 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA36.8354888 -76.30463509999998536.8352903 -76.304950099999985 36.835687300000004 -76.304320099999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-22529907125473781192016-12-29T13:56:00.000-05:002016-12-29T14:09:19.497-05:00 Fort Norfolk from the Elizabeth River- Marine Painting by J Robert BurnellA recent article written by Robert McCabe published in the Virginian Pilot reminded me of an original watercolor painting that we currently have on display at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery. The article titled "Fort Norfolk got the first look at "rockets' red glare" traces the history of views from Fort Norfolk on June 22, 1813, during the Battle of Craney Island, when a force of about 700 American troops held off a two-pronged British assault by 3,000 to 4,000 men. Here's the link to the <a href="http://pilotonline.com/news/fort-norfolk-got-the-first-look-at-rockets-red-glare/article_54655a1a-3413-5712-83d5-bf31e9c9f42c.html">rockets red glare</a> article from the Virginian Pilot.<br />
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The painting depicted here is by Portsmouth Virginia's renowned artist J. Robert Burnell titled "Fort Norfolk from the Elizabeth River" was painted in 1994, a tranquil scene with a boy sailing a dingy in the foreground and a three masted ship docked at the water's edge. The view features the fort on the left and a brick structed house in the center. The watercolor measures 18 X 30 inches (view) and 24 X 36 inches framed. Here are a few images (sorry, there's some glare in the image from the glass). Here is the link to the painting of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=15175&Category_Code=AVart">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery website.</a><br />
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Fort Norfolk is an historic fort and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. With the original buildings having been built between 1795 and 1809, the fort encompasses 11 contributing buildings which include: main gate, guardhouse, officers' quarters, powder magazine, and carpenter's shop. Fort Norfolk is the last remaining fortification of President George Washington’s 18th Century harbor defenses. It has served as the district office for the U. S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk since 1923.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up view of Fort Norfolk from the Elizabeth River.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up view of the brick building and the moored frigate.</td></tr>
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You can view our large collection of marine art on our web gallery at <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/MAL.html">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</a>. You can visit Skipjack's gallery located in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia.<br />
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-6616917028507949152016-12-27T11:23:00.000-05:002016-12-29T14:10:50.304-05:00Skipjack- The Premier Marine Art Gallery of Hampton Roads, VirginiaThere are a number of exceptional art galleries to visit around coastal Virginia with a wide spectrum of art to peruse. Coastal Virginia is known as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidewater_region">Tidewater Region</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Roads">Hampton Roads</a> that includes Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg cities. Here's the link on Goggle to the listing of <a href="https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=art+galleries+in+hampton+roads,+va&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=37023058,-76399230,4879&tbm=lcl&tbs=ls:-1,lf_od:-1,lf_oh:-1,lf:1,lf_ui:2,lf_pqs:EAE">art galleries in the Hampton Roads area. </a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"U.S. Gunboat 'Scorpion' in the Battle of Cedar Point, 1814" By Peter Rindlisbacher</td></tr>
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But only one gallery is solely focused on artwork created by marine artists. Since 2003, our unique art gallery located in <a href="http://oldetowneportsmouth.com/">Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia</a> has featured an extensive inventory of original marine, nautical, maritime paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, wood carvings, sailor and folk art, ship models, and scrimshaw by some of the region and the world’s leading marine artists working today including Peter Rindlisbacher, Larry Bage, Jim Bolland, Kevin Collins, Bob Holland, Jac & Patricia Johnson, Sam Lafever, Joe Marinelli, Sandy Nelson, William Barth Osmundsen and David Weiss.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Swimming Mermaid" folk art carving by Jac & Patricia Johnson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"LOOKDOWN SCHOOL" Marine Art Bronze Sculpture by Larry Bage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The S.S. United States by Bob Holland</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Summerwind," oil on canvas by Sandy Nelson</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</a> is proud to offer to discriminating collectors an opportunity to select from these fine marine artworks currently available for sale. We also create changing art exhibitions and opportunities to meet the artists are also offered throughout the year. <br />
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If you’re looking for something with special personal significance, Skipjack can assist you in creating unique commissioned work of art through a selection of our artists.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Don't Give Up the Ship" commissioned folk art carving by Jac & Patricia Johnson</td></tr>
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A consignment and appraisal service is also available through Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery to help collectors sell work from their personal collections. Just give us a call at 757-399-5012 or email us at skipjacknauticalwares@gmail.com.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">& Marine Art Gallery</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">620 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">www.skipjacknauticalwares.com</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">757-399-5012</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Visit our website for current gallery showroom hours.</span><br />
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-68491295073809736152016-12-22T12:15:00.002-05:002016-12-29T14:11:14.252-05:00The Nautical Lamps Co., Mfrs. of Nautic Brand Products, Plainville, Conn.Every once in a while we run across a vintage or antique nautical item that has little known history or provenance. Recently, we acquired a 1930's vintage small boat anchor lantern with the label from a little-known marine manufacturer, The Nautical Lamps Co., Plainville, Connecticut. The company produced a wide range of marine and navigational lamps, lanterns, searchlights and other similar products.<br />
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Our research found a few articles that were posted in early to mid 1930's copies of Motor Boating Magazine. The articles listed the company The Nautical Lamp Company was organized in Plainville, Connecticut in early 1932. A second article was a notification that the company was purchased by Wilcox, Crittenden & Company, Inc. of Middleton, Conn. in the later part of 1936, so the company was only in production for four years.<br />
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Here are images of the anchor lantern with it's <i>NAUTIC BRAND</i> manufacturer's label. We have seen a few other examples listed for sale (or sold) on the web, so other examples can be found. For other images and information, visit the webpage on <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=16072&Category_Code=lantern">Skipjack Nautical Wares</a> website.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1930's galvanized metal small boat anchor lantern<br />
manufactured by the Nautical Lamp Company of Plainville, Conn.</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: #ececec;">Skipjack Nautical Wares specializes in vintage and antique ship's lanterns and lights. We offer a wide variety of marine lighting, manufactured throughout the 19th and 20th century for small craft to big ships by the best known American and foreign makers. These manufacturers include Perkins, Perko, National Marine Lamp Co., Kilborn-Sauer, Wilcox Crittenden, George Carpenter, Robert Findlay, Triplex, A. Ward Hendrickson, Peter Gray, Metorite, Robert Findlay Mfg., Russell Stoll Makers, Lovell, Den Haan, Tung Woo and Sento of Japan, Sea Horse, J.H. Peters & Bey and other historic makers. You will also find a selection of new marine lamps from makers like Den Haan and Weems & Plath. Here's a link to Skipjack's selection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/lantern.html">marine lanterns</a> at <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery.</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Skipjack Nautical Wares </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">& Marine Art Gallery</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">620 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">www.skipjacknauticalwares.com</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">757-399-5012</span><br />
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-78521828733688701732016-12-07T15:51:00.000-05:002017-05-30T10:34:53.675-04:00Top 10 Nautical Gifts For All Occasions 2017One question that we are frequently asked here at Skipjack is...I'm shopping for a gift... something for an upcoming birthday, Mother's or Father's Day, maybe a house warming gift, military retirement, and a special Christmas gift for the nautical enthusiast. And of course when they're visiting our gallery we know that they're searching for something nautical. So here's our "customer's choice" top ten favorite nautical gifts for all occasions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our engravable crystal magnifier with compass coordinates <br />
is a nautical gift for all occasions.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Number One- </b> Our crystal compass coordinate magnifier (pictured above) is a nautical gift for all occasions. This handsome optical-grade crystal glass magnifier features marked compass coordinates with "N" for north making it perfect for use with nautical charts. With crystal clarity and magnification of 4x, this magnifier enlarges small print on any task and is a welcome addition to desks or chart tables. The scratch resistant Crystal Magnifier is more durable than acrylic models and is packaged in an attractive felt-lined gift box, suitable for ceremonial occasions and as a gift for retirement. </span></div>
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<i>Engraving is available. Please allow an extra 2 weeks for engraving. Engraved items are not returnable or refundable. </i> Here's a link: <a href="http://screen%3Dprod%26store_code%3Dsnwmg%26product_code%3Dwp515%26category_code%3Ddec/">Crystal magnifier with compass coordinates</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrimshawed bone handled knives by Tony Perry make the perfect<br />
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<b>Number two-</b> Scrimshawed pocket knives by Tony Perry. Available in different style pocket knives, these bone-handled knives are expertly scrimshawed artwork are available in a variety of nautical designs. From breaching whales to racing schooners, there's plenty to pick from.<br />
For a current selection of scrimshawed knives by Tony Perry, here's the link to Skipjack's sailors tools: <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/tools.html">Scrimshawed knives by Tony Perry.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nautical table lamps is a good choice for a home warming gift and is also a<br />
good choice for birthdays and Christmas gift giving.</td></tr>
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<b>Number three- </b>Nautical table lamps is a good choice for a home warming gift and is also a good choice for birthdays and Christmas gift giving. Skipjack's lamp & Lighting workshop produces unique, one of a kind quality nautical table lamps created from antique and vintage retired seafaring ships lights and lanterns. We also produce marine inspired table lamps converted from other authentic maritime items such as wood blocks and other shipboard items. Our collection also includes handcrafted driftwood sculpture and fancy knotwork lamps and as well as colorful coastal creations including painted vintage lobster buoys and hand-blown glass jugs with netting and other beach home favorites. Skipjack also offers a wide selection of lampshades and lamp finials too! Here's the link to our current selection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/TBL.html">nautical table lamps</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Compass rose bar glasses will enhance for any nautical home or office.</td></tr>
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<b>Number four- N</b>autical themed wine, beer and cocktail glasses is, well, for everyone! Choose from stemmed wine glass, beer glasses and old fashion bar glasses and bar accessories. Available in nautical compass rose and fouled anchor designs. Here's the link to Skipjack's <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/Ent.html">Tabletop, Bar & Entertaining</a><br />
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<b>Number five- </b>Nautical leather and ribbon belts for men and women is a gift that everyone loves. Choose between a variety of great nautical and coastal designs to choose from for everyday wear. In stock from sizes 32 to 48 in even sizes. Other sizes can be ordered. Expect up to two weeks for special orders. Here's the link to our selection of nautical belts for men and women (boys and girls too) in <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/belts.html">Skipjack's belts and caps.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dress up his nautical image with silk neckties, bow ties<br />
and cuff links from Skipjack.</td></tr>
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<b>Number six- </b>While your at it, consider dressing up his nautical image with silk neckties, bow ties and cuff links from Skipjack! Another great gift idea for the nautical enthusiast. Here's the link to our selection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/neck.html">Skipjack's nautical silk neckties, bow ties and cufflinks.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sterling silver sailboat necklaces and earrings from the <br />
Barbara Vincent collection. A great gift for the sailor in your life. </td></tr>
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<b>Number seven- </b>Sterling silver sailboat jewelry from the Barbara Vincent collection. Choose from Barbara's original necklace and earring designs created for the people in your life that love to sail! Here's the link to the collection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/Jewelry.html">sterling silver jewelry from Barbara Vincent.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fine nautical designed door knockers makes a fine<br />
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<b>Number eight- </b>Door knockers have been a favorite as a home warming gift. We also think it makes a great gift to yourself! Skipjack offers a great selection of nautical (and military) designed door knockers to choose from. All are available in brass and a few nickel-plated. The one pictured above was created from an authentic 19th century rope sea chest becket (handle). Here's the link to <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/KNOCK.html">Skipjack's collection of nautical door knockers.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brass porthole clock or barometer is a favored retirement gift!</td></tr>
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<b>Number nine- </b>Brass porthole clock and barometer is a favorite for many. Choose from this classic nautical designed clock with quartz movement or barometer housed in brass portholes or mount them as a matching pair! Great retirement gift! Here's the link to our <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=HS-TK231-9&Category_Code=CBC">brass porthole quartz porthole clock and barometer</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brass yacht bells make perfect gifts for military retirement, <br />
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<b>Number ten-</b> Our best selling gift for military retirement, house warming and for yacht owners is our high quality Italian made brass yacht bells. We also offer a wide variety of vintage and antique ships bells, bell accessories and hand-tied bell ringers, so here's the link to <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/SB.html">Skipjack's ship's bells and accessories.</a><br />
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Shopping at Skipjack is an easy way to find the perfect nautical gift for all occasions. Visit us online at <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery</a> or in person at our downtown location at 620 High Street in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia.<br />
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<br />Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-44426319771676728502016-09-20T09:16:00.000-04:002016-12-29T14:11:57.367-05:00Ancient skeleton discovered on Antikythera Shipwreck<div class="modal-caption" style="border-radius: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 10px 5px;">
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skeleton during its ongoing excavation of the famous Antikythera Shipwreck
(circa 65 B.C.). The shipwreck, which holds the remains of a Greek trading or
cargo ship, is located off the Greek island of Antikythera in the Aegean Sea.
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Institution (WHOI), the team excavated and recovered a human skull including a
jaw and teeth, long bones of the arms and legs, ribs, and other remains. Other
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Archaeologists Brendan Foley, Theotokis Theodoulou and Alex Tourtas excavate the Antikythera Shipwreck skeletal remains, assisted by Nikolas Giannoulakis and Gemma Smith.</div>
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objects our ancestors created," said Brendan Foley, a marine archaeologist
with WHOI. "With the Antikythera Shipwreck, we can now connect directly with
this person who sailed and died aboard the Antikythera ship."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Antikythera Shipwreck is the largest ancient
shipwreck ever discovered, possibly a massive grain carrier. It was discovered
and salvaged in 1900 by Greek sponge divers. In addition to dozens of marble
statues and thousands of antiquities, their efforts produced the Antikythera
Mechanism -- an astounding artifact known as the world's first computer. In
1976, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the CALYPSO crew returned to the wreck and
recovered nearly 300 more objects, including skeletal remains of the passengers
and crew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The skeleton discovered on August 31, 2016, is the
first to be recovered from an ancient shipwreck since the advent of DNA
studies. Ancient DNA expert Dr. Hannes Schroeder of the Natural History Museum
of Denmark in Copenhagen, hastened to Antikythera to view the remains. Once
permission is obtained from the Greek authorities, samples will be sent to his
laboratory for a full suite of analyses. If enough viable DNA is preserved in
the bones, it may be possible to identify the ethnicity and geographic origin
of the shipwreck victim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">"Against all odds, the bones survived over 2,000
years at the bottom of the sea and they appear to be in fairly good condition,
which is incredible," said Schroeder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Antikythera research team generates precise
three-dimensional digital models of every artifact, allowing discoveries to be
shared instantly and widely even if the objects remain on the sea floor.
Several 3D models of the skeletal remains are available for researchers and the
public to view on the Antikythera Projectwebpage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Jonathan Knowles, Autodesk Explorer In Residence,
said, "Our reality capture technology is not only helping share the
amazing story of the Antikythera wreck with the world using digital models and
3D printed artifacts, it is enabling important preservation and furthering
meaningful research."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The project is supported by corporate partners Hublot,
Autodesk, Cosmote, Costa Navarino Resort and private sponsors Swordspoint
Foundation, Jane and James Orr, Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, the Domestic
Property Committee of Kythera and Antikythera, the Municipality of Kythera, and
private sponsors of WHOI.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The research team consists of archaeologists Dr.
Theotokis Theodoulou and Dr. Dimitris Kourkoumelis (Hellenic Ministry of
Culture and Sports); Research Specialist Dr. Brendan Foley (WHOI); archaeologist
Alexander Tourtas; professional technical divers Edward O'Brien (WHOI), Philip
Short, Alexandros Sotiriou, Nikolas Giannoulakis, and Gemma Smith; videographer
Evan Kovacs; documentary director Michalis Tsimperopoulos; supported by
Michalis Kelaidis, Dimitris Romio, and Dimitris Manoliades. The robotic mapping
survey was conducted by Prof. Stefan Williams, Dr. Oscar Pizarro, and Christian
Lees from the Australian Centre for Field Robotics, University of Sydney. U.S.
National Parks Service underwater photographer Brett Seymour and archaeologist
Dr. David Conlin volunteer their time and expertise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Return to Antikythera project is supervised by the
Director of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities Dr. Aggeliki Simosi and is
under the aegis of the President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios
Pavlopoulos.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<dd id="date_posted" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.42857; margin-left: 90px; padding-bottom: 5px;">September 19, 2016</dd>
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<dd id="source" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.42857; margin-left: 90px; padding-bottom: 5px;">Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution</dd>
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<dd id="abstract" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.42857; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 90px; padding-bottom: 5px;">An international research team discovered a human skeleton during its ongoing excavation of the famous Antikythera Shipwreck (circa 65 B.C.). The shipwreck, which holds the remains of a Greek trading or cargo ship, is located off the Greek island of Antikythera in the Aegean Sea. The first skeleton recovered from the wreck site during the era of DNA analysis, this find could provide insight into the lives of people who lived 2100 years ago.</dd>
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It is a daily
occurrence that we are asked to tell them what their item is worth, and for the
appraiser, one that is simply impossible to correctly evaluate for each and
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There are a lot of variables that go into appraising and
evaluating an item. As a <br />
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general overview, these considerations are the product
maker, age, condition including any restoration to fix or enhance an item,
rarity, proven provenance (not here say) and general interest in a product at any
given time, and of course that will most likely change with time. </div>
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Appraisals are written for a number of
purposes. Insurance, to correctly appraise for replacement considerations, fair
market value for resale, tax donations, inheritance and equitable distribution
of an estate to heirs to name a few. These values range in number, for instance
an insurance appraisal is its highest price evaluation for replacing an item
similar in quality, age, manufacturer or maker, provenance, condition, rarity
etc. from a source that offers these items for sale. </div>
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But, these are not the
same value as one would expect to typically receive since most people selling
items, even on web sites like ebay, are not specialized retail dealers. Also,
if one is offering an item to a dealer, do not expect them to buy it at retail
value nor anywhere close to it, since they are in the business of buying for
resale and need to make a reasonable return on their time, overhead and financial
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Also, appraisers have to physically see an item to appraise it and
cannot give you that information over the phone! Appraisal services are
NOT free and are typically charged by the item or on an hourly basis.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ll have to add here, the dollar value
of an old item should be to a collector its least interesting aspect. However, the value does play an important part
of the appraisal evaluation, as shown above, but I do recommend that you
consider first and foremost the desire to own an item and what that item is
worth to you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>BINOCULARS</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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There are a number of styles of binoculars, and the
description used to refer to them can vary.
Typically, 'field glasses' or ‘binocular telescopes’ are a pair of
identical or mirror-symmetrical telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to
point accurately in the same direction, allowing the viewer to use both eyes
(binocular vision) when viewing distant objects. Most are sized to be held
using both hands, although sizes vary widely from opera glasses to large
pedestal mounted military models.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early 20th century field glasses made by chevalier, Paris.</td></tr>
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Unlike a (monocular) telescope, binoculars give users a
three-dimensional image: for nearer objects the two views, presented to each of
the viewer's eyes from slightly different viewpoints, produce a merged view
with an impression of depth.</div>
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These are low power, have a very small field of view, and do
not work nearly as well as prism binoculars.
In a smaller size, they are opera glasses, and their value increases if they
are covered with mother of pearl, abalone shell, ivory or other exotic materials. Field glasses are typically the most affordable
unless they are a very unusual form or manufactured by the top makers, such as
the German companies such as Zeiss or Leitz. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">German made WWII era Carl Zeiss binoculars are one of the top makers of binoculars.</td></tr>
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Prism binoculars. Optical prisms added to the design are
another way to turn the image right way up, usually in a Porro prism or
roof-prisms design.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Porro Prism Binoculars</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Porro prism binoculars are named after Italian optician
Ignazio Porro who patented this image erecting system in 1854, which was later
refined by makers like the Carl Zeiss Company in the 1890s. Binoculars of this
type use a Porro prism in a double prism Z-shaped configuration to erect the
image. This feature results in binoculars that are wide, with objective lenses
that are well separated but offset from the eyepieces. Porro prism designs have
the added benefit of folding the optical path so that the physical length of
the binoculars is less than the focal length of the objective and wider spacing
of the objectives gives a better sensation of depth. Thus, the size of
binoculars is reduced.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roof-Prisms Binoculars</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Binoculars using roof prisms may have appeared as early as
the 1870s in a design by Achille Victor Emile Daubresse. Most roof prism
binoculars use either the Abbe-Koenig prism (named after Ernst Karl Abbe and
Albert Koenig and patented by Carl Zeiss in 1905) or the Schmidt-Pechan prism
(invented in 1899) designs to erect the image and fold the optical path. They
have objective lenses that are approximately in line with the eyepieces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Roof-prisms designs create an instrument that is narrower
and more compact than Porro prisms. There is also a difference in image
brightness. Porro-prism binoculars will inherently produce a brighter image
than roof-prism binoculars of the same magnification, objective size, and
optical quality, because the roof-prism design employs silvered surfaces that
reduce light transmission by 12% to 15%. Roof-prisms designs also require
tighter tolerances for alignment of their optical elements (collimation). This
adds to their expense since the design requires them to use fixed elements that
need to be set at a high degree of collimation at the factory. Porro prisms
binoculars occasionally need their prism sets to be re-aligned to bring them
into collimation. The fixed alignment in roof-prism designs means the
binoculars normally will not need re-collimation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a general rule of thumb, German binoculars are considered
the most sought after, followed by American, English; and French, which are
typically good quality but are more common unless of unusual design. Some of
the best names in Japanese optics of WWII or before are often of very high
quality.<br />
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Some binoculars are center focus,
with one central wheel that focuses both sides at once. Individual focus binoculars are adjusted by
rotating each eyepiece. Each style is
desired by different collectors. Very large binoculars are always sought
after. Most binoculars are numbered according
to their magnifying power and the diameter of the objective in mm. 12 x 30 optics magnify twelve times and have
30 mm objectives. Some of the older Paris made binoculars lack this
information. Personally, I love the old Parisian binoculars, these classic
heirlooms are usually quite affordable, fun to use and are a great product for
tabletop and bookshelf décor. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A grouping of American made binoculars by Bausch and Lomb.</td></tr>
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Another consideration is the ease of use and repairs if
needed. Prism binoculars are easily knocked out of alignment, requiring an
expensive and difficult repair. Pristine
binoculars are worth far more than when dirty or misaligned, and broken or cracked
optics lower the value far more. Cases
help keep binoculars safe and clean but do not add much to the value.<br />
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-5320967999103019782016-03-16T13:54:00.000-04:002016-12-29T14:13:12.328-05:0010 Tips for Designing the Perfect Nautical Room for Your Coastal Home<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are 10 proven winners for creating your very best nautical inspired room in your coastal home. Any or all of these design ideas will go a long way toward the realization of your space. Give these nautical design ideas a try:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Nautical colors, textures and finishes are typically borrowed from ships and yachts. Colors that associate well are described as sailcloth white, pitch black, port red and starboard green and navy blue. Wood selections include teak and mahogany, oak and maple. Brass, bronze, copper, aluminum, tin and galvanized metal, chrome and nickel finishes, both polished to a high shine or left verdigris for a weathered patina. Use hemp and nylon line for edging surfaces- including black and navy blue nylon for a distinct yachting presence. Try navigational charts for a wall covering, especially in small areas like a bathroom or dressing room.</span></div>
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handles and pulls. It’s the perfect look for both hardwood and painted cabinet finishes. Hand-tied monkey’s fist or turk’s head knobs are perfect choices too! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/NF.html">Antique sea chests and select antique furniture</a> fit well into the traditional New England style nautical environment. You may also want to consider custom made furniture using retired <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=GrateTable&Category_Code=NF">teak ship’s grates or hatch covers as tops for tables.</a> These are both beautiful, functional and add a lot of character to the room. We’ve also used old ship’s doors, brass portholes and windows as tops for occasional and coffee tables too.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6. Nautical/marine art for your walls can be more than just a print or a painting, though the perfect marine painting can be the focal point in your room. Framed black and white photographs of classic yachts and giclee prints after original paintings are usually more affordable ways to add in quality marine art. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. For other wall art forms, consider a beautiful <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/SW.html">ships wheel</a>, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/plaques.html">ship’s name, quarter and stern boards</a>, old oars, a collection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/M.html">half hulls of old sailing ships</a>, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/FSA.html">folk and sailor marine carvings of whales and mermaids</a> and even harpoons, representing the days of whaling and seafaring days gone by. Victorian age sailor’s valentines were brought back from the island of Barbados as gifts for loved ones. Contemporary examples with great detail can be a great choice as well. Also, consider adding in the sound of the ringing of a <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/CBC.html">ship’s bell clock</a>. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A carved and painted wood mermaid is in stark contrast to the <br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. Be selective when accessorizing your nautical room. We recommend using <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/I.html">sextants or octants, spyglasses, </a></span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/I.html">on a bookshelf, </a></span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/I.html">boxed compasses, </a>small scale models, wood blocks and smaller sailor-made carvings on table, desk and chest tops. Small collections work best grouped together in a tight assemblage. You will make a stronger statement when they appear "en masse" as each one accents the other. Think of a collection of <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/M.html">ship-in-bottles</a>, antique scrimshaw, or a grouping of items like vintage blocks from sailboats, compasses and other small maritime items placed together on a bookshelf or tabletop. Larger ship’s instruments like<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/BT.html"> binnacles, telegraphs</a> and ship wheels on stands are well suited to stand alone placed in a corner or as a centerpiece. </span></div>
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-51440482028499138552016-02-04T16:48:00.000-05:002016-12-29T14:13:42.655-05:00Steampunk NauticalA customer recently visited our gallery searching for items to use in a house that he was in the process of remodeling. The theme of the interior he said was "steampunk" and he was searching for items that related to the Victorian era, the days of steam power and industrial technology.<br />
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"You're in the right place, I said. That would certainly include the age of steam powered ships and that is the type of items that we carry." It didn't take long for him to grasp what I was talking about. </div>
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I left him to browse around and I could tell that he was quite excited about his discovery and started taking pictures of items of interest. He left an hour later with numerous ideas and images of items well suited for his new interior. </div>
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Not knowing much about the design concept steampunk, I decided to do a little research to become familiar with what it is. I looked up the word on Wikipedia and the short definition is: "Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction and sometimes fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery." The longer version stated "Although its literary origins are sometimes associated with the cyberpunk genre, steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power. Steampunk may, therefore, be described as neo-Victorian. Steampunk ... is rooted in the era's perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, and art. Such technology may include fictional machines like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steampunk interior using a porthole and door wheel<br />
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Movies such as Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law and the Wild Wild West with Will Smith and Kevin Kline demonstrate steampunk design and technology in that fantastic world as described above. I researched further and Googled steampunk interiors that led to completed steampunk designed rooms using all types of gears, tubes, and gizmos of various types, all from old steam engines and salvaged from closed factories. Then I found photos of maritime ship parts and instruments salvaged from ships of the past. Perfect! Now I know why our customer left our showroom with such excitement. He had discovered a gold mine of nautical steampunk!</div>
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There are numerous nautical items that can be incorporated into a steampunk room. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/BT.html">Ship's binnacles and telegraphs</a>, early ship's <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/TL.html">lamps and lighting</a>, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/Nav.html">compasses</a>, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/Port.html">portholes and windows</a> made of brass, old brass steam whistles, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/SW.html">brass or bronze steering stations,</a> old blocks and<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/SB.html"> bells</a>, steam gauges, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/Nav.html">sextants and octants</a>, <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/CBC.html">marine clocks and barometers </a>are all good choices to use in the steampunk environment. Furniture can be produced using old <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/NF.html">hatch covers with metal banded ends, teak grates</a>, portholes and windows re-purposed into coffee and end tables. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/WC.html">Spot lights, cage lights, passageway lights and fox lights</a> suspended on metal poles or chains for overhead lighting. These are all perfect items for creating a beautiful steampunk nautical interior! </div>
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Images below are just a few of the many authentic old maritime items that would be great choices for creating a magnificent steampunk interior. You may want to bookmark the <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SNWMG&Category_Code=JI">NEW! Just In! </a>section of our web store to be the first to see our latest arrivals as they come available. Cheers!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brass ship's porthole with battle cover would be a super item for a steampunk room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">90 degree nautical passageway or engine room light.</td></tr>
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-65100523962775919102016-01-09T11:53:00.000-05:002016-12-29T14:14:14.432-05:00Maritime Carvers- The Art of the Tiller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a maritime dealer and collector, I am always seeking to acquire exceptional examples of wood carvings that were produced during the "Age of Sail." Wood carvings which decorated ships during the 17th, 18th and 19th century are sometimes all that remain from the vessels built during that time. We know that ship carvers specialized in producing quality decorative work for maritime environments on ships, boats and yachts were a trade in to itself and different from those that built ships.Typical examples of their work would include figureheads, nameboards, trailboards for boats and unique yacht interiors out of wood.<br />
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In this article we will take a look at the art of the carved tiller arm that sometimes embellished great yachts and naval gigs that carried wealthy merchants and ship captains from sea to shore. These were at times garnished with carvings of figures such as animal heads, folded hands and monkeys fist in terminus. Sometimes the length of the tiller was carved with elaborate rope turnings, snake bodies and end with rectangular panels with stylized acanthus leaves and other foliation, stars and other favored decorations of the period carved inside. Among the works produced by marine carvers throughout the centuries, authentic carvings off of actual ships continue to be highly prized and sought after and becoming increasingly more difficult to find.<br />
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Here's a selection of exceptionally carved tiller arms made during the 19th century by those that specialized in maritime carvings.<br />
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A carved mahogany and brass small yacht or launch tiller, probably English, circa 1880. The tiller has a monkey fist end followed by a multi strand rope carved shaft which transcends into a four sided rectangular shape with carved flags on the top and sides. The rear section of the tiller is rectangular in shape with a curved end. There is a slot at the center where the tiller slipped over the rudder. The rear section is wrapped with brass around its outside surface. Dimension: Length 26 1/2 inches. <a href="http://www.hylandgranby.com/">Hyland Granby</a>, Hyannisport, MA.<br />
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A 19th century carved tiller handle with rope-turned center, pointed finger terminus and carved foliate panels at other end. Measures slightly over 22 inches in length. <a href="http://www.kahnfineantiques.com/">Kahn Fine Antiques</a>, Chatham, Massachusetts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">A 19th century carved tiller handle with rope-turned center, pointed finger terminus and carved foliate panels at other end.</span></td></tr>
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A 19th century carved yacht tiller. This exceptional tiller was made in mahogany and elaborately carved in a rope-work pattern with a monkey fist at the head, a brass collar forming the grip, a Turk's Head closing off the rope work which continues down the entire length to the squared off post end, with panels carved in relief decorated with carved ribbons. The end in the form of a wedge to fit in the rudder post. 85 in. (215.9 cm.) length. Sold for $17,500.00 at <a href="http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-19th-century-carved-yacht-tiller-5171064-details.aspx">Christie's Auction</a> 15 January 2009, New York, Rockefeller Plaza<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">This exceptional tiller was made in mahogany and elaborately carved in a rope-work pattern with a monkey fist at the head.</span></td></tr>
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A finely carved oak and brass yacht tiller arm, British Isles, mid to late 19th century. Elaborately carved and has the typical reverse curved shape.The end of the tiller features a carved dolphin with a brass collar just below forming the grip. The turned post transcends into an octagonal length which continues and curves down to a blocked section to the squared off post end. The end in the form of a wedge to fit in the rudder post. Survives in good condition with a wonderful old patina and original surface. Measures 58 inches in overall length. A rare tiller and an exceptional example of maritime artistry. <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery</a>, Portsmouth, Virginia.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">The end of the tiller features a carved dolphin with a brass collar just below forming the grip. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">The turned post transcends into an octagonal length which continues and curves down to a blocked section to the squared off post end. </span></td></tr>
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A carved wood tiller in tapered form with a turned top half ending in a carved animal head with wide gaping mouth holding a ball with five pointed star. Bronze hardware is present. All in a very nice old dark patina. SIZE: 59." <a href="http://jamesdjulia.com/">James D. Julia Auctioneers</a>, Fairfield, Maine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">A carved wood tiller in tapered form with a turned top half ending in a carved animal head with wide gaping mouth.</span></td></tr>
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A rare carved snake form boat tiller. This example was described to be a late 19th century American tiller, carved out of maple or birch. This carving is finely executed while evoking a whimsical and folky feeling in the snake's face. This is a wonderful example of how a utilitarian object can transcend into a work of art. Condition: Retaining original varnish finish and brass mounts. Dimensions: 32 1/2." <a href="http://www.tillouantiques.com/"> Jeffrey Tillou Antiques</a>, Litchfield, Connecticut.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">A rare carved American snake form boat tiller, late 19th century.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side view of a<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;"> carved American snake form boat tiller, late 19th century.</span></td></tr>
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Celtic Cat Ship's Tiller Arm. The last example is a rudder arm with such fine detailed carving would have stood out from the more mundane examples, and offers lasting appreciation as both a valuable maritime antique and as a fine example of the carver’s art. Due to wood’s inability to hold up against years of exposure to salt water and weather, only a very small percentage of the decorative ships’ carvings survive into the 21st Century.<br />
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An extremely well preserved and presented hardwood tiller arm features a Celtic Cat laying ‘couchant’, its heraldic pose completed with the imaginary continuation the cat’s body as the full length of the wood artifact. The cat is aggressively showing its teeth in fierce armament. Deeply grained and expertly shaped with consideration for the grain pattern, the wood resembles English Oak, but is quite light in weight and of extreme age. The well-preserved tiller has a leather covered neck grip showing visible signs of the wear caused by tied lines to keep the rudder on a straight course. The grip is bounded with knot-work ring collars. The curvature of the rudder-steering device would allow for a captain to navigate from the stern cockpit of what was undoubtedly a decent sized sailing ship. The length is carved in a quite nice stylized rope braid, and the "klick board" has a floral design motif carved just forward of where the arm would mount into the rudder head. <a href="http://vallejogallery.com/">Vallejo Gallery</a>, Newport Beach, California.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">Celtic Cat Ship's Tiller Arm.</span></td></tr>
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-37771071503732725732015-12-28T13:44:00.000-05:002016-12-29T14:14:54.561-05:00Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Art Gallery Relocates to 620 High Street<i>Recently moved from the riverfront, Skipjack Nautical Wares new showroom is larger and features a more visible storefront. R</i><i>eferred to by our customers as Skipjack 4.0, this is the fourth store location in Coastal Virginia and is</i><i> now located at 620 High Street in historic downtown (Olde Towne) Portsmouth, Virginia. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skipjack Nautical Wares previous riverfront store located at 1 High Street <br />
adjacent to the High Street basin and the Hog Island Lighthouse Lens Pavilion<br />
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The number one question asked today by visitors and customers alike is "Why did you move from your riverfront location?" For those that are knowledgeable of our history, it does make sense to wonder why. The simple answer is, the building was sold and the new owners are renovating the building and converting into luxury apartments. Our lease was until the end of September 2015 which gave us 6 months from time of notice to find a new location and move.<br />
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With numerous trips north up as far as Massachusetts and south through florida, we visited many coastal seaport towns in search for a new viable location to relocate the store. There were many location opportunities of which we considered and one we would have leased on the spot in Savannah Georgia. This was a large riverfront warehouse just outside of the historic district that featured wide open spaces with yellow pine beamed ceilings and old brick walls, but we missed leasing it by a few weeks! The other was a smaller store in St. Augustine in the heart of the shopping/tourist district, but again was just leased prior to our arrival. Other potential locations that we liked were Beaufort, SC, Charleston, SC, Annapolis, MD and Alexandria,Virginia, Norfolk, VA and areas around coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. All of these were good choices for Skipjack, but most offered but a few locations to look at and all came with considerably higher per sq. ft. pricing. So we once again chose to stay local and focus on potential spaces located here in the Olde Towne Portsmouth area.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery's <br />
new Olde Towne Portsmouth location at<br />
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It was now early summer and time was running out. We previewed a dozen locations, some with great potential, but none of them truly met our needs and most with rental limitations that made them undesirable.<br />
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A close friend and associate called and informed us of a property that would be perfect, but the problem was that it was already occupied. But, discussions led to an opportunity that could work for both parties. The owners and business that occupied the building was Way Back Yonder Antiques, and after nearly 20 years of operation at 620 High Street, they considering downsizing the operation and moving to a smaller building that they owned a block away. After rounds of negotiating, we struck a deal and leased the building. The challenge now was for the owners of Way Back Yonder Antiques to reduce their inventory and clear the space in time for us to take possession and move in. Thankfully, we worked together and with considerable help from friends here in the Olde Towne community were able to make the transition from the riverfront to our new home, now referred to as Skipjack 4.0!<br />
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Dealers of authentic nautical antiques and collectibles, Skipjack Nautical Wares is also known for it's fine collection of maritime lamps, lighting, furniture, and decor. Skipjack also buys and sells genuine navigational instruments, clocks and barometers, telescopes, compasses, binnacles and telegraphs (E.O.T.'s) and US Navy and Coast Guard collectibles. Our maritime ship and yacht salvage includes ship wheels, portholes and windows, doors, ship lights, anchors, brass signs, builders plates, nameboards, marine hardware, glass floats, flags, life rings, buoys, boarding ladders and much more.<br />
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Skipjack's Marine Gallery features antique, vintage and contemporary art specializing in maritime and marine subjects. Our gallery includes works in bronze and ceramic and wood sculpture, scrimshaw, folk and sailor art, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings and giclee prints. Our ship model gallery features both antique and handcrafted scaled models, half hulls and ship-in-bottles of exceptional quality from artists around the globe.<br />
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Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-39240167241463461432014-12-28T14:47:00.000-05:002017-08-05T10:59:24.921-04:00Sophisticated Nautical Design at Home in the Hamptons<br />
Recently, I was hunting around on Pinterest (nautical furnishings and furniture) and came across an image of an aluminum ship's window re-purposed into a nautical mirror. This picture was linked to a blog written by Courtney Price titled "The Hampton Designer Show-house" where top interior designers turn a New England home into a, as the author describes it, "decorating masterpiece." The house located in Bridgehampton, New York was certainly dressed up in top fashion.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Authentic ship fixtures re-purposed and used to create this beautiful nautical bathroom.<br />
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Part of the first floor (bath and mudroom) was designed by New York designer Melanie Roy of <a href="http://www.melanieroydesign.com/"> Melanie Roy Design</a> selecting a strong blue and white striped wall covering and navy blue walls contrasting white painted wood trim and bathroom cabinet with polished steel drawer pulls and bath fixtures. The mirror and lights above the bathroom sink were re-purposed ship salvage items including a ship's window converted into a mirror (could also be the front of a medicine cabinet) flanked on both sides with 90 degree aluminum caged passageway lights. (see below).<br />
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This is a beautiful example of utilizing authentic, high quality nautical fixtures, re-purposed and used once again as part of creating a very attractive nautical inspired bathroom. Kudos to designer Melanie Roy!<br />
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An authentic ship's porthole window recycled from the shipping industry that we've re-purposed into an impressive nautical mirror. These 2 dog porthole frames are made out of ALUMINUM and to the highest marine specifications, salvaged from British and European ships built in the 1970's/ 80's. Aluminum portholes are much lighter than their brass and bronze predecessors which makes them usable as a wall hanging in any nautical/coastal interior. Aluminum portholes are also a perfect choice for bathrooms with brushed nickel and stainless steel fixtures! The overall diameter of the porthole measures 16 X 20 inches and the mirror measures 12 X 16 inches. The projection from the wall including the dogs is 5 1/2 inches. The weight is approximately 16 pounds. Here's the link: <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/nautical-mirrors.html">Aluminum porthole mirrors.</a><br />
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Another appropriate choice would have been one of our authentic large opening ship's aluminum porthole with 2 dogs recycled from the shipping industry that we've re-purposed into an impressive nautical mirror. These portholes are made from aluminum and to the highest marine specifications, salvaged from British and European ships built in the 1970's/ 80's. Aluminum portholes are much lighter than their brass and bronze predecessors which makes them usable as a wall hanging in any nautical/coastal interior. The overall diameter of the porthole measures 19 1/2 inches and the mirror measures 13 3/4 inches. The weight is approximately 18 pounds.<br />
Here's the link: <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/nautical-mirrors.html"> Aluminum porthole mirror</a><br />
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Shown here is our high quality cast aluminum 90 degree bulkhead (passageway) lights are designed after vintage ship lights. Features an aluminum screw-bezel style cage and clear glass cover. We recommend a fluorescent or LED type bulb for long life and minimal heat build-up inside the fixture. This is an aluminum version of our cast brass bulkhead light -- it weighs less than the brass and is perfect for installations where weight is a concern. Measures 4.5" wide, 11.5" long and projects about 7.5". Here's the link:<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/wall-ceiling-piling-lights.html"> 90 degree aluminum passageway light</a><br />
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A smaller version of our aluminum passageway light is our new, high quality, cast aluminum 90 degree bulkhead (passageway) lights designed after the larger, vintage ship lights. Features a polished aluminum screw-bezel style cage with clear glass insert. The light measures 3 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches tall not including the round back plate. The back plate is designed to cover a standard round electrical box and measures 4 inches in diameter. Mounts using two screws 3 1/2 inches apart. UL rated 75 W 125V socket for candelabra style bulbs. Highest quality light of it's type on the market! Here's the link:<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/small-aluminum-90-degree-passageway-light-new.html"> Small 90 degree passageway light</a><br />
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Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery is a major supplier of authentic nautical lighting, ship salvage, custom furniture and furnishings, decor and marine art to the interior design trade. Visit our web store at<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/"> Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery </a>or stop by our riverfront showroom located in<a href="http://oldetowneportsmouth.com/"> historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia.</a><br />
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<br />Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-3417000111710617962014-10-13T14:02:00.000-04:002014-10-13T14:02:49.950-04:00The 25th Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner RaceOctober 13-19, 2014<br />
From Baltimore, Maryland, to Portsmouth, Virginia<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Schooners underway at the beginning of the <br />
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There are schooners here, there and just about everywhere participating in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR). The 25th annual race begins Thursday, October 16th on the south side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Annapolis, Maryland. The schooners race throughout the afternoon and night into the next day to their designated finish line. For classes A and AA, the finish is an east-west line at Thimble Shoal Light and classes B and C finish at Windmill Point. Then they proceed on to docking in Portsmouth, Virginia along the quaint historic seaport's basins and seawall.<br />
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With 34 entries in this year's race represented from all around the Chesapeake Bay and as far away as Key West, Florida, they'll be schooners of all types and sizes for you to view. The schooners will be on view in Portsmouth's North and High Street Landings as well as along the Olde Towne riverfront. Some may be available at times for boarding and tours. Make sure to bring your camera along for this is surely a great photographic opportunity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A. J. Meerwald under sail during the <br />Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. Photo by Allen Graves.</td></tr>
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Plan to spend the day and take in all that Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia has to offer. This is a great time to stroll along our historic High Street corridor and visit our exceptional antique shops, art galleries and unique specialty stores found in Olde Towne. Have a great lunch or dinner in one of our chef and family owned restaurants, sports bars and pubs...there's plenty to choose from and you'll definitely find one to your liking.<br />
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<b>HISTORY</b><br />
Schooner racing on the Chesapeake Bay is rooted in the trade rivalry between Baltimore, Maryland, at the northern end of the Bay, and Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, at the southern end. The fastest sailing vessels delivered goods and people to their destinations and often garnered the best price for their cargo by beating slower schooners into port. Over the years, commercial schooner designs evolved for the bay's routes — taking into consideration shallow waters, local crops and regional needs, with speed being a primary concern to beat competitively loaded vessels into port. These schooners also played a critical role in our nation's early wars. While there are no cargo-hauling schooners now working the Bay, there are a considerable number of schooners still in use as cruising vessels and privately owned boats.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Schooners and rigging dominate the view at the High Street Landing,<br /> Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. Photo by Joe Elder.</td></tr>
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In 1988, when the City of Baltimore launched her flagship modeled on those earlier vessels, Captain Lane Briggs of the Tugantine Norfolk Rebel — the world's only sail-powered schooner-rigged tugboat — challenged the Pride of Baltimore II to a race from Baltimore to Norfolk, reviving an historic rivalry between schooners, captains and cities on the Bay. With the challenge accepted, the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR) was born.<br />
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In 1990, a weekend in October was set aside for what had become an annual event, and yacht clubs at the northern and southern ends of the race volunteered to support the schooners and crews in their efforts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Mystic Whaler" sails into Baltimore before the race begins. Photo by Joe Elder.</td></tr>
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Over the 25 years of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, there have been some incredible races with schooners going to the wire to win. Harsh weather conditions in some of the races have tested the mettle of the vessels, crews and captains. As many as 56 schooners have signed up for a single race, and more than 150 — with vessels from as far away as California - have enjoyed the fall race on the Bay. The 2007 race was the fastest race in this long series. With strong following winds, several schooners set new records for both elapsed and corrected time. The schooner Virginia set a new time to beat of 11 hours, 18 minutes and 53 seconds, beating the previous record of 12 hours, 57 minutes and 51 seconds set by Imagine...! in the 2005 GCBSR.<br />
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<br />Skipjack's Nautical Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11563663548590789696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386151938832298589.post-69900819424546911292014-10-12T15:47:00.000-04:002014-10-12T15:47:22.199-04:00Skipjack's Annual American Marine Folk & Sailor Art ShowIt’s a folksy collection of whales, mermaids, fish, fowl, carvings, paintings, models, trade signs, weathervanes, folk and sailor art representing some of the finest American folk artists working today combined with with examples made in the past. Some are whimsical, others memorable, but they are all simply delightful!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming mermaid wood carving by Virginia artist Jac & Patricia Johnson.</td></tr>
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Welcome to Skipjack's Annual American Marine Folk and Sailor Art Show! This year once again features a select blend of marine marine art from some of the best marine folk artists working today together with a selection of vintage and antique examples. This year, we have the privilege of introducing New England folk carver John Shaw to our show. His carvings represent a traditional rustic folk art style similar in composition to carvings created during the early days of whaling. Each whale is hand-carved and painted in a style that replicates an antique example. John's carvings are created using native white pine and finished in acrylic paint and sealed both front and back with spar varnish urethane for durability.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carved and painted wood sperm whale by Mass. artist John Shaw</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiny carved wood sperm whale by<br />John Shaw.</td></tr>
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John Shaw is a native of Plymouth, Massachusetts and a direct descendant of the pilgrims. He has been carving and painting for over 30 years with a focus on wildlife. Custom carvings may be commissioned. We are pleased to have this fine marine artist as a part of the Skipjack family.<br />
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Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/category/folkartshow.html">American Marine Folk and Sailor Art Show</a> now on display at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. The show runs through November 8, 2014. The gallery is open Monday- Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. You can also visit our web-store 24/7 by following the link here: <a href="http://skipjacknauticalwares.com/">Skipjacknauticalwares.com</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Folk art painting on barrel slat by Jean Colquhoun</td></tr>
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Often, my art efforts have a direct link to my historical
re-enacting. A recent case in point was
in Baltimore, participating in the Star Spangled Banner celebrations. I towed my 27-foot longboat up from
Texas, met with a Canadian crew, and some Maryland-based Royal Marines, and
joined in the 1814 festivities.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving to Baltimore, Md. from Texas with longboat in tow.</td></tr>
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The Maryland Yacht Club hosted us for the week, and we
obliged by performing a wartime British boat landing at the Club. We exchanged cannon shots, then I had fun with
the crowd attending as an arrogant British naval officer, “… in time, you
impulsive colonials will learn humility and your proper place in the world…”,
and afterwards enjoyed a buffet dinner and chat with all combatants under a
temporary truce. The MYC gave me a gift
club burgee pennant, and I surrendered my masthead Union Jack as a trophy of
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Re-enacting the landing of a British longboat in Baltimore,Md. during<br />
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On Saturday, we went aboard a visiting Canadian Navy
frigate in Baltimore Harbor for a cocktail reception – appropriate because the
British campaign of harassment on the Chesapeake was largely to take the
pressure off British troops on the Canadian border. The company and food were excellent. We later witnessed the tremendous fireworks show, then
returned again on the Sunday morning to see the large 1814 flag raised over Fort
McHenry– which we answered with our own Star Spangled flag and gun salutes.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">“Artist in his 1814 British Navy uniform, addressing the reception <br />attendees aboard H.M.C.S. ATHABASCAN.”</td></tr>
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The tie-in with my art is that I had learned in my research
that longboats like mine had been sent in close to the Fort on that fateful
night, to launch a diversionary cannon and rocket attack on the American
batteries. I painted a six-foot oil on
canvas of that scene, from the point of view of the British boats milling about
in the dark, as the Fort was pounded by the British ships. It was a tense moment in American history
because Washington had fallen, and the defenders under heavy bombardment also
expected a land attack at any moment.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Perilous Night." A painting by marine artist Peter Rindlisbacher.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/">Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery</a> was able to supply me with framed <a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=PR10-Giclee&Category_Code=PR">giclee prints</a> of the painting to give as gifts to the yacht club and Canadian warship. All in all, it was a truly satisfying trip, and suitable
wrap up to the 200<sup>th</sup> Anniversary commemorations.</div>
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<b>ABOUT THE PAINTING</b></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SNWMG&Product_Code=PR10&Category_Code=PR">Perilous Night; Naval Attack on Fort McHenry- Original Painting by Peter Rindlisbacher.</a> </i></div>
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<i>The painting portrays the scene in the Ferry Branch of the Patapsco River off Fort McHenry about 1:;30 AM, September 14th, 1814. Nine armed barges full of picked men from the Royal Navy were discovered in the midst of their diversion attack, while Fort McHenry was being shelled with bombs and rockets from a line of British warships. The crossfire from the three U.S. forts and land batteries, and lack of progress in the British land attack, made the boats to withdraw out of range after a few hours of exchanging fire. Fort McHenry survived the night, of course, and a view of the flag still there by morning inspired the National Anthem. </i></div>
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<i>Previous portrayals of the 1814 bombardment of Baltimore have shown a view from the far distant line of British ships firing at Fort McHenry, or from the defenders` ramparts taking the punishment, or via a bird`s eye view of the Fort and distant enemy. </i></div>
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<i>Instead, the artist opted for what one historian has called "the first from this view", a little known element of the Battle, that a flotilla of armed British boats had been sent in close to the Fort as a diversion for the main land attack. Rindlisbacher's depiction is in among those boats, which likely had the best view of the Fort and battle that night. </i></div>
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<i>The boat assault coincided with one of the most dramatic and dangerous times in the Nation`s history. The Treasury was virtually bankrupt, weeks before Washington had been captured easily, the Whitehouse had been burnt, the First Family barely escaping, and Baltimore was expected to fall next. </i></div>
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<i>Portraying the high drama of that night was the artist’s objective in this painting, and its terror and violence cannot be overstated. Bombs, rockets and cannon balls relentlessly rained down on the Fort from the attacking ships and boats, while the Town waited in fear -- hours all in the midst of intermittent rain, thunder and lightning. </i></div>
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<i>A pivotal night in America`s history, before dawn broke, the British left and "the Flag was still there".</i></div>
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