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Antique Naval Artifacts, Navy Militaria, China, Dinnerware and Tableware from Civil War, SpanAm Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion, Great White Fleet, and WWI eras


1860's Thru 1930's - Vintage Civil War, Spanish American War, Great White Fleet and WWI era's !!
Perfect Gifts for the Retired or Current Naval Officer, Enlisted Navy Member, Maritime or Naval Enthusiast!

These Antique Naval Artifacts Will Meet the Pleasure of the Most Discerning Collector, Naval Officer, or Executive!

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Above Photo is of the USS North Carolina, ACR-12 Armored Cruiser Ca 1905

us navy enamelware enlisted cup and plate ca 1898-1910 us navy enamelware enlisted cup and plate ca 1898-1910

The above enlisted seamans mess plate and cup were used by the US Navy possibly from the late 1880's up until WWI. This cup and plate are attached and presumably hung up on a wall honoring the unidentified sailor whose photo is glued to the bottom of the cup. There is a matching bowl to this set which was standard messware for all meals. It is assumed that this was his mess gear and a family member, possibly his mother, put this together to remember him.

While the sailor himself will remain unidentified, by using a powerful magnifying glass we were able to discern the name of his ship which was stenciled onto his hat ribbon! The USS Buffalo!

Click HERE for a more in depth review of the above US Navy Enlisted Enamelware used between the 1890's to early 1900's

Did we ever fail to mention that the best part of this job is hearing the many naval tales and sea stories from our clients as well as doing all of the research into the items we find, and then freely providing this to all interested parties!

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RAREST of the RARE! US Navy 9" Dinner Plate dated 1898
Museum Quality Condition - Spanish-American War Era! Very First US Navy Authorized Dinnerware Pattern for the Senior Officers Mess! - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer or Naval Antique Collector! This pattern and topmark was used for 14 years and the gold/eagle was then incorporated into the Dept of Navy seal still used today!
 
us navy antique dinner plate 1898
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Used in Senior Officer's Mess. Manufacturer backstamped "H&Co,L,France and James M. Barth Co, New York, 1898"
Folks, it doesn't get any more rarer than this!

Spanish-American War era
 
$695.
 
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RAREST of the RARE! US Navy 9" Dinner Plate, 1897
Museum Quality Condition - Spanish-American War and Great White Fleet Era! Very First US Navy Authorized Dinnerware Pattern for the Senior Officers Mess! - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer or Naval Antique Collector! This pattern and topmark was used for 14 years and the gold/eagle was then incorporated into the Dept of Navy seal still used today!
 
us navy antique dinner plate
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Used in Senior Officer's Mess. Manufacturer backstamped "OPCO Syracuse China" which was used by the Syracuse China between 1896-1920 and the plate is production dated 1897!
Folks, it doesn't get any more rarer than this!

Spanish-American War and Great White Fleet era
 
$695.
 
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RAREST of the RARE! US Navy 9" Dinner Plate dated 1894
Museum Quality Condition - Spanish-American War Era! Very First US Navy Authorized Dinnerware Pattern for the Senior Officers Mess! - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer or Naval Antique Collector! This pattern and topmark was used for 14 years and the gold/eagle was then incorporated into the Dept of Navy seal still used today!
 
us navy antique dinner plate 1894
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Used in Senior Officer's Mess. Manufacturer backstamped "H&Co,L,France and James M. Barth Co, New York, 1894"
Folks, it doesn't get any more rarer than this!

Spanish-American War era
 
Not For Sale
 
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RAREST of the RARE! Early 1900s US Navy Compote Serving Bowl or Dish on Pedestal - Great White Fleet Era! This rare piece and limited pattern was made specifically for the Secretary of the Navy ca 1900-1907 per the represented blue flag with centered anchor and 4 stars in each corner.
 
secretary of the navy ca early 1900s
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4.25" high and 8" wide. Used in the Secretary of the Navy's Private and Formal Mess. Manufacturer backstamped "Theodore Haviland, Limoges, France" and "Higgins & Setters, New York, October 25 190x"
Folks, it doesn't get any more rarer than this!

Great White Fleet era
 
$695.
 
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RARE Hand Glazed Backstamped/Dated 1918 U.S. Navy Department of Navy Serving Dish and Receiving Plate - WWI era
Medium size oblong dishes in perfect condition 8.5" x 5.25" x 1.25" high. - Museum Quality Condition - Has early Department of the Navy Seal - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer!
 
us navy antique department of the navy receiving plate serving dish
Click Photo! 1918 WWI US Navy Serving Dish or Receiving Plate
 
Used in Senior Officer's Mess
Originally made as a small serving dish but also doubled or re-purposed as a "receiving plate" which was found at the front entrance foyer of the quarters of all Naval Officers so that official visitors can leave their calling card.
 
$125.
 
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RARE - U.S. Navy Galley Cutlery Knife with Rosewood Handle - Spanish American War, Great White Fleet - Possibly WWI era (ca 1880 to 1907)
Produced by the World Renowned Lamson & Goodnow Cutlery Company - Perfect Museum Quality Condition - Engraved "US Navy Standard and Eagle" on the blade - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 
us navy antique cutlery
Click Photo! 19th Century Butcher Knife
 
Used in Enlisted and Officer's Galley 14.5" Long with 9" blade
To cut meat and prepare meals - beautiful, sharp edge! A stunning piece of Lamson & Goodnow and US Naval History
 
$425. SOLD!
 
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One-of-a-Kind - US Navy Spoon with Scalloped Bowl
Only 6" long this spoon with scalloped edge to the bowl is certainly a special type of serving piece, currently unknown! It is in the standard US Navy Kings Design pattern with Fouled Anchor and monogram USN on the top front and rear handle and is part of that collection. Perfect Museum Quality Investor Grade Condition.
 
us navy antique scalloped edge spoon
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Part of the US Navys Kings Design Set of Silverplated Flatware
Manufacturer and Exact Use is Currently Unknown - But in over 9 years we have never seen another!
 
$175. SOLD!
 
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 RARE - U.S. Navy Crystal Decanter Spanish-American War era 1893-1900
One of a Kind! RARE - Eagle and USN insignia and inscription illustrates the forerunner of the US Navy Department of Navy Seal established in 1905! 10" high, holds 16oz - Perfect Museum Quality Condition - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 1893-1900 us navy antique crystal decanter with Eagle Clutching Anchor and USN insiginia and inscription
CLICK PHOTO! Wine or Liqueur Decanter
 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom or Captain's Cabin Mess
Used for decanting fine wines or after dinner liqueurs
 Not For Sale  Not For Sale
 RARE-U.S. Navy Lead Crystal Decanter w/ Dept of Navy Seal Great White Fleet - WWI era
Pieces Vary From Everyday Use to Museum Quality Condition and Priced Accordingly! 6" high, holds 12oz - with Etched 1905-era original Department of Navy Seal - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 us navy antique crystal decanter
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 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom, Captain's Mess, or 2 Star Admiral's Mess
Used for decanting fine wines or after dinner liqueurs, comes with stopper.
 $195-$395.  Call To Order
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 RARE-U.S. Navy Lead Crystal Wine or Liqueur Decanter, Twisted Arm Fouled Anchor and USN Initials
VERY RARE - MUSEUM QUALITY CONDITION! One-of-a-Kind! 10" high, holds 16oz - with Etched 1890s to 1900s-era Fouled Anchor with USN inscription - Perfect Gift for even the most discerning Naval Officer OR Collector
 us navy antique crystal decanter with USN insiginia and inscription
CLICK PHOTO! Wine or Liqueur Decanter
 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom or Captain's Cabin Mess
Used for decanting fine wines or after dinner liqueurs, comes with stopper
 $595.  Call to Order
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 RARE-U.S. Navy Lead Crystal Wine Glass w/ Square Knot, Great White Fleet - WWI era
Single cut crystal wine glass used from the Spanish American War, Great White Fleet and WWI era with Jr. Officer Square Knot insignia - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 us navy antique crystal wine glass
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 Used in Junior Officer's Wardroom
Wine Glass
 
$95. SOLD!
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 RARE - Heavy! U.S. Navy Lead Cut Crystal Glass Votive Candle Holders - SpanAm War, Great White Fleet,WWI era
Large AND heavy to prevent sliding or tipping during rough seas. Two dazzingly beautiful and georgous cut crystal glass votive candle holders used from the Spanish American War, Great White Fleet and WWI era (1890s to 1900s). Only flaw is the peak of one small prism has been rubbed on one of the votives. The insignia is of an intricately cut and fantastically detailed Twisted Arm Fouled Anchor and initials USN both in the pre-WWI configuration. - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 us navy antique crystal glass votive candle holders
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 Used in Senior Officers Mess w/ Matching Decanters!

3.5" wide x 2.3" high, weighing 1.5 lbs each!
 $395.  Call To Order
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 RARE - Small 1/2 Gil WWI U.S. Navy Rum Tot, Liqueur Cup or Shot Glass, Department of Navy Seal
VERY RARE - ANOTHER ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE - Stands 2.5" high and 2" across, Bottom marked C.Barth & Son, New York 1918
 us navy antique officers rum cup or liqueur cup
CLICK PHOTO! Wine or Liqueur Decanter
 Used by Senior Officer's or in the Captains Cabin or Admirals Mess
Used after dinner to sip Naval Rum or Liqueurs over cigars. Officers version of the enlisted seamans Navy Rum Tot or Navy Rum Cup or Shot Glass!
 Not For Sale  Call to Order
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 RARE - Various US Navy Candlesticks - Personal and Tabletop, Silverplated and Brass
MUSEUM QUALITY INVESTMENT GRADE! Three types of US Navy candlesticks used prior to the 1890's (ca 1860s -1890s) when the Navy first installed electricity aboard its ships. The tabletop candlesticks are heavy bottom weighted to withstand the pitch and roll of a ship at sea.
 us navy antique officers enlisted candlesticks
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 Silverplated Candlestick Used by Senior Officer's or in the Captains Cabin or Admirals Mess and Brass Candlesticks Could Have Been Used in Either the Officers or Enlisted Mess
Age of these candlesticks ranges from the 1860's thru to the 1890's
Silverplate Tabletop $1100pr/$700ea
Brass Tabletop $1100pr/$700ea
Personal $595
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 RARE-U.S. Navy Great White Fleet 1906-1909 Platter
HAND GLAZED! VERY RARE - MUSEUM QUALITY CONDITION! Another One-of-a-Kind! Large 13.5" Great White Fleet Commemorative Platter with Incredible Detail with backmark "O C Co." or the Ohio China Company, Palestine, Ohio ca 1906-1909.
 us navy great white fleet platter ca 1906-1909
CLICK PHOTO! Great White Fleet Memorabilia
 A must for ANY collector of authentic Great White Fleet memorabilia
The Detail is Incredible: Ships-of-the-Line USS Maine, USS Nashville, USS Baltimore, USS Iowa, USS Indiana
 $495.  Call to Order
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Handcrafted and Hand Glazed Vintage Ceramic Nautical Water Pitcher with Rope Along the Top Rim and Two Fouled Anchors on Either Side, and is Made to Appear Like the Front Bow of a Ship!! - Unknown Provenance, Not US Navy - But Pretty Nice - Great for a Nautical Themed Informal Table Setting!
 
vintage ceramic hand glazed nautical water pitcher
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9.5" high x 7"
 
$95.
 
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Rare, Unique and One-of-a-Kind! US Navy Naval Trenchart From a 3" Brass Shell Bottom Stamped and Dated 1917
This 3" shell was carefully and painstakingly hand carved, stamped and detailed with a Fouled Anchor emblazoned over a Cross and a Heart on one side. On the other side is a Federal Eagle with Spread Wings and Federal Banner with American Flag. Also a detailed Rose and Stem. The shell is manufacturer bottom stamped "G.M. Co. 1917, 3in LG, LOT 201, Anchor, U.B.S, N4". It is clear that the sailor who made this vase loved the Navy and believed in God!
 
antique us navy trenchart vase made from 3 inch shell with anchor, rose, eagle, flag
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9"H x 3"Base x 3.5"Top
 
$255.
 
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One-of-a-Kind! A Small 2-Shot Spirit Cup (2.5" high x 1.75" wide) Fashioned out of an Ox Bone and Scrimshawed by an American Sailor aboard the USS Decatur Sloop of War 1839-1865
Perfect Condition - Museum Quality/Investment Grade. This 19th Century handcrafted Spirit Cup while rare in and of itself was made by an American sailor stationed aboard the USS Decatur, a Sloop of War sometime between 1839 when bought by the US Navy to 1865 when she was decommissioned from service and sold. She saw active duty during the Mexican War in 1847, sailed both Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and acted as a floating defense during the Civil War guarding San Francisco Bay
 
Antique Scrimshaw USS Decatur Sloop of War 1839-1865
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2.5" high x 1.75" wide
 
$125.
 
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 RARE!!! Civil War US Navy Soap Box or Shaving Kit. Inscribed, "Don't Give Up The Ship"
As Described and Depicted in the "Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia" by Francis Lord. Issued to and Used by Sailors Aboard US Navy Federal Ships During The Civil War. As typical, the mirror on the inside top cover lid of the shaving soap box has been lost. The metal eye ring used to hang the top inside cover for easy viewing is still intact. Gutta Percha is a hard plastic latex-like substance derived from a SE Asian tree of the same name. First patented by Goodyear in 1851 and licensed to 100's of other companies for use in electrical insulation, containers such as cups and bowls to hold liquid, and is still used today in dentistry.
 Civil War US Navy Shaving Kit, Don't Give Up The Ship, Gutta Percha
CLICK PHOTO! Soap Dish and Shaving Kit
 Excellent Condition. Has "Don't Give Up The Ship" around a mid 19th century Fouled Anchor, twisted rope, and the initials USN. Also inscribed is the manufacturer: The Novelty Rubber Co, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Under Goodyear Patent Mar 6 1851.  $325.  Call To Order
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 RARE!!! 1880's to early 1900's - US Navy Porcelain Soap Dish and Wall Brackets - Both Sold Separately!
Used Aboard Ship in Officers Berthing area - SEE PERIOD PHOTOs. Produced by Standard, Trenton Potteries Company, and American Standard all early manufacturers of personal hygiene items. American Standard is still in business today.
 Civil War US Navy Soap Dishes and Wall Brackets
CLICK PHOTO! US Navy Porcelain Hygieneware Soap dishes
 Excellent Condition with the initials USN clearly visible below the glaze. Part of a Personal Hygiene Set - See Soap Dish Below  $195. Soap Dish Only

$225. Original Shipboard Wall Bracket
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 RARE!!! 1880's to early 1900's - US Navy Porcelain Personal Water Tumbler Marked with Initials USN!
Used Aboard Ship in the Crews Showers and Bathrooms (or "head"). Produced by Standard, Trenton Potteries Company, and American Standard all early manufacturers of personal hygiene items. American Standard is still in business today.
 US Navy Personal Hygiene Water Tumbler with USN Click Photo! US Navy Water Tumbler  Excellent Condition with the initials USN clearly visible below the glaze. Mounting Wall Bracket Not Included. Part of a Personal Hygiene Set - See Water Tumbler Above  $295. Tumbler Only  Call To Order
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 US Navy 3 5/8" Salt Spoon in Threaded Oval Pattern with USN initials, 1850s-1890s
Producer: Meriden Brita Co and Int'l Silver Co
 Threaded Oval pattern Meriden Brita and Int'l Silver plain USN initialsClick Photo! US Navy 1850s-1890s Salt Spoon   The Plain USN insignia design was widely used for the Officers Wardroom Mess from the 1850's to late 1890's -  Six to Choose From, US Navy Salt Spoon - stem reads "Meriden Brita co" and "Int'l Silver Co"  $95. each
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 1860's to late 1880's US Navy Enlisted Aluminum Mess Hall Plate
with large stamped USN on Bottom. Civil War Thru Span Am War
 Navy Enlisted Mess Deck Aluminum Plate
CLICK PHOTO! US Navy Enlisted Mess Plate
 Standard Enlisted Dining Plate used for all Meals from the late Civil War era through the Spanish American War, Possibly WWI. Some also have numbers stamped into the bottom of them during the manufacturing process.  $89.  Call To Order
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 US Navy Enlisted Mess Plate 1880's to early 1900's
Large USN glazed onto the Top Rim, White Porcelain on Metal Plate (Graniteware or Porcelainware)
 Navy Enlisted Mess Deck White Porcelain on Metal Graniteware Plate
CLICK PHOTO! RARE! US Navy 1890s SpanAm War Enamelware Mess Plate
 Matching Set with Bowl or Cup Shown Below. Standard Enlisted Dining Plate used for all Meals from the 1880's, SpanAm War, Great White Fleet and very early WWI era's. No bottom marks. Various pieces in stock, some very good conditon while others have varying levels of wear and use and priced accordingly. Most have some chips or enamel worn off. All have USN clearly displayed.  $99. - $159.  Call To Order
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 US Navy Enlisted Mess Bowl or Cup 1880's to early 1900's
Large USN glazed onto the side of the White Porcelain on Metal Bowl or Cup (Graniteware or Porcelainware). Some have Metal Tabs with Holes Soldered Onto the Top Rim for Stacking on Poles
 Navy Enlisted Mess Deck White Porcelain on Metal Graniteware Bowl or Cup
CLICK PHOTO! US Navy 1890s SpanAm War Enamelware Mess Bowl and Cup
 Matching Set with Plate as Shown Above. Standard Enlisted Dining Plate used for all Meals from the 1880's, SpanAm War, Great White Fleet and very early WWI era's. No bottom marks. Various pieces in stock, some very good conditon while others have varying levels of wear and use and priced accordingly. Most have some chips or enamel worn off. All have USN clearly displayed.  $119-$159.  Call To Order
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RARE US Navy Enlisted SpanAm War, WWI Stainless Steel 3 GALLON MILK PAIL OR MILK JUG
with stamped USN on Bottom, wooden handle and Top
 
late 1880's to 1920's US Navy Large Milk Pail or Milk Jug
CLICK PHOTO! 1890s - WWI US Navy Milk or Cream Pail
 
US Navy 3 Gallon Milk Pail or Milk Jug, Wooden Handle - Museum Quality
 
$149.
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 RARE US Navy Enlisted 1890s-1900s SpanAm War Copper, Tin and Brass 9 Quart Coffee Pot
A Fantastic well-preserved coffee pot made of copper over tin, wood handle, brass bale and attaching hardware. Period photos showing this exact type of coffee pot being used aboard ship during the 1890s and very early 1900s (click photo)
 1890s to early 1900's 9 Quart Brass and Copper Coffee Pot Mess
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 SpanAm Spanish-American War US Navy 9 Quart Brass and Copper Coffee Pot w/ Lid - Museum Quality - See Period Photos!!!  $295.
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 RARE US Navy 1890s-1900s Copper, Tin and Brass 9 Quart Coffee Pot w/ Tilting Stand!
Circa SpanAm War-Great White Fleet era (1890s - 1900s)! A perfectly preserved antique hand crafted coffee pot made of copper over tin, wood handle, brass bale and attaching hardware, copper rivets. Comes with wrought iron tilting stand! Period photos showing this exact type of coffee pot being used aboard ship during the 1890s and very early 1900s
 1890s to early 1900's 9 Quart Brass and Copper Coffee Pot Mess
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 SpanAm Spanish-American War, Great White Fleet eras - US Navy 9 Quart Brass, Tin, and Copper Coffee Pot w/ Lid and Tilting Stand - Museum Quality  $295. Pot - $100 Stand  
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 RARE and HUGE US Navy Enlisted 1960s Vietnam era Stainless Steel 9 Quart Stainless Steel Coffee Pot
Stamped USN and APCO LIfetime Warranty on Bottom, No Lid Mess 7 stamped on back top, Wooden Handle, Museum Quality Usable Condition.
 early 1900's 9 Quart Stainless Steel Coffee Pot Mess 7
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 Vietnam-era US Navy 9 Quart Stainless Steel Coffee Pot w/o Lid - Museum Quality  $225.Sold!  
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 RARE and HUGE US Navy Enlisted 1960s Vietnam era Stainless Steel 9 Quart Stainless Steel Coffee Pot with Lid
Stamped USN and APCO LIfetime Warranty on Bottom, Wooden Handle, Museum Quality Usable Condition.
 early 1900's 9 Quart Stainless Steel Coffee Pot with Lid
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 Vietnam-era US Navy 9 Quart Stainless Steel Coffee Pot - Museum Quality  $175.  
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RARE! RARE! RARE! Late 1920's - 1940's WWII and Korea era US Navy Enlisted White China Serving Bowl
Very BIG, thick walled china and Heavy backstamp imprinted "Scammell China U.S. Navy"! This is not some thin walled cheap civilian or commercial bowl, this is hefty and made to be used aboard ship by sailors.
 
Navy Enlisted Mess Scammell China White Serving Bowl
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12"long x 9.5"wide x 2.25"high. Matching Large White Handless Mugs and Bowls Also Available
 
$189.
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Late 1920's - 1940's US Navy Enlisted White China 1lb Bowl
Very BIG, thick walled china, and Heavy by Bauer, Tepco and Other China Manufacturers! These are not the cheap milk glass bowls found towards the end of WWII.
 
Navy Enlisted Mess White Bowl
CLICK PHOTO! 1900-WWII US Navy White China Bowl
 
Standard WWI WWII and Korea (1880 - 1940's) Enlisted White China Bowl Used for all Meals - RARE! Matching Large White Handless Mug Also Available
 
$89.
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1880's - 1940's US Navy Enlisted White China Handless Watchstanding and Mess Hall Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Mug
very BIG and Heavy, little over 1 lb! Matching Large White Bowl Also Available. These are made of real china and not the cheap milk glass mugs used found towards the end of WWII.
 
Navy Enlisted Mess, Watch Standing China Handless Mug
CLICK PHOTO! 1900-1950s US Navy White Handless Mug
 
Standard Early 1880's, Great White Fleet, WWI WWII and Korea: Enlisted White China Handless Mug used for all Meals, Watchstanding Duty, Great Shaving Cup. Used almost exclusively on US Navy WWI and WWII Submarines.
 
$99.
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Rare Hospital Patient Feeding Cup w/ Red Maltese Cross
Beautifully produced hospital feeding cup used by injured and invalid patients who could not sit up to feed used from Civil War through WWI era's. Bottom marked Made in England with Manufacture's Mark. Perfect Gift for the Hospital Corpman, Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Professional!
 
Hospital Feeding Cup with Red Maltese Cross
CLICK PHOTO! For WWI German Invalid Cup
 
Museum Quality Condition. Used in hospitals ashore and hospital ships from the 1860's through WWI. Made almost exclusively in England which Exported these around the world to friend and foe alike. This was possibly used by the Austrio-Hungarian Empire or Imperial German Army or Navy due to the Red Maltese Cross Insignia (sometimes known as the Germanic or Iron Cross)
 
$89.
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Rare Hospital Patient Feeding Cup w/ Traditional Red Cross
Beautifully produced hospital feeding cup used by injured and invalid soldiers and sailors who could not sit up to feed used from Civil War through WWI era's. Bottom marked Made in England with Manufacture's Mark. Perfect Gift for the Hospital Corpman, Health Care Professional, Doctor or Nurse!
 
Hospital Feeding Cup with Traditional Red Cross
CLICK PHOTO! For WWI British Invalid Cup
 
Museum Quality Condition. Used in hospitals ashore and hospital ships from the 1860's through WWI. Huge quantity produced during WWI and produced almost exclusively in England which Exported these around the world to friend and foe alike.
 
$79.
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Rare Hospital Feeding Cup, White with International Red Cross and Gold Highlights
Beautifully produced hospital feeding cup used by injured and invalid soldiers and sailors who could not sit up to feed used from Civil War through WWI era's. This piece is not bottom marked. Perfect Gift for the Hospital Corpman, Doctor or Nurse!
 
Hospital Feeding Cup, Large, Plain White
CLICK PHOTO! Civil War to WWII American Invalid Cup
 
Excellent Condition, with Rare Scalloped or Dragooned Design with Slight Loss of Gold edging but does not detract. Remember, this item is between 80 and 110 years old!
 
$75.
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Rare Hospital Patient Feeding Cup, Plain White but Large Size
Beautifully produced hospital feeding cup used by injured and invalid soldiers and sailors who could not sit up to feed used from Civil War through WWI era's. Bottom marked Made in England with Manufacture's Mark. Perfect Gift for the Hospital Corpman, Doctor or Nurse!
 
Hospital Feeding Cup, Large, Plain White
CLICK PHOTO! For WWI British Invalid Cup
 
Excellent Condition w/ Some Slight Crazing Inside Bottom but Does Not Detract. Used in hospitals ashore and hospital ships from the 1860's through WWI. Huge quantity produced during WWI and produced almost exclusively in England which Exported these around the world to friend and foe alike.
 
$79.
 
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US Navy Wardroom Mess RARE "Chain Pattern" Demitasse Cups and Saucers
Backstamped by Buffalo China and Variously Hand Glazed and Dated 1919, 1925, 1927. This matching "Chain Pattern" has been found on a large serving platter backstamped "Greenwood China made expressly for the U.S. Navy - James M Shaw Co, NY"
 
US Navy Wardroom Linked Chain Pattern Dinnerware
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Cups: 2.25" wide x 2.25" high. Saucers: 5" wide
 
$115. 1919 Dated Cup and 1925 Saucer


$95. 1927 Dated Cup and Saucer
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 RARE One of a Kind - US Dept of Navy China Cream or Milk Pitcher WWI era
ca 1905-1920's. 8" high, holds 12oz - Perfect Museum Quality Condition with Clear Early 1900's era Department of Navy Seal, Gold Gilt Trim and Handle - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 us navy antique milk or cream pitcher
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 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom or Captain's Cabin Mess ca 1905-1923. This pitcher is exactly the same as the one below except bottom marked "Lamberton China" which was owned by Maddock China until the early 1920's.  $395.
Discount When Buying Cup, Saucer and Teaspoon Set!
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 RARE One of a Kind DATED 1918!! - US Dept of Navy China Cream or Milk Pitcher WWI
8" high, holds 12oz - Perfect Museum Quality Condition with Clear Early 1900's era First-Use Department of Navy Seal, Gold Gilt Trim and Handle - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer
 us navy dept of navy antique milk or cream pitcher dated 1918
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 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom or Captain's Cabin Mess. Bottom Marked "Mayer China, Made For, Jas M. Shaw & Co. NY" and "James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1918"  $495.
Discount When Buying Cup, Saucer and Teaspoon Set!
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 RARE One of a Kind- US Navy Serving Bowl w/ Gold Fouled Anchor Topmark
10" across, Dated 1933 Excellent Condition with Minor Loss of Gold
 us navy antique serving bowl with gold fouled anchor
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 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess  $225.  Call To Order
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 Rare US Navy 9" Soup Bowl with Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark
Beautiful and Detailed Anchor Design with twisted cross arm! Perfect Gift or Collection Add-on
 Navy Officer Mess Gold Anchor Soup Bowl
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 Museum Quality Condition. Utilized in the Officer's Mess Aboard Ship and Shore between ca 1905 through 1939. Much nicer than the later blue fouled anchor design  $99.  Call to Order
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 U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Cup Dated 1918
90 Years Old, Ca WWI - Perfect Museum Quality Condition, Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark!
 us navy dinnerware demitasse cup gold fouled anchor
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 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Furnished By, James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1918
 $55.  Call To Order
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 U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Cup Dated 1933
70 Years Old - Perfect Museum Quality Condition, Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark!
 Antique US Navy Demitasse Saucer with Golden Fouled Anchor
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 Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Carr China, Furnished By, James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1933
 $45.  Call To Order
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U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Cup Dated 1926
80 Years Old - Perfect Museum Quality Condition, Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark!
 
Antique US Navy Demitasse Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads:Buffalo China, 1926
 
$55.
 
Call To Order#4
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Cup Dated 1910
95 Years Old - Perfect Museum Quality Condition with tiny flea bit on lip rim (poss manufacture flaw), Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark!
 
Antique US Navy Demitasse Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Greenwood China, Made Expressly For, US NAVY, Jas M Shaw Co, 10
 
$45.
 
Call To Order#5
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Cup Dated 1933
95 Years Old - Perfect Museum Quality Condition, Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark!
 
Antique US Navy Demitasse Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Carr China, Furnished By, James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1933
 
$5.
 
Call To Order#6
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Saucer Dated 1918
90 Years Old, Ca WWI - Perfect Museum Quality Condition, Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark!
 
Antique US Navy Demitasse Saucer with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1918
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#2
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Coffee Saucer Dated 1924
80 Years Old - Museum Quality Condition with Exceptionally Detailed Beautiful Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark
 
Antique US Navy Egg Cup Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Buffalo China, 1924, Kniffin & Demarest Co, New York
 
$35.
 
Call To Order#10
 
U.S. Navy Egg Cup Cup Dated 1916
90 Years Old - Has Hair Line Crack Down The Rear of The Cup, BUT the Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark is of Exceptional Detailed Clarity!
 
Antique US Navy Demitasse Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Furnished By, James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1916 with Overstamp of Warwick Wheeling
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#7
 
U.S. Navy Egg Cup Cup Dated 1929
80 Years Old - Shows Some Wear and Loss of Gold Striping, Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark
 
Antique US Navy Egg Cup Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: The Bailey-Walker, Vitrified China, 1929
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#8
 
U.S. Navy Egg Cup Cup Dated 1918
90 Years Old - Shows Some Minor Loss of Gold on The Bottom Left of the Golden Fouled Anchor Topmark
 
Antique US Navy Egg Cup Cup with Golden Fouled Anchor
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Used in Senior Officer's Wardroom Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: Warkwick Wheeling, Furnished By, James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1918
 
$35.
 
Call To Order#9
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Cup Department of Navy For 2 Star Rear Admiral's Mess Dated 1917
90 Years Old - Museum Quality with Department of Navy Seal and 2 Stars
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in a 2 Star Rear Admiral's Mess
Bottom Mark Reads: James M. Shaw Co, New York, 1917
 
$75.
 
Call To Order#20
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Rear Admiral 2 Star Saucer Dated 1918
90 Years Old - Museum Quality Condition, Very Minor Gold Loss, with Department of Navy Seal with 2 Stars Belonging to a Rear Admiral Topmark
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department, 2 Star Rear Admiral
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Used in 2 Star Rear Admiral's Mess VERY RARE
Bottom Mark Reads: Buffalo China, 1918 xxxxxx Bros. & Lyons, Inc., New York
 
$95.
 
Call To Order#11
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Cup Department of Navy Dated 1917
90 Years Old - Museum Quality with Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Officers Mess and War Department
Bottom Mark Reads: James M. Shaw Co, New York, 1917
 
$95.
 
Call To Order#18
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Cup Department of Navy Dated 1916
90 Years Old - Museum Quality with Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Cup, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Civilian and Military War Department and Very Senior Naval Officers
Bottom Mark Reads: Shenango Pottery Co, New Castle, PA Furnished By L. Barth & Son, 3-16
 
$95.
 
Call To Order#19
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Department of Navy Saucer Dated 1918
90 Years Old - Museum Quality Condition with Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Navy Department Military and Civilian Mess or by Senior Officers and Admirals, VERY RARE
Bottom Mark Reads: James M. Shaw & Co, New York, 1918
 
$55.
 
Call To Order#12
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Department of Navy Saucer Dated 1917
90 Years Old - Museum Quality Condition with Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Navy Department Military and Civilian Mess or by Senior Officers and Admirals, VERY RARE
Bottom Mark Reads: Shenango Pottery Co, New Castle, PA 11-17
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#13
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Department of Navy Saucer Dated 1918
90 Years Old - Excellent Condition, Minor Gold Loss on the Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Navy Department Military and Civilian Mess or by Senior Officers and Admirals
Bottom Mark Reads: James M. Shaw Co, New Yoark, 1918
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#14
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Department of Navy Saucer Dated 1918
90 Years Old - Excellent Condition, Minor Gold Loss on the Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Navy Department Military and Civilian Mess or by Senior Officers and Admirals
Bottom Mark Reads: Greenwood China, Made Expressly For, Jas M. Shaw Co, New Yoark, 1918
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#15
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Department of Navy Saucer Dated 1918
90 Years Old - Barely Noticable Hair Line Crack on Lower Left of Saucer and Minor Gold Loss on the Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Navy Department Military and Civilian Mess or by Senior Officers and Admirals
Bottom Mark Reads: James M. Shaw Co, New York, 1918
 
$15.
 
Call To Order#16
 
U.S. Navy Demitasse Department of Navy Saucer Dated 1917
90 Years Old - Very Minor Gold Loss on the Department of Navy Seal
 
Antique Saucer, Navy Department Seal
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Used in Senior Navy Department Military and Civilian Mess or by Senior Officers and Admirals
Bottom Mark Reads: Mayer China, Made For James M. Shaw Co, New York, 1917
 
$25.
 
Call To Order#17


BELOW IS A SMALL SAMPLING OF GREAT ANTIQUE NAUTICAL FURNITURE AND AUTHENTIC VINTAGE NAVAL ITEMS AVAILABLE AT THE PIRATE'S LAIR

nautical home furniture - sea chests and captains office desk

Batten Down The Hatches Matey for a Typhoon of Nautical Home Furnishings and Authentic Nautical Furniture such as Antique Pirate Chests, Pirate Furniture, and Captains Sea Chests from re-finished circa 19th century trunks, and vintage WW2 Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Covers re-finished into Nautical Coffee Tables, Ship's Master and Commander Cabin Nautical Desks, Nautical Kitchen and Dining Tables salvaged from the cargo holds of WW2 US Navy Merchant Marine Liberty Ship's are offered for sale at The Pirates Lair.

The Photo to the left shows nautical furniture found at The Pirate's Lair. A 6' Wooden Hatch Cover re-finished into a Nautical Desk that would befit the most discerning Executive, Maritime Master, or Navy Officer.

Also shown are 2 Captains Sea Chests or Pirate Chests circa 19th Century antique domed trunks "pirate furniture" restored in such a manner as not to lose their beauty yet make them fully functional for contemporary use as a filing cabinet able to store up to 200 hanging folders and store away staplers, tape dispensers, and other clutter normally found in an office. For the nautical minded person looking to produce the most authentic nautical theme for their waterfront home then The Pirate's Lair is the place as we have authentic vintage U.S. Navy Nautical Tableware and Nautical Dinnerware, antique 19th century Nautical Pirate Chests, Pirate Furniture, and vintage nautical desks, nautical tables and benches from WW2 Liberty Ship Hatch Covers! Call 540-659-6210

liberty ship wooden hatch cover desk

Why have a handsome home or business executive office with "hum-drum ugly utilitarian steel file cabinets" when you can be outfitted with these antique 150 year old Captains Sea Chests (Domed Sea Chests and Pirate Chests), as wonderful nautical home furnishing! For that matter why settle for a nice and probably very expensive yet run-of-the-mill typical office desk when you can now have a true Captain's Desk befitting a Ship's Master and Commander. What a conversation piece either at work or at home. Our nautical themed antique hope chests, china chests and silverware chests are the perfect complement to store your U.S. Navy Tableware and Dinnerware!

The nautical furniture offered at The Pirate's Lair is by far the most unique and distinctive you will find anywhere on or off the net. Our nautical home furnishings offer more than just a nautical decor, but a slice of our Maritime History, a sense of romance and global travel, as well as honoring the ships and sailors of days gone by and the dangers they faced sailing the high seas in time of war.

liberty ship wooden hatch cover coffee table liberty ship wooden hatch cover coffee table

Here we have two 6' Wooden Hatch Cover "Nautical Coffee Tables" from re-stored WW2 Liberty Ship Cargo Hold Hatch Covers - a great nautical gift for that special sailor - heavy, naturally distressed wood grain from years of sea service! These nautical tables are rough, tough, with lots of character! They withstood many years at sea in the roughest of weather. There is nothing "gentle" about a 60 year old WW2 Hatch Cover! They are much like our beloved U.S. Navy seaman. So if it's a unique, authentic, and distinctive Nautical Home Decor you are seeking, then The Pirate's Lair is the place for you!

wooden hatch cover coffee table You won't find a more durable piece of antique nautical furniture to be had! It's not going to be knocked over or broken, it will withstand being played on, jumped and spilled on! And any scratch can easily be remedied thereby just giving your nautical table that much more character. Finally a piece of fine furniture that parents won't have to worry about the kids ruining it!

Each of these WW2 Victory Ship and Liberty Ship Hatch Covers are made of thick pine planks measuring 60"L x 29"W x 2.5"D weighing in at 80lbs before re-fitting them with a trestle. Each Hatch Cover is the same in design, yet unique and individualistic in character based upon the years it saw at sea, not too unlike a true sailor!

Note the beautiful grain of the wood and how the recessed handle is fitted over the scooped-out part of the plank. Perfect for spare change, stamps or other small items.





sea chest open with files sea chest brown, wooden sea chest green metal sheathing
Above in detail is an all wood Nautical Domed Sea Chest with the lid open showing how the chest was refinished so as to hang file folders and store office desk accessories. That distinctive "Pirates of the Caribbean" decor and theme, but no movie reproductions here, only the real thing!

Note the beautiful brown patina that only 130 year old wood can achieve. Truly a work of art, one can only imagine how and where this Captains Sea Chest was used over the years, and who owned it. Now one can be yours, a legacy to be handed down from generation to generation!

To the very right is a close up of a Sea Chest, China Chest or Pirate Chest with green and black metal cladding with oak wood straps. Each and every Sea Chest is unique and no two are the same, probably similar to the journeys that they each have taken over a century and a half of use.


antique navy tablecloths formal set nautical table Here you can see the beautiful and elegant white-on-white damask 132" banquet size authentic WW2 U.S. Navy Nautical Tablecloth with matching Naval Nautical Napkins all in a Nautical design of 5 pointed stars and intertwined twisted Naval rope going the entire length!

Click HERE to Review how this and other of our Pirate Chests, Treasure Chests, and Antique Chests were Restored, our Antique Restoration Process, and How To Restore Antique Nautical Furniture!

 
OPTIONAL - Trunk Wood Engraving Examples and Prices
Custom Designed, Handcrafted, and Hand Lettered in Caligraphy on your Antique Chest
 
Personalized Burnt Wood Engravings
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Personalize Your 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk in Perpetuity!
 
Antique Trunks as a Shadow Box and Storage Chest!
Customer Photographic Examples of our Antique Trunks Being used as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadow Box and Storage Chest!!
 
Military or Naval Retirement Ceremony Shadow Box
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Why just get a shadow box or a newly made trunk with no history! One of our 100+ Year Old Nautical Antique Trunks can be used for both a Shadow Box and Storage Chest for your Uniforms, Photograph Albums, and Memorabilia!


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Stafford, Virginia 22554
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