John 5:24
"Home is the Sailor, Home From The Sea.... And The Hunter, Home From The Hill"
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..And Welcome To The Pirate's Lair!

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Making Waves and a Big Splash with U.S. Navy China Tableware, U.S. Navy Silverware, Antique Naval, Maritime Furniture, and Nautical Furniture, and Vintage Nautical Home Furnishings. Pirate Chests, Sea Chests, Pirate Treasure Chests, and More! ONLY Authentic Vintage Old Navy Nautical Gifts make Perfect Welcome Home Gifts and Nautical Wedding Gifts or for Nautical Wedding Receptions - No cheesy reproductions found here, only cheesy sailors!

 
NEWLY FOUND PHOTO!
Canterbury Estates @ Aquia Creek Landing, Virginia
The Pirate's Lair front yard and neighborhood ca Dec 1862/Jan 1863 shortly after abandonment by the Confederate Naval and Army of Northern Virginia forces, and captured by the Union Army of the Potomac which used it as a Federal Supply Station until burning it down in mid 1863. Six months later they rebuilt the entire landing and substantially upgraded the dock and pier known by the Union troops as Burnside's Wharf which is now a private pier owned by the Canterbury Estates..
 
The Pirate's Lair Ca 1862 - Click
 
Note in the background the raised train tracks running past the wooden structure and tents that are in our front yard, along with all the sailing ships ready to tie up to our pier. We had lot's of visitors in those days!
Click Here to View a .58 Caliber Union 6-spoke minnie bullet found in the side yard on 3/28/10!
 
The Pirate's Lair (Aquia Creek Landing sometimes spelled Acquia) was at the terminating end-point of a maritime and railroad network which stretched from Richmond, Va in the south to Aquia Landing in the north. This was a critical and strategic logistical and supply point here in Northern Virginia for the Union and certainly for the Confederate Armies. Canterbury Drive back in 1863 was initially a railroad spur to support the Union forces!
 
There was also quite the naval gun battle here at The Pirate's Lair in June 1861 between four Union Gun Boats and three Confederate Shore Batteries, one of which was located on a peak right here quite literally in our backyard. The peak's current inhabitants and occupiers are now a family of Bald Eagles which stand morning and evening guard in a huge old oak tree. Using a Garrett Ace 250 Metal Detector we have unearthed railroad spikes, Union-made .58 caliber minie balls, buckles used on rifle slings, spoons, artillery percussion caps and shrapnel.

NEWS FLASH! Much of the same US Navy enlisted dinnerware offered by The Pirate's Lair as has been seen in the new HBO release "Pacific" about WWII in the Pacific Theater which was mostly fought by the US Navy and Marines! We can authoratively state that the dinnerware and tableware (such as stainless steel dinner trays, knives, forks, spoons, handless white mugs, white bowls, large pitchers, flatware and many, many other items) shown in the various mess decks and galleys shown in the TV epic "Pacific" are 100% accurate and true to history.

Here at The Pirate's Lair is your chance to own some of this authentic WWII dinnerware and tableware used by our sailors and marines during WWII in the Pacific theater.


nautical themed china house and garden

Navy China Featured In House and Garden: The Pirate's Lair with its U.S. Navy Nautical Themed China with Fouled Anchor has been featured along with credits in the January New Year's issue of"House and Garden" magazine.



This nautical old navy china as provided by The Pirate's Lair appeared as part of the photo shoot of Chloe Sevigny's posh East Village townhome entitled, Reinventing Downtown: The big news about "Big Love" star (and Downtown Manhattan diva) Chloë Sevigny's beautiful new East Village home!



The photo to the left was taken in Sevigny's dining room which featured the vintage WWII US Navy China Dinnerware now sought after for its rich history, proven durability, and sheer elegance.







naval china saucer and cup with anchor

Worldwide Authority and Largest Source of Antique US Naval Chinaware and Elegant Vintage USN Navy Silverware with a Distinctive Nautical Theme and Nautical Decor along with Restaurantware, Flatware, Silver Plate, Nautical Tableware, and Nautical Gifts from late 1800's to mid 1900's all used by the U.S. Navy. These authentic Naval and Maritime items make perfect "Welcome Home Military Gifts" to our returning Iraqi and Afghanistan Vets!

The Pirate's Lair is also a purveyor of fine damask Old Navy Linen Tablecloths, USN Navy Linen Napkins and other Nautical Table Linens and Gift Ideas for Men and Nautical Gift Ideas for Women. Appropriate for Military and Navy Enlisted Chief Petty Officer and Officer Retirement and Promotion Gifts, such as WW2 Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Cover Coffee Tables and Antique Maritime "Captain's Cabin Sea Chests" refinished to store your hanging file folders and important papers normally found in a Sailor's Seabag! Or they would make the perfect "nautical" china chest and silverware chest to store your U.S. Navy Nautical Tableware and Dinnerware! Call The Pirate's Lair @ 540-659-6209

 
USN Ladies engraved "Fouled Anchor and USN" Bracelet
WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small and Medium Size
 

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Nautical Navy Trench Art "Kings Design" Pattern - First produced ca 1890 - 50 to 95 years old - Perfect Gift for the Pirate's Wench!
Pirate's Springtime Nautical Wedding Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
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USN Ladies engraved "First Love" Bracelet
WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size
 

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Nautical Silverplate Old Naval Trench Art "First Love" Pattern produced in 1937 70+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife or Sweetheart - a "First Love"!
Pirate's Winter and Springtime Nautical Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
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USN Ladies engraved "Rose & Leaf" Bracelet
WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size
 

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Nautical Silverplate Military Trench Art "Rose and Leaf" Pattern - First Produced 1937 70+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife!
Pirate's Springtime Nautical Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
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USN Ladies engraved "Avalon Pattern" Bracelet
WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size
 

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Nautical Silverplate Antique Old Navy Trench Art "Avalon" Pattern - First Produced 1940 65+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife!
Pirate's Springtime Nautical Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
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USN Heavy Duty Nautical Key Chain for Men or Women
WW2 Navy Silverplate - USN & Fouled Anchor - Clip on Belt Loop or Handbag Strap.
 

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Nautical Silverplate Naval Trench Art WW2 Nautical Key Chain - "Kings Design" Pattern - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Husband or Wife!
Pirate's Father's Day Nautical Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
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USN Ladies engraved "Rose & Leaf" Keychain
WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size
 

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Nautical Silverplate Military Trench Art "Rose and Leaf" Pattern - First Produced 1937 70+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife!
Pirate's Springtime Nautical Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
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540 659 6209
 
Fouled Anchor and USN Ladies engraved Keychain
WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size
 

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Nautical Silverplate Military Trench Art "Fouled Anchor and USN" Pattern - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife!
Pirate's Springtime Nautical Gift Special!
 
$75.
 
Call To Order
540 659 6209


Pirate's Lair Glossy 4 Panel Brochure in PDF
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complete naval china dinnerware placesetting
Click Here for Vintage U.S. Navy China, Chinaware, Dinnerware and Tableware

Perfect Nautical Gifts for returning veteran welcome home gifts, nautical wedding gift or reception for a military Navy enlisted or Naval Officer with an elegant nautical theme for the newly wed Midshipman or Navy Officer. Perfect as a waterfront nautical home furnishing, nautical decor for boat or yacht owner, beach house, ocean resort, or that special fisherman or sailor!


Beautiful rich in appearance pearly white antique Old US Navy china shown with dark blue striping and fouled anchor which is the most popular nautical pattern - perfect for everyday use or on special occasions such as formal Navy Dining-ins.


All U.S. Navy china and silverware can be purchased online here at The Pirate's Lair as individual pieces or as entire placesettings. Everything offered is in stock and ready to ship.


us navy silverware silver plate kings pattern Click Here For Antique U.S. Navy Silverware, Flatware, and Silver Plate engraved with a U.S. Navy Fouled Anchor in a unique and distinctive nautical dinnerware pattern in a subtle and elegant manner!

Made to Match the Navy China!

Durable, commercial-grade vintage U.S. Navy silverware shown in the silver plate intricate King's Pattern with ENGRAVED FOULED ANCHOR DESIGN complete "soup to nuts" place settings for both informal and formal dining with a distinctive Nautical theme!




formal naval table setting Click here for Authentic U.S. Navy Damask Vintage Table Linens, Tablecloths, Dinner Napkins, Cocktail Napkins, and Nautical Linens used by our sailors. USN Navy tablecloths come in varying sizes from 48" to a full banquet size 132" x 80".

Note the beautifully detailed white-on-white nautical pattern of stars and intertwined twisted nautical rope in long columns going the length of this 132" banquet size damask linen tablecloth. Navy linen has repeated patterns of the U.S. Navy Seal, Fouled Anchors, twisted/entwined Naval Rope, Stars and Eagles! A stunning formal dining-in is presented using authentic U.S. Navy China and Silverware in the sought after Kings Pattern.

The authentic nautical gifts of U.S. Old Navy-issued silver plate gravy boats, cruet for the oil/vinegar salt/pepper and Naval ice bucket are clearly seen and can also all be purchased at The Pirate's Lair.

All Navy Table Linens are in stock and can be purchased Online. These beautiful WW2-era U.S. Navy Linen Tablecloths, Dinner Napkins and Cocktail Napkins will come to you professionally cleaned. Imagine having this same stunningly beautiful authentic nautical tableware actually used on U.S. Navy warships on your own dining room table!




liberty ship wooden hatch cover desk and treasure chest Click Here for authentic antique Nautical Home Furnishings, Nautical Furniture, and Gifts with a Nautical Decor such as real "Treasure Chests and Captain's Cabin Sea Chests", vintage U.S. Merchant Marine Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Cover Coffee Tables, Nautical Desks, and other Naval Memorabilia with a Nautical Theme - Available and For Sale!

Note the beautifully refinished antique WW2 Libery Ship's wooden hatch cover refinished into a unique one-of-a-kind Captain's Desk! GREAT Maritime Furniture, Nautical Furniture or Nautical Gift Idea for the CEO, Naval Officer, or Pirate!!

To complement the Nautical Furniture of Nautical Tables and Nautical Desks, the Captains Sea Chests and Pirate Treasure Chests are original 19th century antique nautical chests and trunks with a unique nautical theme and nautical decor are truly "pirate treasure chests" ca 1800's. In most cases these flat top and domed trunks contained the only worldly possessions these immigrants had in starting a new life in a new country if they weren't attacked and captured by Pirates, Privateers or the feared Buccaneers of the Carribean who then stole and used these chests to store their hoard of gold and treasures!

The Pirate's Lair now offers you these restored Pirate Treasure Chests and Captain's Sea Chests as a unique way to hold hanging folders and files, store desktop clutter such as pens, paperclips, staplers, tape dispensers, letter openers, and even your Notebook PC! These could also be used as Silverware and China Chests to store your U.S. Navy China. The nautical decor with a maritime theme is right out of "Master and Commander" or "The Pirates of the Caribbean", but these no movie props they are the real deal!




liberty ship wood hatch cover coffee table ww2 ships wooden hatch cover dining table Click Here For The Pirate's Favorite Nautical Links, Navy Information, Naval History, and other great Nautical Furniture Gift Ideas. WW2 Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Cover Desks and Tables are also Available!

Pictured Nautical coffee tables and a nautical dining room table are salvaged from the cargo holds of 65 year old WW2 Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Covers and Maritime Furniture are now available to you at The Pirate's Lair!

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