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Authentic Antique Vintage U.S. Navy Holloware, Nautical Hollow ware, Silver and Silverplated Naval Hollow Ware consisting of Large and Small Serving Trays, Large and Small Serving Bowls, Tea and Coffee Servers, Ice Water Decanters, Personal Creamers, Water Pitchers, Sugar Bowls, Oil-Vinegar/Salt-Pepper Cruets all with engraved Fouled Anchors, USN, or rank-specific Naval Insignia


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typical early 1900's to 1940's US Navy Officer's Wardroom Serving Pieces typical early 1900's to 1940's US Navy Officer's Wardroom Serving Pieces

As you can see, the various silverplated serving pieces (hollow ware or holloware) made for the US Navy from the late 1890's through the 1940's were absolutely stunningly elegant and literally made for fine dining and entertaining of Kings, Queens, Presidents, other heads of state and dignitaries with every piece imaginable from "soup to nuts".!

The US Government spared no money in ensuring that our formidable Navy was as prepared in it's armament as it was equally prepared to host formal dining-in ceremonies when visiting foriegn ports of call. One can only imagine which Officers, Captains, and Admirals used these pieces, on what dreadnaught or flag ship, and who they entertained!

The Pirate's Lair now makes these rare and valuable pieces available for your collection or as gifts to those who would truly appreciate such finely detailed silverplated nautical dinnerware whose craftsmanship cannot be matched today.

The Pirate's Lair now makes these heavy silverplated serving pieces available to you for your dining pleasure and/or as presentation pieces. Now is a chance to have a piece of history like no other which can be proudly displayed and in many cases used as originally intended.

us navy captains mess with Fouled Anchor and USN silverplated personal creamer
us navy captains mess with Fouled Anchor and USN silverplated personal creamer

Antique 19th Century US Navy Officers Ice Water Decanter Silverplate Removable Ceramic Liner Antique 19th Century US Navy Officers Ice Water Decanter Silverplate Removable Ceramic Liner, 1 star rank

us navy 2 star admiral insignia

Above and to the right are insignias used on silverplate holloware and serving pieces used in the Captains Mess, the Wardroom Officers Mess, and 2 Star Rear Admirals Mess and an extremely rare one-of-a-kind 1880s-1890s ice water decanter!

The table below will provide you with thumbnail photos, brief description and pricing of the items which are available and offered for sale.

For Evaluation Purposes We classify Holloware into 3 Categories:
Category 1 - Museum Quality/Investment Grade, Excellent Usable Condition, Minimal to No Scratches or Dents.
Category 2 - Perfectly Usable Condition, Very Good to Excellent Condition, Some Minor Scratches/Dents or Discolorations.
Category 3 - Display Only. Not to Be Used To Serve Liquid, Runny or Soft Foods due to Pits/Pitting, Corrosion. Exterior may be in perfect condition but the interior is not.

 
United States Navy Hollow Ware Tableware and Dinnerware Ca 1890's to 1940's
 
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Quantity
 
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RARE! Stunning pre-WWII US Navy Tea Pot for CAPTAINS CABIN MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Condition and Perfect for Todays Use. "Gorham, Silver Soldered, EP, Shield with Anchor, p/n 015718, 1 Pint, 191"
 
early 1900's US Navy Teapot for the Captains Mess
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5.5" high x 9" long
Category 1
 
$325.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Stunning WWII Dated 1940 US Navy CAPTAINS MESS Teapot
In Museum Quality/Investment Grade Condition and Perfect for Todays Use and for the MOST Discerning Navy Captain! "Reed & Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 0121-B, 40" Category 1
 
Dated 1940 WWII US Navy Teapot for the Captains Mess
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5.5" high x 9" long
 
$325.
 
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Dated 1944 Large Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Teapot or Tea Pot w/ USN Backstamp
Large Teapot or Tea Pot with quadroons along the side and rope along top and bottom rims. Pitting in the bottom. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 2901, Flying Bird 1944 Hallmark - Category 3
 
1944 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Teapot USN backstamp
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5.5"H x 10.5"W
Category 3
 
$55.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Lidded Teapot or Tea Pot w/ Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram
Personal Mess Teapot or Tea Pot with gadroons along the sides and rope along top and bottom rims. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01240, 1956 Date Code- Category 1
 
US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Teapot w Fouled Anchor and USN monogram
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4"H x 7"W
Category 1
 
$275.
 
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1940s WWII Silverplated US Navy Teapot, Backstamped USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
A museum quality/investment grade plain teapot used in the Wardroom officers mess. Made by International Silver co, Silver Soldered, p/n X1240, USN, no Hallmark - Category 1
 
WWII 1944 US Navy Sugar Bowl Silverplated Backstamped USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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4"H x 8"W
Category 1
 
$155.
 
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RARE! Early 1900s-1940s Silverplated CAPTAINS MESS Wood Handled Tabletop Serving Coffee or Tea Pot
Quadrooms festooned, rope throughout, rope around top edge, stewards serving handle, with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Beautiful exterior shine with few small dents, interior has pitting and as such this piece is for display only. The Captains personal mess steward would serve coffee tableside using the long wooden handle. Wilcox Silver Plate Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01260
 
1941 US Navy Captains Mess Tabletop Coffee or Tea Server and Handle with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN topmark insignia
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7"W x 7"H
Handle 5.5"
Category 3
 
$125.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Coffee Server Dated 1944
Excellent Museum Quality/Investment Grade Condition! Coffee server with black wooden handle was used by the Mess Steward to safely and non-intrusively pour coffee over the shoulders of seated officers. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610, 340 B, "Flying Bird" 1944 Hallmark - Category 1
 
1944 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Coffee Server USN topmark insignia
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5"W x 9"H
Category 1
 
$165.
Sold!
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Late 1880's to Early 1900's SpanAm War, Great White Fleet, pre-WWI eras Silverplated Ice Water Decanter for US NAVY CAPTAINS MESS!
RARE One-of-a-Kind! US Navy Captain Decanter with Eagle Insignia and Ceramic Interior for Ice Water! HUGE 12" weighing 5lbs! RAREST of the RARE! Late 19th Century Style US Navy Dinnerware Antique 1880's to early 1900's Pre-WWI US Navy Silverplated Ice Water Decanter (Navy Decanter) or Water Pitcher with Ceramic Lining Insulation. Made for CAPTAINS MESS with Eagle clutching Wheat and Arrows, Two Condensation Weep Holes on Bottom. Pre-Spanish American War and Great White Fleet era. Backstamped Wilcox and Patent Dated 1878
 
1880's to early 1900's US Navy Ice Water Decanter or Pitcher for Captains Mess
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12" high, 7" wide, 5 lbs
Category 1
 
$2995.
 
540 659 6209
 
One-of-a-Kind RARE! Late 1890's to Early 1900's Post SpanAm War, Great White Fleet, and pre-WWI eras Silverplated Ice Water Decanter for CAPTAINS MESS
18" Tall weighing over 8lbs. Museum Quality/Investment Grade, Fantastic and RARE Piece in 19th Century Victorian Age Style, Ceramic Lining for Insulation, Weep Holes on Bottom for Condensation, Eagle clutching Wheat and Arrows topmark insignia. Backstamped Wilcox SPCo, International S. Co, N 00, IS, 18
 
Late 1890's to early 1900's US Navy Ice Water Decanter or Pitcher for Captains Mess
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18" high, 7" wide, 8 lbs
Category 1
 
$3995.
SOLD
 
540 659 6209
 
ONE OF A KIND! 19th Century US Navy Silverplated Decanter with Removable Ceramic Liner!
Museum Quality Investment Grade Condition! A Stunningly Beautiful Mid-Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century 1870s-1900s US Navy Senior Officers Mess Silverplated Ice Water Decanter with Removable Ceramic Liner. Patent Dates Galore: 1858-1878! Certainly Used During The Spanish American War thru to the Great White Fleet era! The Intricate Silverplated Detail of the Furniture and Designs on the Decanter are Absolutely Stunning Only Found in the Victorian Era. The Stylized "USN" Monogram is Part of Regulation US Navy Dinnerware and Hygieneware Used During this Period Which Also Dates This Piece to the Late 19th Century. Only Having 1 Star Indicates That the Piece Was Made and Used by a Commodore as the Navy Did Not Have 1 Star Rear Admirals Until the 1980s. However This Would Make a Perfect Gift for Todays Contemporary 1 Star Rear Admiral (Lower) - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer or Naval Antique Collector!
 
Antique 19th Century US Navy Officers Ice Water Decanter Silverplate Removable Ceramic Liner, rarest of the rare
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13.5" high, 10" wide.
Category 1 - Used in Senior Officer's Mess, 1880s to early 1900s, Spanish American War thru Great White Fleet era. Manufactured by Reed and Barton w/ Patent Dates: April 6, 1858, August 4, 1868, November 17, 1868, April 6th, 1872, Extended 7 Years. Removable Ceramic Liner Manufactured by: James Edwards & Son, Dale Hall, England.

Folks, it just doesn't get any more rarer than this!
 
$4995.
 
Call To Order
540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's Silverplated Coffee Server for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS Pat date Oct 13th 1878 !!
Museum Quality Piece with old style topmark insignia of a Fouled Anchor and USN beneath
 
early 1900's US Navy Coffee Server with Arm for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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14" high, 6" across, by Gorham
Category 1
 
$495
SOLD
 
Not For Sale
 
Rarest of the RARE! One-of-a-Kind. Early 1900s Great White Fleet to WWI era Silverplated CAPTAINS MESS Chafing Dish
For the most discerning collector of Naval Dinnerware! Complete with Dish or Pan with Wood Serving Handle, Lid with Rope Edging and Captains Topmark, Burner and Stand. Complete and fully functional! Made for the Captains Mess in absolute perfect condition. Produced by the Renowned Manning, Bowman & Co Pat'd Febn 15, 1898 - June 19, 1901. - Category 1
 
Early 1900s US Navy captains mess chafing dish complete, lid with handle, dish, stand and burner
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10"W x 11"H
Category 1
 
$695.
Sold!
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Code Dated 1942 Silverplated Gravy Boat with Lid for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with "Fouled Anchor and USN" topmarked on lid denoting the Wardroom Officers Mess. Backstamped: "Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, 3000, V" - Category 1
 
1942 US Navy Gravy Boat Silverplate Wardroom Officers Mess
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4"H X 8"L x 6"W
Category 1
 
$295.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1944 Silverplated Gravy Boat with Lid for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Plain though in excellent condition with monogram Initials "USN" backstamped with maker marks, Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610, 1944 Hallmark Date.
 
Dated 1944 WWI US Navy Gravy Boat Silverplate Wardroom Officers Mess
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4"H X 8"L x 6"W
Category 1
 
$125.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1943 Silverplated Lidded Gravy Boat with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Beautiful period piece with one or two spots of silverplate bubbling, otherwise excellent condition as can be seen. Clear and crisp insignia of the Fouled Anchor above monogram Initials "USN", rope along the top and bottom rims of the boat. Backstamped: Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000, "Fascio" 1943 Hallmark Date. Category 2
 
Dated 1943 WWII US Navy Gravy Boat Silverplate Wardroom Officers Mess
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4"H X 8"L x 6"W
Category 2
 
$125.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
1900s-1840s Silverplated Gravy Boat with Lid for WARRANT OFFICERS MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with monogrammed intials "USN" topmarked on lid denoting the Warrant Officers Mess. Wilcox Silver Co, Silver Soldered, No Hallmark - Category 1
 
1900s 1940s US Navy Gravy Boat Silverplate Warrant Officers Mess
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4"H X 8"L x 6"W
Category 1
 
$295.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1942 Silverplated Covered Serving Bowl with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Two Handled 8" Serving Bowl with clear and crisp insignia of the Fouled Anchor above monogram Initials "USN" on the covered lid, rope along the top and bottom rims of the boat. Beautiful period piece with some utensil marks, otherwise excellent condition as can be seen. Backstamped: Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000, "Fascio" 1943 Hallmark Date. Category 2
 
Dated 1942 WWII US Navy Covered Serving Bowl Silverplate Wardroom Officers Mess
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5"H X 8"W
Category 2
 
$195.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Silverplated Casserole Serving Bowl w/ War Eagle and USN Monogram for CAPTAINS MESS
Two Handled 8" Wide x 3" high with the rarely found ring which fits over a glass bowl that sits in the server. Clear and crisp insignia of the War Eagle above monogram Initials "USN" on the side of the server with rope along the top edge and quadroons all along the side. Beautiful period piece with some very slight utensil marks, otherwise excellent condition as can be seen. Backstamped: Gorham over the shielded anchor, EP, Silver Soldered, p/n 015719. Category 1
 
WWI to WWII US Navy Casserole Serving Bowl Silverplate Captains Mess
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3"H X 8"W
Category 1
 
$325.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Very RARE! 1890's to Early 1900's (SpanAm War, Great White Fleet, WWI) Silverplated Personal Candlestick Holder for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality Piece with Old Style Fouled Anchor and letters USN engraved on Base. Missing Candle Insert and Wick Snuffer.
 
early 1900's US Navy Personal Candlestick Holder
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3" high, 6" across
Category 1
 
$295.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Very RARE! 1890's to Early 1900's (SpanAm War, Great White Fleet, WWI) Silverplated Personal Candlestick Holder for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade WITH ALL of the Pieces! Holder, Candle Insert, Wick Snuffer. Old Style Fouled Anchor and letters USN engraved on Base.
 
early 1900's US Navy Personal Candlestick Holder
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3" high, 6" across
Category 1
 
$495.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE - Various US Navy Candlesticks - Personal and Tabletop, Silverplated and Brass
Three types of US Navy candlesticks used prior to the 1890's when the Navy first installed electricity aboard its ships
 
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
 
$800/$450ea Silverplate Tabletop
$800/$450ea Brass Tabletop
$395/Silverplate Personal
 
Call to Order
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Very RARE! Dated 1941 Silverplated Table Crumber For OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with Old Style Fouled Anchor. Found only in Fine Dining situations and used by the Naval Steward to collect crumbs and bits of food from the dining table between courses..
 
1941 dated US Navy Table Crumber
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3" high, 13" across
Category 1
 
$395.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! 1917 WWI Silverplated Filigree Hard Candy Dish or Receiving Dish for 2 STAR REAR ADMIRALS CABIN MESS
Museum Quality Piece with 2 Stars above Monogram USN Topmark Insignia. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01435, "1917" date coded.
 
1917 WWI US Navy Candy Dish Silverplate Filigree for 2 Star Rear Admiral's Mess Cabin
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3"H X 7"W
Category 1
 
$695.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1917 Silverplated Filigree Hard Candy Dish or Receiving Dish for CAPTAINS CABIN MESS
Museum Quality Piece with Eagle clutching Wheat and Arrows Topmark Insignia on Base. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01495, 1917 Hallmark Date.
 
early 1917 WWI US Navy Candy Dish Silverplate Filigree for Captain's Mess
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3"H X 7"W
Category 1
 
$495.
SOLD!
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! WWII Dated 1942 Silverplated Filigree Hard Candy Dish or Receiving Dish for CAPTAINS CABIN MESS
Museum Quality Piece with Eagle clutching Wheat and Arrows Topmark Insignia. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 2900, "V" (1942) Hallmark Date.
 
early 1900's US Navy Candy Dish Silverplate Filigree for Captain's Mess and Wardroom
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3"H X 7"W
Category 1
 
$395.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1939-1944 Silverplated Filigree Hard Candy Dish or Receiving Dish for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade with Fouled Anchor over USN Monogram (available in both the WWI and WWII Font and Style) Topmark Insignia. Various Manufactures: Reed and Barton, Wilcox, International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, All Hallmark Dated 1939-1944.
 
early 1900's US Navy Candy Dish Silverplate Filigree for Wardroom Officers
 
3"H X 7"W
Category 1
 
$275.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
WWII 1944 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Cruet Oil Vinegar Salt Pepper Condiment Server
Simple and plain cruet with USN monogrammed backstamp. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610, "Flying Bird" 1944 Hallmark - Category 1
 
WWII 1944 US Navy wardroom officers Mess Oil Vinegar Salt Pepper Cruet Server
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4"W x 8"L x 7"H
Category 1
 
$95.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! WWII Silverplated Filigree Oil/Vinegar, Salt/Pepper Cruet with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade and Matching Piece to Hard Candy Dishes and Bread Basket. With Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram Insignia. Various Manufacturers: Wilcox, Reed and Barton, International Silver. Plenty in Stock to Choose From!
 
1940's US Navy Cruet Silverplated Filigree with Fouled Anchor and USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
 
5"H x 7"W
Category 1
 
$275.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1942 WWII Silverplated Filigree Oil/Vinegar, Salt/Pepper Cruet with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade and Matching Piece to Hard Candy Dishes. With Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram Insignia. Made by Reed and barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000 with "V" (1942) Hallmark
 
early 1900's US Navy Cruet Silverplated Filigree with Fouled Anchor and USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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5"H x 7"W
Category 1
 
$275.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900s-1940s Silverplated CAPTAINS MESS 4-Position Oil Vinegar Salt Pepper Condiment Cruet
Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Some Pitting on the Bottom from the Salt and Vinegar but Does Not Detract From Use. Wilcox Silver Plate Co, Silver Solderer, p/n 01205
 
Early 1900s to 1940s US Navy Captains Mess Oil Vinegar Salt Pepper Cruet Server with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN topmark insignia
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4"W x 10.5"L
Category 2
 
$125.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1917 Silverplated Hot Foods or Meat Server, Bread Basket/Serving Dish CAPTAINS MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Stunningly Beautiful! A Must See and Part of Any Serious Collection. Backstamped International Silver Co, IS, Silver Soldered, p/n 01185, 1917 Hallmark - Category 1
 
Dated 1917 US Navy Captains Mess Bread Basket Serving Dish with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN topmark insignia
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13"L x 6"W x 1.5"D
Category 1
 
$495.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1940 Silverplated Hot Food or Meat Server WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Very Good Condition with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Has some very minor utensil marks and scratches. Fully functional for its intended use in serving hot foods and meats, or as a bread and roll basket. Backstamped International Silver Co, IS, Silver Soldered, p/n 01185 Date Coded 1940 - Category 2
 
Dated 1940 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Hot Meat Server Serving Dish Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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13"L x 6"W x 1.5"D
Category 2
 
$175.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1932 Silverplated Hot Food or Meat Server WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Very Good to Excellent Condition with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Has some very minor utensil marks but almost a Category 1 piece. Fully functional for its intended use in serving hot foods and meats, or as a bread and roll basket. Backstamped Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000, "Hat" 1932 Date Hallmark - Category 2
 
Dated 1932 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Hot Meat Server Serving Dish Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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13"L x 6"W x 1.5"D
Category 2
 
$225.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
WWII Dated 1940 Silverplated Fish Server WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
HUGE over 2' Long!! Salmon Size Fish Server or Platter, heavy! Some Use Marks but in Excellent Condition with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia and Dated 1940. Will be the Centerpiece of any Fish Dinner! Could Also Be Used for a Long Beef or Pork Loin! Backstamped International Silver, Silver Soldered, p/n 01420, 1940 Date Hallmark - Category 1
 
Dated 1940 US Navy Wardroom Officers HUGE Fish Server Platter Dish Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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25"L x 9"W x 2"D
Category 1
 
$395.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's to 1940's Silverplated Filigree Roll and Bread Basket CAPTAINS CABIN MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with War Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Has very minor discolored spot and pits on bottom of basket, but does not detract and perfectly usuable. Matching Piece to the Hard Candy Dishes and Cruet. Wilcox Silver Plate Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01250
 
early 1900's to 1940's US Navy Captains Cabin Mess Silverplated Filigree Bread Basket with Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogram topmark insignia
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3"H, 12.5"L
Category 1
 
$295.
Sold!
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's to 1940's Silverplated Filigree Roll and Bread Basket for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Matching Piece to the Hard Candy Dishes and Cruet.
 
early 1900's to 1940's US Navy Cruet Silverplated Filigree with Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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3"H, 12.5"L
Category 1
 
$195.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
WWI-WWII Silverplated CAPTAINS MESS 12" Serving Dish w/ Handles
Serving Dish 12" with Handles, War Eagle and USN topmark, rope along top rim. Excellent Condition. Gorham, Silver Soldered, p/n 010091 - Category 1
 
1942 US Navy Captains Mess Serving Dish with Handles, War Eagle and USN topmark
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12"L x 8.25"W x 2"H
Category 1
 
$295.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1942 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS 10" Serving Dish w/ Handles #1
Serving Dish 10" with Handles, Fouled Anchor and USN topmark, rope along top and bottom rims. Excellent Condition. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000, V 1942 Hallmark - Category 1
 
1942 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Serving Dish with Handles, Fouled Anchor and USN topmark
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10"L x 6.7"W x 2"H
Category 1
 
$175.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1942 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS 10" Serving Dish w/ Handles - #2
Serving Dish 10" with Handles, Fouled Anchor and USN topmark, rope along top and bottom rims. Some loss of silver and dents. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000, V 1942 Hallmark - Category 2
 
1942 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Serving Dish with Handles, Fouled Anchor and USN topmark
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10"L x 6.7"W x 2"H
Category 2
 
$75.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1944 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS 10" Serving Dish w/ Handles - #3
Serving Dish 10" with Handles, plain rim, no topmark, USN Backstamped. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610, Flying Bird 1944 Hallmark - Category 1
 
1944 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Serving Dish with Handles USN backstamp
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10"L x 6.7"W x 2"H
Category 1
 
$125.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
WWII Dated 1942 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS 10" Serving Bowl
Serving Bowl - Hot, Cold, Fruit - Fouled Anchor and USN topmark, rope along top and bottom rims, gadrooms all around. Excellent Condition. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 30000, "V" 1942 Date Code - Category 1
 
1942 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Serving Bowl, Fouled Anchor and USN topmark
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10"L x 4.75"H
Category 1
 
$250.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1943 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS 12" Serving or Bread Dish
Serving Dish 10" with Handles, plain rim, no topmark, USN Backstamped. Reed and Barton, 12, Silver Soldered, p/n 3600, Fascio 1943 Hallmark - Category 1
 
1944 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Serving Dish with Handles USN backstamp
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10"L x 6.7"W x 2"H
Category 1
 
$125.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! 1920's to 1940's Silverplated Double Bowl Relish, Salt, or Condiment Server for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with 2 Small US Navy Serving Spoons with Fouled Anchor and USN Insignia
 
Mid 1920's to 1940's Double Bowl Condiment or Relish Server with 2 US Navy Serving Spoons Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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(includes 2 small serving spoons)
 
$425.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! 1920's to 1940's Silverplated Single Bowl Relish, Salt, or Condiment Server with RARE Mustard Spoon for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with 1 US Navy Mustard Serving Spoons with Fouled Anchor and USN Insignia
 
1920's to 1940's Single Bowl Condiment, Salt, or Relish Server with 1 US Navy Mustard Serving Spoon Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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6"H x 4"W (Includes Mustard Spoon/Ladle)
Category 1
 
$175.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! WWII Dated 1941 Silverplated Mustard Pot, Jam or Jelly Pot for CAPTAINS CABIN MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia. FIVE REUSABLE INSERTS INCLUDED!! Wilcox Silver Plate Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01325, 1941
 
Early 1900's to 1940's Mustard Pot, Jam or Jelly Pot with Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN topmark insignia
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4"H x 3"W
Category 1
 
$275.
 
CALL TO ORDER! 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's to 1940's Silverplated Mustard Pot, Jam or Jelly Pot for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia. FIVE REUSABLE FITTED INSERTS INCLUDED!
 
Early 1900's to 1940's Mustard Pot, Jam or Jelly Pot with Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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4"H x 3"W
Category 1
 
$225. W/ Ladle or Spoon
$195. w/o Ladle
 
CALL TO ORDER! 540 659 6209
 
Silverplated 16oz Pitcher w/ Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram for WARDROOM MESS
RARE! Small 16oz Table Creamer or Syrup Pitcher. Beautiful and Elegant. Clear and crisp Fouled Anchor insignia above monogram Initials "USN" with rope along the top and bottom edges. Beautiful WWI Pre-WWII period piece with one very small bump and very slight use marks, otherwise excellent condition as can be seen. Backstamped: Gorham over the shielded anchor, EP, Silver Soldered, p/n 015155, 16oz. This pitcher also comes with photographs of the sailor and his ship the USS Tennessee dated 1926. Category 1
 
WWI to WWII US Navy Pitcher Silverplate Wardroom Mess
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5.5"
Category 1
 
$195..
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1942 Large Size 64oz Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Table Pitcher w/ USN Backstamp
Large 64oz Table Pitcher has small dent/crease on side as can be seen in photo, with USN Topmark. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610, Flying Bird 1944 Hallmark - Category 2
 
1942 US Navy 64oz Wardroom Officers Mess Table Pitcher Fouled Anchor USN backstamp
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9.5"H x 10"W
Category 2
 
$155.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
1930s-1940s Silverplated Water Pitcher with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogram for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Two Quart (7 pints) Water Pitcher with clear insignia of the Fouled Anchor above monogram Initials "USN" on the side, rope along the top and bottom rims. Nice period piece with scratches on the outside and pitting on the inside making it unusable for its intended purpose. Backstamped: R Wallace, Silver Soldered, p/n 0688, 7 PNTS - Category 3
 
Dated 1942 WWII US Navy Covered Serving Bowl Silverplate Wardroom Officers Mess
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9.5"H X 10"W
Category 3
 
$55.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
1900s-1949s Medium Size 48oz Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Table Pitcher w/ Fouled Anchor and USN Topmark
High end, beautiful piece. Medium 48oz Table Pitcher with Fouled Anchor and USN Topmark. Detailed rope along the top and bottom rims with thumb button on top of handle. Gorham, EP, p/n 011999, 48oz, No Date Hallmark - Category 1
 
1940s US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Table Pitcher Fouled Anchor USN backstamp
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8"H x 8"W
Category 1
 
$295. Each
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE WWII Small Size 16oz Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Table Pitcher Stamped "USN" on bottom
Simple and elegant 168oz Table Pitcher Backstamped USN by Reed and Barton p/n 3610, 16oz, Parachute Date Code for 1945 manufacture - Category 1
 
1940s US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Table Pitcher USN backstamp
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5.75"H x 5"W
Category 1
 
$95.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Two 1943 and 1945 16oz Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Table Creamer or Milk Pitcher
Small 16oz Pitcher with USN Monogrammed Backstamp. Reed and Wallace, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610 and 3600, Fascio/1943 and Parachute/1945 Hallmark Date Codes - Category 1
 
1940s US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Table Creamer or Milk Pitcher USN backstamp
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6"H x 4"W
Category 1
 
$125. Each
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Two Personal Table Creamers Dated 1951 and 1953
Small 5oz with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Insignia. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000, one hallmarked with an Hour Glass (1953) and the other with a Bell (1951)
 
1951 and 1953 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Personal Creamer with Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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5"W x 2.5"H
Category 1
 
$125. Each
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
WWII Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Personal Table Creamer w/ Fouled Anchor, USN Monogram and Dated 1942
Small 8oz with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Topmark. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01270, 1942 Date Hallmark- Category 1
 
1944 and 1943 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Personal Creamer with Fouled Anchor and USN
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4"W x 2.25"H
Category 1
 
$125. Each
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Two Personal Table Creamers Dated 1943 and 1944
Small 8oz with USN Monogrammed backstamp. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3600 and 3610, one hallmarked with an enclosed bird (1944) and the other with a Fascio (1943)
 
1944 and 1943 US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Personal Creamer with USN backstamp
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4"W x 2.25"H
Category 1
 
$75. Each
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
1900s to 1928 Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Lidded Table Creamer
Topmarked with Fouled Anchor and USN on side which has some fade from polishing. In excellent condition. Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 2800, no hallmark date - Category 1
 
1940s US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Lidded Table Creamer with Fouled Anchor and USN topmark
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7"W x 3.25"H
Category 1
 
$145. Each
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
1940s Silverplated WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS Personal Table Creamer
Small 8oz with Fouled Anchor and USN Monogrammed Backstamp. Fouled Anchor and USN has some fade from polishing, inside has some deep use marks. R Wallace, Silver Soldered, p/n 0693, date code is an "A"
 
1940s US Navy Wardroom Officers Mess Personal Creamer with Fouled Anchor and USN backstamp
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4"W x 2.25"H
Category 2
 
$45. Each
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
1940s WWII Silverplated US Navy Teapot, Backstamped USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
A museum quality/investment grade plain sugar bowl made for the US Navys wardroom officers mess. Made by International Silver co, Silver Soldered, p/n X1240, USN, no Hallmark - Category 1
 
WWII 1944 US Navy Sugar Bowl Silverplated Backstamped USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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4"H x 8"W
Category 1
 
$155.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1942 WWII Silverplated US Navy Sugar Bowl w/ Fouled Anchor and USN Insignia for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
A museum quality/investment grade PERFECT Condition sugar bowl with rope around the rim, high arching handles, made for the US Navys wardroom officers mess. Made by Reed and barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3000 with "V" (1942) Hallmark. - Category 1
 
WWII 1942 US Navy Sugar Bowl Silverplated for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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4"H x 8"W
Category 1
As perfect as it gets!
 
$250.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1942 WWII era Silverplated WARRANT OFFICERS MESS Sugar Bowl
Rare to find holloware made specifically for the Warrant Officers Mess, but here is an excellent sugar bowl! Has some small dents and scratches. Backstamped Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, //n 3000, "V" Hallmark Date 1942 - Category 2
 
1942 us navy warrant officers mess sugar bowl
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8"W x 4"H
Category 2
 
$75.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1945 WWII Silverplated US Navy Sugar Bowl, Backstamped USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
A museum quality/investment grade plain sugar bowl made for the US Navys wardroom officers mess. Made by Reed and barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610 with "Flying Bird" (1944) Hallmark. - Category 1
 
WWII 1944 US Navy Sugar Bowl Silverplated Backstamped USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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4"H x 8"W
Category 1
 
$195.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1945 WWII Silverplated US Navy Sugar Bowl, Backstamped USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
A nice though plain sugar bowl made for the wardroom officers mess. Made by Reed and barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610 with "Parachute" (1945) Hallmark
 
WWII 1945 US Navy Sugar Bowl Silverplated Backstamped USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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4"H x 8"W
Category 2
 
$55.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1945 WWII Silverplated US Navy Sugar Bowl, Backstamped USN Monogram for OFFICERS WARDROOM MESS
A museum quality/investment grade plain sugar bowl made for the US Navys wardroom officers mess. Made by Reed and barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 3610 with "Flying Bird" (1944) Hallmark. - Category 1
 
WWII 1944 US Navy Sugar Bowl Silverplated Backstamped USN for Officer's Mess and Wardroom
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4"H x 8"W
Category 1
 
$125.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's to 1940's Silverplated Oval Serving Tray for Officer's Wardroom
Museum Quality Piece with rope trim and USN Insignia
 
Early 1900's to 1940's Mustard Pot, Jam or Jelly Pot with Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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3" high, 15" across
 
$225.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's to 1940's Large Silverplated Square Serving Tray with Handles for Officer's Wardroom
Museum Quality Piece with rope trim, Fouled Anchor and USN Insignia
 
Early 1900's to 1940's Mustard Pot, Jam or Jelly Pot with Fouled Anchor and USN topmark insignia
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22" Long x 13.5" Wide x 1/8" deep
 
$425.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1941, Silverplated Matchbox Holder for CAPTAINS CABIN MESS
US War Eagle Clutching Arrows with USN Monogram below. Extremely Rare, Museum Quality/Investor Grade Condition! International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01135 dated 1941. Perfect as a Desktop Business Card, Letter or Mail Holder!
 
captain matchbox holder
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5"H x 3.5"W
Category 1
 
$295.
SOLD
 
Call to Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1941 Silverplated CAPTAINS MESS Desktop Ashtray
Museuam Quality/Investment Grade Piece. Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogrammed Insignia. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01135, 1941 Date Code. Perfect for paperclips, hard candies, business cards, and other small desktop items.
 
1941 US Navy Captains Mess Desktop Ashtray with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN topmark insignia
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3.25"W x 1.5"H
Category 1
 
$295.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1941 Silverplated CAPTAINS MESS Desktop Cigarette Holder
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece. Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN Monogrammed Insignia. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01135, 1941 Date Code. Perfect to hold pens and pencils, business cards and other small desktop items.
 
1941 US Navy Captains Mess Desktop Cigarette Holder with Federal Eagle Clutching Arrows and USN topmark insignia
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2.5"W x 2.5"H
Category 1
 
$295.
SOLD
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Dated 1951 Silverplated Matchbox Holder for WARDROOM OFFICERS MESS
Fouled Anchor with USN Monogram below. Extremely Rare, Museum Quality/Investor Grade Condition! Reed and Barton, Silver Soldered, p/n 2900 with "Liberty Bell" (1951) Hallmark Date Code. Perfect as a Desktop business card holder, mail or Letter Holder!
 
wardroom officers mess matchbox holder
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5"H x 3.5"W
Category 1
 
$275.
 
Call to Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Dated 1941 Silverplated 2 Star Rear Admirals Desktop Cigarette or Cigar Holder
Museum Quality/Investment Grade Piece. 2 Stars and USN Monogrammed Insignia. International Silver Co, Silver Soldered, p/n 01135, 1941 Date Code
 
1941 US Navy rear admirals Desktop Cigarette Holder with 2 Stars and USN topmark insignia
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Large! 3.25"W x 3.25"H
Category 1
 
$325
Sold!
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209

The table below will provide you with photos, brief description and pricing of 1900s-1940s US NAVY GALLEY EQUIPMENT which are available and offered for sale.
 
US Navy Galley Ware or Galleyware, Cookbooks, Menus, other Miscellaneous Tableware and Dinnerware
 
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Size
 
Quantity
 
Information and to Order
 
RARE! Early 1900's US Navy Galleyware Butter Pat Slicer
Museum Quality Piece Stamped USN - This is the device which Commissarymen used to make butter pats!
 
Early 1900's to 1940's US Navy Butter Pat Maker
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Fully Functional Piece! Makes 1lb block of butter into butter pats! A must for any serious Navy Tableware collector
 
$350.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! Early 1900's US Navy Galleyware Personal Hand Juicer
Museum Quality Piece Stamped USN - This is a Personal Hand Juicer which Commissarymen used to squeeze fresh lemons and oranges for the Captain's and Admiral's Wardroom Mess!
 
Early 1900's to 1940's US Navy Personal Hand Juicer
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Fully Functional Piece! Not many have survived and a must for any serious Naval Dinnerware collector
 
$350.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
RARE! 1940's US Navy Metal Military Soap Boxes
Brand New, Never Used! All Metal with Hard Enamel Baked-on Coating! Sure Grip Anti-Slip Black Coating on outside with Yellow Smooth Coating on the Inside
 
1940's US Navy Personal Soap Box, Brand New Never Used
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Any WWII or Korean Navy Veteran will remember using these soap boxes! Has Fouled Anchor and United States Navy on top cover
 
$35.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
USS Terrebonne Parish LST 1156 Cook Book May, 1959
Brand New, Never Used! 142 Pages of Recipes and Fun Anecdotal Navy Stories and Information!
 
USS Terrebonne Parish LST 1156 Cook Book
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Great Recipe Book with lots of pictures and fun stories
 
$75.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Galley Ho Cook Book Vol II Revised 1986, first edition printed 1973
Outstanding condition with over 200 Pages of Nautical Recipes from around the world!
 
Galley Ho Nautical Cook Book
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Great Recipe Book with lots of nautical drawings and etchings
 
$75.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
Official Hardcover US Navy 1945 Meat Handbook for Commissarymen - Everything you would ever want to know about Meat!
That's Right! The Navy even had a book about meat and how to cut it!
 
Official US Navy Hardcover 1945 Meat Handbook
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Over 150 Pages of Detailed photo's of how to cut and trim Lamb, Beef, Pork, Veal; refrigeration, nutrition, carving and serving of meat
 
$75.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
US Navy Fouled Anchor Mold Chocolate or other similar confection
Make your own Fouled Anchor Chocolate Mints or Nautical Confections!
 
Official US Navy Hardcover 1945 Meat Handbook
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Four Anchors per each Hard Plastic Mold
 
$25.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209
 
US Navy Seal Ice Cube Tray
Make your own Navy Seal Ice Cubes!
 
Official US Navy Hardcover 1945 Meat Handbook
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Ten Molds per Hard Plastic Tray! Good for Chocolate and other confections as well as for ice cubes
 
$25.
 
Call To Order 540 659 6209

The Pirate's Lair as the worlds largest single source (and in most cases only source) of Official United States Navy Hollow Ware, Dinnerware and Tableware is pleased to make available and present to you for sale both specimen and museum quality nautical holloware.

There are no reproductions here at The Pirate's Lair only authentic quality antique silver and vintage silverplated nautical hollow ware used by Naval Officers, Commanders and Admirals dating from the late 1890's through the mid-1900's. The Navy Silverplate being shown was used by Naval Officers aboard our Battleships, Aircraft Carriers, Cruisers, Destroyers and other smaller craft as well as at Navy Shore Facilities the world over.

If you are seeking authentic Antique Nautical Hollow Ware, vintage Nautical Tableware and antique Nautical Dinnerware then The Pirate's Lair is the right place for you! All of the fine nautical tableware and nautical hollware offered are clearly marked as being US Navy Issued from engraved markings of USN, and/or with the traditional Naval insignia of a Fluked Fouled Anchor, and in some rare cases with the rank-specific Naval insignia of pieces made and used specifically for the Junior Officer's Mess (square knot); the Ship's Captain and Commander (eagle); Rear Admiral (2 star), Vice Admiral (3 stars), and Full Fleet Admiral (4 stars)

All of the pieces have the silversmiths manufacturing marks engraved on the bottom which can help determine age and certainly the authenticity. We have also separated the various pieces into two categories: specimen and museum quality.
Specimen Quality Pieces are typically perfect for display purposes or functionally used for purposes other than originally intended such as planters or curios, and with care may be used occasionally for the original intended purpose. Specimen pieces usually have small manufacturer defects, slight pitting, bubbling or loss of the silverplate due to age and use.
Museum Quality Pieces are typically completely free of any defects, corrosion, marr's or utensil marks and can be freely used for their original intended use. As the category states, these are museum quality and many collector's would not dream of using them except on very rare and important occasions such as formal military and Naval dining-in ceremonies.


Price and Availability: All of the pieces shown will indicate available quantity and price as well as indicating it being specimen or museum quality, and whether it was for the general officers wardroom or specific to a rank. We will also provide manufacture's marks and attempt to date the piece as well. You will notice that museum quality pieces are substantially higher than specimen quality for obvious reasons. Older earlier pieces, as well as pieces with a specific rank insignia, will command a high price than later pieces. In many cases we have a number of the same or similar pieces within the same category and we can offer you a description and condition of each piece via email or phone contact. Unfortunately we cannot be sending email photos and pictures to anyone who calls and asks for obvious reasons, and we will do so only on a case-by-case basis.

To futher uncomplicate (or complicate depending on one's perspective) we have further divided all of our Naval Holloware into functional categories such as:
-Serving Trays both large and small,
-Water and Milk Pitchers,
-Tea, Coffee Servers and Ice Water Decanters,
-Personal Creamers, Jam, Mustard Jars, Condiment Servers and Sugar Bowls,
-Serving Bowls, Bread Baskets, Candy or After Dinner Dishes,
-Cruets to hold Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper Shakers,


The Navy also tried to ensure a certain amount of standardization for it's Navy Holloware produced by the varying silverplate manufacturer's over a 40 or 50 year period. You will find that there are matching sets of cruets, bread baskets and candy servers; or matching sets of large and small serving trays along with corresponding coffee, tea, milk, creamers, sugar bowls, and water pitchers.

The Pirate's Lair will attempt to accomodate those who wish to purchase complete matching sets of holloware albeit by category, Naval Officer rank insignia, manufacturer or producer, or by date of use. Many of our offered pieces were used by The Great White Fleet when it sailed around the world in the very early 1900's, during WW1, certainly during WW2 as well as Korea in the early 50's with remnants being used in the Vietnam War era.

Many of the US Navy's Holloware pieces have wonderful intricate and detailed anchors engraved onto them. As you probably have guessed these types of "anchors" as seen on the U.S. Navy's Dinnerware and Tableware are the official emblem or insiginia of the United States Navy, and are sometimes referred to as the "Navy Anchor".

However you may have also noticed that this type of Navy Anchor closely resembles similar renditions used by other Navies as well as our own.

To be accurate the true nautical term for this depicted Navy Anchor is that it is a "Fluked and Stocked Navy-type Fouled Anchor", yes it even has a real name!

The term "Fouled Anchor" means that the rope or chain which holds the anchor to the ship is wrapped around or "fouling" the anchor. A fouled anchor is a dangerous affair for a ship and its crew even under the best of sea conditions. Anchors are heavy, very heavy, and when a rope or chain gets twisted around it someone has to get it untangled without getting mangled in the process. Most often anchors are so heavy and get so fouled that the only thing left to do is cut off the fouled length of rope or chain and re-attach the anchor! No small feat when in the middle of the ocean and no way to keep the boat secure, with one small mistake and your anchor is now at the bottom of Davey Jone's Locker! Under the worst conditions such as when trying to berth the ship in foul weather a fouled anchor will mean that the ship cannot anchor itself in-place!

Next, the "Flukes" of an anchor (sometimes known as the "palm") are those pointy parts of the anchor which grab (or anchor) onto the ocean floor thereby holding the ship in place.

The flukes of an anchor are attached to the "Shank" which is the upright part of the anchor. The rope or chain securing the ship to the anchor are attached to the head of the shank.

Finally, the "Stock" of the anchor is the steel bar or wooden brace which is attached close to the top of the shank.

So from top to bottom the parts of a "Navy-type Fouled Anchor" are:
The "Ring " is connected to the top of the shank and it is the ring that the securing rope or chain is connected.
The "Shank " is the upright part or body of the anchor
The "Stock " is the part of the anchor which crosses the shank near the top and below the ring, can be steel or wood
The "Throat " is attached to the bottom part of the shank providing the left and right arms of the anchor
The "Flukes " (or Palms) are attached to the left and right arms of the throat
The "Bill " (or Pea) is the very pointy part of the fluke



Below are links to other Antique Nautical and Naval Artifacts that may be of interest:

Click HERE for WWII US Navy Anchor China

 
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Nautical Naval Holloware from The Pirate's Lair (aka hollow ware) is completely authentic vintage and antique maritime items. The U.S. Navy silver and silverplate (or Silverplated) dinnerware consists of serving bowls, serving trays, cook books, coffee and tea servers.

US Navy silverplate is the perfect antique nautical holloware (aka navy holloware) as well as nautical tableware and nautical dinnerware.

Also known as usn silver or navy silver an entire collection consists of a navy tray, navy coffee server, antique silverplate and anitque holloware.