The Maritime sale that will include a multitude of art and décor from celebrated nautical interior designer Meri Jaye as well as memorabilia and artifacts from the historic marine collectibles shop Frank’s Fisherman, a San Francisco landmark that was converted from a fishing supplier in the 1970s. This sprawling collection includes fine paintings from the Atlantic to the Pacific, stunningly crafted model ships, authentic relics from functioning boats, and much more that is sure to draw the enthusiasm of marine collectors. This auction extends beyond these two extraordinary collections. Additional estates and collections, including vintage fixtures from the beloved San Francisco landmark Playland at the Beach, will also be offered.
5644 Telegraph Ave
Preview will be held April 17 from 1 – 5 pm PST.
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A large ship model of the British Royal Navy HMS Victory

1
A large ship model of the British Royal Navy HMS Victory
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$1,000
An English carved tiller yoke of royal interest

2
An English carved tiller yoke of royal interest
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$325
An English brass telescope, engraved 'Ramsden London'

3
An English brass telescope, engraved 'Ramsden London'
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$250
Admiral Horatio Nelson (English, 1758-1805). Autograph letter signed by Admiral Horatio Nelson ("Nelson & Bronte")

4
Admiral Horatio Nelson (English, 1758-1805). Autograph letter signed by Admiral Horatio Nelson ("Nelson & Bronte")
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$2,250
A historic grouping: HMS Bellerophon

5
A historic grouping: HMS Bellerophon
Est.
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold
$2,250
An American carved folk art barn eagle

6
An American carved folk art barn eagle
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Passed
A Folk Art shadowbox with fishing boat

8
A Folk Art shadowbox with fishing boat
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$325
Two English woolwork pictures or "woolies"

9
Two English woolwork pictures or "woolies"
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$2,000
A half hull model of the clipper ship of The Sovereign of the Seas, ship built 1852, wall mount overall 9'h x 48"l x 4.5"d

10
A half hull model of the clipper ship of The Sovereign of the Seas, ship built 1852, wall mount overall 9'h x 48"l x 4.5"d
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$250
An antique ship builders half hull of steamer

11
An antique ship builders half hull of steamer
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$400
A half-hull ship model, featuring a cabin with drawn portholes

12
A half-hull ship model, featuring a cabin with drawn portholes
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$225
An English nailhead trimmed leather and wood library/nautical ladder

15
An English nailhead trimmed leather and wood library/nautical ladder
Est.
$1,500 - $2,000
Sold
$950
A shadow box model of ship, circa 1900, depicted flying British flag in birdseye maple frame, 26.75"h x 33.25"w x 4.5"d

16
A shadow box model of ship, circa 1900, depicted flying British flag in birdseye maple frame, 26.75"h x 33.25"w x 4.5"d
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$600
An American nautical shadowbox diorama model by Louis Gunderson

18
An American nautical shadowbox diorama model by Louis Gunderson
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$1,900
A Scottish cased presentation half hull model of the screw tug Bunty

19
A Scottish cased presentation half hull model of the screw tug Bunty
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$1,600
A sailor made waterline model of a fully rigged clipper ship, circa 1890,

20
A sailor made waterline model of a fully rigged clipper ship, circa 1890,
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Passed
A Victorian seaman's two case camphor campaign chest, the top drawer with a pull out desk, over two side by sides and two long drawe...

21
A Victorian seaman's two case camphor campaign chest, the top drawer with a pull out desk, over two side by sides and two long drawe...
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$550
A San Francisco Ferry commissioned pine tank testing model

22
A San Francisco Ferry commissioned pine tank testing model
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$225
A historic American polychrome billet head from the lumber schooner 'Wawona',

23
A historic American polychrome billet head from the lumber schooner 'Wawona',
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$3,000
A primitive ebonized sailor's sea chest, 19th century

24
A primitive ebonized sailor's sea chest, 19th century
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$375
A camphor wood canted sided campaign chest, 19th century

25
A camphor wood canted sided campaign chest, 19th century
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$275
An American ships steering station

26
An American ships steering station
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$800
(lot of 2) Port side crown molding fragment from Titanic sister ship RMS Olympic

26A
(lot of 2) Port side crown molding fragment from Titanic sister ship RMS Olympic
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Passed
An English paint decorated fire/kindling bucket of 'H.M.S Ganges' interest

27
An English paint decorated fire/kindling bucket of 'H.M.S Ganges' interest
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$550
A Scratch built model of a seventeenth century galleon/war ship, mounted in oak glazed case

28
A Scratch built model of a seventeenth century galleon/war ship, mounted in oak glazed case
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$250
An Arts & Crafts period sailor made ship model diorama mounted in a tramp art glazed display case

29
An Arts & Crafts period sailor made ship model diorama mounted in a tramp art glazed display case
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$1,700
A model of the whaling ship James Arnold

31
A model of the whaling ship James Arnold
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Passed
A vintage oak ship's wheel, comprising eight turned spokes and bronze hub cap

32
A vintage oak ship's wheel, comprising eight turned spokes and bronze hub cap
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$325
A vintage teak ship's wheel, comprsing six turned spokes and brass plates bronze hub cap, 28" dia

32A
A vintage teak ship's wheel, comprsing six turned spokes and brass plates bronze hub cap, 28" dia
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$200
A vintage working lobster trap, the whole painted red, marked 'Oxford Traps' 20.5"h x 42"l x 26.5"d

33
A vintage working lobster trap, the whole painted red, marked 'Oxford Traps' 20.5"h x 42"l x 26.5"d
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$100
A small brass strapped mahogany military campaign vitrine/chest

34
A small brass strapped mahogany military campaign vitrine/chest
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$1,000