Maritime object - Brass- Nautical Sliding Rail
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Solid brass nautical log from the United Kingdom, Walker’s Cherub III, dating to around 1945–1955, with a white ceramic dial and wooden base, dimensions 20 cm wide by 20 cm high by 40 cm deep, weight 3 g.
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Walker’s Nautical Slider "Cherub III" – Solid Brass – England c. 1945-55
A extraordinary historical navigation instrument is for sale: an original ship-log (Ship-Log) by the prestigious British firm Thomas Walker & Son Ltd. It is the iconic Cherub Mark III model, manufactured in Birmingham in the mid-20th century.
This device was responsible for measuring distance traveled and the ship's speed through a precision mechanical system.
DETAILS OF THE REGISTRATOR (Main Body):
Solid brass piece with an exceptional natural patina that certifies its age. It has not been polished to preserve its collectible value.
Authenticity marks: Includes the anchor logo (Trade Mark T.W.) and the historic manufacturer's address: 58, Oxford St. Birmingham.
Serial Number: AM 3310 (punch-engraved).
Dial: White ceramic in perfect condition, protected by the original glass. Includes 100-mile principal dial and two secondary dials for hundreds and units.
Technical inscriptions: Retains all maintenance instructions engraved ("Use Walker's Solidified Oil").
Condition: The exterior mechanism turns and the brass tilting support is operable. Mounted on a display wooden base.
DETAILS OF THE ROTOR (Propeller):
Includes a 4-blade brass rotor with hydrodynamic design.
Transparency note: This rotor shows no visible manufacturer marks or serial numbers. Therefore, although it is the technically compatible model for the Mark III system, it cannot be determined whether it is from the same era or manufacturer as the registrator. Aesthetically it shows a patina and wear very similar to the main body.
Walker’s Nautical Slider "Cherub III" – Solid Brass – England c. 1945-55
A extraordinary historical navigation instrument is for sale: an original ship-log (Ship-Log) by the prestigious British firm Thomas Walker & Son Ltd. It is the iconic Cherub Mark III model, manufactured in Birmingham in the mid-20th century.
This device was responsible for measuring distance traveled and the ship's speed through a precision mechanical system.
DETAILS OF THE REGISTRATOR (Main Body):
Solid brass piece with an exceptional natural patina that certifies its age. It has not been polished to preserve its collectible value.
Authenticity marks: Includes the anchor logo (Trade Mark T.W.) and the historic manufacturer's address: 58, Oxford St. Birmingham.
Serial Number: AM 3310 (punch-engraved).
Dial: White ceramic in perfect condition, protected by the original glass. Includes 100-mile principal dial and two secondary dials for hundreds and units.
Technical inscriptions: Retains all maintenance instructions engraved ("Use Walker's Solidified Oil").
Condition: The exterior mechanism turns and the brass tilting support is operable. Mounted on a display wooden base.
DETAILS OF THE ROTOR (Propeller):
Includes a 4-blade brass rotor with hydrodynamic design.
Transparency note: This rotor shows no visible manufacturer marks or serial numbers. Therefore, although it is the technically compatible model for the Mark III system, it cannot be determined whether it is from the same era or manufacturer as the registrator. Aesthetically it shows a patina and wear very similar to the main body.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Type
Taffrail log
Title additional information
Nautical Sliding Rail
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
40 cm
Weight
3 g
Estimated period
20th century
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