Maritime object - Wood- Vlissingen Pilotage

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Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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Mid 20th century wooden tidal clock, originally used by the Vlissingen pilot service in Zeeland, with dimensions 22 cm wide, 24 cm high and 5 cm deep.

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Unique tidal clock Loodswezen Vlissingen.
One rare and authentic mechanical tidal clock, originally used by the Loodswezen in Vlissingen in Zeeland. This instrument was decades essential for safe navigation on the Westerschelde.

Characteristics of this object:

Location: Specifically focused on Vlissingen, with mentions of time differences for Terneuzen (30 minutes after) and Westkapelle (21 minutes before).
Adjustable: Equipped with manually adjustable windows for the day (Tuesday), date (12), month (May) and the exact time of high tide (21:15).
Instructions: The text at the bottom explains how to read the clock for the first and second tidal cycle of the day.
Condition: Beautiful authentic patina with signs of use.

A unique item for collectors of maritime memorabilia, Loodswezen history, or Zeeland nautical objects.
Specifications: Material: wood with mechanism.
Dimensions: width 22 cm, height 24 cm, depth 5 cm.
Provenance: Vlissingen, Zeeland.
The period 1950-1960 is an estimate.

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Unique tidal clock Loodswezen Vlissingen.
One rare and authentic mechanical tidal clock, originally used by the Loodswezen in Vlissingen in Zeeland. This instrument was decades essential for safe navigation on the Westerschelde.

Characteristics of this object:

Location: Specifically focused on Vlissingen, with mentions of time differences for Terneuzen (30 minutes after) and Westkapelle (21 minutes before).
Adjustable: Equipped with manually adjustable windows for the day (Tuesday), date (12), month (May) and the exact time of high tide (21:15).
Instructions: The text at the bottom explains how to read the clock for the first and second tidal cycle of the day.
Condition: Beautiful authentic patina with signs of use.

A unique item for collectors of maritime memorabilia, Loodswezen history, or Zeeland nautical objects.
Specifications: Material: wood with mechanism.
Dimensions: width 22 cm, height 24 cm, depth 5 cm.
Provenance: Vlissingen, Zeeland.
The period 1950-1960 is an estimate.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Vlissingen
Type
Tide clock
Title additional information
Vlissingen Pilotage
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th century
The NetherlandsVerified
13
Objects sold
5
Objects in auction
4
Reviews
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