Sea History 105 - Autumn 2003

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Nationa! Maritime Historica! Society's 2003 Commemorative CoCCeetion PORTHOLE CLOCK THERMOMETER/HYGROMETER Clock Dial: 3-1/2". Instrument Dial: 6-1/8". Base: 9-7/8". Depth: 3". This three-in-one instrument features a forged porthole-style brass ring, engraved with "National Maritime Historical Society". Holding a thick beveled crystal mounted to a mahogany finish case makes this a handsome piece for mounting in home, boat or office. The bezel can be opened just like an actual opening port on board a ship. AA battery operated, precision movement. Thermometer reads in Fahrenhei t and Celsius. Hygrogrometer shows percentage of humidity in air. Price: $189.00 + s/h*

THE SKIPJACK CLOCK AND BAROMETER 5-1/2"h x S"w. Dial: 2-3/8". Base: 5.S"h x 3" w. Base Diameter: 3-1/4". This unique desktop combination clock/barometer is housed in one traditionally forged brass case and swivels 360 degrees horizontally and vertically in a perfectly balanced and integrated gimbal so that on one side is the clock and on the other side a barometer. The aneroid barometer is calibrated for altitudes to 3,500' above sea level. The National Maritime Historical Society's pin is embedded into the brass base. This classy and compact instrument makes an excellent presentation no matter on which side of the desk you happen to be sitting. Clock operates on one N battery. Price: $229.00 + s/h*

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SEA HISTORY 105, AUTUMN 2003


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