Description: Rare Early American Antique John Bliss & Co New York, Taffrail Log. Bronze & Brass. This Is the only model I've come across which measures in Statute Miles as against Knots which seems to make this one to have been made for the American Great Lakes. From around 1886 Serial number 321. A fine example with enamel face. For Serious Collector or Museum John Bliss (1795-1857) was born in Connecticut, trained as a silversmith and clockmaker in Vermont, and began in business as a jeweler in New York around 1830. In 1834, now trading as Bliss & Creighton, he made and marketed chronometers and other items for navigational use. The firm became John Bliss & Son in 1855 and John Bliss & Co. in 1857. It remained in business until 1957. Truman Hotchkiss, a sea captain from Stratford, Connecticut, designed a mechanical log in which the recording mechanism was placed on taffrail (or upper part of the stern) of the ship. After acquiring the rights to Hotchkiss’s patents of 1864 and 1867, John Bliss & Co. began advertising the "American Patent Taffrail Log." The firm also offered mechanical logs based on patents granted to John Bliss, Jr., and his brother George, as well as English instruments based on Massey’s and Walker’s patents. 11" in length Great original piece. No major damage, dints and marks commensurate with age. Please see all photos as these form part of the description Collection Welcome This exceptional item will make a great display piece for nautical decor. Check out my eBay Store! Thanks for shopping. Please look at my other listings, including vintage Nautical Items, as well as other collectibles.... All low opening bid auctions with No Reserve Price, or great Buy It Now values. And all with satisfaction guaranteed. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS If you wish to purchase more than 1 item from our listings please get in touch before buying. We should be able to save on shipping charges. Items we sell are antique, vintage, and collectable! Please have reasonable expectations! Most are older, used and may not be perfect (although some are!) ~ we try to describe things well and to make sure that the photographs are good. In spite of our best intentions, we may miss something. Please ask if you are unsure before you bid or buy! ~~ some cleaning and any repairs (which we will try to state if necessary) are left to the buyer! We recommend when purchasing vintage and secondhand electrical items that you should get them inspected by a qualified electrician before use. Please note I do my best to describe the item's, any question's do message me through ebay. As unique items are very hard to price the majority of our items carry a ‘make a best offer’ option. Please feel free to use it, at worst we will say no, at best you get something at a price your really happy with. Be warned we will haggle! Please note, Quoted postage does not include the Highlands, Islands and Ireland. For these areas please email before purchasing so we can find the most economic postal service to your area. Thank you. Ref(CHTBBTT)160918See our other items
Price: 360 GBP
Location: Ashton- Under-Lyne
End Time: 2024-12-17T09:25:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 68.36 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Primary Material: Brass
Object Type: Ships Log
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: United States
Maker: John Bliss
