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U. S. Lighthouse Service.

7463sss. United States Lighthouse Service Egg Cup in Original “U. S. L. H. S.” brown leafy pattern. This is a scarce original early china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. With only expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the second of the three patterns. About 1900 the pattern was changed to a turquoise lighthouse within a circle. There are no other markings visible. Cup is unusually clean, complete, no chips or cracks in fine condition. Measurements 4”h x 2 5/8” diameter. It is now extremely difficult to find these early lighthouse dinner pieces. (VG). $685 net. (one available)

     

7463oo. United States Lighthouse Service “U.S.L.H.S.” Bowl. Original “U.S.L.H.S.” brown leafy pattern. This is a scarce original early china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. With only expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the second of the three patterns. About 1900 a third pattern was instituted which included a turquoise lighthouse within a circle. Both patterns were then used up until 1938. Bottom is marked “Jackson China 1934”. Bowl is quite large and is unusually clean, complete, no chips or cracks, little wear and in near fine condition. Measurements 1 ¾” h x 9” diameter. It is now extremely difficult to find these early lighthouse dinner pieces, particularly in this pattern. (VG+).   $1285 net.

7463nnn. United States Lighthouse Service “U.S.L.H.S.” Bowl. Original “U.S.L.H.S.” brown leafy pattern. This is a scarce original early china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. With only expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the second of the three patterns. About 1900 a third pattern was instituted which included a turquoise lighthouse within a circle. Both patterns were then used up until 1938. Bottom is marked “1862 Greenwood China, Trenton, NJ 1876”. Bowl is quite large and is unusually clean, complete, no chips or cracks, little wear and in near fine condition. Measurements 9 1/8” diameter. It is now extremely difficult to find these early lighthouse dinner pieces, particularly in this pattern. (VG+). $1285 net.

  

7463-1. United States Lighthouse Service “U.S.L.H.S.” Pitcher c.1900. Original “U.S.L.H.S.” brown leafy pattern. This is a scarce original early china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the second of the three patterns. About 1900 a third pattern was instituted which included a turquoise lighthouse within a circle. Both patterns were then used up until 1938. Bottom is marked “James M. Shaw & Co. J  New York  P”  Pitcher is a good size and was recovered from the Charleston, SC area at the Ashley River, near the present Coast Guard base. Pitcher has one 1 ½” chip from the spout and some staining, but still displays well. Measurements 1 ½” high, 5” wide. It is now extremely difficult to find these early lighthouse dinner pieces, particularly in this pattern. Without the chip, this would be a $2,400 piece. (G+). $685.

  

7463-2. United States Lighthouse Service “U.S.L.H.S.” Serving Bowl c.1900. Original “U.S.L.H.S.” brown leafy pattern. This is a scarce original early china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the second of the three patterns. About 1900 a third pattern was instituted which included a turquoise lighthouse within a circle. Both patterns were then used up until 1938. Bottom is marked “James M. Shaw & Co.  New York  P”  Bowl is a cute size with two end handles and was recovered from the Charleston, SC area at the Ashley River, near the present Coast Guard base. Bowl has one 3” chip from the back, small chip to base and some staining, but still displays well. Measurements 7 ¼” wide, 3 ½” high. It is now extremely difficult to find these early lighthouse dinner pieces, particularly in this pattern. Without the chip, this would be a $2,400 piece. (G+). $685.

  

7463-3. United States Lighthouse Service “U.S.L.H.S.” Cup section c.1900. Original “U.S.L.H.S.” brown leafy pattern. This is a scarce original early china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the second of the three patterns. About 1900 a third pattern was instituted which included a turquoise lighthouse within a circle. Both patterns were then used up until 1938. Bottom is not marked.  Piece is a 1/3 section from a coffee cup and was recovered from the Charleston, SC area at the Ashley River, near the present Coast Guard base. Measures 2 ½” high. It is now extremely difficult to find these early lighthouse dinner pieces, particularly in this pattern. Great opportunity to get a piece of this rare china.  (G-). $65.

 

U. S. Lighthouse Service Silver Dinner Service Pieces

      

25122a. U. S. Lighthouse Service Silver-Plate Teapot. Extremely rare piece, once part of wardroom silver service used on the lighthouse tender and some light vessels for the officer's and Lighthouse Inspector's mess. This lovely piece measures 6" high by 9" wide. Only one very slight dent on back side, handle slightly loose. Otherwise in superb condition, inside is clean. Engraved on the side of the piece is the insignia of the Lighthouse Service – a beautiful engraving of Minot’s Ledge Light within a 1 1/8” circle, surrounded by the words “United States Light House Service”. The piece is marked on the bottom “ Rogers Bros 1847 Silver Soldered 01857 Patent Handle”. This is a museum-quality piece - we have seen only two other Lighthouse Service silver pieces in 15 years. (F-). $4200 net.

 

25122b. U. S. Lighthouse Service Silver-Plate Cruet Tray. Extremely rare piece, once part of wardroom silver service used on the lighthouse tender and some light vessels for the officer's and Lighthouse Inspector's mess. This lovely piece measures about 12-14" wide. Engraved on the side of the piece is the insignia of the Lighthouse Service – a beautiful engraving of Minot’s Ledge Light within a 1 1/8” circle, surrounded by the words “United States Light House Service”. The piece is marked on the bottom “International Silver Co., Silver Soldered 0125”. Included are two pressed glass cruet bottles with glass stoppers. This is a museum-quality piece - we have seen only two other Lighthouse Service silver pieces in 15 years. (F-). $3900 net.

 

 

25122c. U. S. Lighthouse Service Silver-Plate Tray. Extremely rare piece, once part of wardroom silver service used on the lighthouse tender and some light vessels for the officer's and Lighthouse Inspector's mess. This lovely piece measures 15 ¾” x 11 ¼” oval. Engraved at the center of the piece is the insignia of the Lighthouse Service – a beautiful engraving of Minot’s Ledge Light within a 1 1/8” circle, surrounded by the words “United States Light House Service”. The piece is marked on the bottom “International Silver Co., Silver Soldered 0915 16 IN.”. This handsome tray is in good condition showing some use but no abuse. This is a museum-quality piece - we have seen only three other Lighthouse Service silver pieces in 15 years. (F-). $2895 net.

Set of three pieces $10,345.

U. S. Lighthouse Service Silver Turquoise Pattern Dinner Service Pieces

     

  

7463ccc. United States Lighthouse Service Deep Soup Bowl c.1905. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Deep Soup Bowl. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Haviland France . James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1905   1.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, clean and bright, no wear, as nice as they come. Measurements 9 1/8” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (F-).  $825 net.

     

7463kkk. United States Lighthouse Service Bowl c.1906. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Bowl. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Theodore Haviland Limoges France . James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1906   z.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, clean and bright, no wear, as nice as they come. Measurements 7 1/8” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (F-).  $825 net.

  

7463JJJ. United States Lighthouse Service Salad Plate. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Salad Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Haviland France. James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1905-1.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, with little wear, pattern quite clear and bright, one of the nicer that I have yet found. Measurements 7 ½” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (VG+). $565 net.

7463iii. United States Lighthouse Service Bread Plate. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Bread Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “ Warwick China . James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1927-10.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, with only light expected wear, pattern clear and bright. Measurements 6¼” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (VG+). $425 net.

7463ggg. United States Lighthouse Service Bread Plate. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Bread Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Jackson Vitrified China. A.L. Cahn & Sons, Inc. 1934.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, with only light expected wear, pattern clear and bright. Measurements 6¼” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (VG+). $425 net.

7463eee. United States Lighthouse Service Bread Plate. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Bread Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “McNicol China. Clarksburg, W. VA. A.L. Cahn & Sons, Inc. 1932.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, with moderate wear, pattern bright but well worn in some areas, one minute chip to edge. Measurements 6¼” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (VG-). $365 net.

            

7463yy. United States Lighthouse Service Dinner Plate. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Dinner Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Haviland France. James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1912   5.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, clean and bright. Little if any . Measurements 8” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (G+). $725 net.

7463xx. United States Lighthouse Service Dinner Plate. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Dinner Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Haviland France. James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1912   10.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, clean and bright. Little if any . Measurements 7 ½” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (G+).  $685 net.

7463zz. United States Lighthouse Service Saucer. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Saucer for cup. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Saucer is marked with stripe only, logo would have been on the cup. Piece is back-marked “Haviland France. James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1916   12.”. There are no other markings visible. Saucer is complete, clean and bright. Little if any . Measurements 5 7/8” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (G+).  $450 net.

U. S. Coast Guard.

United States Coast Guard Silverplate Dinner Service.

These beautiful United States Coast Guard silverplate pieces were for use in the Officer’s Mess and were of expected high quality construction and added to a most elegant table. Pieces are of heavy weight silver plate by International Silver Co. and show a high degree of quality workmanship. Pieces are marked with a U.S. 13 star crest, some with “U.S.C.G.” above.

 

23354f. [silver service] U.S. Coast Guard Teapot. 5 ½” high x 3 ½” dia. Marked “International Silver Co., Silver Soldered 02 B 12oz Patent 1637853  18” Marked with a U.S. 13 star crest. (VG+)  $214.

23354g. [silver service] U.S. Coast Guard Creamer. 4 ½” high x 3 5/8” dia. Marked “International Silver Co., Silver Soldered 0892 16oz ” Marked with a U.S. 13 star crest with “U.S.C.G. above. A beautiful piece. (VG+)  $122.

  

23354a. [silver service] Original U. S. Coast Guard Creamer. 4 ½” high x 3 5/8” dia. (VG+)  $146.

23354c. [silver service] Original U. S. Coast Guard Creamer. 3 5/8” high x 3 3/8” dia. (VG+)  $116.

 

U. S. Coast Guard Silverplate Flatware by International Silver

  

These beautiful United States Coast Guard silver plate pieces were for use in the Officer’s Mess and were of expected high quality construction and added to a most elegant table. Pieces are of heavy weight silver plate by International Silver Co. and show a high degree of quality workmanship. Pieces are marked with a U.S. 13 star crest, with “U.S.C.G.” above.

  

21371m. [silver flatware] US Coast Guard Spoon, large. International Silver Co. 7 3/8”. long. (VG+)   $44.

21371p. [silver flatware] US Coast Guard Spoon, soup. International Silver Co. 7”. long. (VG+)   $44.

21371r. [silver flatware] US Coast Guard Spoon, regular. International Silver Co. 6”. long. (VG+)  $44.

21371k,l. [silver flatware] US Coast Guard Fork, dinner. International Silver Co. 7 ½”  long. (VG+)  $44.

21371v. [silver flatware] US Coast Guard Knife, dinner. International Silver Co. 9 ¾”  long. (VG+)  $44.

21371e (2) [silver flatware] US Coast Guard Spoon. 6” long. (VG+)  $56.  

 20238i. [demi cup] United States Coast Guard “U.S.C.G.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Coast Guard demi cup in the rare earliest c.1916 intertwined “U.S.C.G.” pattern. Extremely scarce pattern - I have had only one other in 15 years. Backmarked "Lamberton China ". (VG).   $325 net.

 This pattern is an intermediate pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim.

8341rr,xx,ww. (18) [plate] United States Coast Guard. Scarce original early United States Coast Guard dinner plate manufactured in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at some ‘stag’ stations. Of heavy white institutional type china. Plate is of the earlier pattern with the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Bottom labeled “Jackson China 1942 [or 1948], Nathan Straus or other”. Plate is large, with little if any wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Plate is round, and measures 10” in diameter. A beautiful example of this  early pattern. (VG+).  $59 each net.

8341-3. [gravy boat] United States Coast Guard. Bottom labeled “The Bailey Walker Vitrified China Bedford, Ohio 1942”. This pattern is an intermediate early WWII pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Large bright gravy boat measures 8 ¾” long by 4 ¾” high. With little if any wear, piece is exceptionally clean and bright, one closed age crack on rim. Still a beautiful piece. (VG-).  $58 net.

 8341yy. [Platter] United States Coast Guard. Bottom labeled “Nathan Straus & Sons , New York ”. Large platter measures 10” x 15”. With only very light wear, exceptionally clean and bright, free of any cracks or major defects, beautiful piece. (F-). $178 net.

 8341LLL. [roll plate] United States Coast Guard. Bottom labeled “Jackson China 1945”. Plate is quite clean, with little if any wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Plate is round, and measures 7 1/8” in diameter. A beautiful example of this  early pattern. (VG+).  $74 net.  

8341-13. [cup/saucer] United States Coast Guard. This pattern is an intermediate early WWII pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Regular size cup measures 3¾” in diameter. Saucer measures 6 ¼”. Bottom of saucer labeled “McNicol China, Nathan Straus Duparquet 1941”. With only very light if any wear, a few cracks to glazing in center of saucer,  set is exceptionally clean and bright. A beautiful set. (VG).  $74 net.

  

8341ttt. [platter] United States Coast Guard. This pattern is an intermediate early WWII pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Large bright platter measures 9 ½” x 13 ¾”.  Bottom labeled “The Bailey Walker Vitrified China, Bedford, Ohio 1942”. With little if any wear, piece is exceptionally clean and bright, free of any cracks or major defects, beautiful piece. As nice as they come. (F-).  $168 net.

8341rrr. [platter] United States Coast Guard. This pattern is an intermediate early WWII pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Large bright platter measures 9 ½” x 13 ¾”.  Bottom labeled “The Bailey Walker Vitrified China, Bedford, Ohio 1942”. With little if any wear, piece is exceptionally clean and bright. One small manufacturing defect to edges, still a beautiful piece. (VG).   $148 net.

8341sss. [platter] United States Coast Guard. This pattern is an intermediate early WWII pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Large bright platter measures 9 ½” x 13 ¾”.  Bottom labeled “The Bailey Walker Vitrified China, Bedford, Ohio 1942”. With only very light if any wear, piece is exceptionally clean and bright. A beautiful piece. (VG+).  $158 net.

 

     

8341ppp. [gravy boat] United States Coast Guard Dinnerware. Bottom labeled “Jackson China 1942”. This pattern is an intermediate early WWII pattern which includes the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Large bright gravy boat measures 8 ¾” long by 4 ½” high. With little if any wear, piece is exceptionally clean and bright, free of any cracks or major defects, beautiful piece. As nice as they come. (F). $148 net.

8341zz. [Bowl] United States Coast Guard. Scarce original early United States Coast Guard bowl or butter dish manufactured in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at some ‘stag’ stations. Made of heavy white institutional type china, bowl is of the earlier pattern with the United States Coast Guard emblem in blue with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield, no stripes on rim. Bottom labeled "Jackson China Marine Works New York". Attractive bowl measures 5 ¾" in diameter. With light wear, clean, free of any cracks or major defects, scarce piece. (VG). $78 net.

   

 This pattern is an intermediate pattern which includes one turquoise stripe around the perimeter bordered by two thin brown stripes. Below the stripe are the United States Coast Guard emblem in turquoise with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield.

 8341nnn. [plate] United States Coast Guard.  Bottom labeled “Jackson China 1945”. Large plate measures 9” diameter. With little if any wear,  this is a  rare, beautiful piece. We have had very few pieces in this color pattern over the years, making this quite worthwhile.  (F-).  $88 net.

 

8341fff. [platter] United States Coast Guard.  Scarce original early pattern United States Coast Guard meat platter  manufactured in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at some ‘stag’ stations. Made of heavy white institutional type china. Platter is of the scarce earlier pattern which includes one turquoise stripe around the perimeter bordered by two thin brown stripes. Below the stripe are the United States Coast Guard emblem in turquoise with crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield. Bottom labeled “Walker China, Bedford, Ohio”. Extremely large platter measures 12” x 17 ½” . With only very light wear, light to moderate crazing from age and some browning in areas, this is still a  rare, beautiful piece. We have had very few pieces in this color pattern over the years, making this quite worthwhile.  (VG-). $158 net.

 

 This pattern is a later pattern which includes one brown stripe around the perimeter bordered by two thin turquoise stripes. Within the stripe are the United States Coast Guard emblem with brown crossed anchors surrounding Coast Guard shield.

8341eee. United States Coast Guard dinner plate. Bottom labeled “ Walker vitrified china Bedford Ohio . 1952” 9 ½” diameter. 1” stain defect in glaze on edge.   $26.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mojave WPG-47. 

  

28204. (demitasse sugar spoon) U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mojave WPG-47. Lovely demitasse sugar spoon by Cartier measures 4 5/8” long and is nicely engraved “U.S.S. Mojave CG” on the handle. Marked “Sterling”, this charming piece was used in the officer’s mess. The Mojave WPG-47 was launched by the Union Construction Co., Oakland, Calif. on 7 September 1921. First of the new Mojave class cutters that joined the fleet for general duty, Mojave introduced the new principle of turboelectric drive. Assigned permanent station at Honolulu, she served with the Bering Sea Patrol, and assisted in enforcing the ban on deep-sea sealing. Upon completion of her Bering Sea tour Mojave transferred to Boston and, in company with cutters Modoc and Tampa, took up Grand Banks ice patrol duties. Weather patrols were instituted in 1940, and Mojave assumed rotating duty in 1941 as one of the Atlantic Ocean observation stations. Mojave was assigned to the Greenland patrol in 1942, where she took part in convoy escort and rescue operations. While acting as escort for the slow group of Convoy SG--6 which had departed Sydney, Nova Scotia 25 August, she assisted in the rescue of 570 men from the torpedoed army transport Chatham. Returned to the Treasury Department 1 January 1946, Mojave was caught up in the postwar demobilization. She decommissioned in 1947 and was sold in February 1948. Fine early piece from this well known vessel. (VG+). $120.

 

U. S. Navy

RA-401a,b. (demitasse  cup/saucer) United States Department of the Navy. Scarce original early United States Department of the navy demitasse tea cup and saucer set. Of heavy white institutional type china. With little if any wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Pattern includes Department of the Navy seal in gilt, with thin blue and wide gilt stripe around rim. Saucer bottom labeled “Walker China. Vitrified. Bedford, Ohio. 6-41”. Cup bottom labeled “Shenango China, New Castle, Pa. USA”. Cup 2 3/8” diameter,  2 ¼”  high. Saucer 5” diameter. A beautiful set. Only light wear. (VG+). $28 set (2 available). 

2537. [demitasse  cup] United States Navy. Scarce original early United States Navy demitasse tea cup manufactured in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at some ‘stag’ stations. Of heavy white institutional type china, with little if any wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Pattern includes one cobalt blue fouled anchor on the body of the cup. A fine collectible,  2 ½” diameter,  2 ¼”  high. (VG). $16.

22289. [ US Navy dinnerware] This is a wonderful eggcup (or custard) from the United States Navy dinnerware made by Tepco China of California . Tepco produced china for the Navy and the Army Medical Department during World War II. This very collectible Naval mess egg cup features the top-mark or emblem signifying the Chief Petty Officer, consisting of a deep blue line border, beneath which us a fouled anchor and the letters “U.S.N.” . Cup is 3 1/4" tall, 3 1/8" in diameter, and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing but does have some minor (but common) glazing flaws. This piece is marked with a green Tepco China U.S.A.” stamp. This great piece of Naval Mess porcelain is sure to compliment your collection of military items or war memorabilia. (VG+).  $38.

2242. [butter dish] Canadian Coast Guard. Scarce original early Canadian Coast Guard butter dish manufactured in the mid Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at some stations. Of heavy white institutional type china. With only light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Dish is of a blue stripe pattern with crown and oak leaf. Bottom labeled "Duraline Super Vitrified Grindley Hotelware Co., Made in England. 11-78". Measurements 5" diameter. Very difficult to find Canadian Coast Guard items. (VG+). $28.

 

   

21385d,e,f,g. Reproduction United States Light-House Service Dinnerware by Nautical Works - If you have been looking for dinnerware of the Light-House Service for a display or to eat from in your own Keeper’s Quarters, these expertly reproduced dishes from Nautical Works, Inc. are for you. As originals get more and more difficult to find, these beautiful reproductions will be just the right items to complete your display or stock your china cabinet. All dishes are of the highest quality heavy institutional china by Syracuse China Company, and are expertly reproduced in size, pattern and color directly from the originals. Two saucers and two cups available at this time in the later tourquoise pattern with Lighthouse Service logo. These have been long ago discontinued and are most difficult to find. $29.95 per piece. 

 

 

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