Antiques Of The Sea
Timed Auction

Nautical Antique Specialty Auction

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 03:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 29, 2024 08:00PM EDT
Lot 54

Walkers Commodore Electric Log

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$100 $10
$250 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500

 

The Walker’s Commodore Nautical Log is a fascinating antique instrument used to measure a vessel’s speed through water. Developed by Thomas Walker & Son Ltd. in Birmingham, England, around the early 1900s, this device is a prime example of maritime engineering from that era

Condition

 Made from solid brass, often hand-polished and clear-coated for preservation

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From the Private Collection of Eric Bakker