Vintage British Excelsior IV Nautical Patent Log in Wooden Case from Thomas Walkers & Son, 1940s

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Vintage british mechanical nautical log by thomas walker & son ltd., birmingham, model walker’s “excelsior” iv patent log.

originally designed … Read more Vintage british mechanical nautical log by thomas walker & son ltd., birmingham, model walker’s “excelsior” iv patent log.

originally designed for yachts, motor launches and fishing craft, this instrument was used to measure the distance travelled by a vessel through the water.

the instrument is presented in its original dovetailed wooden case, retaining the manufacturer’s period instruction label inside the lid.

the set comprises the excelsior iv register with brass bezel and white dial, mounting mechanism, bronze/brass rotator, braided log line and associated fittings and accessories. A round replacement glass is also preserved with the set.

the combination of aged timber, patinated brass and bronze, dark metal and natural rope gives the piece a particularly attractive sculptural and authentic maritime character.

it makes an unusual historical technical collectible as well as a distinctive decorative object for a sophisticated nautical, industrial or eclectic interior.

manufacturer: thomas walker & son ltd.
model: excelsior iv patent log
country of manufacture: united kingdom
place of manufacture: birmingham
period: mid-20th century
materials: wood, brass/bronze, metal, glass and natural-fibre rope
wooden case dimensions: 38.5 × 18.5 × 14 cm

condition: good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and previous use.

the wooden case retains its original patina, with scratches, marks and surface wear. The metal components show attractive natural oxidation and patination and have not been over-polished.

the white dial has a small chip/loss to the lower edge, visible in the photographs. A separate round replacement glass is included.

the instrument has not been professionally serviced, calibrated or tested for accuracy and is therefore offered primarily as a historical collectible and decorative nautical instrument.

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