TAFFRAIL LOG ASSEMBLY- Nautical for sale in Cardiff, California

Refurbished early 1900's Brass Patent Boat-Log built by Thomas Walker in England. These mechanical devices were mounted on the boat?s taffrail (stern) connected by a towline to a rotor, which was drug in the water. The register recorded the rotor?s revolutions and converted them into nautical miles. The assembly includes a Register (with short Safety-Line), Outrigger Arm, Rotor, Sinker, approximately 100 feet of braided Towline and a funnel shaped Walker's Oil Tin ,with adjustable brass nozzle signed VALVESPOUT" "PAT. PEND.". There is a custom made wood plate that sits over the nozzle to hold the tin in place.The register contains two dials (0<10) (0<100) nautical miles and has an enameled face signed "Walker's" "Excelsior IV Log? ?Made in England by "Thos. Walker & Son Ltd. Birmingham." This 11? brass rotor has one side of each fin stamped "Trade Mark? (Anchor Symbol) ?T. W? ?EXCELSIOR" on each fin. The opposite side of one fin stamped "T. WALKER & SON LTD.,"  "BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND?. All these components are housed in the original dovetail pine case measuring 15? x 7? x  6?, which has the original brass hardware attached. The Fitting and Operating Instructions, with the stamped "CHECKED BY" box,  is still affixed to the inside of the hinged lid. The manufacturer's label is attached to the front of the case and indicates the model as "Outrigger pattern 27". Also included are two brass shank bolts for  mounting the outrigger arm, but the mounting shoes are missing This twelve pound marine artifact is a fine example of British craftsmanship, and is a rare piece of international maritime history. Additional Nautical Items Available - Please Call Cliff @

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