That is a good question and you are not alone in your quest to sell your Maritime treasure.

One place to start is by looking around to see if there are any shops in your area that sell these nautical antiques and if so, stop in and chat with the workers and owners. Also look for a bulletin board or any collectors cards or information in the shop. You can also ask the owner if they purchase collectables directly from customers, such as you. What you are trying to do is gain some information and not be too quick to say your interested in selling. Research always helps to realize the value before you begin trying to sell your prize possession. Also know the measurements, materials and condition your antique is in when you inquire about value on this type of ships wheel. Do not simply go with the first persons idea of value, shop around and inquire with as many as you can. This way, you’ll start to see a pattern of value and gain an idea of what your wheel may be worth.

If you do not have any maritime antique shops in your area you should surf the web over to eBay auctions (http://www.ebay.com) and look around in that category under the ships wheels. Get down to the “completed auctions” and click that to see what things have sold for and see if you can get an ideas of how your wheel fairs against others that have sold on eBay. It really is a great place to buy and sell maritime antiques.

Do your homework and you will reap the benefit of those efforts in knowing you have gained a respectable amount in your sale.

Good luck and let us know how you faired!

Robert

How fun your son is helping with your collection of fishing floats. It’s pretty, colorful and steeped with history, so we think it’s a very fun one to hone your collection skills with.

Depends on age, material (glass vs plastic) a signature stamp of some sort and where perhaps it was made. All these things help in determining the value of each float.

If the floats are modern reproductions they are probably for decoration only. If the floats are antiques the doubles are quite easily available but the triples are much harder to find. Many come from Japan and are quite rare and valuable.

Enjoy!

Thanks & have a great day!, Leisa

Yes, we do believe this scrimshaw holds much value. Remember it’s condition, age and unique characters are key in the value it holds today.

This sounds like an old antique scrimshaw treasure to keep safe or sell to a reputable maritime collector.

Sounds like a great find. Brass and mahogany would tip the scales on value, and be more likely with this ships wheel description. None-the-less it sounds like it is an authentic nautical treasure and could date back to the late 1800′s or Victorian Period. Very nice!