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old_rebel
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Username: old_rebel
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 01:08 pm: | 
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Greetings to all. I am an antique dealer-collector in Georgia. I purchased an antique Pierce Engine Company "yacht wheel"from another antique dealer who bought it"at an estate sale of a gentleman in Panama City, FL. who was a collector of nautical antiques". It is a beautiful brass-casting, having six-spokes with lathe-turned wood knobs. The wheel,with its cast letters looks VERY similar to the flywheel of the 1905 Pierce engine ad/photos which Mr. Richard Durgee provided bgoss and others on this forum. Subsequently,I online-researched Andrew.J.Pierce,with much information thanks to you marine-engine enthusiasts and your discussions. Also contacted Ms. Braun of the Racine, Wisconsin museum who was also very helpful regarding this amazing and innovative man, his company and contributions to Americanmarine, auto and manufacturing industries.
Your comments and discussion regarding what type of boat this wheel was designed for,rareity and any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards, Jim/old rebel (new to O.M. discussion) |
old_rebel
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Username: old_rebel
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 12:36 pm: |
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}PIERCE ENGINE COMPANY SHIP/BOAT-WHEEL FOR SALE!
I have decided to sell this beautiful, rare and historic ships wheel from the Andrew Pierce Company. It is in excellent condition, made of brass with turned wooden handles and has PIERCE ENGINE COMPANY, Racine Wis. USA cast in main hub.
Offerred at $750. Please call 77O-4O3-5757 if interested. (tried to post this in classifieds, but unsuccessful). Best regards, Oldrebel. |
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