{"product_id":"add-vendor","title":"Walker's Excelsior Yacht Log Mark III Complete Taffrail Log in Original Case Thomas Walker \u0026 Son","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eRare and complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eWalker's \"Excelsior\" Yacht Log Mark III\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eThomas Walker \u0026amp; Son Ltd., Birmingham, England\u003c\/strong\u003e, and housed in its original fitted wooden case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eThis mechanical marine navigation instrument was used aboard yachts and commercial vessels to accurately measure speed and distance traveled through the water long before electronic navigation systems and GPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eThe original instruction sheet remains affixed inside the lid and identifies the instrument as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eWalker's \"Excelsior\" Yacht Log (Mark III)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eManufactured by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThomas Walker \u0026amp; Son Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e58 Oxford Street\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eBirmingham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eThe case also retains its original marine supplier plaque:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eKelvin \u0026amp; Wilfrid O. White Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e112 State Street\u003cbr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eBoston, Massachusetts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eThis example is notable for being a substantially complete surviving set, including the original towing mechanism, rotor assembly, line, register dial, and fitted storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eLength: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eWidth: 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eHeight: 5.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eComplete Walker's Excelsior Yacht Log Mark III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eOriginal fitted wooden storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eOriginal manufacturer's instruction sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eKelvin \u0026amp; Wilfrid O. White Boston dealer plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eMechanical speed and distance recording system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eTowing rotor\/fish assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eOriginal line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eMaritime navigation instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eCirca 1900–1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eGood condition with expected age-related wear from maritime use and storage. Original labels remain present. The wooden case shows surface wear, scratches, and handling marks consistent with age. Components appear complete and retain an attractive original patina. Untested and offered as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003eWalker's yacht logs were among the most respected marine navigation instruments of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Towed astern behind a vessel, the rotor spun through the water and transmitted movement through a line to the recording mechanism, allowing mariners to determine vessel speed and distance traveled. Complete examples with original cases and documentation are increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe Petrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757169815767,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image26_8298093e-f192-4326-a030-db19981eb53c.jpg?v=1781021848","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/add-vendor","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}