Why You’ll Love It
An exceptional pair of nautical teaching and navigation displays rich with authentic maritime character. One piece features five meticulously tied miniature rope knots individually labeled and framed as a sailor’s reference board. Signed by GSS/SAMS, dated 1998. The second piece showcases a detailed Ship Engine Order Telegraph (Chadburn) display with traditional bridge-to-engine commands. Signed Ron Stetkewicz, 1985. Together they create the feeling of a captain’s cabin or shipboard study filled with collected maritime curiosities. Perfect for a captain’s quarters, nautical library, ship cabin, or coastal study vignette.
Details
Materials: Wood, metal
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; knot display: 2 ½" long × 1 ½" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Ron Stetkewicz (Telegraph); knot display signed GSS/SAMS
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The knot display and Ship Telegraph are included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
