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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 148

Framed 19th Century Bill of Sale for Enrolled Vessel – Maritime Legal Document

Estimate: $150 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

This framed historical maritime document is an original Bill of Sale for an Enrolled Vessel, issued under the authority of the United States of America. The document records the lawful transfer of ownership of a registered vessel, complete with handwritten entries, official formatting, and period typography typical of 19th-century nautical commerce. Such documents were essential for proving legal ownership, registry status, and compliance with federal maritime law. Elegantly presented in a gold-tone frame with a velvet-backed easel stand, this piece offers strong appeal for collectors of maritime history, legal ephemera, early American documents, or nautical décor. An excellent display item with authentic historical character.

Dimensions
H:15in L:9in

maritime document, bill of sale vessel, enrolled vessel, nautical history, antique legal document, maritime ephemera, 19th century document, ship ownership record, naval history collectible, framed historical document, American maritime law, nautical collectible

Condition Report
Document shows age-appropriate toning and light wear consistent with historical paper materials. Text remains legible throughout. Frame in good condition with minor surface wear; backing intact with easel stand present.

 

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