Offered for your consideration is a lot of (15) Boston Harbor Pilot Boat coffee mugs, some duplicates but most different.
It appears that these were made for the "Boston Pilots" (Boston Harbor Pilots Association), founded in 1783.
Any additional information would be appreciated.
Condition - I have listed these as "used" because they were pre-owned, however, all, except for the one noted, appear unused and undamaged, with no stains, scratches, chips, etc.
All are white porcelain with black designs.
They have no manufacturer's or origin marks.
Please see the attached photos of this unique lot of Boston Pilots mugs - what you see is what you will receive.
Seller's Notes:
- All are for sale individually, at $14.95 each, which includes Free Shipping to USA addresses.
- Buyer can specify the letter code for the specific mug(s) desired.
Multiple mugs can be bought at this price, please specify when placing order.
- Please inquire about rates for larger quantities or local pick-up.
- For our friends outside the USA, please inquire as shipping costs vary greatly.
This lot consists of the following mugs:
- A, B - "First Welcome Home", Pilot Boat "Roseway", shown in first 2 pictures. BOTH SOLD
- C - Boston Pilot Boat "Edwin Forrest, built in 1865. Note - this mug is the only one with a small edge chip.
- D - Boston Pilot Boat "Varuna", in service 1890-1913.
- E, F, G - Boston Pilot Boat "Lillie", built in Chelsea, Mass in 1876.
- H - The S/V "Henry B. Hyde" and Pilot Boat "Hesper", 1887.
- J - Boston Pilot Boat "Northern Light", built by Halmatic of England, 1990, color image.
- K - Boston Pilot Boat "Northern Light", in service 1934*1942.
- L - Boston Pilot Boat "Adams", in service 1889-1908.
- M, N - "Boston Pilot", last pilot schooner built for the Boston Pilot, 1924-1970.
- O - Boston Pilot Boat "Eben D. Jordan, in service 1883-1892.
- P - Boston Pilot Boat "Louise", in service 1899-1925.
- Q - Pilot Boats, "Syren", "Phantom", "Starkey", "Coquette", "Friend", Boston Harbor, 1859.
- R - Boston Pilot Boat, "Daniel Webster", lost at sea in China, 1892.
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