History of Internet navigation, through spectacular historical pieces

History of Internet navigation, through spectacular historical pieces

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That the network has revolutionized our lives is obvious... and also what is that trade in general and antiquities in particular have suffered (for the best of all) spectacular development. Internet sales are being a simply sensational weapon, for culture lovers, for whom we love historical collectionism... the possibilities offered to us in this new world are unimaginable: who would tell us that we could acquire books at a U.S. auction in Texas... legend in Galicia.

And I do not say this to the tun tun: just ten years ago for the Hermeric Association that he presides, I managed in San Antonio (USA), to acquire the West Cisne of Gandara, of the 18th century... that deals with the great men of the Kingdom of Galicia, and that for many years it is impossible to find in our country, in the best booksellers of the old.

Therefore, this small sample of true relics of our naval history, you will agree with me that Todocollection, which is one of the most prestigious portals of the planetary cultural world (Spanish company based in Malaga), is simply a treasure... that favours the recovery of our cultural heritage. This is the selection we have made for you.

Navis Plath log: It is for sale in the province of Pontevedra, with an output price of 5,000 euros, the seller does not give measures but in any case of large size, and ensures the spheres of Thomson are made of wood... so the piece is original in its entirety.

Constellation, America's Cup 1964: It is sold in an antique of Madrid, it is built of 925 mm silver and wood of Mansonia. It is 60 cm long in flotation, and the total is 65 cm. The high total of the ship is 80 cm with its keel. Bathing, boat, cruises, bites, tangons, tambouches, etc., in Silver of First Law. Silver thread, 0,3 mm. Sales price EUR 5,900.

2nd class cabin boat sink. made in Glasgow, used in RMS TITANIC AND OLYMPIC year 1912, belonged to the White Star Linens; it is made of solid mahogany wood, and is for sale in the establishment of an antique shop in Vigo, for 4,500 euros.

Original German bronze bell with these data (weight 25 Kg, lower diameter 33.5 com, top 18 cm and height with 41 cm and without 34.5 cm) A 96 cm high, high, high-boating, English, authentic, and in very good condition... Archangel San Miguel's bow mask is made of bronze and very heavy, 200 kg: Three pieces of the 19th century museum... its sales prices: bell (2,000 euros), masqueron (2,100 euros) and puppet (11,450 euros)

San Ana and a Basque merchant. The model of the sailboat was made by hand by a great maquetista for several years. It has a considerable size taking into account the metacrylate urn that was made especially to protect the ship. With regard to the boat model built entirely of wood of Euskalduna 75 anniversary, for a naval exhibition in Galicia. Your measurements 205 x 68 x 54 cm. Your sales prices, the sailboat 8,000 euros and the merchant 6,500 euros.

Manuel Pedro Seoane Cordal
President Association Hermérico