Authentic antique Walker’s Cherub Ship’s Log, a classic nautical instrument used to measure a vessel’s speed through the water. This example features a brass log head with original gauge, flexible braided line, and the iconic Cherub (fish-shaped) rotor designed to spin as it was towed behind a moving ship.
The circular brass gauge displays speed readings and retains its original glass cover. The cherub rotor and fittings show a rich, aged patina consistent with genuine maritime use. Walker’s ship logs were widely used on sailing vessels and steamships in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Details:
Maker: Walker’s (Cherub model)
Instrument: Ship’s Log / Speed Log
Material: Brass with braided line
Original cherub rotor and fittings
Mechanical analog gauge
Authentic antique Walker’s Cherub Ship’s Log, a classic nautical instrument used to measure a vessel’s speed through the water. This example features a brass log head with original gauge, flexible braided line, and the iconic Cherub (fish-shaped) rotor designed to spin as it was towed behind a moving ship.
The circular brass gauge displays speed readings and retains its original glass cover. The cherub rotor and fittings show a rich, aged patina consistent with genuine maritime use. Walker’s ship logs were widely used on sailing vessels and steamships in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Details:
Maker: Walker’s (Cherub model)
Instrument: Ship’s Log / Speed Log
Material: Brass with braided line
Original cherub rotor and fittings
Mechanical analog gauge
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