ENGINE ROOM BELL. Made by Chas, Corey, New York, on its original backboard. Reputedly taken from an 1890 steam tub in New Bedford years ago. When tuned up and rung, it sounds like the "herald of the final judgment." $900

CARVED WOOD MERMAID: Shown at left. Found in Hamburg, this 6' life-like mermaid would be the hit of any waterfront saloon. Be the first on your block. $2000. CLICK HERE  “My favorite shop is China Sea Marine Trading Company that sports a wonderful assortment of marine memorabilia.” Endless Vacation,  March/April 1997

Click Below for Sea Goods, Ship Lights, Wheels, Helmets, Salvage & Marine items (clothing & carvings).

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China Sea Marine Trading Co. 
324 Fore Street in Portland, ME  04101
(207) 773-0081
Proprietors: Steve Bunker & Sharon Bondroff

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SINCE 1979, CHINA SEA MARINE TRADING  has been outfitting sailing ships, attracting collectors of historical and unusual artifacts, adding authenticity to movie & TV productions, gaining recognition from national news media while welcoming thousands of visitors to its waterfront shop.  China Sea moved from Baltimore’s Fells Point to Portland, Maine’s Old Port in 1999.  China Sea’s storefront has served as cover photo for the ADC Chesapeake Bay Regional Wall Map, and was featured on the cover of New York City’s phone book and on subway cards.

vokes all that is mysterious about the sea and its history. The shop is packed with maritime artifacts and curiosities, from Soviet navy badges to ships’ lights, port lights, helms and naval attire from all over the world. Nautical instruments, ships’ wheels, bells, telescopes, clocks, barometers, antique weaponry, hats, sea chests, tools, paintings, prints, wood carvings and jewelry all conspire to create an atmosphere taking one back in time when swashbuckling pirates roamed the seas and great ships sailed the waves.

STEVE AND SINGAPORE
Much of our stock consists of one-of-a-kind items. If you are searching for an item other than those shown on our web site, let us know.

COMPASSES: We usually have a selection of compasses from the 18^th century to the present. in various sizes, qualities and prices. Modern compasses for the mariner are generally available, both new and used.

SEXTANTS: Good, professional quality used sextants are available from $400-$800. Early collector’s instruments are also available, beginning at $600. Antique diving equipment is often available, with dive hats priced from $1200.
WEAPONRY: China Sea offers a good selection of early cutlasses, muskets and exotic weapons. Some originals with history of their origins are increasingly rare, but we always have a few. They sell for as little as a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. We also offer a few quality reproductions for re-enactors and decorators.
 OLD MUSKETS & TRADE GUNS Are priced at $300. to $1,000. Also we consider them to be collector’s items, most are in working order. We don’t, as a rule, sell army or military arms. We prefer to stick to early naval or sea service weaponry.

Photos, or jpegs of specific items are available via e-mail or snail mail.