{"product_id":"nantucket-woods-hole-lifesaver-c-copy","title":"M\/V Nantucket Life Ring | 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-faded orange, worn black lettering and a bold circular form. A Jim-Buoy life ring that onces served a purpose ready for action and now that it’s retired would look great on a big wall inside a home. It has the names Nantucket and Woods Hole stenciled on the front, with a factory stamp that dates its production at November 1, 1984. Its weathered surface gives it the character and individuality we love in a piece of art.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Steamship Authority ferry M\/V Nantucket, it connects to a familiar part of island life. The ferry entered service in 1974 and has served both Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. The Woods Hole lettering is consistent with a port identification, rather than a particular route.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor so many families, the crossing is part of the memory: summer sun on the deck, salt air, cold winter passages and the anticipation of arriving. Familiar aboard a ferry, this retired maritime object takes on a different presence in a home, carrying those associations into everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe added the rope shown in the photographs to accompany the ring. Its softened orange, faded stencil and worn surface remain the heart of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall diameter: 30.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Jim-Buoy by Cal-June Inc., North Hollywood, California\u003cbr\u003eModel: G-30\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer’s marked size: 30 inches\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1984\u003cbr\u003eFactory stamp: Appears to read lot 1125, dated November 1, 1984\u003cbr\u003eLettering: Faded Nantucket and Woods Hole stencil\u003cbr\u003eVessel association: Believed to be from the Steamship Authority ferry Nantucket\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Foam-core life ring with vinyl covering\u003cbr\u003eColor: Sun-faded orange with black markings\u003cbr\u003eRope: Added later by us; included as photographed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage. Weathered condition with fading, surface marks, extensive cracking and splits in the covering, flaking and areas of exposed inner material. The black stencil is faded and partially worn away. The metal clip shows oxidation. The rope is a later addition. For display only. Not suitable for lifesaving or flotation use - it’s retired. Please review the detailed photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim-Buoy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894051475521,"sku":"O-07","price":1825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/8901\/8945\/files\/MSC-Lifesaver-001.jpg?v=1793673952","url":"https:\/\/mawkosupply.com\/products\/nantucket-woods-hole-lifesaver-c-copy","provider":"MAWKO Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}