Maritime category fields

Field Type Options / Notes
Item Type Dropdown Options: Ship Model, Half-Hull Model, Diorama, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Octant, Compass, Telescope/Spyglass, Ship's Wheel, Ship's Bell, Binnacle, Ship's Clock, Barometer (marine), Porthole, Ship's Light/Lantern, Anchor, Block/Pulley, Figurehead, Stern Board, Nameplate/Builder's Plate, Scrimshaw, Sailor's Valentine, Nautical Chart, Ship's Log, Ship's Papers, Naval Uniform, Naval Medal, Whaling Equipment, Diving Equipment, Yacht Fitting, Maritime Painting, Other
Associated Vessel Text Ship name if known
Vessel Type Dropdown Options: Naval/Military, Merchant, Passenger/Liner, Yacht, Fishing, Whaling, Sailing (general), Steamship, Submarine, Not Vessel Specific, Unknown
Date/Period Text Date or period
Country of Origin Text Country of origin
Port/Region Text Port or region
Maker/Manufacturer Text Maker or manufacturer
Marked/Signed Boolean Is the item marked or signed?
Mark Details Textarea Details of any marks or signatures
Overall Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor
Working Condition Dropdown Options: Fully Functional, Needs Adjustment, Partially Functional, Not Functional, Display Only
Metal Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Patinated, Corroded, Pitted
Wood Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Dry, Cracked, Wormed, Damaged
Glass/Lens Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Scratched, Cloudy, Cracked, Missing
Bone/Ivory Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Yellowed, Cracked, Chipped, Damaged
Rigging/Rope Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fragile, Replaced, Missing, Not Applicable
Paint/Finish Dropdown Options: Original, Restored, Faded, Flaking, Not Applicable
Structural Integrity Dropdown Options: Sound, Minor Issues, Needs Repair, Damaged
Missing Parts Textarea Description of any missing parts
Repairs Textarea Description of any repairs made
Provenance Type Dropdown Options: Documented Ship, Naval Collection, Family Maritime History, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Unknown
Provenance Details Textarea Detailed provenance information
Ship History Textarea History of the associated ship
Voyage Association Textarea Association with specific voyages
Naval Service Textarea Naval service history
Previous Owners Textarea Previous owners and ownership history
Museum History Textarea Museum ownership or loan history
Exhibition History Textarea Exhibition history
Publication History Textarea Publication or reference history

Advanced fields (Premium-only)

Ship Models

Field Type Options / Notes
Model Type Dropdown Options: Sailor-Made, Builder's Model, Pond Model, Kit Model, Professional/Museum, Display Model, Waterline, Full Hull, Radio Controlled, Bone/POW, Other
Vessel Depicted Text Ship name
Vessel Class Text Vessel class
Scale Text Model scale
Model Length Text Model length
Construction Material Dropdown Options: Wood, Bone, Metal, Fiberglass, Mixed
Wood Type Text Type of wood
Rigging Material Dropdown Options: Thread/Cotton, Wire, Rope, Mixed, None
Rigging Condition Dropdown Options: Complete/Excellent, Good, Needs Work, Incomplete, None
Sails Dropdown Options: Original, Replacement, Missing, Never Had
Sail Material Text Sail material
Sail Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fragile, Damaged, Not Applicable
Case Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, None
Case Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Damaged, Not Applicable
Stand Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, None
Plaque/Nameplate Boolean Does the model have a plaque or nameplate?
Field Type Options / Notes
Instrument Type Dropdown Options: Sextant, Octant, Quadrant, Astrolabe, Compass, Pelorus, Stadimeter, Telescope, Binoculars, Chronometer, Station Pointer, Parallel Rules, Dividers, Other
Maker Text Maker or manufacturer
Serial Number Text Serial number
Frame Material Dropdown Options: Brass, Bronze, Ebony, Aluminum, Alloy, Other
Arc Material Dropdown Options: Brass, Silver, Platinum, Other
Arc Graduation Text Arc graduation details
Mirrors Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced, Damaged, Missing
Optics Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced, Missing
Telescope/Scope Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Replacement, Missing, Not Applicable
Vernier Dropdown Options: Single, Double, Not Applicable
Case Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, None
Case Material Dropdown Options: Mahogany, Oak, Leather, Bakelite, Metal, Other
Case Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable
Certificate/Calibration Boolean Does the instrument have certificates or calibration records?

Scrimshaw

Field Type Options / Notes
Scrimshaw Type Dropdown Options: Whale Tooth, Whale Bone/Pan Bone, Walrus Tusk, Sperm Whale Jaw, Baleen, Ivory (other), Bone (other), Synthetic/Resin
Base Material Dropdown Options: Sperm Whale Tooth, Sperm Whale Pan Bone, Whale Rib, Walrus Tusk, Walrus Oosik, Elephant Ivory, Bone, Synthetic, Other
Material Verified Dropdown Options: Confirmed, Likely, Uncertain, Synthetic Confirmed
Subject/Design Textarea Description of the subject or design depicted
Scrimshander Text Artist if known
Signed/Attributed Dropdown Options: Signed, Attributed, Anonymous
Date/Period Dropdown Options: Pre-1850 (Golden Age), 1850-1900, 20th Century Antique, Modern (post-1972), Contemporary, Unknown
Ship Association Text Ship association if known
Polychrome Boolean Multiple colors used?
Colors Used Text Colors used in the scrimshaw
Engraving Technique Dropdown Options: Stipple, Line, Mixed, Carved Relief
Engraving Quality Dropdown Options: Fine/Professional, Good, Naive/Folk, Crude
Ink/Color Condition Dropdown Options: Original (excellent), Original (faded), Enhanced/Recolored, Not Applicable
Pre-Ban Documentation Textarea Pre-1972 provenance details for legal sale
CITES Status Textarea CITES compliance status

Ship's Fittings

Field Type Options / Notes
Fitting Type Dropdown Options: Wheel, Bell, Binnacle, Compass, Clock, Barometer, Light/Lantern, Porthole, Telegraph, Anchor, Capstan, Block, Cleat, Chock, Davit, Nameplate, Builder's Plate, Other
Original Ship Text Original ship if known
Ship Documentation Boolean Is there documentation connecting to a specific ship?
Material Dropdown Options: Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron, Wood, Mixed
Finish Dropdown Options: Polished, Lacquered, Painted, Patinated, Chrome, Nickel
Mounting Dropdown Options: Original Mount, Display Mount, None
Markings Textarea Ship name, maker, and other markings

Militaria

Edged Weapons

Field Type Options / Notes
Weapon Type Dropdown Options: Sword, Saber, Cutlass, Rapier, Smallsword, Broadsword, Dagger, Dirk, Bayonet, Fighting Knife, Trench Knife, Machete, Kukri, Polearm, Other
Pattern/Model Text Pattern or model designation
Blade Length Text Blade length
Overall Length Text Overall length
Blade Material Dropdown Options: Steel, Damascus, Stainless, Other
Blade Type Dropdown Options: Single Edge, Double Edge, Curved, Straight, Serrated
Fuller/Blood Groove Boolean Does the blade have a fuller or blood groove?
Blade Markings Textarea Etching, stamps, engravings on blade
Hilt Material Dropdown Options: Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron, Silver, Gold, Bone, Ivory, Horn, Wood, Wire-Wrapped, Leather, Sharkskin, Bakelite, Plastic, Other
Guard Type Text Type of guard
Grip Condition Dropdown Options: Original, Rewrapped, Replaced, Damaged
Scabbard Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, Missing
Scabbard Material Dropdown Options: Leather, Metal, Wood, Mixed
Scabbard Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable
Frog/Hanger Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, Missing
Knot/Tassel Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, Missing

Uniforms & Headgear

Field Type Options / Notes
Uniform Type Dropdown Options: Dress, Service, Combat/Field, Tropical, Winter, Flight, Naval, Ceremonial, Other
Piece Type Dropdown Options: Complete Uniform, Tunic/Jacket, Shirt, Trousers, Greatcoat, Cape, Boots, Belt, Helmet, Cap, Beret, Other
Size Text Size
Material Text Material
Color Text Color
Insignia Present Textarea Details about insignia present
Rank Indicated Text Rank indicated by insignia
Unit Indicated Text Unit indicated by insignia
Named Inside Boolean Is the uniform named inside?
Name/Number Details Textarea Details about names or numbers found
Theater Patches Textarea Details about theater patches
Campaign Ribbons Textarea Details about campaign ribbons
Original Buttons Boolean Are the buttons original?
Button Details Textarea Details about buttons
Alterations Dropdown Options: None, Period, Later
Alteration Details Textarea Details about alterations
Moth/Insect Damage Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Staining Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Repairs Textarea Details about repairs

Medals & Decorations

Field Type Options / Notes
Award Type Dropdown Options: Medal, Order, Cross, Star, Badge, Ribbon, Bar, Miniature, Document/Certificate
Award Name Text Name of award
Class/Grade Text Class or grade of award
Issuing Country Text Country that issued the award
Issuing Authority Text Authority that issued the award
Named/Numbered Boolean Is the award named or numbered?
Recipient Name Text Name of recipient
Recipient Unit Text Unit of recipient
Award Date Text Date of award
Serial Number Text Serial number
Citation Boolean Is there a citation?
Original Case Boolean Does it have original case?
Case Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable
Ribbon Dropdown Options: Original, Replacement, Missing
Ribbon Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Faded, Damaged, Not Applicable
Pin/Brooch Dropdown Options: Original, Replacement, Converted
Research Completed Boolean Has research been completed?
Research Details Textarea Details about research completed

Condition Details

Field Type Options / Notes
Metal Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Patinated, Pitted, Corroded
Blade Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Sharpened, Pitted, Rust, Damaged
Leather Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Dry, Cracked, Damaged
Fabric Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Faded, Moth Damage, Tears, Staining
Wood Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Cracked, Damaged, Replaced
Matching Numbers Boolean Do the numbers match?
Matching Details Textarea Details about matching numbers
Missing Parts Textarea Details about missing parts
Repairs/Restorations Textarea Details about repairs or restorations
Cleaning Dropdown Options: Never Cleaned, Old Cleaning, Recent Cleaning, Overcleaned

Provenance & History

Field Type Options / Notes
Provenance Type Dropdown Options: Veteran/Family, Named Attributed, Unit History, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Captured/Bring-Back, Unknown
Provenance Details Textarea Detailed provenance information
Veteran Name Text Name of veteran
Service Record Textarea Service record details
Bring-Back Paper Boolean Are there bring-back papers?
Unit History Textarea Unit history details
Battle/Campaign Textarea Battle or campaign details
Previous Owners Textarea Previous owners details
Auction History Textarea Auction history
Publication History Textarea Publication history
Museum Loan History Textarea Museum loan history