26th Apr, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)
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[M] A ROYAL NAVY SIGNAL TRAINING SET OR ‘TUFNELL BOX’, CIRCA 1950
A ROYAL NAVY SIGNAL TRAINING SET OR ‘TUFNELL BOX’, CIRCA 1950
a substantial wood box containing numerous painted tin flags for assorted codes, the lid with hinged brass lanyards simulated eyelets; together with three codebooks, carry handle and securing hooks – 32in. (81.5cm.) wide; and a pattern 1132 1½in. signalling telescope by Ottway & Co., London, with government marks
(2)
Sold for £620
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A ROYAL NAVY SIGNAL TRAINING SET OR ‘TUFNELL BOX’, CIRCA 1950
a substantial wood box containing numerous painted tin flags for assorted codes, the lid with hinged brass lanyards simulated eyelets; together with three codebooks, carry handle and securing hooks – 32in. (81.5cm.) wide; and a pattern 1132 1½in. signalling telescope by Ottway & Co., London, with government marks
(2)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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