30th Apr, 2019 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')

 
  Lot 40
 

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[M] A PATTERN 20 BOAT COMPASS BY E. DENT & CO., LONDON CIRCA 1908

A PATTERN 20 BOAT COMPASS BY E. DENT & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1908

the 4in. compass card mounted within liquid filled ebonised brass bowl with maker's marks signed as per title and numbered 44083, gimbal-mounted within typical temple topped wood and brass case with candle lamp with bevelled glass viewing port and carry handle, shade slide, hinged door to locking arm, complete with pasted instructions counted numbered and indistinct manuscript date probably 25th July 08 -- 14in.x 12in. (36 x 30.5cm.)

Sold for £3,224
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A PATTERN 20 BOAT COMPASS BY E. DENT & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1908

the 4in. compass card mounted within liquid filled ebonised brass bowl with maker's marks signed as per title and numbered 44083, gimbal-mounted within typical temple topped wood and brass case with candle lamp with bevelled glass viewing port and carry handle, shade slide, hinged door to locking arm, complete with pasted instructions counted numbered and indistinct manuscript date probably 25th July 08 -- 14in.x 12in. (36 x 30.5cm.)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019

Pictures and Naval - 1-61

Sailor Art - 65-97

Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125

Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167

Instruments 170-249

Ship Models - 250-287

 

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