30th Apr, 2019 11:00

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

 
  Lot 45
 

45

[M] A GOOD 'FAITHFUL FREDDIE' TYPE SUBMARINE COMPASS, CIRCA 1910

A GOOD 'FAITHFUL FREDDIE' TYPE SUBMARINE COMPASS, CIRCA 1910

the 3in. card signed and inscribed Dobby McInnes Ltd, Capt. Chetwynd's Patent, No. 25965/06, Glasgow & London, contained in a liquid filled bowl with counterweights brass azimuth circle numbered 7573, gimbal-mounted with wood and brass binnacle stand with correction spheres, electric light contact and sliding panel to lower magnet chamber with lugs for deck securing and double hinged brass cowl with handle and viewing ports -- 18in. (46cm.) high x 16½in. (42cm.) wide

Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

 

A GOOD 'FAITHFUL FREDDIE' TYPE SUBMARINE COMPASS, CIRCA 1910

the 3in. card signed and inscribed Dobby McInnes Ltd, Capt. Chetwynd's Patent, No. 25965/06, Glasgow & London, contained in a liquid filled bowl with counterweights brass azimuth circle numbered 7573, gimbal-mounted with wood and brass binnacle stand with correction spheres, electric light contact and sliding panel to lower magnet chamber with lugs for deck securing and double hinged brass cowl with handle and viewing ports -- 18in. (46cm.) high x 16½in. (42cm.) wide

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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