6th Nov, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')
107
[M] AN ANEROID BAROMETER FORM H.M. SUBMARINE THAMES, CIRCA 1939 AND H.M. SUBMARINE OSWALD, 1940
AN ANEROID BAROMETER FORM H.M. SUBMARINE THAMES, CIRCA 1939, AND H.M. SUBMARINE OSWALD, 1940
the 4½in. painted dial signed Short & Mason, London and numbered 6080/37, ebonised and red indicators, contained in brass bulkhead type case with typed provenance to reverse, and suspension loop to top -- 6in. (15cm.) high overall
Provenance: Rear Admiral Michael Donald Kyrle-Pope CBE and thence by descent.
The provenance states that the barometer was used on the H.M. Submarine Thames until 1939 and was transferred with Kyrle-Pope's effects to the Oswald where it is was found to be surplus to requirements and forwarded to the deport ship Maidstone. Shortly afterwards the Oswald was sunk by a mine.
Sold for £124
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN ANEROID BAROMETER FORM H.M. SUBMARINE THAMES, CIRCA 1939, AND H.M. SUBMARINE OSWALD, 1940
the 4½in. painted dial signed Short & Mason, London and numbered 6080/37, ebonised and red indicators, contained in brass bulkhead type case with typed provenance to reverse, and suspension loop to top -- 6in. (15cm.) high overall
Provenance: Rear Admiral Michael Donald Kyrle-Pope CBE and thence by descent.
The provenance states that the barometer was used on the H.M. Submarine Thames until 1939 and was transferred with Kyrle-Pope's effects to the Oswald where it is was found to be surplus to requirements and forwarded to the deport ship Maidstone. Shortly afterwards the Oswald was sunk by a mine.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)
