30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
112
[V] † THE BELL FROM THE SWEDISH SNOW 'MERCURIUS', 1781
† THE BELL FROM THE SWEDISH SNOW MERCURIUS, 1781
cast in bell metal with pierced crown suspension yoke and lengthy circular inscription around the Skjeppet Mercurius Thillhorig Snau Herr Anders Aberg Commend. Af Capit Gangen Af Paul Wickstrom Paulson Staplen I Udevalla Den 7 Sept. 1781, the top now pierced to receive later staple for clapper (rim chipped, clapper staple lose) -- 17 x 13¼ in. (43 x 33.5cm.)
Sold for £1,736
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
† THE BELL FROM THE SWEDISH SNOW MERCURIUS, 1781
cast in bell metal with pierced crown suspension yoke and lengthy circular inscription around the Skjeppet Mercurius Thillhorig Snau Herr Anders Aberg Commend. Af Capit Gangen Af Paul Wickstrom Paulson Staplen I Udevalla Den 7 Sept. 1781, the top now pierced to receive later staple for clapper (rim chipped, clapper staple lose) -- 17 x 13¼ in. (43 x 33.5cm.)
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
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
