5th Nov, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb')
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[Z] A US NAVY MARK I DECK CLOCK BY SETH THOMAS, CIRCA 1941
A US NAVY MARK I DECK CLOCK BY SETH THOMAS, CIRCA 1941
the 5½in. black dial with Arabic numbers and luminous hands, signed as per title and numbered 27436, contained with black Bakelite bulkhead case with pin-hinged access to winding arbours and adjustment hatches with shutters, mounted on a wooden stand -- 8½ x 12in. (21.5 x 30.5cm.); together with a desk plate for Squadron Commander A.J. Villiers R.N.V.R.; and a British military issue hand-bearing compass
(3)
Provenance: Alan Villiers collection. During WWII, Villiers was on secondment to the US Navy.
Sold for £620
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A US NAVY MARK I DECK CLOCK BY SETH THOMAS, CIRCA 1941
the 5½in. black dial with Arabic numbers and luminous hands, signed as per title and numbered 27436, contained with black Bakelite bulkhead case with pin-hinged access to winding arbours and adjustment hatches with shutters, mounted on a wooden stand -- 8½ x 12in. (21.5 x 30.5cm.); together with a desk plate for Squadron Commander A.J. Villiers R.N.V.R.; and a British military issue hand-bearing compass
(3)
Provenance: Alan Villiers collection. During WWII, Villiers was on secondment to the US Navy.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)
