5th Nov, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb')
127
[M] A SHIPWRIGHT'S DRILL FROM CHATHAM DOCKYARD, CIRCA 1900; and a water costrell
A SHIPWRIGHT'S DRILL FROM CHATHAM DOCKYARD, CIRCA 1900
heavily constructed in wood and iron, the 'seat' with hinged drill section with two locating arcs and opposing handle action on down-shaft with securing clamp -- assembled 25 x 29in. (63.5 x 73.5cm.); together with a selection of drill bits; and together with a small iron bound water costrell with legs, handle and threaded plug
(2)
Provenance: Mr. Beard (Snr), Chatham Dockyard, circa 1900 to Charles Beard to Edmund Andrew 'Bunny' Birthright (1931-2019) and thence by descent
Sold for £434
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A SHIPWRIGHT'S DRILL FROM CHATHAM DOCKYARD, CIRCA 1900
heavily constructed in wood and iron, the 'seat' with hinged drill section with two locating arcs and opposing handle action on down-shaft with securing clamp -- assembled 25 x 29in. (63.5 x 73.5cm.); together with a selection of drill bits; and together with a small iron bound water costrell with legs, handle and threaded plug
(2)
Provenance: Mr. Beard (Snr), Chatham Dockyard, circa 1900 to Charles Beard to Edmund Andrew 'Bunny' Birthright (1931-2019) and thence by descent
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
Download a Bid Form here
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)
