22nd Oct, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association)
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[M] A RARE SUBMARINE ADMIRALTY-PATTERN PERISCOPE...
A RARE SUBMARINE ADMIRALTY-PATTERN PERISCOPE SEXTANT
with black-painted brass casing with plate inscribed A.P. 86 / Ser.No. 18A/57 / R/COS/69, divided on a polished brass scale to 30˚?, micrometer adjustment, sighting tube, filters and bracket attachment mount, contained within fitted box of issue with correction card from H.M. Submarine Astute dated 1968
9 x 11 x 13in. (23 x 28 x 33cm.)
Lit: Ifland, P. Taking the Stars, Krieger Publishing, p.74-75.
with black-painted brass casing with plate inscribed A.P. 86 / Ser.No. 18A/57 / R/COS/69, divided on a polished brass scale to 30˚?, micrometer adjustment, sighting tube, filters and bracket attachment mount, contained within fitted box of issue with correction card from H.M. Submarine Astute dated 1968
9 x 11 x 13in. (23 x 28 x 33cm.)
Lit: Ifland, P. Taking the Stars, Krieger Publishing, p.74-75.
Sold for £198
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE SUBMARINE ADMIRALTY-PATTERN PERISCOPE SEXTANT
with black-painted brass casing with plate inscribed A.P. 86 / Ser.No. 18A/57 / R/COS/69, divided on a polished brass scale to 30˚?, micrometer adjustment, sighting tube, filters and bracket attachment mount, contained within fitted box of issue with correction card from H.M. Submarine Astute dated 1968
9 x 11 x 13in. (23 x 28 x 33cm.)
Lit: Ifland, P. Taking the Stars, Krieger Publishing, p.74-75.
with black-painted brass casing with plate inscribed A.P. 86 / Ser.No. 18A/57 / R/COS/69, divided on a polished brass scale to 30˚?, micrometer adjustment, sighting tube, filters and bracket attachment mount, contained within fitted box of issue with correction card from H.M. Submarine Astute dated 1968
9 x 11 x 13in. (23 x 28 x 33cm.)
Lit: Ifland, P. Taking the Stars, Krieger Publishing, p.74-75.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association), 22nd Oct, 2008
