10th May, 2016 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous')

 
  Lot 146
 

146

[M] A 6-BOLT COPPER AND BRASS ADMIRALTY PATTERN...

A 6-BOLT COPPER AND BRASS ADMIRALTY PATTERN DIVING HELMET, BY SIEBE GORMAN & CO. LTD, MATCHED NO. 12183
the bonnet with face-plate stamped 'AP 7985', spitcock,valve, air inlet with sprung non-return valve and blanking nut, telephone port with stamped blanking nut, hinged safety pin; the corselet with enamelled maker's plate, front and back weights, bolts with wing nuts (lacking brasses) -- 19in. (48cm.) high

Provenance: Purchased from the MoD IN 1990.

Sold for £2,976
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Minor denting to bonnet, with remnant tinning, lacks telephone speaker, wire cut, the causelet with good overall tinning but lacking brasses as per cataloguing.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 
A 6-BOLT COPPER AND BRASS ADMIRALTY PATTERN DIVING HELMET, BY SIEBE GORMAN & CO. LTD, MATCHED NO. 12183
the bonnet with face-plate stamped 'AP 7985', spitcock,valve, air inlet with sprung non-return valve and blanking nut, telephone port with stamped blanking nut, hinged safety pin; the corselet with enamelled maker's plate, front and back weights, bolts with wing nuts (lacking brasses) -- 19in. (48cm.) high

Provenance: Purchased from the MoD IN 1990.

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