10th May, 2016 12:00

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

 
  Lot 152
 

152

[M] A RARE SIEBE GORMAN & CO. DIVING EQUIPMENT...

A RARE SIEBE GORMAN & CO. DIVING EQUIPMENT CHEST, CIRCA 1895
the painted exterior inscribed to the front DIVING GEAR FROM SIEBE GORMAN & CO ENGINEERS LONDON, iron drop handles, lock and key, divided interior, hinged lid stencilled CHATHAM with company issued labels pasted inside comprising a list of contents for two divers; an advice on how to dry suits; and instructions to divers using GORMAN'S PATENT SPEAKING APPARATUS -- 22 x 47 x 21in. (56 x 119.5 x 53cm.)

Sold for £2,604
Estimated at £600 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Overall wear commensurate with age. Signs to damp to labels but all readable.

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A RARE SIEBE GORMAN & CO. DIVING EQUIPMENT CHEST, CIRCA 1895
the painted exterior inscribed to the front DIVING GEAR FROM SIEBE GORMAN & CO ENGINEERS LONDON, iron drop handles, lock and key, divided interior, hinged lid stencilled CHATHAM with company issued labels pasted inside comprising a list of contents for two divers; an advice on how to dry suits; and instructions to divers using GORMAN'S PATENT SPEAKING APPARATUS -- 22 x 47 x 21in. (56 x 119.5 x 53cm.)
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