30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[M] AN AMUSING LATE VICTORIAN ‘FLAG SIGNAL’ VESTA CASE, 1891
AN AMUSING LATE VICTORIAN 'FLAG SIGNAL' VESTA CASE, 1891
silver, hallmarked for Chester, 1891, the front carrying a hoist of three coloured enamel flags reading (from the top down) the message BJQ for “Combustibles”, excellent condition
Both this and the following lot display recognised flag signals from the original Board of Trade’s Commercial Code which came into use in 1857 and survived until revised in 1899.
Sold for £298
Estimated at £200 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN AMUSING LATE VICTORIAN 'FLAG SIGNAL' VESTA CASE, 1891
silver, hallmarked for Chester, 1891, the front carrying a hoist of three coloured enamel flags reading (from the top down) the message BJQ for “Combustibles”, excellent condition
Both this and the following lot display recognised flag signals from the original Board of Trade’s Commercial Code which came into use in 1857 and survived until revised in 1899.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
