29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
165
[M] A RARE DOLPHIN BINNACLE<br/>cast in brass in the...
A RARE DOLPHIN BINNACLE
cast in brass in the form of three stylised dolphins, their tails supporting a compass binnacle with burners and a dry card Dent compass in gimbals, secured to a circular mahogany base (period components added) -- 42in. (107cm.) high
The stand is believed to have been recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Svava, a Swedish built transport of 1,216 tons built 1904 which sank in March 1944 after a collision off Blythe with the Fort Beausejour whilst carrying a cargo of coal.
cast in brass in the form of three stylised dolphins, their tails supporting a compass binnacle with burners and a dry card Dent compass in gimbals, secured to a circular mahogany base (period components added) -- 42in. (107cm.) high
The stand is believed to have been recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Svava, a Swedish built transport of 1,216 tons built 1904 which sank in March 1944 after a collision off Blythe with the Fort Beausejour whilst carrying a cargo of coal.
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE DOLPHIN BINNACLE
cast in brass in the form of three stylised dolphins, their tails supporting a compass binnacle with burners and a dry card Dent compass in gimbals, secured to a circular mahogany base (period components added) -- 42in. (107cm.) high
The stand is believed to have been recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Svava, a Swedish built transport of 1,216 tons built 1904 which sank in March 1944 after a collision off Blythe with the Fort Beausejour whilst carrying a cargo of coal.
cast in brass in the form of three stylised dolphins, their tails supporting a compass binnacle with burners and a dry card Dent compass in gimbals, secured to a circular mahogany base (period components added) -- 42in. (107cm.) high
The stand is believed to have been recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Svava, a Swedish built transport of 1,216 tons built 1904 which sank in March 1944 after a collision off Blythe with the Fort Beausejour whilst carrying a cargo of coal.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
