30th Apr, 2019 11:00

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

 
  Lot 170
 

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[M] A RARE MID-19TH CENTURY EDWARD MASSEY PATENT FRICTIONLESS FISH-TAIL PROPELLER LOG

A RARE MID-19TH CENTURY EDWARD MASSEY PATENT FRICTIONLESS FISH-TAIL PROPELLER LOG

with V-shaped brass plate incorporating register dials and engraved above the rotator Edw. Massey / LLL Patentee / London / 6082 -- 13in. (33cm.) long

LLL stands for "Log, Lead and Look out".

Sold for £1,612
Estimated at £500 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A RARE MID-19TH CENTURY EDWARD MASSEY PATENT FRICTIONLESS FISH-TAIL PROPELLER LOG

with V-shaped brass plate incorporating register dials and engraved above the rotator Edw. Massey / LLL Patentee / London / 6082 -- 13in. (33cm.) long

LLL stands for "Log, Lead and Look out".

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

 

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