2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
184
[M] Ø A 19TH CENTURY WHALEBONE FID<br/>of typical form...
Ø A 19TH CENTURY WHALEBONE FID
of typical form -- 12¾in. (32.5cm) long; together with a small quantity of later sailmaker's tools including a wooden fid; a serving fid; a shuttle; a sailmaker's palm; and others
(a lot)
William Johnston was a sailmaker on the East Coast of Fife from the 1920s to the 1960s. He had a workshop in Methil, close to the docks.
of typical form -- 12¾in. (32.5cm) long; together with a small quantity of later sailmaker's tools including a wooden fid; a serving fid; a shuttle; a sailmaker's palm; and others
(a lot)
William Johnston was a sailmaker on the East Coast of Fife from the 1920s to the 1960s. He had a workshop in Methil, close to the docks.
Sold for £521
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A 19TH CENTURY WHALEBONE FID
of typical form -- 12¾in. (32.5cm) long; together with a small quantity of later sailmaker's tools including a wooden fid; a serving fid; a shuttle; a sailmaker's palm; and others
(a lot)
William Johnston was a sailmaker on the East Coast of Fife from the 1920s to the 1960s. He had a workshop in Methil, close to the docks.
of typical form -- 12¾in. (32.5cm) long; together with a small quantity of later sailmaker's tools including a wooden fid; a serving fid; a shuttle; a sailmaker's palm; and others
(a lot)
William Johnston was a sailmaker on the East Coast of Fife from the 1920s to the 1960s. He had a workshop in Methil, close to the docks.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
