6th Nov, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')
188
[M] AN ADMIRALTY-PATTERN BOAT BINNACLE ISSUED TO THE IRISH LIGHTSHIP TERN, 1912
AN ADMIRALTY-PATTERN BOAT BINNACLE ISSUED TO THE IRISH LIGHTSHIP TERN, 1912
the 4in. card signed Kelvin & James White, Glasgow and inscribed Captain Chetwynds Patent mounted in liquid-filled gimbal bowl within binnacle with brass hood inscribed C.I.L. "TERN" 1912 (missing candle lamp and front glass) -- 12in. (30.5cm.) excluding top handle
C.I.L. - Commissioners for Irish Lights; Tern was a 102ft iron framed steel vessel built by Hawthorn & Co. of Leith for a cost of £7,240, and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
Sold for £521
Estimated at £200 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN ADMIRALTY-PATTERN BOAT BINNACLE ISSUED TO THE IRISH LIGHTSHIP TERN, 1912
the 4in. card signed Kelvin & James White, Glasgow and inscribed Captain Chetwynds Patent mounted in liquid-filled gimbal bowl within binnacle with brass hood inscribed C.I.L. "TERN" 1912 (missing candle lamp and front glass) -- 12in. (30.5cm.) excluding top handle
C.I.L. - Commissioners for Irish Lights; Tern was a 102ft iron framed steel vessel built by Hawthorn & Co. of Leith for a cost of £7,240, and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)
