12th May, 2015 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich)

 
  Lot 198
 

198

[M] AN EDWARDIAN SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN & MARINERS...

AN EDWARDIAN SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN & MARINERS CONTRIBUTION BOX
with marine aneroid barometer signed and numbered on 4½in. opaque glass dial DOLLOND LONDON / No. 447 with Society's pennant and name as per title below, mounted within an oak contribution box with locked glazed door, coin chest and horizontal Fahrenheit thermometer, the exterior with blued enamel plaques inscribed Patron His Majesty the King / "There is Sorrow on the Sea" and three coin slots with brass "Contributions" labels below -- 19½ x 9½ x 8½in. (49.5 x 24 x 21.5cm.)

Sold for £1,054
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition; keys present and locks working. Barometer not tested.

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AN EDWARDIAN SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN & MARINERS CONTRIBUTION BOX
with marine aneroid barometer signed and numbered on 4½in. opaque glass dial DOLLOND LONDON / No. 447 with Society's pennant and name as per title below, mounted within an oak contribution box with locked glazed door, coin chest and horizontal Fahrenheit thermometer, the exterior with blued enamel plaques inscribed Patron His Majesty the King / "There is Sorrow on the Sea" and three coin slots with brass "Contributions" labels below -- 19½ x 9½ x 8½in. (49.5 x 24 x 21.5cm.)
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