25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
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[M] A RARE YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE BY SPENCER,...
A RARE YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, C.1800, RETAILED BY ATKEY & SON, COWES
the 4in. dry card compass card signed and inscribed as per title, backed with newspaper and braced with brass and steel, contained within a ballasted gimbal-mounted bowl within heavy brass binnacle with tapering glazed top and side securing rings -- 13in. (33cm.) high
Spencer, Browning & Rust (founded 1785) continued as a trade name until 1840, long after the original partners had died. The newspaper lining the back of the card has been identified as coming from a copy of The Times from 7th March, 1854, suggesting that the card was refurbished then or shortly after. Atkey & Son changed their name to Pascall, Atkey & Son in 1799 and continue to trade from the same premises.
the 4in. dry card compass card signed and inscribed as per title, backed with newspaper and braced with brass and steel, contained within a ballasted gimbal-mounted bowl within heavy brass binnacle with tapering glazed top and side securing rings -- 13in. (33cm.) high
Spencer, Browning & Rust (founded 1785) continued as a trade name until 1840, long after the original partners had died. The newspaper lining the back of the card has been identified as coming from a copy of The Times from 7th March, 1854, suggesting that the card was refurbished then or shortly after. Atkey & Son changed their name to Pascall, Atkey & Son in 1799 and continue to trade from the same premises.
Sold for £1,612
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, C.1800, RETAILED BY ATKEY & SON, COWES
the 4in. dry card compass card signed and inscribed as per title, backed with newspaper and braced with brass and steel, contained within a ballasted gimbal-mounted bowl within heavy brass binnacle with tapering glazed top and side securing rings -- 13in. (33cm.) high
Spencer, Browning & Rust (founded 1785) continued as a trade name until 1840, long after the original partners had died. The newspaper lining the back of the card has been identified as coming from a copy of The Times from 7th March, 1854, suggesting that the card was refurbished then or shortly after. Atkey & Son changed their name to Pascall, Atkey & Son in 1799 and continue to trade from the same premises.
the 4in. dry card compass card signed and inscribed as per title, backed with newspaper and braced with brass and steel, contained within a ballasted gimbal-mounted bowl within heavy brass binnacle with tapering glazed top and side securing rings -- 13in. (33cm.) high
Spencer, Browning & Rust (founded 1785) continued as a trade name until 1840, long after the original partners had died. The newspaper lining the back of the card has been identified as coming from a copy of The Times from 7th March, 1854, suggesting that the card was refurbished then or shortly after. Atkey & Son changed their name to Pascall, Atkey & Son in 1799 and continue to trade from the same premises.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
