30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[M] A DRY CARD YACHTING COMPASS, FOR F.W STURT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, CIRCA 1900; and two other instruments
A DRY CARD YACHTING COMPASS, FOR F.W STURT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, CIRCA 1900
the 2¼in. Singer type card signed as per title and mounted on a dual pivot within lacquered brass bowl and gimbal within wooden box with sliding lid – 4in. (10cm.) square; together with a 1½in. three-draw telescope by J.H. Dallmeyer, London with leather-covered main tube, splash cuff and dust slide – 8½in. (21.5cm.) closed; and an artificial horizon by George Whitbread, London, circa 1875, comprising tray, glass tent and mercury bottle, in fitted wooden box with label pasted inside lid
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Sold for £99
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A DRY CARD YACHTING COMPASS, FOR F.W STURT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, CIRCA 1900
the 2¼in. Singer type card signed as per title and mounted on a dual pivot within lacquered brass bowl and gimbal within wooden box with sliding lid – 4in. (10cm.) square; together with a 1½in. three-draw telescope by J.H. Dallmeyer, London with leather-covered main tube, splash cuff and dust slide – 8½in. (21.5cm.) closed; and an artificial horizon by George Whitbread, London, circa 1875, comprising tray, glass tent and mercury bottle, in fitted wooden box with label pasted inside lid
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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
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
