30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
225
[M] Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY PORTABLE DRAWING SET BY CHARLES SUFFELL, LONDON
Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY PORTABLE DRAWING SET BY CHARLES SUFFELL, LONDON
signed as per title on the 4½in. nickel-plated roller rule / square protractor / sector; contained in plush lined case with ivory parallel rule and tray containing compasses, dividers, etc., the lid with inset brass plate inscribed W. M. Beaufort – 6in. (15cm.) wide
William Morris Beaufort, 1823-1908, youngest son of Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort inventor of the Beaufort Scale, studied in India in the 1840s and joined the Bengal Civil Service. He returned to England, retiring in 1871, and on his return was a fellow of several societies including the Royal Astronomical, Royal Geographical and Royal Metrological.
Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY PORTABLE DRAWING SET BY CHARLES SUFFELL, LONDON
signed as per title on the 4½in. nickel-plated roller rule / square protractor / sector; contained in plush lined case with ivory parallel rule and tray containing compasses, dividers, etc., the lid with inset brass plate inscribed W. M. Beaufort – 6in. (15cm.) wide
William Morris Beaufort, 1823-1908, youngest son of Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort inventor of the Beaufort Scale, studied in India in the 1840s and joined the Bengal Civil Service. He returned to England, retiring in 1871, and on his return was a fellow of several societies including the Royal Astronomical, Royal Geographical and Royal Metrological.
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))
