1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
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[M] A GOOD ADMIRALTY PATTERN 20 BOAT'S COMPASS BY...
A GOOD ADMIRALTY PATTERN 20 BOAT'S COMPASS BY DENT, CIRCA 1898
the 4in. light blue and white card set within liquid filled gimballed mounted bowl signed and stamped for E. Dent, and inscribed Boat Compass no. 43593, within temple topped binnacle with counter punch numbered panelled door with instructions dated '4.1.98'., locking arm and spare candle recess, the hood with candle lamp, flanking slide, removable cover with bevelled glass light with broad arrow and maker's mark and inscribed Pat. 20 and turned carry handle, the reverse with branded board arrow numbered 2113 -- 15in. (38cm.) high, including handle
This is the same pattern of boat compass as used by Shackleton in the James Caird.
the 4in. light blue and white card set within liquid filled gimballed mounted bowl signed and stamped for E. Dent, and inscribed Boat Compass no. 43593, within temple topped binnacle with counter punch numbered panelled door with instructions dated '4.1.98'., locking arm and spare candle recess, the hood with candle lamp, flanking slide, removable cover with bevelled glass light with broad arrow and maker's mark and inscribed Pat. 20 and turned carry handle, the reverse with branded board arrow numbered 2113 -- 15in. (38cm.) high, including handle
This is the same pattern of boat compass as used by Shackleton in the James Caird.
Sold for £5,208
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A GOOD ADMIRALTY PATTERN 20 BOAT'S COMPASS BY DENT, CIRCA 1898
the 4in. light blue and white card set within liquid filled gimballed mounted bowl signed and stamped for E. Dent, and inscribed Boat Compass no. 43593, within temple topped binnacle with counter punch numbered panelled door with instructions dated '4.1.98'., locking arm and spare candle recess, the hood with candle lamp, flanking slide, removable cover with bevelled glass light with broad arrow and maker's mark and inscribed Pat. 20 and turned carry handle, the reverse with branded board arrow numbered 2113 -- 15in. (38cm.) high, including handle
This is the same pattern of boat compass as used by Shackleton in the James Caird.
the 4in. light blue and white card set within liquid filled gimballed mounted bowl signed and stamped for E. Dent, and inscribed Boat Compass no. 43593, within temple topped binnacle with counter punch numbered panelled door with instructions dated '4.1.98'., locking arm and spare candle recess, the hood with candle lamp, flanking slide, removable cover with bevelled glass light with broad arrow and maker's mark and inscribed Pat. 20 and turned carry handle, the reverse with branded board arrow numbered 2113 -- 15in. (38cm.) high, including handle
This is the same pattern of boat compass as used by Shackleton in the James Caird.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
