2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] A DENT PATENT 182 BOAT COMPASS BY WHYTE, THOMSON & CO., GLASGOW, CIRCA 1915
A DENT PATENT 182 BOAT COMPASS BY WHYTE, THOMSON & CO., GLASGOW, CIRCA 1915
the 4in. compass card signed as per title and contained within liquid-filled bowl with ebonised rim inscribed Patt. 182 No. 341 with magnifier bar with lens secured over, gimbal-mounted in wooden box with locking arm, hinged door with pasted instructions dated 5th March 1915, securing rings with brass temple-top glazed hood with side light, the rear panel adapted for electric lamp, single shade slide and wooden drop-handle to top – 13in. (33cm.) high
A similar instrument was used by Shackleton aboard the James Caird for his famous voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia in 1916.
Sold for £1,364
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A DENT PATENT 182 BOAT COMPASS BY WHYTE, THOMSON & CO., GLASGOW, CIRCA 1915
the 4in. compass card signed as per title and contained within liquid-filled bowl with ebonised rim inscribed Patt. 182 No. 341 with magnifier bar with lens secured over, gimbal-mounted in wooden box with locking arm, hinged door with pasted instructions dated 5th March 1915, securing rings with brass temple-top glazed hood with side light, the rear panel adapted for electric lamp, single shade slide and wooden drop-handle to top – 13in. (33cm.) high
A similar instrument was used by Shackleton aboard the James Caird for his famous voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia in 1916.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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