12th Nov, 2024 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GALATEA)

 
Lot 294
 

294

[M] AN UNUSUAL GREAT WAR FAITHFUL FREDDIE SUBMARINE BINNACLE COMPASS

AN UNUSUAL GREAT WAR FAITHFUL FREDDIE SUBMARINE BINNACLE COMPASS

gimballed liquid-filled bowl with 3½in. compass card signed KELVIN BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD LTD GLASGOW, contained within wooden glass binnacle with removable lid with hinged faceplate and handle, hinged Kelvin spheres, nickel-plated maker's label for Whyte Thomson & Co., inscribed PATT. 178 | No 75, and brass-mounted ?note plate to rear, mounted on pivoting brass supports -- 17½in. (44.5cm.) high

Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

 

AN UNUSUAL GREAT WAR FAITHFUL FREDDIE SUBMARINE BINNACLE COMPASS

gimballed liquid-filled bowl with 3½in. compass card signed KELVIN BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD LTD GLASGOW, contained within wooden glass binnacle with removable lid with hinged faceplate and handle, hinged Kelvin spheres, nickel-plated maker's label for Whyte Thomson & Co., inscribed PATT. 178 | No 75, and brass-mounted ?note plate to rear, mounted on pivoting brass supports -- 17½in. (44.5cm.) high

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GALATEA), 12th Nov, 2024

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Saleroom notice here

Order of Sale:

Mercantile Sail 1-57

Yachting 59-78

Mercantile Steam 79-174

Naval Sail 175-252

Naval Steam 253-343

Navigation & Scientific Instruments 345-376

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Fulham

London

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