6th Nov, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')
295
[M] A BLOW-PIPE APPARATUS BY J.T. LETCHER, TRURO, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1880
A BLOW-PIPE APPARATUS BY J.T. LETCHER, TRURO, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1880
largely complete with components including lacquered brass and fruit wood pipe, fuel cells, metallic samples, miniature test tubes, etc., contained within fitted box of issue with lift-out tray and maker's label in lid for Thomson Skinner, Glasgow, the lid with scratched owner's name R. Knox Paton -- box 10¾in. (27.5cm.) wide
Sold for £211
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A BLOW-PIPE APPARATUS BY J.T. LETCHER, TRURO, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1880
largely complete with components including lacquered brass and fruit wood pipe, fuel cells, metallic samples, miniature test tubes, etc., contained within fitted box of issue with lift-out tray and maker's label in lid for Thomson Skinner, Glasgow, the lid with scratched owner's name R. Knox Paton -- box 10¾in. (27.5cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)
