30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[M] A RARE SET OF STANDARD MEASURES FOR THE ADMIRALTY VICTUALLING BOARD, BY Rd. VANDOME & CO., LONDON, 1826
A RARE SET OF STANDARD MEASURES FOR THE ADMIRALTY VICTUALLING BOARD, BY Rd. VANDOME & CO., LONDON, 1826
heavily cast in brass for measures comprising Imperial gallon; half gallon, quart, pint, half pint, gill and half gill; the gallon inscribed with maker's name as per title and complete with side handles, each inscribed with Victualling Board's crossed anchor mark, rim punches for George IV and dated 1826 – gallon 6.5 x 8in. (16.5 x 20cm.) excluding handle
(7)
Sold for £5,208
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE SET OF STANDARD MEASURES FOR THE ADMIRALTY VICTUALLING BOARD, BY Rd. VANDOME & CO., LONDON, 1826
heavily cast in brass for measures comprising Imperial gallon; half gallon, quart, pint, half pint, gill and half gill; the gallon inscribed with maker's name as per title and complete with side handles, each inscribed with Victualling Board's crossed anchor mark, rim punches for George IV and dated 1826 – gallon 6.5 x 8in. (16.5 x 20cm.) excluding handle
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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))
