A PATTERN 20 BOAT COMPASS BY E. DENT & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1908
the 4in. compass card mounted within liquid filled ebonised brass bowl with maker's marks signed as per title and numbered 44083, gimbal-mounted within typical temple topped wood and brass case with candle lamp with bevelled glass viewing port and carry handle, shade slide, hinged door to locking arm, complete with pasted instructions counted numbered and indistinct manuscript date probably 25th July 08 -- 14in.x 12in. (36 x 30.5cm.)
Sold for £3,224
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A PATTERN 20 BOAT COMPASS BY E. DENT & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1908
the 4in. compass card mounted within liquid filled ebonised brass bowl with maker's marks signed as per title and numbered 44083, gimbal-mounted within typical temple topped wood and brass case with candle lamp with bevelled glass viewing port and carry handle, shade slide, hinged door to locking arm, complete with pasted instructions counted numbered and indistinct manuscript date probably 25th July 08 -- 14in.x 12in. (36 x 30.5cm.)
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))