A GOOD 'FAITHFUL FREDDIE' TYPE SUBMARINE COMPASS, CIRCA 1910
the 3in. card signed and inscribed Dobby McInnes Ltd, Capt. Chetwynd's Patent, No. 25965/06, Glasgow & London, contained in a liquid filled bowl with counterweights brass azimuth circle numbered 7573, gimbal-mounted with wood and brass binnacle stand with correction spheres, electric light contact and sliding panel to lower magnet chamber with lugs for deck securing and double hinged brass cowl with handle and viewing ports -- 18in. (46cm.) high x 16½in. (42cm.) wide
A GOOD 'FAITHFUL FREDDIE' TYPE SUBMARINE COMPASS, CIRCA 1910
the 3in. card signed and inscribed Dobby McInnes Ltd, Capt. Chetwynd's Patent, No. 25965/06, Glasgow & London, contained in a liquid filled bowl with counterweights brass azimuth circle numbered 7573, gimbal-mounted with wood and brass binnacle stand with correction spheres, electric light contact and sliding panel to lower magnet chamber with lugs for deck securing and double hinged brass cowl with handle and viewing ports -- 18in. (46cm.) high x 16½in. (42cm.) wide
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))