2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
74
[M] A RARE RNLBI COLLECTING POUCH FOR GURNARD'S HEAD, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1885
A RARE RNLBI COLLECTING POUCH FOR GURNARD'S HEAD, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1885
in thick stitched leather with brass plate to front stamped RNLBI GURNARD'S HEAD, the neck with adjustable closing strap secured with a brass lock -- 11in. (28cm.) high; together with some research including cc letter from RNLI
(a lot)
The original form of RNLIB collecting boxes was a blue-painted cast iron pillar-box type firmly secured to the ground. A remote series of three were located at Logan Rock, Land's End and Gurnard's Head in the 1880s and were emptied weekly by the treasurer using this lockable collecting bag. Fixed cast iron collecting boxes were abandoned after about thirty years as they were vulnerable to attack.
Sold for £806
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE RNLBI COLLECTING POUCH FOR GURNARD'S HEAD, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1885
in thick stitched leather with brass plate to front stamped RNLBI GURNARD'S HEAD, the neck with adjustable closing strap secured with a brass lock -- 11in. (28cm.) high; together with some research including cc letter from RNLI
(a lot)
The original form of RNLIB collecting boxes was a blue-painted cast iron pillar-box type firmly secured to the ground. A remote series of three were located at Logan Rock, Land's End and Gurnard's Head in the 1880s and were emptied weekly by the treasurer using this lockable collecting bag. Fixed cast iron collecting boxes were abandoned after about thirty years as they were vulnerable to attack.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
You will not be able to bid in person for this sale, however, there are a number of ways you can still participate:
- Absentee bid – you can place a bid through your account on this website or download a bid form here
- Online via one of the following platforms:
UKAuctioneers: 3% surcharge or a flat-rate fee of £3.95. We will refund the flat-rate fee for successful bidders using the UK Auctioneers service
Invaluable: 3% surcharge
The Saleroom: 5% surcharge
We regret we are unable to offer telephone bidding for this sale
Viewing
Viewing by appointment only from Monday, 11 October until Monday, 1 November, 10am-5pm
Please call or email to book a slot 020 7806 5530 | enquiries@charlesmillerltd.com
