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Click here to subscribeA 8IN. VERNIER SEXTANT BY JESSE RAMSDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1798 the diamond pattern frame signed on the brass arc Ramsden London, and numbered behind index mirror 1383, inset silvered scale divided to 130º, vernier reader with clamp and adjustable magnifier on thread, braced index arm, sighting tube assembly with sighting tube, seven shades, two mirrors and wooden handle, -- 10in. (25.5cm) overall height
A 1:240 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE TRIBAL CLASS DESTROYER H.M.S. COSSACK, PENNANT NO. L03 [1937] with solid moulded hull, with portholes, finished in regulation grey with fittings, superstructure, main and secondary armament as appropriate, secured to black plastic display base with plexiglass cover, overall measurements -- 6½ x 25 x 5in. (16.5 x 58.5 x 12.5cm.); together with another similar for H.M.S. Dainty pennant no. D108. (2)
A 1:48 scale builder's model of the collier S.S. Sir Johnstone Wright built for the central electricity authority by william pickersgill & sons ltd, sunderland, 1955 by the Sunderland Model Making Co., carved hull finished in two-tone red and black, black painted cargo decks with lined superstructure and fittings including deck rails, winches, ventilators, covered hatches, over bridge with binnacle, range finder, water tanks, superstructure with liveried funnel, lifeboats in davits, emergency steering over propeller and other details, mounted on four silver columns with original mahogany display case with ivorine plates, on associated table stand, cased model measurements -- 18 x 50 x 14in. (46 x 127 x 35.5cm.); table 30in (77cm) high; together with a watercolour of the Sir Johnstone Wright, signed 'John Mortimer' (lower right), framed size -- 20in x 24½in (51 x 62cm.); and a leather photograph album showing the launch of the Sir Johnstone Wright and the presentation of the model to Gordon Blain, retiring Fuel Supplies Officer. (3) Named in honour of Sir Johnstone Wright (1883-1953), chairman of the Central Electricity Board and president of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, the collier S.S. Sir Johnstone Wright was launched on the 18th August, 1955 for the express purpose of shipping coal from the North East of England to power stations in the South at the behest of the fuel supplies officer, Gordon Blain. In the year he retired (1976), she was sold and renamed Fanis by Christincoast Cia Naviera SA, of Piraeus, Greece before being broken up at Aspropyrgos in 1984. Provenance: Gordon Blain and thence by descent. This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
A WELL PRESENTED AND FINELY DETAILED ½' TO 1" SCALE OF THE ALDEBURGH SPRAT BOAT OSSIE [1893] modelled by R. Phillips as in working practice, in cherry and spruce woods, with varnished interior, raised masts with sails and mounted on a wooden stand with oars and nameplate, overall measurements -- 11½ x 12in. (29 x 30.5cm.)
A TECHNICAL WATERCOLOUR PROFILE FOR A MARINE MORTAR, CIRCA 1790 laid paper with side, top and front views delicately shaded in watercolour, a scale lower left and cartouche in German reading Der Block / Mit dem Beschlage / des / 24 Udigen / Mortiers / und / deßen Richtung -- 12 x 18in. (30.5 x 46cm.)
A 6IN. RADIUS LACQUERED BRASS REFLECTING CIRCLE BY PISTOR & MARTINS, BERLIN, CIRCA 1850 signed and numbered Pistor & Martins, Berlin, 534, the solid frame with inset silvered scale, twin verniers, prismatic sight with two demi-shades and swivelling scale reader, contained in fitted and counter-numbered box with sighting tubes and shades, the lid with manuscript error certificate for 1878 -- 8¼in. (21cm.) square
A GOOD SPECTROSCOPE BY JOHN BROWNING, LONDON, CIRCA 1875 in lacquered and oxidised brass, signed by the prism John Browning, 63 Strand, London, circumference scale divided 0-110 with vernier and magnifier, 13in. observation tube with rack-and-pinion fine focus, secondary tube with crystal sample, mounted on tapering brass pillar to painted iron stand secured to sliding base board to fit case with ivorine retailer's label for Clarkson's, High Holborn, London, the case -- 15½ x 9½in. (39.5 x 24cm.)
CAPTAIN DUDLEY'S SEXTANT FROM THE ILL-FATED YACHT MIGNONETTE, CIRCA 1875/1883 unsigned, the 7½in. radius brass 'A' frame vernier sextant with silvered scale divided to 120º, arc numbered '2258', vernier with tangent-screw adjustment and swivel magnifier, telescope arbor, mirrors, seven shades, wooden handle and pin feet, contained in original keystone box, the lid inscribed internally in pencil: Lat. Long. Tuesday 24º57 11º20 Wednesday 24º50 11º50 Thursday 24º33 12º40 Friday 24º10 ---- Saturday 24º02 15º-- Sunday 23º57 16º50 Monday 23º54 18º10 Tuesday 23º52 19º10 Wednesday 23º38 20º00 To whoever picks this up / Sunday July 20th PM / We Thomas Dudley, Edwin Stevens, / Edmund Brookes & Richard Parker, / the crew of the Yacht Mignonette which / foundered on Saturday the 5th. of July, have / been in our little dinghy 15 days. We have / neither food or water and are greatly reduced / We suppose our Latitude to be 25º South our Longditude / 28ºW May the Lord have mercy upon us / please forward this to Southampton. Overall measurements -- 10 x 11in. (25.5 x 28cm.); together with a copy of 'The Custom of the Sea' by Neil Hanson in which the full account of the Mignonette and her crew is given. (2) Provenance: Moghul Antiques, Adelaide, South Australia (acquired from a deceased estate in Sydney); purchased by vendor from Moghul Antiques,1973. The loss of the cutter yacht Mignonette and the subsequent fate of her crew must rival any of the greatest tales of woe upon the ocean and divided a shocked Victorian public when the full, gruesome details became public knowledge in the ensuing inquest. The Mignonette was a 20 ton cruising yacht built in 1867 and at only 52 feet long, was designed for inshore sailing rather than any longer, more challenging voyages. She was bought in 1883 by John Want, an Australian lawyer who arranged, after some difficulty, with Tom Dudley (the captain) and three crew - Edwin Stephens; Edmund Brooks; and Richard Parker, the cabin boy, to take on the 15,000 mile voyage from Southampton to Sydney, Australia. Parker was 17 years old and an inexperienced seaman. Departing on 5th May, all was well until two months later on 5th July whilst heaving to about 1,600 miles off the Cape of Good Hope, a rogue wave smashed away a bulkhead and the yacht sank within five minutes. Scrambling into the flimsy open dingy, whose ¼in. planks were holed in the haste to depart, the shocked crew only had time to grab this sextant, a chronometer, and two tins of turnips - no water. On 9th July a turtle was spotted and sustained them for several days, but by 17th July the possibility of drawing straws to be sacrificed was being discussed. It seems that the condition of Richard Parker, the young cabin boy, was such that his fate was sealed and, on or near to the 24th July, Edwin Stevens cut his jugular vein so they could drink his blood, killing him. Feeding off his body for the next few days, on 29th July a sail was spotted and the German barque Montezuma rescued them and secured the dinghy. Delivering the survivors to Falmouth on the 6th September, candid statements were given to the authorities in the mistaken belief that they were protected by a "Custom of the Sea". As no such custom had been created in law, these statements formed the basis of the evidence against them in a trial that began on 3rd November. Public opinion swung firmly behind the unfortunate seamen, however a young and ambitious barrister called William Danckwerts was determined to make use of his previous success in wreck law and pursue a conviction of Murder on the High Seas. In effect, this became Britain's last trial for Cannibalism at sea. In the event, Brooks was acquitted, but Dudley and Stephens were found guilty and sentenced to death. The public outcry was such however that this was commuted to six months imprisonment. After the trial was over, John Want offered Dudley a new start in Australia and he opened a chandlery in Sydney, presumably taking this sextant with him.
Ø A 11¾IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1788 signed in the crossbar as per title, inset ivory scale inset to 100º and marked at centre with the 'SBR' dividing engine mark, vernier with right aligned '0', brass index arm, pinhole sight, three shades, mirrors and threaded bone-topped pencil, contained within original stepped keystone case with owner's name inked inside lid John Steer / 1788, with decorative lock escutcheon overall measurements -- 14 x 13in. (35.5 x 33cm.) Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 6th November, 1997, lot 253.
Ø AN 8½IN. VERNIER SEXTANT BY DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1800 signed on the cross bar as per title, scale divided to 140º and stamped with Ramsden fouled anchor mark at centre, right-aligned vernier scale with braced index arm, sighting tube mount, shades, mirrors, shaped handle and brass feet, contained within keystone box with two telescopes -- 11 x 13¾in. (28 x 35cm.)
A COLLECTION OF FIVE 1:1250 SCALE WATERLINE MODELS BY BASSETT-LOWKE comprising US battleships California (1921); Maryland (1921); Maryland (1942); Tennessee (1920) and Colorado (1921), each with maker's label on the underside and loosely taped to blue wooden base with perspex cover with legend, overall measurements -- 5 x 12 x 8in. (12.5 x 30.5 x 20.5cm.) (5)
Ø AN 11¼IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY CARY, LONDON, WITH DOLLOND-TYPE BACK-GLASS ADJUSTMENT, CIRCA 1800 the scale divided to 100º, signed on the cross bar as per title, pin-hole sights with swivelling shade and back-glass adjusting lever behind, three shades, mirrors and pin feet, contained within stepped keystone case with shaped escutcheon -- 14½ x 13in. (37 x 33cm.) The reverse glass adjustment is not commonly seen. A similar but earlier version can been seen in the collection of the Royal Museums, Greenwich, numbered NAV1356.
A WELL PRESENTED AND FINELY DETAILED SCALE MODEL FOR THE R.T.Y.C STEAM YACHT AMANDA the wooden hull with bilge keels, portholes and companionways, finished in red and cream, with scored varnished decks, wood capped deck rails, fitted boats in davits including steam launch, desk lights, stayed funnel, open bridge with search lights, binnacle, winch, ventilators, etc., mounted on two gilt-brass columns on raised plush base within glazed mahogany case on stand, overall measurements -- 61½ x 60 x 16in. (156.5 x 152.5 x 40.5cm.) This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
A COLLECTION OF TWENTY 1:1250 SCALE WATERLINE WARSHIP MODELS BY BASSETT-LOWKE comprising British light cruisers Durban; Carlisle; Cairo; Delhi; Leander (1946); Neptune; Ajax (1941); Orion (1942); Achilles (1939); Achilles (1941); Galatea; Sydney; Ampthion (1936); Arethusa (1944); Dido (1940/1); Phoebe (1942); Aurora (1939) and Diadem (1945), each with maker's label on the underside and loosely taped to blue wooden base with perspex cover with legend, overall measurements -- 7¼ x 20 x 10in. (18.5 x 51 x 25.5cm.); together with the depot ships Hecla (1940) and Tyne (1941) by Bassett-Lowke and a further seven support vessels of similar type by Reginald Carpenter comprising Ausonia (1921); Ranpura (1924); Adamant (1942); Resource (1929); Woolwich (1935); Montclare (1922); Forth (later Defiance) (1939), each with maker's label on the underside and loosely taped to blue wooden base with perspex cover with legend, overall measurements -- 7¼ x 9½ x 19¾in. (18.5 x 23 x 50cm.) (27 in two cases)
A BRASS MINER'S DIAL BY ROTHWELL, MANCHESTER, CIRCA 1800 of typical form, the 6in. glazed silvered dial signed as per title, folding sights, bubble levels and brass cover engraved with 50º sighting scale, mounted on ball joint -- 13½in. (34cm.) Rothwell is recorded as working between 1780 and 1820.
A SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE R.M.S. QUEEN MARY, CIRCA 1937 carved and painted in Cunard livery with detailed superstructure and fittings as appropriate, depicted under full speed with a frothing bow wave and wake in a moulded painted seascape within glazed oak case with silver plaques engraved R.M.S. "QUEEN MARY" / CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE / LENGTH 1019' 6" / SCALE 1" TO 60FT / MODEL BY E.E. BURRAGE -- 10 x 30 x 14in. (25.5 x 76 x 35.5cm.)
A FRENCH SURVEYING COMPASS BY JACQUES CANIVET, CIRCA 1760 with 4in. printed compass rose signed Canivet À Paris by South, half blued-steel needle on jewelled pivot with retainer under, silvered circumference scale, glazed with retaining spring, contained in wooden case counter signed on inset brass plate Canivet à la Sphère à Paris, sliding lid, pivoted side sight and inset table attachments underneath -- 6½ x 7in. (16.5 x 18cm.) Provenance: Sotheby's, 9th June 1977.
Ø A FINE 15½IN. RADIUS MAHOGANY AND BOXWOOD FIDUCIAL OCTANT BY THOMAS RIPLEY, LONDON, 1774 the scale divided to 90º, wooden index arm with bone-edged reader, maker's plate inscribed Made By Thos Ripley at ye Hermitage Bridge / LONDON / For David Bartholomo, Augt 23, 1774, pinhole sights, interchangeable shades, mirrors and peg feet -- 18in. (45.5cm.) overall
A 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE 'ACACIA' CLASS FLEET SWEEPING SLOOP H.M.S. HONEYSUCKLE, BUILT FOR THE ROYAL NAVY BY LOBNITZ & Co., RENFREW, 1915 the hull in good condition with fine original finish, the deck and superstructure distressed and missing components, original display base and plates, lacking glazed case -- 17 x 73 x 20in. (43 x 185.5 x 51cm.); facsimile set of rolled deck plans supplied by Greenwich (2) Built under the Emergency War Programme, this class comprised 24 vessels all named after flowers and were also referred to as the 'Flower Class' and 'Cabbage Class'. Displacing 1,200 tons, they measured 250ft and could cruise at a respectable 16½ knots manned by 77 officers and crew. Their bows were triple-hulled against mine explosions and, because they were coal-fired, were famed for giving off huge clouds of smoke which, after dark, streamed sparks from their funnels. Honeysucke was sold for breaking in September 1922. This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
Zenith, El Primero Chronomaster, ref. 14/01 0240 410, a stainless steel wristwatch, circa 2000, automatic chronograph movement, 31 jewels, cal. 410, no. 410, silvered dial, applied Roman numerals and dart markers, Dauphine hands, chronograph hands, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12 hour recording with moonphase and 30 minute recording, tachymetre scale, date apertures for day, month and date, screwed down glazed back, case, dial and movement signed , on a brown lizard strap, diameter 38mm IMPORTANT: This lot is subject to VAT and the buyer must pay VAT on both the hammer and the buyer's premium at a rate of 20%
Gucci, a white beaded evening bag , circa 1960, with textured gilt metal frame, label to interior; three Continental petit point evening bags, all with gilt metal clasps, one set with enamel and seed pearl, another set pastes to clasp; a blue beaded bag, three assorted purses, a spangle set case; an Otto Glanz evening belt, a gilt metal fish scale belt and a belt with a paste set heart, all circa 1980
Tag Heuer, Aquaracer, ref. CAF5010, a stainless steel bracelet wristwatch, no. 88000386, circa 2008, automatic chronograph movement, black dial, applied luminous baton markers, luminous tapered baton hands, chronograph hand, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, day and date apertures at 3 o'clock, tachymeter scale, rotating bezel, screwed down back, case, dial and movement signed , on a stainless steel Tag Heuer bracelet with fold over clasp, accompanied by a Tag Heuer box, instruction booklet, guarantee card, two spare links and outer card box, diameter 43mm
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