25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
146
[M] A FINE SILVER-PLATED STEAM YACHT BULKHEAD OIL...
A FINE SILVER-PLATED STEAM YACHT BULKHEAD OIL LAMP BY Wm. McGEOCH & Co. GLASGOW & BIRMINGHAM, C.1910
signed on the oil tray as per title, with double-wick burner and glass, contained within lamp housing with bevelled glass sides and front, dome-topped chimney cover inscribed VESTIBULE / AWNING DECK, top ring and mounting brackets -- 16in. (40.5cm.) high
Provenance: McGeoch family
Apparently unused, this lamp is thought by the family to have been made or used for exhibition purposes
signed on the oil tray as per title, with double-wick burner and glass, contained within lamp housing with bevelled glass sides and front, dome-topped chimney cover inscribed VESTIBULE / AWNING DECK, top ring and mounting brackets -- 16in. (40.5cm.) high
Provenance: McGeoch family
Apparently unused, this lamp is thought by the family to have been made or used for exhibition purposes
Sold for £3,720
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE SILVER-PLATED STEAM YACHT BULKHEAD OIL LAMP BY Wm. McGEOCH & Co. GLASGOW & BIRMINGHAM, C.1910
signed on the oil tray as per title, with double-wick burner and glass, contained within lamp housing with bevelled glass sides and front, dome-topped chimney cover inscribed VESTIBULE / AWNING DECK, top ring and mounting brackets -- 16in. (40.5cm.) high
Provenance: McGeoch family
Apparently unused, this lamp is thought by the family to have been made or used for exhibition purposes
signed on the oil tray as per title, with double-wick burner and glass, contained within lamp housing with bevelled glass sides and front, dome-topped chimney cover inscribed VESTIBULE / AWNING DECK, top ring and mounting brackets -- 16in. (40.5cm.) high
Provenance: McGeoch family
Apparently unused, this lamp is thought by the family to have been made or used for exhibition purposes
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
