25th Apr, 2012 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)

 
Lot 225
 

225

[M] A CASED ANEROID BAROMETER PRESENTATION SET BY...

A CASED ANEROID BAROMETER PRESENTATION SET BY DOLLOND, LONDON, FROM THE SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN & MARINERS SOCIETY, 1905
with 4¾in. enamel dial signed as per title and numbered '815' and inscribed for the Society with their flag, contained in oak roundel loosely secured within presentation case with enamelled-brass plaque inside lid inscribed to Henry Saffrey of the S.T. Queenstown for the rescue of the Norwegian barque St. Joseph, October 9th, 1905 -- 9in. (23cm.) square

Sold for £744
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Good overall condition - lid has been drilled to allow whole case to be hung instead of just the barometer.

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A CASED ANEROID BAROMETER PRESENTATION SET BY DOLLOND, LONDON, FROM THE SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN & MARINERS SOCIETY, 1905
with 4¾in. enamel dial signed as per title and numbered '815' and inscribed for the Society with their flag, contained in oak roundel loosely secured within presentation case with enamelled-brass plaque inside lid inscribed to Henry Saffrey of the S.T. Queenstown for the rescue of the Norwegian barque St. Joseph, October 9th, 1905 -- 9in. (23cm.) square
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