1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
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[M] A DIVING HELMET DESK COMPENDIUM BY ANDRE GUILMET, CIRCA 1880
A DIVING HELMET DESK COMPENDIUM BY ANDRE GUILMET, CIRCA 1880
the gilt brass helmet with face plate instruments including 2in. clock with slow/fast lever above, thermometer, aneroid barometer and compass, fixed rear mounted winding and time adjustment key, mounted on a marble display base with silver plaque for the Lugsail Club Regatta 1880 to front -- 8 x 6in. (20 x 15cm.)
Sold for £4,960
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Clock running well at the time of cataloguing
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
A DIVING HELMET DESK COMPENDIUM BY ANDRE GUILMET, CIRCA 1880
the gilt brass helmet with face plate instruments including 2in. clock with slow/fast lever above, thermometer, aneroid barometer and compass, fixed rear mounted winding and time adjustment key, mounted on a marble display base with silver plaque for the Lugsail Club Regatta 1880 to front -- 8 x 6in. (20 x 15cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
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: 5% surcharge
The Saleroom: 5% surcharge
We regret we are unable to offer telephone bidding for this sale
Shippers
Pack & Send (Spitalfields branch) / spitalfields@packsend.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7078 9860
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099
Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933
Viewing
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