1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
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[M] A RARE COMPACTUM / WASH STAND FROM R.M.S. MAURETANIA, CIRCA 1906
A RARE COMPACTUM / WASH STAND FROM R.M.S. MAURETANIA, CIRCA 1906
in two pieces, the lower section with drop front with 14 x 14in. porcelain lipped bowl and soap containers each with Cunard transfer print device, central water spout and hot/cold taps mounted top left and right, under cupboard with waste water tank and lower storage cupboards; the upper section with drop down mirror with fitted writing compartment behind and two drawers under, one stamped with yard number '735' -- 68 x 20 x 9½in. (173 x 51 x 24cm.)
Originally a water tank was kept behind the mirror and topped up by a steward each day; at some point, a central supply with hot and cold water was added in a refit and the redundant space attractively re-purposed as an escritoire.
Sold for £5,208
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE COMPACTUM / WASH STAND FROM R.M.S. MAURETANIA, CIRCA 1906
in two pieces, the lower section with drop front with 14 x 14in. porcelain lipped bowl and soap containers each with Cunard transfer print device, central water spout and hot/cold taps mounted top left and right, under cupboard with waste water tank and lower storage cupboards; the upper section with drop down mirror with fitted writing compartment behind and two drawers under, one stamped with yard number '735' -- 68 x 20 x 9½in. (173 x 51 x 24cm.)
Originally a water tank was kept behind the mirror and topped up by a steward each day; at some point, a central supply with hot and cold water was added in a refit and the redundant space attractively re-purposed as an escritoire.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
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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
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