1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
89A
[M] A TYPE 1 CURTA CALCULATOR, CIRCA 1950
A TYPE 1 CURTA CALCULATOR, CIRCA 1950
signed on the base and number 8459, contained in fitted tube of issue - 4¾in. (12cm.); together with two slides rules in boxes; and ephemera connected to QEII
(5)
L. Melvin, lead draughtsman for the QE2 project at John Brown & Co. Ship Builders.
Sold for £521
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Clearing lever on calculator broken/part missing - pls refer to additional images.
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 TYPE 1 CURTA CALCULATOR, CIRCA 1950
signed on the base and number 8459, contained in fitted tube of issue - 4¾in. (12cm.); together with two slides rules in boxes; and ephemera connected to QEII
(5)
L. Melvin, lead draughtsman for the QE2 project at John Brown & Co. Ship Builders.
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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