Auction Lots

Musical & Scientific Instruments, Cameras & Maritime On 14/05/2021

Musical & Scientific Instruments, Cameras & Maritime

14/05/2021

On 14th May, an interesting and varied catalogue goes under the hammer - starting with a small collection of Edwardian automobile brochures and followed by an assortment of scientific instruments including microscopes and drawing sets. Some really special items follow, most impressively a very rare Victorian cast-iron mechanical money box ‘The Wimbledon Bank’ estimated at £8,000 - 10,000 and an SS Titanic inquiry document dated 1912 with connection to one of the surviving crew members at £800 - 1,200, as well as other maritime collectibles including diorama, woolwork pictures, sextants etc. Leica M3 and other cameras and photographic equipment, a selection of musical instruments including French and German violins, guitars, wind instruments, and a collection of Status Quo tour memorabilia finish off a strong sale.

Lot 3037

Edwardian oak cased barograph labelled 'Benn Franks Optician Hull Hanley etc' with lacquered brass m...

Edwardian oak cased barograph labelled 'Benn Franks Optician Hull Hanley etc' with lacquered brass mechanism, six bellow aneroid tower, silvered thermometer, clockwork drum and fitted ink bottle, lift-off cover with five bevelled glass panels on stepped base with chart drawer and bracket feet W37cm

B15082

SOLD £400

Lot 3084

Ship's brass cased bulkhead clock by Cooke Hull with eight-day movement, the circular dial with Roma...

Ship's brass cased bulkhead clock by Cooke Hull with eight-day movement, the circular dial with Roman numerals, sweep seconds hand and gilt sunburst logo D20cm

B5465

SOLD £80