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19 November 2021 11:00 Venue: Scarborough, YO11 1XN
The Musical & Scientific Instruments, Cameras & Maritime sale on Friday 19th November is a high value auction including a rare early 20th century double bass (lot 3010), the lifetime instrument of the internationally renowned professional musician Roy Babbington, estimated at £30,000 - £40,000. It is complemented with excellent cellos, violins and violas, fine quality bows, a selection of mechanical music including a Symphonion, a phonograph, musical boxes and gramophones - as well as some 1970s professional gig equipment including a Fender Twin-Reverb amplifier (lot 3062). Maritime and Railway items include an interesting collection of Naval doctors surgical instruments (lot 3128), and the representation of scientific and technical instruments include a number of lots of 19th century and later pharmaceutical laboratory glass which was discovered in the storeroom of a long-established Hull pharmacist and opticians (lots 3170-3174). Cameras and photographic equipment include some excellent Pentax and Mamiya cameras.
Wednesday 17th November 10am - 4pm Thursday 18th November 10am - 4pm Friday 19th November from 9am
Buyer's premium 20.00% plus VAT.
In-house post & packing available - see individual lots for prices.
Items to be paid for Friday, 26 November and collected by Friday, 26 November
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Everyone I have dealt with or spoken to on the phone has been most helpful and reassuring. Though the auction was running late it was a pleasure to browse through your beautiful premises whist we were waiting for our lot to come up. Thank you.
Linda V, December 2025
A Spoon Collector’s delight ! Bought in the Scarborough sale room and transferred to the York office just like that. Thank you DD from a grateful customer.
Michael B, December 2025
Thank you for making it so easy all the staff couldn't do enough to help had a really great day
Kevin K, December 2025
Excellent service as always. Merry Christmas.
Shaughn T, December 2025
Great auction house with great staff! I've used Dugglebys both York and Scarborough for years, and rate them very highly. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff too, which makes a big difference. Definitely recommended!
Michael S, December 2025
The whole process was very efficient, very easy to collect and the staff I spoke to were organised and very friendly.
Alison C, December 2025
From placing my bid, payment and arranging colection the staff were top notch.
Dale R, November 2025
Super easy transaction parking and collection was a breeze. Will definitely recommend
Russell W, November 2025
You communicate well! your organisation and your staff. I was a first timer at an auction, it went very smoothly, well done! Bill Clark
William C, November 2025
We were met well and dealt with promptly and pleasantly. Thank you
Maurice M, November 2025
My introduction to this auction was bidding via the-saleroom.com, On visiting to collect my lot I was impressed by the quality of the auction rooms and friendly welcome from reception. Thank you
Leslie G, November 2025
What a beautiful showroom! I’m going to have to check your unsold stock! Great reception from your staff, especially the young man who brought the watch to me and answered a couple of queries about other stock on show, I will be back!
Bridget Helen S, November 2025
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Edith H, November 2025
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Zach Q, October 2025
The stool was excellent just what we hoped and your service was also excellent
D R, October 2025
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Steve H, October 2025
5* service , as always. Many thanks
John P, October 2025
Absolutely top class service. The lot was just as described, the auction was efficient and I love the Denby! Picked up the following day, no issues, great staff. Such a good find. Thank you.
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