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An Important Collection of British Antarctic ‘Terra Nova’ Expedition archive material of Francis Davies & Maritime Auction - 19th October 2021
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An Important Collection of British Antarctic ‘Terra Nova’ Expedition archive material of Francis Davies & Maritime Auction - 19th October 2021

Auction dates
19 Oct 2021 10:00 BST
Lots: 1-447
Viewing dates
15 Oct 2021 09:00 - 17:15 BST
16 Oct 2021 09:00 - 12:00 BST
18 Oct 2021 09:00 - 17:15 BST
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A teak wardroom drop down bulkhead side table reputedly from the Lion-class Battle cruiser HMS
Lot 178
A teak wardroom drop down bulkhead side table reputedly from the Lion-class Battle cruiser HMS
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A bronze wardroom badge from the Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine USS George
Lot 179
A bronze wardroom badge from the Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine USS George
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100 - 120 GBP
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An oak and iron triple block: together with a copy of Nares, G, S 'Seamanship', Griffin & Co.
Lot 180
An oak and iron triple block: together with a copy of Nares, G, S 'Seamanship', Griffin & Co.
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century circular oak cabin washstand: the smoker's bow style back with two
Lot 181
A late 19th/early 20th century circular oak cabin washstand: the smoker's bow style back with two
400 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A brass Inclinometer: with square and compass frame and calibrated arc, mounted on a wooden base,
Lot 182
A brass Inclinometer: with square and compass frame and calibrated arc, mounted on a wooden base,
65 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII Blue Funnel Line, Liverpool, Lifeboat Navigation pack,
Lot 183
A WWII Blue Funnel Line, Liverpool, Lifeboat Navigation pack,
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100 - 150 GBP
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A group of seven various brass and silver plated cabin lanterns: comprising six gimballed lanterns
Lot 184
A group of seven various brass and silver plated cabin lanterns: comprising six gimballed lanterns
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A set of signal flags in wooden open shelf case:, the case 83 x 42.5 x 18.5cm.
Lot 185
A set of signal flags in wooden open shelf case:, the case 83 x 42.5 x 18.5cm.
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large teak dining table constructed from the deck timber of HMY Britannia:,
Lot 186
A large teak dining table constructed from the deck timber of HMY Britannia:,
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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An ebony 13 inch radius vernier octant by McCall, Tower Hill, London:,
Lot 187
An ebony 13 inch radius vernier octant by McCall, Tower Hill, London:,
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150 - 200 GBP
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A T Walker & Sons Patent A1 ' Harpoon' Ship's log in original pine case:,
Lot 188
A T Walker & Sons Patent A1 ' Harpoon' Ship's log in original pine case:,
450 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century mahogany cased telescope by Harris & Co,
Lot 189
A 19th century mahogany cased telescope by Harris & Co,
90 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An early 19th century brass eight draw telescope by Carpenter,
Lot 190
An early 19th century brass eight draw telescope by Carpenter,
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A fine 8 inch radius Gold and Platina Sextant by Carey of London,
Lot 191
A fine 8 inch radius Gold and Platina Sextant by Carey of London,
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A rare 19th century English lacquered brass sextant stand:,
Lot 192
A rare 19th century English lacquered brass sextant stand:,
700 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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A four inch brass refracting telescope by T Cook & Son, York:,
Lot 193
A four inch brass refracting telescope by T Cook & Son, York:,
1,600 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A 3 1/2 inch brass refracting telescope by Ramage,
Lot 194
A 3 1/2 inch brass refracting telescope by Ramage,
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400 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century three draw telescope by Hemsley London: with 7 inch teak main tube,
Lot 195
A 19th century three draw telescope by Hemsley London: with 7 inch teak main tube,
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120 - 150 GBP
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A 2 1/4 inch telescope by Dolland, London:,
Lot 196
A 2 1/4 inch telescope by Dolland, London:,
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century brass 4 inch reflective telescope by Thomas Ribright, London:,
Lot 197
A 19th century brass 4 inch reflective telescope by Thomas Ribright, London:,
1,700 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A 19th century mahogany and brass three draw telescope by Dollond,
Lot 198
A 19th century mahogany and brass three draw telescope by Dollond,
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60 - 80 GBP
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A cased Marine Distance meter: together with a WWII brass MkII vernier compass in leather case,
Lot 199
A cased Marine Distance meter: together with a WWII brass MkII vernier compass in leather case,
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Sowester 4 inch liquid filled 'Bosun' Compass in original box:
Lot 200
A Sowester 4 inch liquid filled 'Bosun' Compass in original box:
5 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A two-day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer, St, Albans, Special Centenary 1858-1958,
Lot 201
A two-day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer, St, Albans, Special Centenary 1858-1958,
800 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 'Faithful Freddie' submarine compass: 3 inch liquid filled compass in gimballed mount numbered
Lot 202
A 'Faithful Freddie' submarine compass: 3 inch liquid filled compass in gimballed mount numbered
700 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A WWII period Air Ministry issue 3 1/4 inch radius vernier Flying Boat 'Husun' sextant by Henry
Lot 203
A WWII period Air Ministry issue 3 1/4 inch radius vernier Flying Boat 'Husun' sextant by Henry
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Thomas Walker & Sons 'Cherub' MK.II ship's log together with a rotator:.
Lot 204
A Thomas Walker & Sons 'Cherub' MK.II ship's log together with a rotator:.
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Thomas Walker & Sons 'Cherub' MK.
Lot 205
A Thomas Walker & Sons 'Cherub' MK.
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Japanese 8 inch radius vernier sextant by Tamaya & Co Ltd: the black lacquer frame with brass arc
Lot 206
A Japanese 8 inch radius vernier sextant by Tamaya & Co Ltd: the black lacquer frame with brass arc
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Two Day Marine Chronometer by Hamilton, Lancaster, USA,
Lot 207
A Two Day Marine Chronometer by Hamilton, Lancaster, USA,
750 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Two Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Mercer,
Lot 208
A Two Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Mercer,
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Two Day Marine Chronometer by Chronometerwerke,
Lot 209
A Two Day Marine Chronometer by Chronometerwerke,
500 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Clan Line Two Day Marine Chronometer by Kelvin, White & Hutton,
Lot 210
A Clan Line Two Day Marine Chronometer by Kelvin, White & Hutton,
750 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A Victorian brass binnacle from the Barnstaple Ketch 'Emma Louise': fitted 3 inch dry card
Lot 211
A Victorian brass binnacle from the Barnstaple Ketch 'Emma Louise': fitted 3 inch dry card
420 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A large Victorian copper and brass ship's cabin lantern,
Lot 212
A large Victorian copper and brass ship's cabin lantern,
1,200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An early 20th century presentation Course Bearing Corrector:, unsigned,
Lot 213
An early 20th century presentation Course Bearing Corrector:, unsigned,
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A late 19th/early 20th century oak 'Admiral Fitzroy' pattern barometer: of typical form with
Lot 214
A late 19th/early 20th century oak 'Admiral Fitzroy' pattern barometer: of typical form with
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian brass and oak binnacle: the 5 inch compass card by Cooke,
Lot 215
A Victorian brass and oak binnacle: the 5 inch compass card by Cooke,
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century compass by E Dent & Co,
Lot 216
A late 19th/early 20th century compass by E Dent & Co,
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A brass 1 1/2 inch single draw refracting telescope: unsigned.
Lot 217
A brass 1 1/2 inch single draw refracting telescope: unsigned.
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A German single draw telescope by Voigtlander & Sohn.
Lot 218
A German single draw telescope by Voigtlander & Sohn.
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century leather and brass four draw telescope: unsigned.
Lot 219
A late 19th/early 20th century leather and brass four draw telescope: unsigned.
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century leather and brass single draw telescope: unsigned.
Lot 220
A late 19th/early 20th century leather and brass single draw telescope: unsigned.
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60 - 80 GBP
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A single draw telescope by Ross of London for J Gieve & Sons,
Lot 221
A single draw telescope by Ross of London for J Gieve & Sons,
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A square brass binnacle from the motor fishing vessel 'Jose' of Penzance: the 4 inch liquid filled
Lot 222
A square brass binnacle from the motor fishing vessel 'Jose' of Penzance: the 4 inch liquid filled
250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A WWI period 'Faithful Freddie' pattern submarine binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd,
Lot 223
A WWI period 'Faithful Freddie' pattern submarine binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd,
800 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Walkers Patent A1 harpoon Ship's Log: signed to white enamel recording plate as per title and
Lot 224
A Walkers Patent A1 harpoon Ship's Log: signed to white enamel recording plate as per title and
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150 - 200 GBP
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A WWI period 2 inch refracting telescope by Ryland & Son Ltd,
Lot 226
A WWI period 2 inch refracting telescope by Ryland & Son Ltd,
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100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of 7 X 50 Kriegsmarine fixed-focus binoculars by Carl Zeiss, Military Division,
Lot 227
A pair of 7 X 50 Kriegsmarine fixed-focus binoculars by Carl Zeiss, Military Division,
900 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A small lacquered brass student microscope in mahogany case: together with a brass cased resistance
Lot 228
A small lacquered brass student microscope in mahogany case: together with a brass cased resistance
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A black lacquered brass level:, unsigned, the 7 inch main tube with spirit bubble above,
Lot 229
A black lacquered brass level:, unsigned, the 7 inch main tube with spirit bubble above,
30 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A collection of NBS (Northern Biological Supplies) prepared microscope slides of various subject
Lot 230
A collection of NBS (Northern Biological Supplies) prepared microscope slides of various subject
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60 - 100 GBP
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A late 18th century surveying level and compass by W & S Jones,
Lot 231
A late 18th century surveying level and compass by W & S Jones,
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A box of eighteen various early 20th century spectacle frames: including a pair of tortoiseshell
Lot 232
A box of eighteen various early 20th century spectacle frames: including a pair of tortoiseshell
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of gold inlaid tortoiseshell lorgnettes: the spring loaded gilt frames in a shaped
Lot 233
A pair of gold inlaid tortoiseshell lorgnettes: the spring loaded gilt frames in a shaped
65 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A pair or yellow metal lorgnettes with scroll chased decoration: and a pair of gold plated
Lot 234
A pair or yellow metal lorgnettes with scroll chased decoration: and a pair of gold plated
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80 - 100 GBP
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A pair of Georgian steel framed spectacles: with circular cyan coloured glass,
Lot 235
A pair of Georgian steel framed spectacles: with circular cyan coloured glass,
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Maddox, E, E. 'Ophthalmological Prisms.
Lot 236
Maddox, E, E. 'Ophthalmological Prisms.
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An 18th century steel spectacle case: engraved 'F Line , 1726' over Masonic compass and square,
Lot 237
An 18th century steel spectacle case: engraved 'F Line , 1726' over Masonic compass and square,
400 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of late 18th/early 19th century white metal framed 'Railway' spectacles: with double 'D'
Lot 238
A pair of late 18th/early 19th century white metal framed 'Railway' spectacles: with double 'D'
260 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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