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Office, Workshop & Farm — Cordy's

$4,529
An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with ci…
$2,323
An old brass diver’s helmet of classical form, the front w…
$1,227
A Husun Sextant, made by Henry Hughes, London for John Bliss of …
$1,154
An early 20th century National fancy large cash register, raise…








Auction House: Cordy's
Number of lots recorded: 12
Lots with images: 12
Prices available: 12
Category: Office, Workshop & Farm




Lot Description Price Image
*** An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge. Height 41 cm maximum width 43 cm note the locking mechanism for helmet to base not aligning correctly ***
*** An old brass diver’s helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge. Maker’s plaque to front ‘Toa’. Height 41 cm maximum width 43 cm ***
*** A Husun Sextant, made by Henry Hughes, London for John Bliss of New York, 1939. This was the model most commonly used by the Royal Navy during World War II, complete in box with original accessories including bottle of oil and owner's discharge and shipping papers. Height of box 14.5 cm width 60, depth 27 cm ***
*** An early 20th century National fancy large cash register, raised classical decoration with silvered finish, the base with two drawers, oak plinth and marble top, good original condition. Width 68 cm depth 40 cm height 46 cm complete with keys ***
*** A Marples ultimatum brace, ebony and brass. Length 33.5 cm ***
*** A brass cased Smiths Astral ship's clock, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and sweep seconds hand, on circular mahogany plinth back. Extreme diameter 30 cm, Working order, with key. ***
*** A brass ship’s lamp, circular shape with Fresnel glazing, the hinged lid labelled ‘Anchor Light’ and dated 1919. Height 35.5 cm ***
*** A large copper and brass ship’s Masthead lamp, the fresnel glass with affixed manufacturer’s label for M.P. Galloway, Leith (Scotland). Height 49 cm, excluding hangers. ***
*** An English brass ship’s light, square section, the hinged cover labelled ‘Cargo Light’ and dated 1939. Later electrified but with original kerosene lantern. Height 38 cm ***
*** Two vintage folding boxwood rules, the Stanley four-fold 24” rule with full brass binding No. 62 and another No. 32 four-fold with brass fittings, 12”. ***
*** An ebony parallel rule, a rosewood and brass handled mitre square, a rosewood and brass tenon gauge, along with two wooden and brass handled set squares ***
*** Four small vintage brass and wood levels, two with brass top plates, one by Preston & Sons, the other brass and steel by Rabone & Sons and the other in rosewood with a steel top panel, all with tubes intact. Length from 150 to 23 cm ***

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