07-25-200907-25-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 25, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass Ship-Log by Thomas Walker & Son Ltd.

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$356$300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2447Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 25, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Ship-Log by Thomas Walker & Son Ltd., Birmingham, England, c. 1880, brass case on a gimballed stand, 4 in. dia. enameled dial with nautical mile calibrations and marked Walker's "Trident" Ship-Log. Cerub" Rotators used., bullet-shaped "spinner" with four fins all marked with anchor logo and T.W. Cherub, one marked T. Walker & Son, LTD, Birmingham, England, length of rope and brass connecting fixture, lg. of spinner 14 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

United Kingdom, Thomas Walker & Son Ltd., T. Walker & Son LTD