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Lot 266 · Carpets, Decorative Objects and Furniture

Brig Off Tilbury

William Adolphus Knell

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Estimate
$10,000–$15,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — CARPETS, DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND FURNITURE, London (South Kensington) · 17 February 1998
Record ID
TB-2026-6657533
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William Adolphus Knell, BRIG OFF TILBURY. Christie's, 17 Feb 1998, lot 266. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6657533.

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From the same sale Carpets, Decorative Objects and Furniture · Feb 1998

LotArtistEstimateResult
By Thomson, London A 19TH CENTURY APOTHECARY BOX $800–$1,200
blued brass casement and pedestal with scroll supports and ball feet,… A CHELSEA TAMBOUR MANTLE CLOCK $1,500–$2,000
a solid half hull model, rigged with masts and spars and other detail… A RIGGED HALF MODEL OF A CLIPPER SHIP $1,200–$1,800
A Late 20Th Century Chelsea Ship's Clock A LATE 20TH CENTURY CHELSEA SHIP'S CLOCK $600–$800
A 20Th Century Brass Striking Ship's Clock by Seth Thomas A 20TH CENTURY BRASS STRIKING SHIP'S CLOCK BY SETH THOMAS $600–$800
By John E. Hand & Sons, Philadelphia A 7 INCH BRASS PELORUS $800–$1,000

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