The sale includes a host or rare musical instruments including a fine Late 18th Century Cello made by Benjamin Banks of Salisbury in 1786 and a Violin by John Frederick Lott II (1804- 1870). Juxtaposed against the fine antique instruments, five first-edition guitars by Robson Guitars are also on offer. The Scientific section of the sale features a rare 19th century mechanical calculator, a small collection of rare miners’ lamps including an example of the Davy Mining Safety Lamp and several Private Collections including vintage cameras and lenses, vintage radios, antique woodworking tools, spirit levels and more.
Auction
Category
Lot 3165
Davy Mining Safety Lamp with three pillars and...
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £2,500
Lot 3174
Naylor Mining Lamp with three pillars and two...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 3176
Protector Company Limited Eccles Clanny Mining...
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000