Maritime & Scientific Instruments

Department Specialist

Chloe McKenna

Specialist Valuer & Catalogue Curator





Sell Maritime & Scientific Instruments at Auction


Our Maritime & Scientific Instruments department specialises in the valuation and auctioning of a wide range of historic and collectable items that have navigated the worlds of seafaring and scientific discovery. 

We expertly handle a diverse array of objects, including antique navigational instruments such as sextants and compasses, vintage maritime art and memorabilia, as well as classic scientific instruments used in astronomy, physics, and early experimentation.

Consigning with us offers numerous benefits. Our team of experts provides professional valuation services, ensuring that your items are accurately appraised based on the latest market trends and historical data. We leverage a global platform that reaches a wide audience of collectors and enthusiasts, maximising the visibility and potential sale price of your consigned items. 

Our strategic marketing efforts and established reputation in the auction world mean that your maritime and scientific treasures will be presented in the best possible light, attracting serious buyers willing to pay premium prices. With Dugglebys, you can expect a seamless and rewarding consignment process, guided by our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

To find out more about our forthcoming sales or to discuss potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team, or you can request a maritime or scientific instruments valuation below.

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Recent Sale Highlights

19th century Franz Clouth three bolt copper and brass diving helmet, inscribed 'Franz Clou...

SOLD: £2,300

Capt Scotts' British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904: table fork from relief ship ...

SOLD: £650

Two-day marine chronometer no. 10619, with silvered dial inscribed Thomas Mercer Ltd Londo...

SOLD: £650

Late 19th/early 20th century half block diorama of a twin-masted clipper ship, painted wit...

SOLD: £450

Early 20th century fully rigged waterline model of the Cutty Sark, contained within a glaz...

SOLD: £300

Late 19th-century rosewood improved marine barometer, the bone dial signed "J.S. Arwidson ...

SOLD: £240

The Marconi International Marine Communication Co. course bearing corrector, circa 1920s, ...

SOLD: £220

19th century half block ship diorama, depicting a three-masted clipper ship at full sail o...

SOLD: £180

Four large linen ship's flags, including Red Ensign, Union Jack, White Ensign and one othe...

SOLD: £170

Wooden scale model of HMS Victory, upon a wooden stand with name plaque, H72cm L92cm

SOLD: £160

Wooden model of a fishing coble, with single canvas sail, upon a rectangular wooden plinth...

SOLD: £160

Wooden model of the Whitby fishing coble WY.17 G.Burdon 'Dorothy', painted in blue and whi...

SOLD: £150

Aga Signals Ltd electric signal / light house light (H60cm) together with a pair of bronze...

SOLD: £140

Pair of 'Starboard' and 'Port' copper ship's lamps, of bow-fronted triangular form, H22cm

SOLD: £140

Seahorse alloy ships Starboard lamp, D shaped body with brass fittings, No.76328, clear gl...

SOLD: £130

Two wooden fishing coble models, comprising SE31, with rudder, painted in blue, white and ...

SOLD: £130

19th century copper ship's bridge voice tube, with applied plaque reading 'Captains Cabin', H123cm

SOLD: £120

19th century cased brass and black lacquer sextant, by J. Parkes & Sons, Liverpool, in fit...

SOLD: £120

Two yacht models, together with frame International Code of Signals and another framed dio...

SOLD: £110

Large early-mid 20th century Union flag, constructed of stitched cotton panels, approx H33...

SOLD: £100

Mid 19th century brass dipleidoscope by E.J.Dent, the screw cap inscribed 'Dent's Patent M...

SOLD: £2,700

Pair of mid 20th century Russian Helios PNB-2 military observation binoculars, no. 40149, ...

SOLD: £1,100

Late 19th century Heath & Co Hezzanith sextant c.1898, brass and black lacquer with silver...

SOLD: £1,000

Vision Engineering Ltd, Historic Steam Models, York-Bolton Mill Engine & Steam Plant 'Mill...

SOLD: £950

Substantial apprentice made model steam mill engine, by W.Peel, Lincoln, dated 1890 and n...

SOLD: £850

19th century brass binocular microscope by R&J Beck, 31 Cornhill London, numbered 6386, wi...

SOLD: £800

Collection of Victorian Bristol blue glass fire grenades, including an intact 'Star Harden...

SOLD: £700

Victorian small full sized steam workshop engine, fly wheel diameter 30cm, overall length ...

SOLD: £550

Stuart Turner replica Tubal Cain, Williamson Brothers, Kendal live steam vertical barn eng...

SOLD: £400

Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1...

SOLD: £380

Stuart No. 1 model steam engine, pre war. H38cm. - COLLECTION BY APPOINTMENT FROM: The Whi...

SOLD: £380

1990s Swiss silver and gold plated cube sundial, the top face of the cube with inset compa...

SOLD: £350

Cary Porter Ltd celestial navigational star globe patent no. 21450, the cream coloured sph...

SOLD: £340

Lord Kelvins Patent electric current balance, no. 823, by Kelvin & James White Ltd Glasgow...

SOLD: £320

William Harris and Son, London - rare mid 19th century rosewood Patent Compensating Portab...

SOLD: £300

Scratch built model, Benson Vertical Over Crank steam engine, wheel 15.5cm diameter, H23.5cm

SOLD: £260

Victorian walnut stereoscope and a collection of slides, including travel, street scenes a...

SOLD: £220

Late 19th/Early 20th century brass telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, London with tri...

SOLD: £200

Large collection of prepared microscope slides, including animal and human pathological, p...

SOLD: £200

19th century brass telescope by G & D Davis, London on a tripod stand and in mahogany case...

SOLD: £190

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