Lot #47 - The Ship's Wheel from HMNZS 'Kiwi' Bird Class Minesweeper
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Interiors: Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:08 Aug 2013 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
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Lot #:47
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Lot Description:The Ship's Wheel from HMNZS 'Kiwi' Bird Class Minesweeper
the original oak eight spoke brass hub ship's wheel attached to the brass pedestal steering column stand with indicating rudder arrow. Seventy years ago on Jan 29th, 1943 the boat played a vital part in the sinking of a Japanese submarine in Kamimbo Bay, Soloman Islands.
H1550 W1380mm -
Estimate:NZ$5,000 - 10,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Scientific & Industrial
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