Lot #91 - A Vintage Brass Ships Bell "Oakland"
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Auction House:Ravenswick
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Sale Name:Asian Works of Art, Collectables & Eclectica
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Sale Date:21 Sep 2014 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:91
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Lot Description:A Vintage Brass Ships Bell "Oakland"
modelled in typical form with original link chain supports, h , Special Note Possibly from the SS Oakland launched 1890 Dumbarton Scotland , arrived Australia 29th August 1890, and commenced service between Sydney , Newcastle and The Richmond River. Ran aground 1901 the Richmond River Bar, and then relaunched in 1902 . Sunk 1903 due to an unlucky shift in the cargo when going about . Today the Oakland lies in 27 meters of water just near Cabbage Tree Island -
Estimate:A$300 - 400
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Realised Price:Undisclosed
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Category:Scientific & Industrial
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