Lot #375 - A Rare WWI Life Raft "The Carley Float" complete with storage and handles
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Andrew Church Collection of Militaria
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Sale Date:21 Oct 2018 ~ 11am (AEST)
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Lot #:375
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Lot Description:A Rare WWI Life Raft "The Carley Float" complete with storage and handles
The raft was formed from a length of copper or steel tubing 30/60 cm dia. bent into oval ring the ring was then surrounded by a bouyant mass of Kapok or cork and following covered with a layer of canvas rendered waterproof via painting or doping & includes custom made steel stands
180 x 123 -
Estimate:A$500 - 1,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
