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Sextant- Capt. William Burgess Goldsmith
A good mahogany cased presentation sextant bearing the maker's name G.Whitbread of London No. 1627 and engraved "Presented by the Greenwich Hospital to William Burgess Goldsmith.
William Burgess Goldsmith was born in 1837 and entered the Royal Navy in 1852. He served in the China War of 1857-60 and was awarded a medal with two clasps. Captain of the H.M.Yacht Alberta, 1883-97, he was knighted on the quarter deck on 31st August 1897, the day of his retirement. He was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms to Queen Victoria, 1895-1901, to King Edward VII, 1901-10, and to George V, from 1910 until his death in 1912. He was latterly the Admiralty Commissioner for Cowes Harbour and was a F.R.A.S. and F.R.G.S.
The fan shaped box with protective brass corners and straps, the flame mahogany lid with signs of wear/ damage. More photos available. Box size- Width..13''/33cm. Depth..11''/ 28cm. Height..5''/ 13cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £28.
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Norfolk
NR15 2NR
Tel : 01508 498335
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William Burgess Goldsmith was born in 1837 and entered the Royal Navy in 1852. He served in the China War of 1857-60 and was awarded a medal with two clasps. Captain of the H.M.Yacht Alberta, 1883-97, he was knighted on the quarter deck on 31st August 1897, the day of his retirement. He was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms to Queen Victoria, 1895-1901, to King Edward VII, 1901-10, and to George V, from 1910 until his death in 1912. He was latterly the Admiralty Commissioner for Cowes Harbour and was a F.R.A.S. and F.R.G.S.
The fan shaped box with protective brass corners and straps, the flame mahogany lid with signs of wear/ damage. More photos available. Box size- Width..13''/33cm. Depth..11''/ 28cm. Height..5''/ 13cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £28.
ALL TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME.
Viewing by appointment.
Delivery.
We will gladly provide a quote for delivery to any U.K Mainland address and we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase. (Less the delivery cost)
Payment.
We accept payment by cheque or bank transfer.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 07770 311611 or 01508 498335.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Date 19th Century
19th Century Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Maker G.Whitbread
Item code as243a1043 / 20942
Status Sold
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The Grange, Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
Tel : 01508 498335
Non UK callers : +44 1508 498335
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