TELESCOPING TRAVEL DESK, BRASS SEXTANT & DRY COMPASS.

TELESCOPING TRAVEL DESK, BRASS SEXTANT & DRY COMPASS. This three-piece lot once belonging to Lt. Cmdr, Daniel E. Rodick of Freeport, Maine. Born in 1861, Daniel Rodick’s military career included Commanding Officer on the U.S.S. Batjan. Accompanying this lot is a copy of a photograph of the U.S.S. Batjan Coming into the Port of Rottordam (Holland) on “6-4-19″ as well as a copy of a photograph of the crew of the Batjan with Daniel Rodick in the center front. First quarter 19th century. Lot includes: Inlaid teak and camphor telescoping travel desk. The dovetailed rectangular case with brass campaign carrying handles and with brass strapping. Hinged sloping lid with inlaid diamond spandrels within a satin stringed border centering a inlaid brass cartouche opening to a baize-lined writing surface. The domed tambour roll top engages when the long-drawer is opened exposing six conforming lidded compartments fitted above a prospect door flanked by balanced pigeon holes which are revealed upon elevation of the cabinet from within. Brass Sextant and gimballed dry compass, each being unmarked and in its original carrying box. SIZE: DESK: 9 1/4″ h x 18″ w x 15″ d, SEXTANT BOX:4 3/4″ x 10 3/4″ x 9 3/4”. COMPASS BOX: 6″ x 8″ x 8″ CONDITION: The campaign desk has been professionally cleaned and polished but retains all original elements. The baize-lining has been replaced. Very good overall. The sextant with some extensive corrosion. The fitted box intact and with two supplementary lenses. Original fragments of labels within box. Fair to good condition overall. The compass in good condition, the dial in need of remounting. The box and gimball mechanism good overall. 9-97064 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3470	$1,495.00	TELESCOPING TRAVEL DESK, BRASS SEXTANT & DRY COMPASS. This three-piece lot once belonging to Lt. Cmdr, Daniel E. Rodick of Freeport, Maine. Born in 1861, Daniel Rodick’s military career included Commanding Officer on the U.S.S. Batjan. Accompanying this lot is a copy of a photograph of the U.S.S. Batjan Coming into the Port of Rottordam (Holland) on “6-4-19″ as well as a copy of a photograph of the crew of the Batjan with Daniel Rodick in the center front. First quarter 19th century. Lot includes: Inlaid teak and camphor telescoping travel desk. The dovetailed rectangular case with brass campaign carrying handles and with brass strapping. Hinged sloping lid with inlaid diamond spandrels within a satin stringed border centering a inlaid brass cartouche opening to a baize-lined writing surface. The domed tambour roll top engages when the long-drawer is opened exposing six conforming lidded compartments fitted above a prospect door flanked by balanced pigeon holes which are revealed upon elevation of the cabinet from within. Brass Sextant and gimballed dry compass, each being unmarked and in its original carrying box. SIZE: DESK: 9 1/4″ h x 18″ w x 15″ d, SEXTANT BOX:4 3/4″ x 10 3/4″ x 9 3/4”. COMPASS BOX: 6″ x 8″ x 8″ CONDITION: The campaign desk has been professionally cleaned and polished but retains all original elements. The baize-lining has been replaced. Very good overall. The sextant with some extensive corrosion. The fitted box intact and with two supplementary lenses. Original fragments of labels within box. Fair to good condition overall. The compass in good condition, the dial in need of remounting. The box and gimball mechanism good overall. 9-97064 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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