A RARE EARLY 20TH CENTURY BAROCYCLONOMETER BY H. HUGHES & SON, LONDON
the cyclonometer with 7½in. silvered dial with adjustable plate and indicators, hinged bevelled glass port, contained within oxidised brass bulkhead case; mounted on substantial shaped wooden board with matching barometer signed as per title and numbered 508/49 with curved bar thermometer and typhoon calibrated settings, the board with retailer's plate for Lilley & Reynolds Ltd, 9 Railway Place, Fenchurch Street, London EC3 -- 12 x 22in. (30.5 x 56cm.); together with two range finders and a compass pelorus in wooden cases of issue
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The 1930 Henry Hughes & Son catalogue lists the standard model of this instrument at £10 10 0 but this version (with a handsome wooden frame) at £15 0 0.
Sold for £930
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE EARLY 20TH CENTURY BAROCYCLONOMETER BY H. HUGHES & SON, LONDON
the cyclonometer with 7½in. silvered dial with adjustable plate and indicators, hinged bevelled glass port, contained within oxidised brass bulkhead case; mounted on substantial shaped wooden board with matching barometer signed as per title and numbered 508/49 with curved bar thermometer and typhoon calibrated settings, the board with retailer's plate for Lilley & Reynolds Ltd, 9 Railway Place, Fenchurch Street, London EC3 -- 12 x 22in. (30.5 x 56cm.); together with two range finders and a compass pelorus in wooden cases of issue
(4)
The 1930 Henry Hughes & Son catalogue lists the standard model of this instrument at £10 10 0 but this version (with a handsome wooden frame) at £15 0 0.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))