2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
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[M] A RARE THUNDER DETECTOR BY PHILIP HARRIS,...
A RARE THUNDER DETECTOR BY PHILIP HARRIS, BIRMINGHAM, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY
constructed in lacquered brass, wood and glass, the mirrored detector contained within brass four-part drum with reciprocating sprung action within silvered foil interior, electrostatic tube secured to top of glazed wooden case with threaded electrical contacts and inset maker's roundel signed as per title, mounted on adjustable brass feet -- 31in. (79cm.) high (overall); together with a solar radiation thermometer -- 16in. (41cm.) long, contained in wooden case with laboratory labels; and a weather forecasting desk accessory by Negretti & Zambra
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constructed in lacquered brass, wood and glass, the mirrored detector contained within brass four-part drum with reciprocating sprung action within silvered foil interior, electrostatic tube secured to top of glazed wooden case with threaded electrical contacts and inset maker's roundel signed as per title, mounted on adjustable brass feet -- 31in. (79cm.) high (overall); together with a solar radiation thermometer -- 16in. (41cm.) long, contained in wooden case with laboratory labels; and a weather forecasting desk accessory by Negretti & Zambra
(3)
Sold for £248
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE THUNDER DETECTOR BY PHILIP HARRIS, BIRMINGHAM, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY
constructed in lacquered brass, wood and glass, the mirrored detector contained within brass four-part drum with reciprocating sprung action within silvered foil interior, electrostatic tube secured to top of glazed wooden case with threaded electrical contacts and inset maker's roundel signed as per title, mounted on adjustable brass feet -- 31in. (79cm.) high (overall); together with a solar radiation thermometer -- 16in. (41cm.) long, contained in wooden case with laboratory labels; and a weather forecasting desk accessory by Negretti & Zambra
(3)
constructed in lacquered brass, wood and glass, the mirrored detector contained within brass four-part drum with reciprocating sprung action within silvered foil interior, electrostatic tube secured to top of glazed wooden case with threaded electrical contacts and inset maker's roundel signed as per title, mounted on adjustable brass feet -- 31in. (79cm.) high (overall); together with a solar radiation thermometer -- 16in. (41cm.) long, contained in wooden case with laboratory labels; and a weather forecasting desk accessory by Negretti & Zambra
(3)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
