10th May, 2016 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous')
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[M] A LATE 18TH-CENTURY 11½IN. RADIUS SEXTANT BY...
A LATE 18TH-CENTURY 11½IN. RADIUS SEXTANT BY DOLLOND, LONDON
with diamond-pattern oxidised brass frame, polished arc divided to 130°, signed on the index arm Dollond London, magnifier with shade ring, index mirror with Maskylene's flap accessory, sighting tube, shades, rosewood handle and brass pin feet -- 13 x 15in. (33 x 38cm.) overall
with diamond-pattern oxidised brass frame, polished arc divided to 130°, signed on the index arm Dollond London, magnifier with shade ring, index mirror with Maskylene's flap accessory, sighting tube, shades, rosewood handle and brass pin feet -- 13 x 15in. (33 x 38cm.) overall
Sold for £1,798
Estimated at £600 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A LATE 18TH-CENTURY 11½IN. RADIUS SEXTANT BY DOLLOND, LONDON
with diamond-pattern oxidised brass frame, polished arc divided to 130°, signed on the index arm Dollond London, magnifier with shade ring, index mirror with Maskylene's flap accessory, sighting tube, shades, rosewood handle and brass pin feet -- 13 x 15in. (33 x 38cm.) overall
with diamond-pattern oxidised brass frame, polished arc divided to 130°, signed on the index arm Dollond London, magnifier with shade ring, index mirror with Maskylene's flap accessory, sighting tube, shades, rosewood handle and brass pin feet -- 13 x 15in. (33 x 38cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous'), 10th May, 2016
