26th Apr, 2022 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)

 
Lot 380
 

380

[Z] A RARE LORD'S PATENT CALCULATOR FOR THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY BY W. WILSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1920

A RARE LORD'S PATENT CALCULATOR FOR THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY BY W. WILSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1920

the 9in, silvered dial signed as per title, with three independently adjustable circular scales operated by removable side handles, with blued steel indicators, the rim inscribed for Linen Lea, Worsted Hank, Linen Bundle, Cotton & Silk Hank, contained within escritoire type box, the lid forming a writing slope -- 5 x 13 x 13in. (13 x 33 x 33cm.) (closed)

Sold for £2,232
Estimated at £600 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Fine overall condition, lid with shrinkage crack.

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A RARE LORD'S PATENT CALCULATOR FOR THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY BY W. WILSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1920

the 9in, silvered dial signed as per title, with three independently adjustable circular scales operated by removable side handles, with blued steel indicators, the rim inscribed for Linen Lea, Worsted Hank, Linen Bundle, Cotton & Silk Hank, contained within escritoire type box, the lid forming a writing slope -- 5 x 13 x 13in. (13 x 33 x 33cm.) (closed)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022

Order of Sale:

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97 
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380

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