2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
  Lot 27
 

27

[M] A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY P. CAMERON, GLASGOW, CIRCA 1870

A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY P. CAMERON, GLASGOW, CIRCA 1870

brass ladder frame signed as per title with inset silvered scale divided to 140°, vernier with magnifier, braced index arm, seven shades, two mirrors, ebony handle, contained within fitted keystone box with three sighting tubes, pencil inscription inside lid reading Capn Cunningham late Maggie Douglas now Eve -- 13in. (33cm.) wide; together with a quantity of research about the Maggie Douglas

Sold for £496
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY P. CAMERON, GLASGOW, CIRCA 1870

brass ladder frame signed as per title with inset silvered scale divided to 140°, vernier with magnifier, braced index arm, seven shades, two mirrors, ebony handle, contained within fitted keystone box with three sighting tubes, pencil inscription inside lid reading Capn Cunningham late Maggie Douglas now Eve -- 13in. (33cm.) wide; together with a quantity of research about the Maggie Douglas

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392 

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