3rd Nov, 2015 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Encounter')
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS THEODOLITE...
A 19TH-CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS THEODOLITE
unsigned, the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, dust cap and level, located on the limb with twin clamps, the half vertical circle inset with a silvered scale with vernier and 0° - 30° x two scale for Diff of Hypo. & Base, the 'V' frame supports mounted on vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross bubble, the 0° - 30° horizontal circle with chamfered silver scale, on four screw adjustment tripod support with accessories in mahogany case with trade label for J. Halden & Co. Ltd. -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) wide.
unsigned, the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, dust cap and level, located on the limb with twin clamps, the half vertical circle inset with a silvered scale with vernier and 0° - 30° x two scale for Diff of Hypo. & Base, the 'V' frame supports mounted on vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross bubble, the 0° - 30° horizontal circle with chamfered silver scale, on four screw adjustment tripod support with accessories in mahogany case with trade label for J. Halden & Co. Ltd. -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) wide.
Sold for £434
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS THEODOLITE
unsigned, the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, dust cap and level, located on the limb with twin clamps, the half vertical circle inset with a silvered scale with vernier and 0° - 30° x two scale for Diff of Hypo. & Base, the 'V' frame supports mounted on vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross bubble, the 0° - 30° horizontal circle with chamfered silver scale, on four screw adjustment tripod support with accessories in mahogany case with trade label for J. Halden & Co. Ltd. -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) wide.
unsigned, the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, dust cap and level, located on the limb with twin clamps, the half vertical circle inset with a silvered scale with vernier and 0° - 30° x two scale for Diff of Hypo. & Base, the 'V' frame supports mounted on vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross bubble, the 0° - 30° horizontal circle with chamfered silver scale, on four screw adjustment tripod support with accessories in mahogany case with trade label for J. Halden & Co. Ltd. -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) wide.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Encounter'), 3rd Nov, 2015
