20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL ORRERY<br/>with ivory...
A 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL ORRERY
with ivory planets orbiting the sun, with a gilt-plated earth and ivory moon revolving on a mechanical action, mounted on an ebonised hexagonal base with gilt-brass fittings -- 13 x 13in. (33 x 33cm.)
with ivory planets orbiting the sun, with a gilt-plated earth and ivory moon revolving on a mechanical action, mounted on an ebonised hexagonal base with gilt-brass fittings -- 13 x 13in. (33 x 33cm.)
Sold for £2,356
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL ORRERY
with ivory planets orbiting the sun, with a gilt-plated earth and ivory moon revolving on a mechanical action, mounted on an ebonised hexagonal base with gilt-brass fittings -- 13 x 13in. (33 x 33cm.)
with ivory planets orbiting the sun, with a gilt-plated earth and ivory moon revolving on a mechanical action, mounted on an ebonised hexagonal base with gilt-brass fittings -- 13 x 13in. (33 x 33cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
