20th Apr, 2011 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)

 
  Lot 176
 

176

[M] A RARE FRENCH GLASS OIL LAMP GLOBE<br/>signed and...

A RARE FRENCH GLASS OIL LAMP GLOBE
signed and numbered Brevet d'invention number 151621, with light blue oceans, continents and countries outlined in different colours, graduated equator, Paris meridian, St. Petersburg marked, India entitled 'Hindustan' -- 7½in (19cm.) high, mounted on an oil lamp base with glass funnel, converted to electricity -- 21½in. (54.5cm.) high overall

Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A RARE FRENCH GLASS OIL LAMP GLOBE
signed and numbered Brevet d'invention number 151621, with light blue oceans, continents and countries outlined in different colours, graduated equator, Paris meridian, St. Petersburg marked, India entitled 'Hindustan' -- 7½in (19cm.) high, mounted on an oil lamp base with glass funnel, converted to electricity -- 21½in. (54.5cm.) high overall
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