26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] A LATE 18TH-CENTURY GUNNER'S LEVEL BY CARY,...
A LATE 18TH-CENTURY GUNNER'S LEVEL BY CARY, LONDON
constructed in lacquered brass with recessed screw heads, signed on the vertical limb Cary London, arc divided 0º-90º, index arm with vernier divided 15º-0-15º with flange for level (missing), contained within a fitted oak case with securing hooks -- 18¾in. (47.5cm.) diameter
Probably a product from the workshop of William Cary who worked in the Strand between 1789-1821.
constructed in lacquered brass with recessed screw heads, signed on the vertical limb Cary London, arc divided 0º-90º, index arm with vernier divided 15º-0-15º with flange for level (missing), contained within a fitted oak case with securing hooks -- 18¾in. (47.5cm.) diameter
Probably a product from the workshop of William Cary who worked in the Strand between 1789-1821.
Sold for £521
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A LATE 18TH-CENTURY GUNNER'S LEVEL BY CARY, LONDON
constructed in lacquered brass with recessed screw heads, signed on the vertical limb Cary London, arc divided 0º-90º, index arm with vernier divided 15º-0-15º with flange for level (missing), contained within a fitted oak case with securing hooks -- 18¾in. (47.5cm.) diameter
Probably a product from the workshop of William Cary who worked in the Strand between 1789-1821.
constructed in lacquered brass with recessed screw heads, signed on the vertical limb Cary London, arc divided 0º-90º, index arm with vernier divided 15º-0-15º with flange for level (missing), contained within a fitted oak case with securing hooks -- 18¾in. (47.5cm.) diameter
Probably a product from the workshop of William Cary who worked in the Strand between 1789-1821.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
