Ø A 9½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY THOMAS CHRISTIAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
signed on the cross bar as per title and addressed for 102 Strand, main ivory scale divided to 100°, vernier on braced brass index arm, mirrors, three shades and pinhole sight, pencil and note plate and three pin feet, contained within fitted keystone box, with correspondence to Greenwich dated 1960 and some sextant instructions priced 10p -- 11in. (28cm.) wide
Sold for £595
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A 9½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY THOMAS CHRISTIAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
signed on the cross bar as per title and addressed for 102 Strand, main ivory scale divided to 100°, vernier on braced brass index arm, mirrors, three shades and pinhole sight, pencil and note plate and three pin feet, contained within fitted keystone box, with correspondence to Greenwich dated 1960 and some sextant instructions priced 10p -- 11in. (28cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))