29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY DRUM SEXTANT BY TROUGHTON &...
A 19TH-CENTURY DRUM SEXTANT BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON
of typical form, signed above the silvered scale divided to 140°, the lacquered brass case further engraved P. Murray / Bengal Engineers -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter; together with a military-pattern pocket inclinometer signed and numbered F. Barker & Son 3189 contained within a fitted leather travelling case -- 3½in. (9cm.) diameter (2)
of typical form, signed above the silvered scale divided to 140°, the lacquered brass case further engraved P. Murray / Bengal Engineers -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter; together with a military-pattern pocket inclinometer signed and numbered F. Barker & Son 3189 contained within a fitted leather travelling case -- 3½in. (9cm.) diameter (2)
Sold for £310
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY DRUM SEXTANT BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON
of typical form, signed above the silvered scale divided to 140°, the lacquered brass case further engraved P. Murray / Bengal Engineers -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter; together with a military-pattern pocket inclinometer signed and numbered F. Barker & Son 3189 contained within a fitted leather travelling case -- 3½in. (9cm.) diameter (2)
of typical form, signed above the silvered scale divided to 140°, the lacquered brass case further engraved P. Murray / Bengal Engineers -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter; together with a military-pattern pocket inclinometer signed and numbered F. Barker & Son 3189 contained within a fitted leather travelling case -- 3½in. (9cm.) diameter (2)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
