6th Nov, 2018 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')

 
  Lot 213
 

213

[M] A 7IN. RADIUS LATTICE FRAME SEXTANT BY F. SMITH & SONS OPTICIANS, SOUTHAMPTON & COWES, CIRCA 1890

A 7IN. RADIUS LATTICE FRAME SEXTANT BY F. SMITH & SONS OPTICIANS, SOUTHAMPTON & COWES, CIRCA 1890

with oxidised brass frame, signed on the arc as per title with inset silvered scale divided to 150°, vernier with magnifier, mirrors, seven shades and wooden handle, contained in original fitted case with four sighting tubes and accessories -- 11in. (28cm.) wide

Sold for £161
Estimated at £250 - £350

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A 7IN. RADIUS LATTICE FRAME SEXTANT BY F. SMITH & SONS OPTICIANS, SOUTHAMPTON & COWES, CIRCA 1890

with oxidised brass frame, signed on the arc as per title with inset silvered scale divided to 150°, vernier with magnifier, mirrors, seven shades and wooden handle, contained in original fitted case with four sighting tubes and accessories -- 11in. (28cm.) wide

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018

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Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD

Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG

 

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