10th May, 2016 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous')
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[M] A FRENCH DOUBLE THEODOLITE, CIRCA...
A FRENCH DOUBLE THEODOLITE, CIRCA 1840
unsigned, constructed in lacquered brass with silvered scales, inset compass with jewelled pivot needle and restrainer, bubble level and twin telescopes with rack and pinion focusing, contained within fitted wooden box -- 12½ x 14¾in. (32 x 36cm.); together with associated wooden tripod
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unsigned, constructed in lacquered brass with silvered scales, inset compass with jewelled pivot needle and restrainer, bubble level and twin telescopes with rack and pinion focusing, contained within fitted wooden box -- 12½ x 14¾in. (32 x 36cm.); together with associated wooden tripod
(2)
Sold for £744
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FRENCH DOUBLE THEODOLITE, CIRCA 1840
unsigned, constructed in lacquered brass with silvered scales, inset compass with jewelled pivot needle and restrainer, bubble level and twin telescopes with rack and pinion focusing, contained within fitted wooden box -- 12½ x 14¾in. (32 x 36cm.); together with associated wooden tripod
(2)
unsigned, constructed in lacquered brass with silvered scales, inset compass with jewelled pivot needle and restrainer, bubble level and twin telescopes with rack and pinion focusing, contained within fitted wooden box -- 12½ x 14¾in. (32 x 36cm.); together with associated wooden tripod
(2)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous'), 10th May, 2016
