1st May, 2013 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent)
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[M] A 10IN. RADIUS LACQUERED-BRASS VERNIER SEXTANT...
A 10IN. RADIUS LACQUERED-BRASS VERNIER SEXTANT BY JESSE RAMSDEN, LONDON, NO. 1093 CIRCA 1791
signed on the arc Ramsden London and numbered behind apex '1093', scale divided to 135°, adjustable telescope socket, seven shades, index and horizon mirrors, rosewood handle -- 12½ x 12½in. (31.7 x 31.7cm.)
signed on the arc Ramsden London and numbered behind apex '1093', scale divided to 135°, adjustable telescope socket, seven shades, index and horizon mirrors, rosewood handle -- 12½ x 12½in. (31.7 x 31.7cm.)
Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £2,500 - £4,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 10IN. RADIUS LACQUERED-BRASS VERNIER SEXTANT BY JESSE RAMSDEN, LONDON, NO. 1093 CIRCA 1791
signed on the arc Ramsden London and numbered behind apex '1093', scale divided to 135°, adjustable telescope socket, seven shades, index and horizon mirrors, rosewood handle -- 12½ x 12½in. (31.7 x 31.7cm.)
signed on the arc Ramsden London and numbered behind apex '1093', scale divided to 135°, adjustable telescope socket, seven shades, index and horizon mirrors, rosewood handle -- 12½ x 12½in. (31.7 x 31.7cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent), 1st May, 2013
