25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
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[M] AN 18TH-CENTURY BRASS GUNNER'S SECTOR BY...
AN 18TH-CENTURY BRASS GUNNER'S SECTOR BY DUBOIS, PARIS
signed Dubois AParis and with calibrations over both sides marked in French for 'equal parts', 'the ropes', 'the solids', 'the metals' etc., pin location on inner arm, and decorated hinge -- 6¾in. (17.5cm.)
Probably Charles Adrien Dubois (1737-1777) who specialised in brass measuring instruments.
signed Dubois AParis and with calibrations over both sides marked in French for 'equal parts', 'the ropes', 'the solids', 'the metals' etc., pin location on inner arm, and decorated hinge -- 6¾in. (17.5cm.)
Probably Charles Adrien Dubois (1737-1777) who specialised in brass measuring instruments.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN 18TH-CENTURY BRASS GUNNER'S SECTOR BY DUBOIS, PARIS
signed Dubois AParis and with calibrations over both sides marked in French for 'equal parts', 'the ropes', 'the solids', 'the metals' etc., pin location on inner arm, and decorated hinge -- 6¾in. (17.5cm.)
Probably Charles Adrien Dubois (1737-1777) who specialised in brass measuring instruments.
signed Dubois AParis and with calibrations over both sides marked in French for 'equal parts', 'the ropes', 'the solids', 'the metals' etc., pin location on inner arm, and decorated hinge -- 6¾in. (17.5cm.)
Probably Charles Adrien Dubois (1737-1777) who specialised in brass measuring instruments.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
