20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A RARE QUANTITY OF CONTINENTAL EARLY...
A RARE QUANTITY OF CONTINENTAL EARLY 19TH-CENTURY GEOMETRIC SOLID MODELS OF CRYSTALS
comprising approximately three hundred and fifty numbered fruitwood shapes, contained in a small wooden chest of ten drawers, with turned bone handles, the lower with folded paper bags inscribed 200 (and 154) nach der Natur modelliste Kristalle... the exterior with bracing and covered in marbled paper, with sliding front (old wear)-- 11 x 8¾ x 9¼in. (28 x 22 x 23.5cm.)
comprising approximately three hundred and fifty numbered fruitwood shapes, contained in a small wooden chest of ten drawers, with turned bone handles, the lower with folded paper bags inscribed 200 (and 154) nach der Natur modelliste Kristalle... the exterior with bracing and covered in marbled paper, with sliding front (old wear)-- 11 x 8¾ x 9¼in. (28 x 22 x 23.5cm.)
Sold for £4,216
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE QUANTITY OF CONTINENTAL EARLY 19TH-CENTURY GEOMETRIC SOLID MODELS OF CRYSTALS
comprising approximately three hundred and fifty numbered fruitwood shapes, contained in a small wooden chest of ten drawers, with turned bone handles, the lower with folded paper bags inscribed 200 (and 154) nach der Natur modelliste Kristalle... the exterior with bracing and covered in marbled paper, with sliding front (old wear)-- 11 x 8¾ x 9¼in. (28 x 22 x 23.5cm.)
comprising approximately three hundred and fifty numbered fruitwood shapes, contained in a small wooden chest of ten drawers, with turned bone handles, the lower with folded paper bags inscribed 200 (and 154) nach der Natur modelliste Kristalle... the exterior with bracing and covered in marbled paper, with sliding front (old wear)-- 11 x 8¾ x 9¼in. (28 x 22 x 23.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
