10th May, 2016 12:00

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

 
  Lot 220
 

220

[M] A LACQUERED BRASS GRAPHOMETER ANTOINE JOSEPH...

A LACQUERED BRASS GRAPHOMETER ANTOINE JOSEPH MEURAND, PARIS CIRCA 1780
of typical form, signed above the arc Meurand á Paris, foliate engraved sighting arm and support frame, 2¼in. silvered compass dial with blued steel needle and hinged socle support under -- 10in. (25.5cm.)

Meurand was active between 1750 and 1805 from several address in Paris and specialised in graphometers, panotgraphs and sundials.
Estimated at £800 - £1,000

Condition Report
One or two knocks to the arc otherwise fine overall condition, would benefit from a clean.

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A LACQUERED BRASS GRAPHOMETER ANTOINE JOSEPH MEURAND, PARIS CIRCA 1780
of typical form, signed above the arc Meurand á Paris, foliate engraved sighting arm and support frame, 2¼in. silvered compass dial with blued steel needle and hinged socle support under -- 10in. (25.5cm.)

Meurand was active between 1750 and 1805 from several address in Paris and specialised in graphometers, panotgraphs and sundials.
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