1st May, 2013 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent)
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[M] A PLANE TABLE COMPASS BY PIERRE GOURDIN,...
A PLANE TABLE COMPASS BY PIERRE GOURDIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1780
with 4in. printed dial signed by the 'south' point Gourdin AParis, half-blued-steel pointer, silvered outer ring, contained in wooden case countersigned and dated on pointer retaining limb Gourdin à Paris 1780., with swivel-mounted sight by 'east' and sliding lid -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
with 4in. printed dial signed by the 'south' point Gourdin AParis, half-blued-steel pointer, silvered outer ring, contained in wooden case countersigned and dated on pointer retaining limb Gourdin à Paris 1780., with swivel-mounted sight by 'east' and sliding lid -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
Sold for £248
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A PLANE TABLE COMPASS BY PIERRE GOURDIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1780
with 4in. printed dial signed by the 'south' point Gourdin AParis, half-blued-steel pointer, silvered outer ring, contained in wooden case countersigned and dated on pointer retaining limb Gourdin à Paris 1780., with swivel-mounted sight by 'east' and sliding lid -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
with 4in. printed dial signed by the 'south' point Gourdin AParis, half-blued-steel pointer, silvered outer ring, contained in wooden case countersigned and dated on pointer retaining limb Gourdin à Paris 1780., with swivel-mounted sight by 'east' and sliding lid -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent), 1st May, 2013
