2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
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[M] AN INCLINING DIAL BY NEBEL & BUTTERFIELD,...
AN INCLINING DIAL BY NEBEL & BUTTERFIELD, PARIS, CIRCA 1780
the 2¼in. silvered dial with half-blued needle and clamp, rim inscribed with maker's name as per title and several latitude locations, sprung horseshoe gnomon to hinged chapter ring, latitude arm, the base engraved with more continental latitudes, pin feet with slotted heads, contained in original baize-lined case with simulated fishskin covering and old collection label in French to lid -- 4in. (10cm.) wide
the 2¼in. silvered dial with half-blued needle and clamp, rim inscribed with maker's name as per title and several latitude locations, sprung horseshoe gnomon to hinged chapter ring, latitude arm, the base engraved with more continental latitudes, pin feet with slotted heads, contained in original baize-lined case with simulated fishskin covering and old collection label in French to lid -- 4in. (10cm.) wide
Sold for £558
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN INCLINING DIAL BY NEBEL & BUTTERFIELD, PARIS, CIRCA 1780
the 2¼in. silvered dial with half-blued needle and clamp, rim inscribed with maker's name as per title and several latitude locations, sprung horseshoe gnomon to hinged chapter ring, latitude arm, the base engraved with more continental latitudes, pin feet with slotted heads, contained in original baize-lined case with simulated fishskin covering and old collection label in French to lid -- 4in. (10cm.) wide
the 2¼in. silvered dial with half-blued needle and clamp, rim inscribed with maker's name as per title and several latitude locations, sprung horseshoe gnomon to hinged chapter ring, latitude arm, the base engraved with more continental latitudes, pin feet with slotted heads, contained in original baize-lined case with simulated fishskin covering and old collection label in French to lid -- 4in. (10cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
