30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[M] A FINE THEODOLITE BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1880
A FINE THEODOLITE BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1880
constructed in oxidised and lacquered brass, the 9in. main tube with threaded rack-and-pinion fine focus to objective, quadrant mounted to A-frame on platform, two further levels, combination adjustable socket mounting, contained in original fitted box with plummet -- 10½in. (27cm.) wide
Sold for £558
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE THEODOLITE BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1880
constructed in oxidised and lacquered brass, the 9in. main tube with threaded rack-and-pinion fine focus to objective, quadrant mounted to A-frame on platform, two further levels, combination adjustable socket mounting, contained in original fitted box with plummet -- 10½in. (27cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
