20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY 7½IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY...
A 19TH-CENTURY 7½IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY ADIE & SON, EDINBURGH
with black-painted diamond frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 210 and further inscribed "J.H.", silvered scale divided to 145º, vernier with magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors and ebony handle, contained within original fitted keystone case, with sighting tubes and trade label for James Murray & Co., Calcutta -- 14in. (35.5cm.) diameter
Adie & Son worked from three addresses in Edinburgh between 1835 and 1857.
with black-painted diamond frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 210 and further inscribed "J.H.", silvered scale divided to 145º, vernier with magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors and ebony handle, contained within original fitted keystone case, with sighting tubes and trade label for James Murray & Co., Calcutta -- 14in. (35.5cm.) diameter
Adie & Son worked from three addresses in Edinburgh between 1835 and 1857.
Sold for £471
Estimated at £250 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY 7½IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY ADIE & SON, EDINBURGH
with black-painted diamond frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 210 and further inscribed "J.H.", silvered scale divided to 145º, vernier with magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors and ebony handle, contained within original fitted keystone case, with sighting tubes and trade label for James Murray & Co., Calcutta -- 14in. (35.5cm.) diameter
Adie & Son worked from three addresses in Edinburgh between 1835 and 1857.
with black-painted diamond frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 210 and further inscribed "J.H.", silvered scale divided to 145º, vernier with magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors and ebony handle, contained within original fitted keystone case, with sighting tubes and trade label for James Murray & Co., Calcutta -- 14in. (35.5cm.) diameter
Adie & Son worked from three addresses in Edinburgh between 1835 and 1857.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
