20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A RARE 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY J.C....
A RARE 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY J.C. DENNIS, LONDON, CIRCA 1842
the three-circle oxidised-brass frame with polished arc inscribed 'DENNIS'S PATENT SEXTANT LONDON' inset silver scale divided to 145º, the frame further inscribed Register No. 1287 June 6 1842, complete with mirrors, seven shades, rosewood handle and sighting tubes, contained in original box with artificial horizon and other accessories, the lid with retail label for Henry House inside, the top with inset ivorine plaque inscribed 'J.C. Dennis Patent Sextant London' -- 13½ x 11½in. (34.5 x 28.5cm.); together with a modern 6½in. radius micrometer sextant by Kelvin & House Ltd., contained in box with error certificate dated 1959 and sailcloth outer cover -- 10½in. diameter (26.5cm.)
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the three-circle oxidised-brass frame with polished arc inscribed 'DENNIS'S PATENT SEXTANT LONDON' inset silver scale divided to 145º, the frame further inscribed Register No. 1287 June 6 1842, complete with mirrors, seven shades, rosewood handle and sighting tubes, contained in original box with artificial horizon and other accessories, the lid with retail label for Henry House inside, the top with inset ivorine plaque inscribed 'J.C. Dennis Patent Sextant London' -- 13½ x 11½in. (34.5 x 28.5cm.); together with a modern 6½in. radius micrometer sextant by Kelvin & House Ltd., contained in box with error certificate dated 1959 and sailcloth outer cover -- 10½in. diameter (26.5cm.)
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Sold for £496
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY J.C. DENNIS, LONDON, CIRCA 1842
the three-circle oxidised-brass frame with polished arc inscribed 'DENNIS'S PATENT SEXTANT LONDON' inset silver scale divided to 145º, the frame further inscribed Register No. 1287 June 6 1842, complete with mirrors, seven shades, rosewood handle and sighting tubes, contained in original box with artificial horizon and other accessories, the lid with retail label for Henry House inside, the top with inset ivorine plaque inscribed 'J.C. Dennis Patent Sextant London' -- 13½ x 11½in. (34.5 x 28.5cm.); together with a modern 6½in. radius micrometer sextant by Kelvin & House Ltd., contained in box with error certificate dated 1959 and sailcloth outer cover -- 10½in. diameter (26.5cm.)
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the three-circle oxidised-brass frame with polished arc inscribed 'DENNIS'S PATENT SEXTANT LONDON' inset silver scale divided to 145º, the frame further inscribed Register No. 1287 June 6 1842, complete with mirrors, seven shades, rosewood handle and sighting tubes, contained in original box with artificial horizon and other accessories, the lid with retail label for Henry House inside, the top with inset ivorine plaque inscribed 'J.C. Dennis Patent Sextant London' -- 13½ x 11½in. (34.5 x 28.5cm.); together with a modern 6½in. radius micrometer sextant by Kelvin & House Ltd., contained in box with error certificate dated 1959 and sailcloth outer cover -- 10½in. diameter (26.5cm.)
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Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
