20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A MID 19TH-CENTURY 9½IN. RADIUS EBONY VERNIER...
A MID 19TH-CENTURY 9½IN. RADIUS EBONY VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & CO., LONDON
with Pi-shaped frame, the arc with 'SBR' division mark divided to 105º, signed on the cross bar as per title, brass fittings including two mirrors, six shades, sighting tubes and ebony handle, contained in fitted mahogany keystone box with accessories and trade label for 'J. Scott Bermondsey Wall' -- 13in. (33cm.) diameter
with Pi-shaped frame, the arc with 'SBR' division mark divided to 105º, signed on the cross bar as per title, brass fittings including two mirrors, six shades, sighting tubes and ebony handle, contained in fitted mahogany keystone box with accessories and trade label for 'J. Scott Bermondsey Wall' -- 13in. (33cm.) diameter
Sold for £868
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A MID 19TH-CENTURY 9½IN. RADIUS EBONY VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & CO., LONDON
with Pi-shaped frame, the arc with 'SBR' division mark divided to 105º, signed on the cross bar as per title, brass fittings including two mirrors, six shades, sighting tubes and ebony handle, contained in fitted mahogany keystone box with accessories and trade label for 'J. Scott Bermondsey Wall' -- 13in. (33cm.) diameter
with Pi-shaped frame, the arc with 'SBR' division mark divided to 105º, signed on the cross bar as per title, brass fittings including two mirrors, six shades, sighting tubes and ebony handle, contained in fitted mahogany keystone box with accessories and trade label for 'J. Scott Bermondsey Wall' -- 13in. (33cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
