2nd May, 2017 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')

 
  Lot 234
 

234

[M] A RARE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GLASS OIL LAMP...

A RARE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GLASS OIL LAMP GLOBE
the 7in. coloured glass globe inscribed and numbered Brevet d'Invention number 151621, with light blue oceans, the European empires delineated in different colours, graduated equator, Paris meridian, St. Petersburg marked, India entitled 'Hindustan', mounted on a milk glass oil lamp base with glass funnel -- 22½in. (57cm.) high overall

Sold for £930
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A RARE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GLASS OIL LAMP GLOBE
the 7in. coloured glass globe inscribed and numbered Brevet d'Invention number 151621, with light blue oceans, the European empires delineated in different colours, graduated equator, Paris meridian, St. Petersburg marked, India entitled 'Hindustan', mounted on a milk glass oil lamp base with glass funnel -- 22½in. (57cm.) high overall
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