1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
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[M] AN OTTOMAN TURKISH ASTROLABIC QUADRANT BY...
AN OTTOMAN TURKISH ASTROLABIC QUADRANT BY YUSUF BABA, MID-TO LATE 19TH CENTURY
the projection marked in red and black with the ecliptic graduated, with gilt in places, signed Yusuf Baba but undated, gilt decoration to cartouche, the reverse with sexagsimal trigonometrical grid and gilt cartouche -- 6in (15cm.) wide
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
the projection marked in red and black with the ecliptic graduated, with gilt in places, signed Yusuf Baba but undated, gilt decoration to cartouche, the reverse with sexagsimal trigonometrical grid and gilt cartouche -- 6in (15cm.) wide
AN OTTOMAN TURKISH ASTROLABIC QUADRANT BY YUSUF BABA, MID-TO LATE 19TH CENTURY
the projection marked in red and black with the ecliptic graduated, with gilt in places, signed Yusuf Baba but undated, gilt decoration to cartouche, the reverse with sexagsimal trigonometrical grid and gilt cartouche -- 6in (15cm.) wide
the projection marked in red and black with the ecliptic graduated, with gilt in places, signed Yusuf Baba but undated, gilt decoration to cartouche, the reverse with sexagsimal trigonometrical grid and gilt cartouche -- 6in (15cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
