1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
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[M] A 13½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER,...
A 13½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1790
the ebony T-frame with inset ivory maker's plate signed as per title, scale divided to 95º and stamped with SBR dividing letters at centre, brass index arm, pinhole sight, three shades, mirrors, note plate and pin feet (lacking reverse sights and shades), contained within wooden keystone box -- 16in. (40cm.) diameter
the ebony T-frame with inset ivory maker's plate signed as per title, scale divided to 95º and stamped with SBR dividing letters at centre, brass index arm, pinhole sight, three shades, mirrors, note plate and pin feet (lacking reverse sights and shades), contained within wooden keystone box -- 16in. (40cm.) diameter
Sold for £310
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 13½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1790
the ebony T-frame with inset ivory maker's plate signed as per title, scale divided to 95º and stamped with SBR dividing letters at centre, brass index arm, pinhole sight, three shades, mirrors, note plate and pin feet (lacking reverse sights and shades), contained within wooden keystone box -- 16in. (40cm.) diameter
the ebony T-frame with inset ivory maker's plate signed as per title, scale divided to 95º and stamped with SBR dividing letters at centre, brass index arm, pinhole sight, three shades, mirrors, note plate and pin feet (lacking reverse sights and shades), contained within wooden keystone box -- 16in. (40cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
