11th Nov, 2025 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (TARTAR)

 
Lot 344
 

344

[M] A RARE ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE BY BRETON FRÈRES, PARIS, CIRCA 1885

A RARE ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE BY BRETON FRÈRES, PARIS, CIRCA 1885

the mechanism contained within fitted wooden box with lacquered brass electrodes, crank, knobs, and drop handle to top, with celluloid maker's plate to front -- 8¼ x 10¼in. (21 x 26cm.)

Estimated at £300 - £500

 

A RARE ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE BY BRETON FRÈRES, PARIS, CIRCA 1885

the mechanism contained within fitted wooden box with lacquered brass electrodes, crank, knobs, and drop handle to top, with celluloid maker's plate to front -- 8¼ x 10¼in. (21 x 26cm.)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (TARTAR), 11th Nov, 2025

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Order of Sale:

Mercantile Sail 1-76

Mercantile Steam 79-147

Naval Sail 149-213

Naval Steam 214-290

Navigation & Instruments 295-360

 

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