29th Apr, 2025 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (INFLEXIBLE)
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Ø [M] Ø A 13½IN. RADIUS OCTANT BY BRADFORD LONDON, CIRCA 1800
Ø A 13½IN. RADIUS OCTANT BY BRADFORD LONDON, CIRCA 1800
the ivory scale marks for Ramsden's engine and divided to 100°, maker's plate signed as per title, threaded bone-capped pencil, brass index arm, pinhole sights, removable shades and note plate, contained within stepped keystone case, the lid painted with a male portrait and an architectural scene, and internally with a portrait of a lady and a fire, possibly the owner and his wife and the Bridgwater canal -- 17in. (43cm.) long; IDN: X31PV6C9
The Nurse shipping family of Bridgwater, Somerset and thence by descent to Lewis James (Jim) Nurse MBE (1928 - 2018).
Sold for £595
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A 13½IN. RADIUS OCTANT BY BRADFORD LONDON, CIRCA 1800
the ivory scale marks for Ramsden's engine and divided to 100°, maker's plate signed as per title, threaded bone-capped pencil, brass index arm, pinhole sights, removable shades and note plate, contained within stepped keystone case, the lid painted with a male portrait and an architectural scene, and internally with a portrait of a lady and a fire, possibly the owner and his wife and the Bridgwater canal -- 17in. (43cm.) long; IDN: X31PV6C9
The Nurse shipping family of Bridgwater, Somerset and thence by descent to Lewis James (Jim) Nurse MBE (1928 - 2018).
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (INFLEXIBLE), 29th Apr, 2025
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
ORDER OF SALE :
Mercantile Sail: lots 1-47
Mercantile Steam: lots 49-129
Naval Sail: lots 135-197
Naval Steam: lots 200-291
Navigation & Scientific Instruments: lots 292-307
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POST-SALE SHIPPERS
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099
Viewing
Monday-Friday, 7th-28th April, 10am-5pm
Weekend viewing: 26th-27th April, 12pm-4pm
Viewing at:
300 Munster Road
Fulham
London
SW6 6BH
