17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A boxwood and brass surveyor's alidade with...
*A boxwood and brass surveyor's alidade with compass by Knight, London, c.1810
signed on the calibrated brass arm KNIGHT / Foster Lane / LONDON, the arms inscribed 'Direction' and 'Incl', each inset with spirit levels, the lower arm also with a ¾in. compass, the top with pin hole sights, contained within original stitched leather cased - 7in. (18cm.) overall; together with a brass-bound mahogany spirit level signed Marples & Sons, Sheffield, contained within a fitted box with sliding lid, c.1860 - 12¾in. (32.5cm.) diameter.
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signed on the calibrated brass arm KNIGHT / Foster Lane / LONDON, the arms inscribed 'Direction' and 'Incl', each inset with spirit levels, the lower arm also with a ¾in. compass, the top with pin hole sights, contained within original stitched leather cased - 7in. (18cm.) overall; together with a brass-bound mahogany spirit level signed Marples & Sons, Sheffield, contained within a fitted box with sliding lid, c.1860 - 12¾in. (32.5cm.) diameter.
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Sold for £223
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
*A boxwood and brass surveyor's alidade with compass by Knight, London, c.1810
signed on the calibrated brass arm KNIGHT / Foster Lane / LONDON, the arms inscribed 'Direction' and 'Incl', each inset with spirit levels, the lower arm also with a ¾in. compass, the top with pin hole sights, contained within original stitched leather cased - 7in. (18cm.) overall; together with a brass-bound mahogany spirit level signed Marples & Sons, Sheffield, contained within a fitted box with sliding lid, c.1860 - 12¾in. (32.5cm.) diameter.
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signed on the calibrated brass arm KNIGHT / Foster Lane / LONDON, the arms inscribed 'Direction' and 'Incl', each inset with spirit levels, the lower arm also with a ¾in. compass, the top with pin hole sights, contained within original stitched leather cased - 7in. (18cm.) overall; together with a brass-bound mahogany spirit level signed Marples & Sons, Sheffield, contained within a fitted box with sliding lid, c.1860 - 12¾in. (32.5cm.) diameter.
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Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
