17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A mid-19th Century 6in. radius vernier sextant...
A mid-19th Century 6in. radius vernier sextant by Thomas Jones
with oxidised brass lattice frame, signed on the arc Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross, inset silvered scale divided to 165°, vernier with swivel magnifier, six shades, two mirrors and four sighting tubes, rosewood handle with hole for stand, contained within a fitted keystone case with original trade label and another, and tag inscribed Sub Lieut Duff R.N. / H.M. Navigation School (brass pin feet missing)
12½in. (32cm.) diameter.
Thomas Jones the elder occupied these premises between 1816 and 1850.
with oxidised brass lattice frame, signed on the arc Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross, inset silvered scale divided to 165°, vernier with swivel magnifier, six shades, two mirrors and four sighting tubes, rosewood handle with hole for stand, contained within a fitted keystone case with original trade label and another, and tag inscribed Sub Lieut Duff R.N. / H.M. Navigation School (brass pin feet missing)
12½in. (32cm.) diameter.
Thomas Jones the elder occupied these premises between 1816 and 1850.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A mid-19th Century 6in. radius vernier sextant by Thomas Jones
with oxidised brass lattice frame, signed on the arc Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross, inset silvered scale divided to 165°, vernier with swivel magnifier, six shades, two mirrors and four sighting tubes, rosewood handle with hole for stand, contained within a fitted keystone case with original trade label and another, and tag inscribed Sub Lieut Duff R.N. / H.M. Navigation School (brass pin feet missing)
12½in. (32cm.) diameter.
Thomas Jones the elder occupied these premises between 1816 and 1850.
with oxidised brass lattice frame, signed on the arc Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross, inset silvered scale divided to 165°, vernier with swivel magnifier, six shades, two mirrors and four sighting tubes, rosewood handle with hole for stand, contained within a fitted keystone case with original trade label and another, and tag inscribed Sub Lieut Duff R.N. / H.M. Navigation School (brass pin feet missing)
12½in. (32cm.) diameter.
Thomas Jones the elder occupied these premises between 1816 and 1850.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
