20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A RARE LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH-CENTURY POCKET...
A RARE LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH-CENTURY POCKET 'STEELYARD' (SCALES), ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SNART (I), LONDON
constructed in steel with counterweighted calibrated balance beam with two pivot arms, sliding weight and suspension loop, stamped '36' on the counter balance and weight and contained within an early 18th century sharkskin-covered green velvet-lined spoon case -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) diameter; later display stand
(3)
John Snart (I), a specialist in weights and scales, worked from The Sign of the Heart and Scales, Maiden Lane (by Goldsmiths Hall) between 1693 and 1732. He was a member of the Guild of Blacksmiths which could account for the overall 'forged' look of this instrument.
constructed in steel with counterweighted calibrated balance beam with two pivot arms, sliding weight and suspension loop, stamped '36' on the counter balance and weight and contained within an early 18th century sharkskin-covered green velvet-lined spoon case -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) diameter; later display stand
(3)
John Snart (I), a specialist in weights and scales, worked from The Sign of the Heart and Scales, Maiden Lane (by Goldsmiths Hall) between 1693 and 1732. He was a member of the Guild of Blacksmiths which could account for the overall 'forged' look of this instrument.
Sold for £397
Estimated at £300 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH-CENTURY POCKET 'STEELYARD' (SCALES), ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SNART (I), LONDON
constructed in steel with counterweighted calibrated balance beam with two pivot arms, sliding weight and suspension loop, stamped '36' on the counter balance and weight and contained within an early 18th century sharkskin-covered green velvet-lined spoon case -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) diameter; later display stand
(3)
John Snart (I), a specialist in weights and scales, worked from The Sign of the Heart and Scales, Maiden Lane (by Goldsmiths Hall) between 1693 and 1732. He was a member of the Guild of Blacksmiths which could account for the overall 'forged' look of this instrument.
constructed in steel with counterweighted calibrated balance beam with two pivot arms, sliding weight and suspension loop, stamped '36' on the counter balance and weight and contained within an early 18th century sharkskin-covered green velvet-lined spoon case -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) diameter; later display stand
(3)
John Snart (I), a specialist in weights and scales, worked from The Sign of the Heart and Scales, Maiden Lane (by Goldsmiths Hall) between 1693 and 1732. He was a member of the Guild of Blacksmiths which could account for the overall 'forged' look of this instrument.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
