26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] A RARE FLOATING LOG AND CURRENT METER BY...
A RARE FLOATING LOG AND CURRENT METER BY EDWARD MASSEY, C.1850
signed and inscribed in red-filled lettering on the dial keel EDWd MASSEY / Le Patentee / 17 Chadwell Street /LONDON E.C. 7002, five dials for feet and miles, float and rotator, contained in original fitted box with directions and trade label for W.F. Stanley, Holborn -- 28in. (71cm.) diameter
Edward Massey (II) and his son (III) seem to have only occupied this address between 1847-1852. The instrument was designed to measure the speed of tides or currents, and for surveys measuring lakes. This example appears unused.
Literature: Sharp, A.J.: Distance Run, Brassbounders, 1999, p.139.
signed and inscribed in red-filled lettering on the dial keel EDWd MASSEY / Le Patentee / 17 Chadwell Street /LONDON E.C. 7002, five dials for feet and miles, float and rotator, contained in original fitted box with directions and trade label for W.F. Stanley, Holborn -- 28in. (71cm.) diameter
Edward Massey (II) and his son (III) seem to have only occupied this address between 1847-1852. The instrument was designed to measure the speed of tides or currents, and for surveys measuring lakes. This example appears unused.
Literature: Sharp, A.J.: Distance Run, Brassbounders, 1999, p.139.
Sold for £1,364
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE FLOATING LOG AND CURRENT METER BY EDWARD MASSEY, C.1850
signed and inscribed in red-filled lettering on the dial keel EDWd MASSEY / Le Patentee / 17 Chadwell Street /LONDON E.C. 7002, five dials for feet and miles, float and rotator, contained in original fitted box with directions and trade label for W.F. Stanley, Holborn -- 28in. (71cm.) diameter
Edward Massey (II) and his son (III) seem to have only occupied this address between 1847-1852. The instrument was designed to measure the speed of tides or currents, and for surveys measuring lakes. This example appears unused.
Literature: Sharp, A.J.: Distance Run, Brassbounders, 1999, p.139.
signed and inscribed in red-filled lettering on the dial keel EDWd MASSEY / Le Patentee / 17 Chadwell Street /LONDON E.C. 7002, five dials for feet and miles, float and rotator, contained in original fitted box with directions and trade label for W.F. Stanley, Holborn -- 28in. (71cm.) diameter
Edward Massey (II) and his son (III) seem to have only occupied this address between 1847-1852. The instrument was designed to measure the speed of tides or currents, and for surveys measuring lakes. This example appears unused.
Literature: Sharp, A.J.: Distance Run, Brassbounders, 1999, p.139.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
