27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] AN 18TH-CENTURY POCKET COMPASS BY G. ADAMS,...
AN 18TH-CENTURY POCKET COMPASS BY G. ADAMS, LONDON
with 4¼in. paper dial signed and inscribed Made by G. Adams in Fleet Street, LONDON, with blued-steel indicator, silvered chapter ring, removable brass sundial ring, contained within green inner painted mahogany case with securing hook (chapter ring re-silvered, case re-polished) -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) square
with 4¼in. paper dial signed and inscribed Made by G. Adams in Fleet Street, LONDON, with blued-steel indicator, silvered chapter ring, removable brass sundial ring, contained within green inner painted mahogany case with securing hook (chapter ring re-silvered, case re-polished) -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) square
Sold for £248
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN 18TH-CENTURY POCKET COMPASS BY G. ADAMS, LONDON
with 4¼in. paper dial signed and inscribed Made by G. Adams in Fleet Street, LONDON, with blued-steel indicator, silvered chapter ring, removable brass sundial ring, contained within green inner painted mahogany case with securing hook (chapter ring re-silvered, case re-polished) -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) square
with 4¼in. paper dial signed and inscribed Made by G. Adams in Fleet Street, LONDON, with blued-steel indicator, silvered chapter ring, removable brass sundial ring, contained within green inner painted mahogany case with securing hook (chapter ring re-silvered, case re-polished) -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) square
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
