24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS OVAL PATTERN SEXTANT BY J.F. WILLIAMS, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1860
A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS OVAL PATTERN SEXTANT BY J.F. WILLIAMS, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1860
with oxidised brass frame, polished brass arc signed as per title and with inset polished silver scale divided to 140°, vernier with clamp and magnifier with fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, wooden handle, contained in fitted keystone box with retailer's label for Edward Langford, Bristol, pasted inside lid -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide
Sold for £446
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS OVAL PATTERN SEXTANT BY J.F. WILLIAMS, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1860
with oxidised brass frame, polished brass arc signed as per title and with inset polished silver scale divided to 140°, vernier with clamp and magnifier with fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, wooden handle, contained in fitted keystone box with retailer's label for Edward Langford, Bristol, pasted inside lid -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED LIVE ONLINE ONLY
You will not be able to bid live in the room. Absentee bids may be left via the website or using a bid form or you can bid via one of three online platforms. Unfortunately, we cannot offer telephone bidding for this sale
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- The-Saleroom.com – charges 5% of the hammer price
- Invaluable.com – charges 3% of the hammer price
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