27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRESERVED EARLY...
AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRESERVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 7IN. RADIIUS BRIDGE-FRAMED VERNIER SEXTANT BY BERGE, LONDON, LATE RAMSDEN
with oxidised-brass straight-bar frame, silvered scale divided to 140°, Vernier scale with tangent-screw magnifier, cross bar signed as for title, bridge incorporated shades, mirrors and sighting tube mount, mahogany handle, contained within fitted keystone box with sighting tubes, trade label for J.C. West & Co. and fitted leather outer cover, the lid with plaque engraved A. Nicholson -- 10¼ x 11½in. (26 x 29.2cm.)
with oxidised-brass straight-bar frame, silvered scale divided to 140°, Vernier scale with tangent-screw magnifier, cross bar signed as for title, bridge incorporated shades, mirrors and sighting tube mount, mahogany handle, contained within fitted keystone box with sighting tubes, trade label for J.C. West & Co. and fitted leather outer cover, the lid with plaque engraved A. Nicholson -- 10¼ x 11½in. (26 x 29.2cm.)
Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRESERVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 7IN. RADIIUS BRIDGE-FRAMED VERNIER SEXTANT BY BERGE, LONDON, LATE RAMSDEN
with oxidised-brass straight-bar frame, silvered scale divided to 140°, Vernier scale with tangent-screw magnifier, cross bar signed as for title, bridge incorporated shades, mirrors and sighting tube mount, mahogany handle, contained within fitted keystone box with sighting tubes, trade label for J.C. West & Co. and fitted leather outer cover, the lid with plaque engraved A. Nicholson -- 10¼ x 11½in. (26 x 29.2cm.)
with oxidised-brass straight-bar frame, silvered scale divided to 140°, Vernier scale with tangent-screw magnifier, cross bar signed as for title, bridge incorporated shades, mirrors and sighting tube mount, mahogany handle, contained within fitted keystone box with sighting tubes, trade label for J.C. West & Co. and fitted leather outer cover, the lid with plaque engraved A. Nicholson -- 10¼ x 11½in. (26 x 29.2cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
