A SURVEYING LEVEL BY GILBERT, LONDON FOR THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, CIRCA 1820
signed on the 5in. silvered dial as per title and inscribed 4 EIC art mark, sighting tube and bubble level over and mounted on adjustable brass foot -- 8½ x 21in. (21.5 x 53.5cm.); together with later lens caps
Sold for £1,054
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A SURVEYING LEVEL BY GILBERT, LONDON FOR THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, CIRCA 1820
signed on the 5in. silvered dial as per title and inscribed 4 EIC art mark, sighting tube and bubble level over and mounted on adjustable brass foot -- 8½ x 21in. (21.5 x 53.5cm.); together with later lens caps
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)