Deux instruments de calcul pour l'étude des cartes :
- NEGRETTI ZAMBRA, Opticians, London
Brass protractor circle engraved around the rim with scales and Arabic numerals. 
Signed on the central edge.
Diameter: 30.5 cm.
Some cast defects and wear scratches.
In its mahogany case (scratches). 
- H. HUGHES & Son, London
Bronze stigmograph with three extendable rulers.
Signed and numbered 2772.
Length: 67.2 cm.
Wear, scratches and minor knocks from use; a few stains.
In its stained wooden case (average condition without closing hooks; stains, scratches, bumps).

Instrument used by hydrographic services to survey nautical charts.
Live Friday 15 March 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 219

Deux instruments de calcul pour l'étude des cartes : - NEGRETTI ZAMBRA, Opticians, London Brass protractor circle engraved around the rim with scales and Arabic numerals. Signed on the central edge. Diameter: 30.5 cm. Some cast defects and wear scratches. In its mahogany case (scratches). - H. HUGHES & Son, London Bronze stigmograph with three extendable rulers. Signed and numbered 2772. Length: 67.2 cm. Wear, scratches and minor knocks from use; a few stains. In its stained wooden case (average condition without closing hooks; stains, scratches, bumps). Instrument used by hydrographic services to survey nautical charts.

Estimate
€150 - €200
Result
€120
Buyer's premium
25%
Deux instruments de calcul pour l'étude des cartes : - NEGRETTI ZAMBRA, Opticians, London Brass protractor circle engraved around the rim with scales and Arabic numerals. Signed on the central edge. Diameter: 30.5 cm. Some cast defects and wear scratches. In its mahogany case (scratches). - H. HUGHES & Son, London Bronze stigmograph with three extendable rulers. Signed and numbered 2772. Length: 67.2 cm. Wear, scratches and minor knocks from use; a few stains. In its stained wooden case (average condition without closing hooks; stains, scratches, bumps). Instrument used by hydrographic services to survey nautical charts.
Sale Friday 15 March 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris