Two telescopes from the late 19th or early 20th century: - one with a brass and mahogany print. Signed BERGE, London, late RAMSDEN. Length: 86 cm. - one with three pulls in copper-plated brass and braided black rope. Length: 33 cm. = scratches, some bumps and oxidation from use. ATTACHED : Prototype of a calculating instrument with two circular wooden trays, movable, with a sheet of paper showing a compass rose or a median line, mounted on an axis and on a square plate, with a manual matching needle. Small cardboard box in the lower right-hand corner of the Latin, with brief instructions for use. Late 19th or early 20th century. Stains, some paper missing. Instrument designed by a naval officer to keep a vessel in line with others at a safe distance.
Estimate
€250 - €400
Result
€250
Buyer's premium
25%
Two telescopes from the late 19th or early 20th century:
- one with a brass and mahogany print.
Signed BERGE, London, late RAMSDEN.
Length: 86 cm.
- one with three pulls in copper-plated brass and braided black rope.
Length: 33 cm.
= scratches, some bumps and oxidation from use.
ATTACHED :
Prototype of a calculating instrument with two circular wooden trays, movable, with a sheet of paper showing a compass rose or a median line, mounted on an axis and on a square plate, with a manual matching needle.
Small cardboard box in the lower right-hand corner of the Latin, with brief instructions for use.
Late 19th or early 20th century.
Stains, some paper missing.
Instrument designed by a naval officer to keep a vessel in line with others at a safe distance.
Sale
Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris