Drum-mounted "dunette" compass with gimbaled liquid tank. Housing for magnets and two compensating spheres in cylindrical wooden barrel on square base with mounting holes on deck. Brass sphere repainted inside. No apparent maker's mark. Rose diameter 20 cm. Total height: 125 cm - Width: 63 cm. Wear, dents, old restorations with soldering and parts; oxidation; paint chips.
Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€420
Buyer's premium
25%
Drum-mounted "dunette" compass with gimbaled liquid tank.
Housing for magnets and two compensating spheres in cylindrical wooden barrel on square base with mounting holes on deck.
Brass sphere repainted inside.
No apparent maker's mark.
Rose diameter 20 cm.
Total height: 125 cm - Width: 63 cm.
Wear, dents, old restorations with soldering and parts; oxidation; paint chips.
Sale
Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris