A BRASS GRAPHOMETER WITH FINE OPENWORK DECORATION, possibly France, 17th c. Bearing monogram MS. The protractor engraved with 2 grade scales 0-180. Small compass box with engraved directions and blued-steel needle. Base and alidades with upright sights (1 broken off), ball for ball-and-socket mounting, H 20 cm. wohl Frankreich, 17. Jh. und mgr. MS.

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A BRASS GRAPHOMETER WITH FINE OPENWORK DECORATION, possibly France, 17th c. Bearing monogram MS. The protractor engraved with 2 grade scales 0-180. Small compass box with engraved directions and blued-steel needle. Base and alidades with upright sights (1 broken off), ball for ball-and-socket mounting, H 20 cm.

wohl Frankreich, 17. Jh. und mgr. MS.

Messing. Halbkreis graviert mit 2 gegenläufigen Winkelskalen von 0-180 Grad sowie reich verziert mit durchbrochenem Dekor in Form von Voluten und Engeln. Kleine Kompassbüchse mit eingravierten Himmelsrichtungen und gebläuter Stahlnadel. An den Enden des Halbkreises sind 2 Absehen angebracht (1 abgebrochen). Eine drehbare Alhidade mit 2 weiteren Absehen ist unterhalb des Kompasses montiert. Kugelgelenk, Stativaufsatz. H 20 cm.

Sold for CHF 9 600 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.

Lot 404 - S11 Col. Nessi - Monday, 02. April 2012, 01.00 PM

A BRASS GRAPHOMETER WITH FINE OPENWORK DECORATION, possibly France, 17th c. Bearing monogram MS. The protractor engraved with 2 grade scales 0-180. Small compass box with engraved directions and blued-steel needle. Base and alidades with upright sights (1 broken off), ball for ball-and-socket mounting, H 20 cm.

wohl Frankreich, 17. Jh. und mgr. MS.

CHF 3 500 / 4 500 | (€ 3 610 / 4 640)

Sold for CHF 9 600 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.

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