Lot 5112* - ibid154 Collection Arlette et Antony Embden - online only - mardi, 23. septembre 2025, 13h30
LOT COMPRISING FOUR MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND A SUNDIAL
England and France, 17th/18th century.
1. Graphometer. Engraved brass. Signed Canivet à Paris (Jacques Canivet, active in Paris 1743–1774).
2. Proportional angle. Engraved brass. Signed Canivet à La Sphère à Paris (Jacques Canivet, active in Paris 1743–1774).
3. Proportional angle. Engraved brass. Signed Dollond London (Dollond workshop, active in London 1750–ca. 1856).
4. Equinoctial ring. Engraved brass. Signed and dated John Checkley of Preston 1698.
5. Protractor. Engraved brass. Signed J. Bennett London (active ca. 1760).
6. Sundial. Oxidized copper. Signed T. Heath fecit (Thomas Heath, second half of the 18th century). With a monogram.
2. Proportional angle. Engraved brass. Signed Canivet à La Sphère à Paris (Jacques Canivet, active in Paris 1743–1774).
3. Proportional angle. Engraved brass. Signed Dollond London (Dollond workshop, active in London 1750–ca. 1856).
4. Equinoctial ring. Engraved brass. Signed and dated John Checkley of Preston 1698.
5. Protractor. Engraved brass. Signed J. Bennett London (active ca. 1760).
6. Sundial. Oxidized copper. Signed T. Heath fecit (Thomas Heath, second half of the 18th century). With a monogram.
1. L 18.5 cm, H max. 15.5 cm; 2. L folded 17.5 cm; 3. L folded 16.2 cm; 4. Ø 10.2 cm; 5. L 7.4 cm; 6. Ø 29.5 cm, H 17 cm.
Provenance:
Conditionreport:
- Signs of wear, scratches<br>- Partially oxidised, verdigris<br>- Sundial with missing base or feet<br>- Equinoctial ring disc missing CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Vendu pour CHF 1 000 (frais inclus)