GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH SEXTANTS WITH THREE CASES.

GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH SEXTANTS WITH THREE CASES. Late 18th, early 19th century. The first stained example labeled “Spencer Browning & Rust London”, with complete set of lenses and mirrors and fitted in poplar case. The second, a smaller ebony example, labeled “Spencer & Co London”, in apparent good working order, the oak case with New York retailer’s partial label. The third and largest example of ebony with an ivory label marked “Rd. Barry, Maker, MINORIES LONDON/1803”. In its original oak case with retail label of “Samuel Emory Water Street Salem” together with label of maker “R Barry”. Also appears to be in good working order. The fourth example of ebony with ivory label, indistinct but readable, “Spencer Browning & Rust London”. In fair condition. SIZE: Largest: 16″ l x 13″ w. PROVENANCE: From a Florida Collection. CONDITION: As noted above. 9-22004 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3355	$2,875.00	GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH SEXTANTS WITH THREE CASES. Late 18th, early 19th century. The first stained example labeled “Spencer Browning & Rust London”, with complete set of lenses and mirrors and fitted in poplar case. The second, a smaller ebony example, labeled “Spencer & Co London”, in apparent good working order, the oak case with New York retailer’s partial label. The third and largest example of ebony with an ivory label marked “Rd. Barry, Maker, MINORIES LONDON/1803”. In its original oak case with retail label of “Samuel Emory Water Street Salem” together with label of maker “R Barry”. Also appears to be in good working order. The fourth example of ebony with ivory label, indistinct but readable, “Spencer Browning & Rust London”. In fair condition. SIZE: Largest: 16″ l x 13″ w. PROVENANCE: From a Florida Collection. CONDITION: As noted above. 9-22004 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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