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2547
$711.00

BOXED IVORY, EBONY AND BRASS QUADRANT TOGETHER WITH IVORY AND BRASS BOXED OCTANT.

Circa 1820 and 1830. England. Quadrant fitted with six colored lenses, all complete and original. This unmarked example in orig box in old green paint. Octant with three colored glass lenses and mirror plate, marked with maker’s name on ivory plaque “CRICHTON BROS LONDON”. Orig paper label attached to lid of box, fitted within its orig mahogany case. SIZE: Quadrant 16″ l x 12-1/2″ w. Octant 12″ l x 10″ w. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. Special Note: This item contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Quadrant appears operational and in overall very good condition. Box has been drilled and reinforced with twine to stabilize old shrinkage cracks. Octant appears fully functional and structurally in very good condition. Case with normal and expected abrasions and blemishes. Lock is present, key is absent. 50800-62 IVORY (300-500) – Lot 2547


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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