UNKNOWN PUBLISHER (18th/19th Century) “SEXTANTS ASTRONOMICUS”.

UNKNOWN PUBLISHER (18th/19th Century) “SEXTANTS ASTRONOMICUS”. Colored engraving shows a celestial measuring instrument on a wood base mounted on a stepped platform. The title “Sextants Astronomicus Prout Altitudinibus Infervit”. Signed in the plate “P. V.”. Believed to be an instrument invented by Tycho Brahe in the 16th Century. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with gray matte. SIGHT SIZE: 16-3/4” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Good. Some foxing. 9-27090 (100-200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005

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
	1228	$287.00	UNKNOWN PUBLISHER (18th/19th Century) “SEXTANTS ASTRONOMICUS”. Colored engraving shows a celestial measuring instrument on a wood base mounted on a stepped platform. The title “Sextants Astronomicus Prout Altitudinibus Infervit”. Signed in the plate “P. V.”. Believed to be an instrument invented by Tycho Brahe in the 16th Century. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame with gray matte. SIGHT SIZE: 16-3/4” x 11-1/2”. CONDITION: Good. Some foxing. 9-27090 (100-200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005 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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