05-03-200505-03-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2283
May 3, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Lacquered-Brass Theodolite by J.T. Hobby

Sell one like this
$823$700
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2283Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 03, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Lacquered-Brass Theodolite by J.T. Hobby, New York, with 4 3/4-inch anodized brass dial , an engraved fleur-de-lis at North and central ribband with scrolling floriate design, silvered needle ring divided 0-90 in four quadrants, blued-steel needle with clamp, horizontal circle with screw-adjustment, and 9-inch lg. telescope mounted on twin A-frames, on four-screw leveling base, ht. 12 in., in vertical mahogany case with maker's label Jonathan T. Hobby, (Late Sawyer & Hobby),Mathematical Instrument Maker, 156 Water St., New York.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Jonathan T. Hobby, blued-steel needle, Water St., Mathematical Instrument Maker