07-25-200907-25-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 25, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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3-inch Brass Reflecting Circle by F. Wiggins & Sons

Sell one like this
$948$800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2447Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 25, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

3-inch Brass Reflecting Circle by F. Wiggins & Sons, London, the brass circle with inset silver scale, anodized metal frame with three spokes and two index arms both with verniers, magnifier and locking screws, engraved below the scale F. Wiggins & Sons, 10 Tower Hill, London. E., horizon mirror and brass tube telescope and cross-hatched ebony handle in a hinged mahogany box with vacant brass plaque on the lid.
Estimate $600-800

Silver scales and brass components tarnished, lacking objective component of telescope.

Keywords

London, F. Wiggins & Sons, metal frame, Tower Hill