04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Henry Bryant Celestial Indicator

Sell one like this
$15,990$13,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Henry Bryant Celestial Indicator, Hartford, Connecticut, c. 1872, the dual indicator showing armillary and orrery models with the brass sun centering the adjustable wooden known planets, revolving moon sphere and paper-covered earth, armillary sphere showing the planetary orbits, paper zodiac band of constellations on inner band and instructional label on outer band, resting on a cast iron base with original gilt pinstriping, housed in its original crate with stenciling reading in part One Celestial Indicator from the Bryant Celestial Indicator Company, with original "Testimonials," and pamphlet, instrument ht. 18 in.

Provenance: Collection of Vera Rubin.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

crate cover split at seem but present, overal very good condition.


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Keywords

Connecticut, Bryant Celestial Indicator Company, Vera Rubin