04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Four Holtzapffel Measuring Instruments

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$523$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Four Holtzapffel Measuring Instruments, London, 19th century, a steel protractor calibrated 0-90-0 with damascened 6-in. brass arm marked Holtzapffel Co. London; steel caliper with brass central pivot joint marked Holtzapffel & Co; a 40-degree protractor on a 6-in. brass arm; and a lacquered brass rule marked Scale of Centres inside the Pitch Circle/Holtzapffel & Co. London/Professor Willis's Odontagraph, scale calibrated 40-210 on outer edge.
Estimate $250-350


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Keywords

Holtzapffel & Co., Holtzapffel Co., Willis, London