Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Amsler & Wirtz Field Clinometer, 211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 9 3/4-in. lacquered brass arm with two sighting vanes and spirit level with triple apertures, ball-and-socket gimballed tripod mount, housed in its original walnut case with paper label reading as above.
Note: Charles T. Amsler emigrated from Switzerland. He was active in Philadelphia from 1848 to 1855, and as Amsler & Wirtz from 1856 to 1861.
Estimate $150-250
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Charles T. Amsler, PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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