Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Smith Double-frame Lacquered Brass Sextant, London, original lacquered 8-in. pierced double-frame instrument with silvered scale calibrated 0-140, vernier arm with magnifier, sunshades, and horizon mirror, and set of three scopes, all in a fitted keystone mahogany box with detached paper label reading in part "R. Rutt & Son/Fells Point Baltimore."
Estimate $500-700
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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E. Smith, R. Rutt, LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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