Lot #130 - ANGELO TORNAGHI Surveying instrument in original plush fitted leather box, circa 1865
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Historical
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Sale Date:13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941 -
Lot #:130
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Lot Description:ANGELO TORNAGHI Surveying instrument in original plush fitted leather box, circa 1865
embossed lower right “A. TOURNAGHI, SYDNEY”,
the box 20cm across -
Notes:Born in Milan, Italy in 1831 Tournaghi set up a business at 312 George Street Sydney in 1864 and made a name for himself selling quality instruments including some of his own design. Rare.
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Estimate:A$800 - 1,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tools of Trade
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.