A brass and enamel half size compass orrery by Eug'ne Ducretet, Paris, late 19th century

Lot #14 - A brass and enamel half size compass orrery by Eug'ne Ducretet, Paris, late 19th century

Auction House:

Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
Sale Name:

Tempus Fugit: The Collection of George Gyori and Australian, Maritime & Exploration
Sale Date:

11 Jul 2021 ~ 11am (AEST)
Lot #:

14
Lot Description:

A brass and enamel half size compass orrery by Eug'ne Ducretet, Paris, late 19th century
the compass with a silvered dial, the sun represented by a candle with brass winding mechanism, mounted on a wooden base with brass plaques reading 'Cosmographie de Girod La Maison E Ducretet & CIE a Paris, Rue Claude Bernard 75 est seule Concessionaire pour l'Exploitation de cet Appareil' and 'E Ducretet ET CIE Paris'
42cm high
Estimate:

A$1,200 - 1,500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Unclassified

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.