A cased mercury trough type artificial horizon by John Crichton, London, circa 1851

Lot #132 - A cased mercury trough type artificial horizon by John Crichton, London, circa 1851

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 #:

132
Lot Description:

A cased mercury trough type artificial horizon by John Crichton, London, circa 1851
the mahogany box with brass hook and eye fasteners, metal and glass instrument, boxwood bottle with bone threaded funnel, label affixed inside lid reads 'John Crichton manufacture of Mathematical, Optical & Nautical Instruments; The the Honb: East India Company, & to the Honb: Corp.n of the Trinity House. 112 Leadenhall Street, London.' 'Great Exhibition of 1851; Prize Medal for Sextants and Drawing Instruments'
the case 12.5cm high, 19cm wide, 14cm deep
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
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.