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AN 18TH CENTURY CASED EBONY FRAMED OCTANT
GABRIEL WRIGHT (1740-1803) , LONDON
ivory vernier, scale, signature plate and small ivory plaque to verso for recording data; index arm and mirror supports are ebony to reduce glare. The fouled anchor indicates Ramsden's dividing engine was used to produce graduations on the scale and vernier, ensuring accuracy, 41cm long
Catalogue note: Jesse Ramsden created one of the first dividing engines
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Lot 237
GABRIEL WRIGHT (1740-1803) , LONDON
ivory vernier, scale, signature plate and small ivory plaque to verso for recording data; index arm and mirror supports are ebony to reduce glare. The fouled anchor indicates Ramsden's dividing engine was used to produce graduations on the scale and vernier, ensuring accuracy, 41cm long
Catalogue note: Jesse Ramsden created one of the first dividing engines
Estimate $1,500 - $2,600
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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