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A LARGE THEODOLITE
WILLIAM CARY (1759-1825), LONDON
housed in cedar case, inscribed Cary London above one of the verniers.
The trade label on the box reads "A. Osterloh, chronometer, watch and clock maker. Maker of Mathematical instruments. 60 Rundle street, opposite the Hamburg Hotel, Adelaide". 41 x 28 x 21cm
Catalogue note: William Cary was a highly esteemed optical and mechanical instrument maker and apprentice to Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800). William was a charter member of the Astronomical Society, and produced monthly meteorological reports for The Gentleman's Magazine.
Sold for $3,000
Lot 234
WILLIAM CARY (1759-1825), LONDON
housed in cedar case, inscribed Cary London above one of the verniers.
The trade label on the box reads "A. Osterloh, chronometer, watch and clock maker. Maker of Mathematical instruments. 60 Rundle street, opposite the Hamburg Hotel, Adelaide". 41 x 28 x 21cm
Catalogue note: William Cary was a highly esteemed optical and mechanical instrument maker and apprentice to Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800). William was a charter member of the Astronomical Society, and produced monthly meteorological reports for The Gentleman's Magazine.
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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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