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Lot 234

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.

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

Sold for $3,000
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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