04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Joseph Fenn Boxed Goniostat

Sell one like this
$584$475
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Joseph Fenn Boxed Goniostat, 105 & 106 Newgate Street, London, c. 1880, the brass instrument with steel sector calibrated 0-70 and signed J. Fenn/London, together with three tin containers holding W and F Emery and Putty Powder, three pull-outs with differing grades of stone and printed label pasted inside the lid stating the information as above and that the products are sold to amateurs and experts alike, all in a hinged dovetailed mahogany box.
Estimate $200-300

lower pull-outs work very hard, label perfect, tin containers with losses to painted surface.


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Joseph Fenn, London