10-27-201710-27-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Charles Augustus Schmalcalder's Telescopic Prismatic Compass

Sell one like this
$615$500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3035MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Charles Augustus Schmalcalder's Telescopic Prismatic Compass, 82 Strand, London, 19th century, 3 1/2-in. dia. box with rotating or swiveling silvered scale, marked on underside name boss reading as above, single 6-in. scope with manual focus, and dust cap, housed in its original mahogany box, both instrument and box marked "H 81."
Estimate $150-250


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Keywords

Charles Augustus Schmalcalder, London