5th Dec, 2024 10:30
Winter Specialist Sale
Bristol Interest - Mahogany-cased pocket surveying compass clinometer by John Braham, Bristol, c.1828-38
Bristol Interest - George IV or William IV mahogany-cased pocket surveying compass clinometer by John Braham, Bristol, circa 1828-37, the hinged square case enclosing a printed paper compass dial with spirit level beside, and a brass right angle quadrant clinometer engraved 'Braham Bristol' in cursive script and 'LINKS', 8.7cm square x 2.8cm high (closed)
Clifton, Gloria, 'Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851', NMM 1996, p. 37 records John Braham at five various Bristol addresses 1828-37, when succeeded by his son Joseph, initially as Braham & Co (to 1851) and as Joseph Braham to 1866.
Sold for £170
Bristol Interest - George IV or William IV mahogany-cased pocket surveying compass clinometer by John Braham, Bristol, circa 1828-37, the hinged square case enclosing a printed paper compass dial with spirit level beside, and a brass right angle quadrant clinometer engraved 'Braham Bristol' in cursive script and 'LINKS', 8.7cm square x 2.8cm high (closed)
Clifton, Gloria, 'Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851', NMM 1996, p. 37 records John Braham at five various Bristol addresses 1828-37, when succeeded by his son Joseph, initially as Braham & Co (to 1851) and as Joseph Braham to 1866.
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 5th Dec, 2024
Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Martin Brothers stoneware bird, a Rolex Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer, a first edition 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', and a single owner collection of original Cecil Rochfort D'Oyly John (British, 1906-1993) art works.
Viewing
Wednesday 4th December- 10am till 5pm
