12th Sep, 2024 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
X Matthew Berge, London - Rare George III brass miniature sextant
Matthew Berge, London - Rare George III brass miniature sextant, circa 1810, signed 'M. Berge London' in cursive script, the limb reading from 0 to 130 degrees, with turned ivory folding handle, 8.5cm wide and deep
Sold with APHA permit: UPJ36X5C
For over thirty years, Matthew Berge was first apprentice, employee and latterly Foreman to the noted scientific instrument maker Jesse Ramsden, at 199 Piccadilly, London. Following Ramsden's death in 1800, Berge was executor to his Will, completed all the major unfinished instrument commissions, repaid the debts accrued by Ramsden, and continued trading at the premises until his death in 1819.
Sold for £240
Matthew Berge, London - Rare George III brass miniature sextant, circa 1810, signed 'M. Berge London' in cursive script, the limb reading from 0 to 130 degrees, with turned ivory folding handle, 8.5cm wide and deep
Sold with APHA permit: UPJ36X5C
For over thirty years, Matthew Berge was first apprentice, employee and latterly Foreman to the noted scientific instrument maker Jesse Ramsden, at 199 Piccadilly, London. Following Ramsden's death in 1800, Berge was executor to his Will, completed all the major unfinished instrument commissions, repaid the debts accrued by Ramsden, and continued trading at the premises until his death in 1819.
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 12th Sep, 2024
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights will include a Walt Disney animation cell from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', a Lalique car mascot, a figure of Morph, a Rolex Yacht-Master, a collection of greyhound studies, and a good selection of jewellery.
Viewing
Wednesday 11th September - 10am till 5pm
