Sold for:
$415
$415
Brass Circumferentor by James White, with 6-inch silvered dial engraved James White, Glasgow , fleur-de-lis at North, East and West points reversed, needle ring calibrated in individual degrees 0-90 through four quadrants, polished steel needle with lifter, two vials and a circular bubble level, the compass box mounted on short arm with staff mount and folding sights, lg. 9 x ht. 10 3/4, (re-lacquered), in dovetailed mahogany case with label in lid: By Appointment to the University, James White, Optician, Mathematical & Philosophical Instrument Maker. 209 Saughiehall St. & 16, 18 Cambridge St., Glasgow , case wd. 9 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-20
