Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 68
Spencer, Browning, and Rust Brass Sextant in Case
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, marked "Spencer Browning and Rust London", brass and metal instrument, 4 x 10-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., in fitted wood case, 5 x 10-7/8 x 9-7/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Condition
probably later mirror plate, not tested for functionality, some discoloration and surface dirt to metal; case with some chips and abrasions, lacking key and one side closure element
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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
