1st May, 2000 12:00

Instruments of Science and Technology

 
  Lot 43
 

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A Naval Sextant by Henry Hughes & Son, Ca. 1938

Naval Sextant by Henry Hughes & Son. Liverpool, England, circa 1938. in the original fitted mahogany case, with frame of blackened brass, and "Husun" plaque and is inscribed J. Sewill, Liverpool. Measurement: 14 x 29 x 27 cm. catalogue Note: The firm begun by Henry Hughes in the 1830s became H. Hughes & Son in 1875, and H. Hughes & Son, Ltd. in 1903. After a merger with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd. in 1947, it became Kelvin & Hughes, Ltd. The "Husun" trademark was in use by the 1920s. Estimate: 150-300

Sold for €325


 
Naval Sextant by Henry Hughes & Son. Liverpool, England, circa 1938. in the original fitted mahogany case, with frame of blackened brass, and "Husun" plaque and is inscribed J. Sewill, Liverpool. Measurement: 14 x 29 x 27 cm. catalogue Note: The firm begun by Henry Hughes in the 1830s became H. Hughes & Son in 1875, and H. Hughes & Son, Ltd. in 1903. After a merger with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd. in 1947, it became Kelvin & Hughes, Ltd. The "Husun" trademark was in use by the 1920s. Estimate: 150-300

Auction: Instruments of Science and Technology, 1st May, 2000

Hessink's proudly presents the sale of a fine single owner collection of Instruments of Science and Technology. The sale offers you a great opportunity to purchase beautiful selection of globes, microscopes, telescopes, medical, drawing, surveying and navigational instruments from famous instrument makersfrom the 17th to the 20th century.

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