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Two Cased 19th Century Instruments, Italy and England, a rosewood-cased instrument with 3-in. hand-colored compass card reading in Latin "Studio ac Liabore Prts Michaelisangeli a Neto capuccini 1812"; and a 2-in. brass pocket sundial with lid engraved with a "W," and ring-turned edges, collapsible gnomon, paper compass rose (deterioration) in interior lid reading "Steadman London." Provenance: Edward S. Jones collection, Los Angeles. Estimate $300-500 rosewood cased instrument with replaced plexiglass cover over compass card. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2017-10-27

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