24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
Borough of Blackburn, Standard Yard
English, dated 1890, engraved along the top 'IMPERIAL YARD, BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN, DEGRAVE SHORT FANNER & CO LONDON' numbered 889 with bultiple exchequer stamps, engraved in inches with the first and final inch engraved in 100ths, in a French polished mahogany case with a brass plaque for 'BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN, DEGRAVE & CO LONDON' case length 98cm
Condition: end of case with cracks to wood and damage to hinge
Sold for £200
Result plus buyers premium
English, dated 1890, engraved along the top 'IMPERIAL YARD, BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN, DEGRAVE SHORT FANNER & CO LONDON' numbered 889 with bultiple exchequer stamps, engraved in inches with the first and final inch engraved in 100ths, in a French polished mahogany case with a brass plaque for 'BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN, DEGRAVE & CO LONDON' case length 98cm
Condition: end of case with cracks to wood and damage to hinge
