1st Nov, 2018 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine

 
  Lot 143
 

Smith's Marine Safe Distance Finder

nautical calculator in slide rule form, ebony with celluloid scales, stamped 'Patent No. 12101 applied for, Sole agents Lilley & Son, 10 London St, London E.C.', instructions (with losses) pasted to base 'to make calculations without having to rule bearings on the chart or leave the bridge', in mahogany case, rule 25.6cm

Sold for £72

Result plus buyers premium


 
nautical calculator in slide rule form, ebony with celluloid scales, stamped 'Patent No. 12101 applied for, Sole agents Lilley & Son, 10 London St, London E.C.', instructions (with losses) pasted to base 'to make calculations without having to rule bearings on the chart or leave the bridge', in mahogany case, rule 25.6cm
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