English, c.1890, substantial oak case, the lid lined with watered silk with gilt trade label, the top tray with proportional compass, beam compass ends, dotting pen with ivory handle etc., the second tray with a rolling rule, scale rules in boxwood and ivory, an ivory scale rule/protractor etc., the lower compartment containing a porcelain palette, case 36.6cm across [CITES]
Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
Sold for £275
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1890, substantial oak case, the lid lined with watered silk with gilt trade label, the top tray with proportional compass, beam compass ends, dotting pen with ivory handle etc., the second tray with a rolling rule, scale rules in boxwood and ivory, an ivory scale rule/protractor etc., the lower compartment containing a porcelain palette, case 36.6cm across [CITES]
Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022