ID 470231
Lot 78 | A WALNUT AND GILT BRASS WINE GAUGING ROD
Estimate value
£ 3 000 – 5 000
PROBABLY ITALIAN
Of telescopic form, the top inscribed 'OMNIA IN PONDERE ET MENSVRA', the bottom inscribed 'PON.X.B.II QVADRATI', the cap of the extendable rod inscribed 'R.T.P. 1562' to one side. The gilt brass endcaps engraved with geometrical images, instruments, and wine barrels.
21in. (53.5cm.) long
At full extension: 41 ¼in. (104.5cm. ) long
| Medium: | Brass |
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| Category: | Dishes and trays, Scientific instrument |
| Medium: | Brass |
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| Category: | Dishes and trays, Scientific instrument |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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