Lot Essay
John Dennett Potter worked at this address (31 Poultry) between 1851 and 1882
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A MID-19TH CENTURY 5IN. RADIUS VERNIER QUINTANT BY POTTER
with oxidised brass 'Y' frame, the polished brass arc with inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 170° and signed Potter, Poultry, London, vernier with clamp, fine adjustment and swivel magnifier, sighting tube, two mirrors, one shade and ebony handle, in fitted mahogany case with button securing and lock -- 4 x 8 x 7¾in. (10 x 20.3 x 19.5cm.)
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with oxidised brass 'Y' frame, the polished brass arc with inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 170° and signed Potter, Poultry, London, vernier with clamp, fine adjustment and swivel magnifier, sighting tube, two mirrors, one shade and ebony handle, in fitted mahogany case with button securing and lock -- 4 x 8 x 7¾in. (10 x 20.3 x 19.5cm.)
See illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.