Sale 1359
New York
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8 April 2004
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MIRIAM THORNE GILPATRIC (lots 213-227)
Price realised
USD 8,365
Estimate
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY SHIP'S BAROMETER BY JAS. BASSNETT, CIRCA 1835-40 With brass urn finial above a removable top and bowed glazed dial with fair-weather and pressure gauges, on an Ionic capped lapeted column with brass ring support and thermometer inset to the lower section and moulded brass weight to the base, signed to the bone dial JAs. BASSNETT MAKER ROBERT STTNORTH PRINCES.DOCK LIVERPOOL 40in. (102cm.) high
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James Bassnett flourished between 1834 and 1860. He was a maker of nautical instruments, barometers, thermometers and watches. He entered into partership with his son in 1857-60.
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