A fine brass cased clockwork-drive arc lamp, circa 1860,
by V. Serrin, Paris, with manually fine-tune adjustable top rod, automatic rising base rod, tilting ebonised arc reflector, on slight-tapering squared base housing the movement, all in matching laquered brass, finely signed to rear plate above arc rod rise and fall control knob, + (C) and - (Z) connections to side, in original stained pine packing case with insert stencilled with KNUE; and two other arc lamp reflectors - one with deep bowl-back, both tilting - 27in. (69cm) high, the case 29in. (64cm)
Sold for
£3,840
inc. premium
Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments
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