A boxwood nocturnal, English, early 18th century,
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A boxwood nocturnal, English, early 18th century,
of standard wooden nocturnal format with pierced heart-shaped handle, stamped BOTH BEARS, the reverse written in script No.47 astrolabe, complete with brass mounted central sight diameter 4 3/4in (12cm); length 11 1/2in (29.2cm)
Sold for £1,187 inc. premium

Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments

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