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18th century Irish gunner's calliper, Dublin.
Starting Bid: €1,200
Estimate:
€1,500 - €2,000
Ended
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector
Description
Description: Made by Spear, 23 Capel Street 'Inst. Maker to His Majesty's Ordnance', polished brass, comprising two symmetrical flat halves hinged at one end and finely engraved with scales for 'Iron Guns Proof ... Service ...' and 'Brass Guns Proof ... Service ...' and with a hand indicating 'Shot' on one side, signed in full and marked out in inches for 'Guns' on the other, hinged from '0' to '180' degrees, marked with a 12 in. rule, and with iron tips; the second of flat rectangular form and marked out from '½ to 42 diamr. of Shot' and '½ to 42 Diamr. of Guns' on one side.A very rare Irish made ordnance instrument from about the time of the 1798 Rebellion. Spear started his business in Capel Street in 1791 and later moved to College Green in 1809. He died in 1814. 30.5 cm. (extended) and 19.5 cm. closed.
Condition
Fine, some wear, as to be expected, to tips.
