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Scientific Instruments and Clocks Online Auction

November 15, 2012

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LOT 2

Lot 2

American Lacquered Brass Le Boulenge Chronograph, Queen-Gray & Co. Philadelphia, c.1896

American Lacquered Brass Le Boulenge Chronograph, Queen-Gray & Co. Philadelphia, c.1896
Lot 2 Details
American Lacquered Brass Le Boulenge Chronograph, Queen-Gray & Co. Philadelphia, c.1896

the vertical column supporting one adjustable and one stationary electromagnet, on leveling tripod base with spring loaded fulcrum trigger cased with drop rods, rheostats and disjunction switch, each on mahogany base, all contained in fitted wooden case
instrument height 31.5" — 80 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $492
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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Used in ordnance, gunnery and ballistics to furnish an accurate measurement of the speed of a projectile.

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