October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

Five-draw pocket telescope, extends to 3-1/2 in.; pair 2-1/2 in. French leather and brass binoculars with case, (paint loss and tear to leather on bin

Four-draw brass telescope, marked at eyepiece "C.H. McAllister, New York," black finish, partially cased in leather, extends to 40 in. Lea...

Charles II style japanned stick barometer in the manner of Daniel Quare, tapered shaft with spiral-turned base, raised Chinoiserie and gilt decoration

Octagonal stand, extensive stone and mother-of-pearl inlay, applied brass paw feet, Moroccan style spindle decoration, 19-1/2 x 18 in.

English oak wall-mounted candle box, lid with tang hinges, hand-wrought nails, 15 in. Old refinishing, old stains, surface losses.

Three turned wooden objects: lidded box, 2 x 4 in.; lidded beechwood goblet, acorn finial, 5 in.; finely turned rosewood vessel with plunger, 5-1/2 in

Oval footed ivory miniature sundial, hinged brass pointer (gnomon) in form of bird, finely detailed engraving with female sea figure holding shield, s

Brass and glass key-wind carriage clock, folding handle, open escapement visible at top, with original leather carrying case and key, height of case 5

Cylindrical wood, brass and paper pillar sundial, hinged brass pointer (gnomon), iron finial, wooden base, calibrated for months, days, hours, 7 in. B

Tripod stand, faux bamboo turnings, scalloped top, platform stretcher, elaborate lacquered floral decoration, 22 x 17 in. Top with paint loss from pla