26th Apr, 2019 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine
An Exceptionally Fine Mineralogical Geometry Set
c.1850, French, label to lid for 'L. DUPIN Ing eur' and a secondary trade label for 'CROSTI, Ingenieur Opticien, Bordeaux', French polished case opens to reveal printed label in lid reading 'Géométrie Stéréométrique Décomposition du cube en polyedres réguliers, irréguliers et corps ronds; Formant entre eux plus de 120 solides appliqués a l’étude de la Géométrie, de la Coupe des Pierres de la Charpente et de la Minéralogie' - 'Solid geometry set of disassembling cubes containing both regular and irregular polyhedrons, forming more than 120 different shapes between them relating to the study of geometry, stone cutting and mineralogy, set containing 25 polyhedrons constructed of cardboard covered with imitation wood finish, each printed with geometric properties and formulas of each element, case 23cm x 12cm x 6.8cm
Sold for £3,360
Result plus buyers premium
c.1850, French, label to lid for 'L. DUPIN Ing eur' and a secondary trade label for 'CROSTI, Ingenieur Opticien, Bordeaux', French polished case opens to reveal printed label in lid reading 'Géométrie Stéréométrique Décomposition du cube en polyedres réguliers, irréguliers et corps ronds; Formant entre eux plus de 120 solides appliqués a l’étude de la Géométrie, de la Coupe des Pierres de la Charpente et de la Minéralogie' - 'Solid geometry set of disassembling cubes containing both regular and irregular polyhedrons, forming more than 120 different shapes between them relating to the study of geometry, stone cutting and mineralogy, set containing 25 polyhedrons constructed of cardboard covered with imitation wood finish, each printed with geometric properties and formulas of each element, case 23cm x 12cm x 6.8cm
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019
