D. Filby Sextant Ebony Germany XIX Century

Hamburg 1837 - 1862

Code :  OGANOG0138371

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D. Filby Sextant Ebony Germany XIX Century

Hamburg 1837 - 1862

Code :  OGANOG0138371

1,040.00
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D. Filby Sextant Ebony Germany XIX Century - Hamburg 1837 - 1862

Features

Hamburg 1837 - 1862

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Amburgo, Germany

Main essence:  Mahogany

Material:  Ebony Wood , Brass , Glass , Colored Glass

Description

Sextant "D. Filby Hamburg" in ebonized wood, brass and bone, vernier with adjustment screw, three colored filters for the fixed mirror and four for the mobile one, sighting telescope with optics. Contained in a wooden box in mahogany.

Product Condition:
Object that due to age and wear requires restoration.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 11
Width: 27,5
Depth: 28

Maximum size (cm):
Height: 12
Width: 32
Depth: 31

Additional Information

Notes historical bibliographic

The company was founded by David Filby in 1837. It deals with nautical literature, nautical charts and nautical instruments imported from Great Britain. It also has a small tool repair shop. In 1862 the company was bought by Carl Plath, a skilled instrument engineer. The activity focuses more and more on the construction of sextants, compasses and barometers.

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.

Material:

Ebony Wood

Brass

Glass

Colored Glass

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