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September 29, 2020
Antiques & Fine Art
Lot 701
  1. Backstaff, circa 1750
  2. Backstaff, circa 1750
  3. Backstaff, circa 1750
  4. Backstaff, circa 1750
  5. Backstaff, circa 1750
  6. Backstaff, circa 1750
  7. Backstaff, circa 1750
  8. Backstaff, circa 1750
  9. Backstaff, circa 1750
  10. Backstaff, circa 1750
  1. Backstaff, circa 1750
  2. Backstaff, circa 1750
  3. Backstaff, circa 1750
  4. Backstaff, circa 1750
  5. Backstaff, circa 1750
  6. Backstaff, circa 1750
  7. Backstaff, circa 1750
  8. Backstaff, circa 1750
  9. Backstaff, circa 1750
  10. Backstaff, circa 1750
Backstaff, circa 1750

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Backstaff, circa 1750, apparently unsigned, with punchwork decoration, numerals and inlaid, a nautical instrument used to measure the altitude of a celestial body, notably the sun and moon Dimensions: Cased 17 1/2" H x 28" L Property from the Greenwich Village townhouse of Dr John Downey's Estate (NYDOW8066)(WT)
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