JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / 10:00 am start

A c.1900 Griffin of London brass Dip Circle,

Estimate $300 - $600

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Lot Details

the needle in graduating ring 0-90° scaled four times, with plumb-line, supported on tapered column on signed plate ; GRIFFIN LONDON' with 0-90° scaled four times. Raised on three adjustable screw feet. H.305mm. Note: Used to measure the angle between the horizon and the earth's magnetic field.

A c.1900 Griffin of London brass Dip Circle, Image 1++
A c.1900 Griffin of London brass Dip Circle, Image 1++
A c.1900 Griffin of London brass Dip Circle, Image 1++
A c.1900 Griffin of London brass Dip Circle, Image 1++
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