A historical cased set of L. Oetling and Co. brass scientific scales, owned by Sir Douglas Mawson, late 19th century
Estimate $5,000 – $7,000
the top of the mahogany case stamped 'BR.ANT.EX 1907', the brass precision scales inscribed L Oertling, London Ltd. twice, an ivory small scale plaque attached to the brass column, the case with glazed sides and two drawers to base, ivory knobs and on brass toupie feet
56 cm high, 44 cm wide, 32 cm deep
Provenance
The beam balance was used for precise measurements at Cape Royds during the 1907-1909 British Antarctic (Nimrod) Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, of which Sir Douglas Mawson was a member. The balance was subsequently given to Sir Douglas Mawson by Shackleton who brought it back to South Australia.
Private Collection South Australia
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
