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Lot 37
Casartelli Yarn Sorting Balance
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Casartelli Yarn Sorting Balance, 1950-1966,
English textile instrument by J. Casartelli & Son Ltd., a Universal Yarn Assorting Balance, ca. 1925, boxed with instructions.
This yarn assorting balance made of brass is fitted to the case and flips up. Accompanying the balance are two brass templates, one each for cotton and wool, and two small hook attachments secured to a small square of fabric. An instruction leaflet printed on white paper and titled 'Universal yarn assorting balance' is also included. The case is of wood with hinged lid and is covered with burgundy leather and lined with blue velvet.
H: 2 W: 6 3/4 D: 3 1/2 in.
N.A. (1881). Manchester of Today: Business Men and Commercial Interests. London.
Wetton, J. (1990-91). 'Scientific Instrument Making in Manchester (1790-1870)', Manchester Memoirs (Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society), Vol. 130, 63-67.
Science Museum, UK, Y2001.335
Powerhouse Collection, Object No. 2005/88/5.
Missing the linen gauge.
English textile instrument by J. Casartelli & Son Ltd., a Universal Yarn Assorting Balance, ca. 1925, boxed with instructions.
This yarn assorting balance made of brass is fitted to the case and flips up. Accompanying the balance are two brass templates, one each for cotton and wool, and two small hook attachments secured to a small square of fabric. An instruction leaflet printed on white paper and titled 'Universal yarn assorting balance' is also included. The case is of wood with hinged lid and is covered with burgundy leather and lined with blue velvet.
H: 2 W: 6 3/4 D: 3 1/2 in.
N.A. (1881). Manchester of Today: Business Men and Commercial Interests. London.
Wetton, J. (1990-91). 'Scientific Instrument Making in Manchester (1790-1870)', Manchester Memoirs (Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society), Vol. 130, 63-67.
Science Museum, UK, Y2001.335
Powerhouse Collection, Object No. 2005/88/5.
Condition
Overall Dimensions
Height: 2.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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