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RARE BACKSTAFF QUADRANT BY THOMAS GREENOUGH Second Half of the 18th Century Length 24.25". Width

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RARE BACKSTAFF QUADRANT BY THOMAS GREENOUGH Second Half of the 18th Century Length 24.25". Width

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Description

RARE BACKSTAFF QUADRANT BY THOMAS GREENOUGH
Second Half of the 18th Century
Marked on namplate "Thos Greenough […] Fecit For Mr. Edmond Gross 1765". Hardwood frame with boxwood scales.
Length 24.25". Width 13.5".
Provenance:
The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.

Condition

Chip with original piece placed back on lower end of scale. Some slight age splitting.

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RARE BACKSTAFF QUADRANT BY THOMAS GREENOUGH Second Half of the 18th Century Length 24.25". Width

Name: RARE BACKSTAFF QUADRANT BY THOMAS GREENOUGH Second Half of the 18th Century Length 24.25\". Width
SKU: 145611505
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock