A late 18th century mahogany circular box with label for 'Jas Corte, Glasgow' containing hydrostatic glass bubbles to prove spirits, the bubbles numbered to correspond to the chart with whisky, rum, spirit of wine, etc.
Footnote: for further information on this ingenious device see 'The Spirit of the Age' by Brian McDonough, National Trust for Scotland 2018'.
Sold for £500
Estimated at £50 - £100
A late 18th century mahogany circular box with label for 'Jas Corte, Glasgow' containing hydrostatic glass bubbles to prove spirits, the bubbles numbered to correspond to the chart with whisky, rum, spirit of wine, etc.
Footnote: for further information on this ingenious device see 'The Spirit of the Age' by Brian McDonough, National Trust for Scotland 2018'.
Auction: Antique, Fine Art & Interiors, 31st Jan, 2024
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