SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS'S DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
Lot 194

SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS'S DRAWING INSTRUMENTS

HENRY GREGORY, CIRCA 1770

Closed7 December 2018

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SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS'S DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
HENRY GREGORY, CIRCA 1770
In a fitted mahogany case, the ivory rule engraved with four scales, the ivory set square with fleur-de-lys, the graduated brass protractor signed Gregory London, the dividers a later addition. The inside lid with three applied labels. Housed in red morocco case.
13 x 4¼ x 1¼ in. (33 x 11 x 3cm.)

Stamp of Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), London (Lugt 2364).
Manuscript label applied to case:
Given to his niece Mrs. Theophila Gwatkin (1782-1844)
By Descent to J.R. Gwatkin
Presented to Henry English, Oct 1852.
Edward W. Hennell; Christie's, London, 5 December 1906, lot 178.