Wunderkammer: The Freeman & Fugate Oddities Collection
Sat, Feb 1, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 382
J. Hicks Seismograph in Mahogany Case. London: J. Hicks, ca...
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $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 |
J. Hicks Seismograph in Mahogany Case. London: J. Hicks, ca. 19th century. Brass and metal seismograph with thick beveled glass sides, in a polished mahogany case. Maker's label mounted in cabinet. Drawer contains sheets of blank seismograph paper. 9 x 14 ? x 9". James Joseph Hicks (1837 ? 1916) was an inventor and manufacturer of scientific instruments whose business flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century.
