04-13-200204-13-2002
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2133
April 13, 2002 10:00 AMCalender
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Ivory Azimuth Diptych Sundial by Bloud

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$999$850
Auction: Sale #2133 - 2133Location: BoltonDate / Time: April 13, 2002 10:00AM

Description:

Ivory Azimuth Diptych Sundial by Bloud, Dieppe, late 17th century, with printed compass card giving the latitudes of various cities, metal ellipse with hour scale and scrolling decoration, the top with table of hours, string gnomon, latitude scale and folding arm, the interior lunar volvelle with twin volvelles for phases of the moon, the underside with calendar volvelle signed Fait. Et. Inuen Par Charles Bloud a Dieppe, (crack to front and glass),lg. 3 in.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Charles Bloud, metal ellipse