03-24-200703-24-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2355Boston
March 24, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Horizontal Compass Sundial by Watkins

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$323$275
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2355Location: BostonDate / Time: March 24, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Horizontal Compass Sundial by Watkins, Bristol, with paper dial, thirty-two point rose, blued steel needle with winged brass hub, brass chapter ring engraved V - XII and I - VII, folding gnomon and paper table in lid denoting the Equation of Time, with maker's credit in central roundel W. Watkins, Opticians, St. Augustine's Back, Bristol, in mahogany case, wd. 2 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

steel needle