11-20-201011-20-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 20, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Ebony and Ivory Diptych Sundial

Sell one like this
$711$600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2527MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 20, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Ebony and Ivory Diptych Sundial, unmarked, mid 19th century, the octagonal dial with Roman chapters, engraved scroll work around the perimeter, inset latitude adjustment on the underside of the lid for the string gnomon of 37, 39, 41, 43, and 45, central compass with printed paper card, cardinal points in block letters, needle ring calibrated 0-90 in four quadrants, needle stop, dial ht. 3 1/2, wd. 2 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700

Unobtrusive dial cracks at 12 and 6.

Keywords

Ebony Diptych Sundial, Ivory Diptych Sundial