10-27-201710-27-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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19th Century Lead Sundial and a Compass Instruction Plate

Sell one like this
$135$110
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3035MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

19th Century Lead Sundial and a Compass Instruction Plate, Europe, 8 1/4-in. instrument with roman numeral dial in the center, figures representing the four seasons in each corner, and a book plate by Andre Vogler on the use of a sundial, in French and German, with pole heights of various well known cities on the reverse, under two sheets of glass.

Provenance: Edward S. Jones collection, Los Angeles.
Estimate $100-150


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Keywords

Edward S. Jones, Andre Vogler, Los Angeles