10-27-201710-27-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass Universal Equinoctial Sundial

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$308$250
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3035MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Universal Equinoctial Sundial, France, brass plate inscribed with the latitudes of major cities including, Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux, inset 3-in. dia. silvered dial compass and blued-steel needle, hinged needle gnomon and hour circle with calibrated latitude scale, two spirit levels, and three leveling feet, dia. folded 5 in.
Estimate $200-300


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Keywords

Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, France