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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$523$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3035MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Universal Equinoctial Sundial, 18th century, foliate-engraved shaped octagonal base with glazed silvered compass and directionals in Latin, folding hour ring with roman numerals and needle gnomon, latitude arc calibrated 30-80 degrees, with cities reading in German on the reverse, housed in the original leather-covered box, dia. 2 in.
Estimate $300-500


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