Watkins & Hill Universal Equinoctial Sundial

Description:

Watkins & Hill Universal Equinoctial Sundial, Charing Cross, mid-19th century, 5-in. dia. silvered hour ring signed as above, with folding spring-loaded gnomon, latitude arc from 0-80, silvered compass box with dual bubble levels, blued-steel needle with clamp, scale divided into fur quadrants, all resting on three adjustable feet.
Estimate $300-400


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