Two Pocket Sundials

Description:

Two Pocket Sundials, France and United Kingdom, a 3 1/2-in. tall boxwood Shepherd's pillar dial with hand-engraved months, hours, and curves for the sun's altitude, folding metal gnomon; and a reproduction Saxon sterling silver and rubies sundial, inscribed in Latin, with a vermeil top, with Silver Jubilee hallmarks, lg. 3 in., 2.4 troy oz.
Estimate $400-500


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