Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Mahogany-cased Brass Equinoctial Pocket Sundial, early 19th century, folding hour ring with roman numerals and needle gnomon, latitude arc calibrated 0-60 degrees, outer edge of base engraved with Boston/New York/New Orleans/Philadelphia latitudes, set into a hinged mahogany case.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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New Orleans, PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.