22nd Oct, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY BRASS AND MARBLE NOON DAY...
A 19TH-CENTURY BRASS AND MARBLE NOON DAY CANNON DIAL
with white marble base incised with scales divided from 7-12 and 5-12 with central gnomon, 4in. brass cannon set between quadrants incised with monthly latitude indicators supporting the 1in. ignition loupe-lens
6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
with white marble base incised with scales divided from 7-12 and 5-12 with central gnomon, 4in. brass cannon set between quadrants incised with monthly latitude indicators supporting the 1in. ignition loupe-lens
6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
Sold for £5,208
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY BRASS AND MARBLE NOON DAY CANNON DIAL
with white marble base incised with scales divided from 7-12 and 5-12 with central gnomon, 4in. brass cannon set between quadrants incised with monthly latitude indicators supporting the 1in. ignition loupe-lens
6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
with white marble base incised with scales divided from 7-12 and 5-12 with central gnomon, 4in. brass cannon set between quadrants incised with monthly latitude indicators supporting the 1in. ignition loupe-lens
6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association), 22nd Oct, 2008
