31st Oct, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Cochrane)
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[M] A MID-18TH-CENTURY AUGSBURG POCKET DIAL IN THE...
A MID-18TH-CENTURY AUGSBURG POCKET DIAL IN THE MANNER OF ANDREAS VOGLER
constructed in brass with black-filled lettering, 1in. glazed compass with original steel needle, silvered dial with compass rose engraved 'OR' for east and 'OC' for west, the back plate with latitudes for European capitals and ?maker's initials 'WTM', contained within original leather-covered card case with remnant lining and securing hook -- 2¾in. (7cm.) overall
Literature: Higton, H: Sundials, A Portable History, Philip Wilson 2001, p.101
constructed in brass with black-filled lettering, 1in. glazed compass with original steel needle, silvered dial with compass rose engraved 'OR' for east and 'OC' for west, the back plate with latitudes for European capitals and ?maker's initials 'WTM', contained within original leather-covered card case with remnant lining and securing hook -- 2¾in. (7cm.) overall
Literature: Higton, H: Sundials, A Portable History, Philip Wilson 2001, p.101
Sold for £595
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A MID-18TH-CENTURY AUGSBURG POCKET DIAL IN THE MANNER OF ANDREAS VOGLER
constructed in brass with black-filled lettering, 1in. glazed compass with original steel needle, silvered dial with compass rose engraved 'OR' for east and 'OC' for west, the back plate with latitudes for European capitals and ?maker's initials 'WTM', contained within original leather-covered card case with remnant lining and securing hook -- 2¾in. (7cm.) overall
Literature: Higton, H: Sundials, A Portable History, Philip Wilson 2001, p.101
constructed in brass with black-filled lettering, 1in. glazed compass with original steel needle, silvered dial with compass rose engraved 'OR' for east and 'OC' for west, the back plate with latitudes for European capitals and ?maker's initials 'WTM', contained within original leather-covered card case with remnant lining and securing hook -- 2¾in. (7cm.) overall
Literature: Higton, H: Sundials, A Portable History, Philip Wilson 2001, p.101
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Cochrane), 31st Oct, 2012
