A RARE POCKET SUNDIAL BY T. GAUNT, MELBOURNE, CIRCA 1890
paper compass rose with steel needle and clamp, silvered chapter ring signed as per title, folding oxidised gnomon, the lid with printed equation of time, contained within original leather carry case with strap -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) diameter

Thomas Gaunt (1829-1890) was born in London and moved to Melbourne, Australia, in 1852. He was known as a manufacturer of turret clocks, a dealer and repairer of instruments and, rather eccentrically, also made ecclesiastical jewellery.

Condition Report
fine overall condition.

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