A GARDEN SUNDIAL BY W. SHAKESHAFT, PRESTON, 1776
constructed from bronze and inscribed between IV and VIII Lat: 53:45 W. Shakeshaft Preston, Fecit, Anno Domini 1776, scrollwork gnomon secured behind -- 7¾in. (19.5cm.) diam
W. Shakeshaft is an apparently unrecorded maker.
Sold for £471
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A GARDEN SUNDIAL BY W. SHAKESHAFT, PRESTON, 1776
constructed from bronze and inscribed between IV and VIII Lat: 53:45 W. Shakeshaft Preston, Fecit, Anno Domini 1776, scrollwork gnomon secured behind -- 7¾in. (19.5cm.) diam
W. Shakeshaft is an apparently unrecorded maker.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))