30th Apr, 2019 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')

 
  Lot 207
 

207

[M] A GARDEN SUNDIAL BY W. SHAKESHAFT, PRESTON, 1776

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

 

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