2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
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[M] Ø AN UNUSUAL IVORY PEDESTAL DIAL BY DANIEL,...
Ø AN UNUSUAL IVORY PEDESTAL DIAL BY DANIEL, PROBABLY ITALIAN, CIRCA 1700 OR EARLIER
the 1in. silvered dial inscribed with compass points 'T' [Tramontana - North] 'L' [Levante - East] 'M' [Mistral - South] 'P' [Ponente - West], set within bowl with rim further inscribed in red and black with duplicate abbreviations, hinged chapter ring signed under Daniel F[ecit], mounted on a turned tapering three-part pillar support with shaped vents in middle section and threaded cover (missing gnomon and latitude arm) -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
It has been suggested the maker might be William Daniell (1632-70). A member of the Clockmakers' Company with premises at the Sign of the Golden Ball, Ivy Bridge, Strand, London, he specialised in watch-cases and dials. It's possible he only made the signed chapter ring which was later mounted in Italy to the distinctive pedestal.
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
the 1in. silvered dial inscribed with compass points 'T' [Tramontana - North] 'L' [Levante - East] 'M' [Mistral - South] 'P' [Ponente - West], set within bowl with rim further inscribed in red and black with duplicate abbreviations, hinged chapter ring signed under Daniel F[ecit], mounted on a turned tapering three-part pillar support with shaped vents in middle section and threaded cover (missing gnomon and latitude arm) -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
It has been suggested the maker might be William Daniell (1632-70). A member of the Clockmakers' Company with premises at the Sign of the Golden Ball, Ivy Bridge, Strand, London, he specialised in watch-cases and dials. It's possible he only made the signed chapter ring which was later mounted in Italy to the distinctive pedestal.
Ø AN UNUSUAL IVORY PEDESTAL DIAL BY DANIEL, PROBABLY ITALIAN, CIRCA 1700 OR EARLIER
the 1in. silvered dial inscribed with compass points 'T' [Tramontana - North] 'L' [Levante - East] 'M' [Mistral - South] 'P' [Ponente - West], set within bowl with rim further inscribed in red and black with duplicate abbreviations, hinged chapter ring signed under Daniel F[ecit], mounted on a turned tapering three-part pillar support with shaped vents in middle section and threaded cover (missing gnomon and latitude arm) -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
It has been suggested the maker might be William Daniell (1632-70). A member of the Clockmakers' Company with premises at the Sign of the Golden Ball, Ivy Bridge, Strand, London, he specialised in watch-cases and dials. It's possible he only made the signed chapter ring which was later mounted in Italy to the distinctive pedestal.
the 1in. silvered dial inscribed with compass points 'T' [Tramontana - North] 'L' [Levante - East] 'M' [Mistral - South] 'P' [Ponente - West], set within bowl with rim further inscribed in red and black with duplicate abbreviations, hinged chapter ring signed under Daniel F[ecit], mounted on a turned tapering three-part pillar support with shaped vents in middle section and threaded cover (missing gnomon and latitude arm) -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
It has been suggested the maker might be William Daniell (1632-70). A member of the Clockmakers' Company with premises at the Sign of the Golden Ball, Ivy Bridge, Strand, London, he specialised in watch-cases and dials. It's possible he only made the signed chapter ring which was later mounted in Italy to the distinctive pedestal.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
