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A gilt brass and silver portable sundial, probably German, mid-18th century,

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A gilt brass and silver portable sundial, probably German, mid-18th century,

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A gilt brass and silver portable sundial, probably German, mid-18th century,
the circular dial with inset silvered compass rose, hinged gnomon mount with sliding silver gnomon adjustable 40-50 degrees, Roman numerals hour scale, on three levelling screws,
1 2/3in x 2 1/3in x 2 1/3in (4 1/3cm x 6cm x 6cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance
Newsum Antiques, July 2002
Private collection

Condition

Silver section of gnomon and compass rose tarnished, one levelling screw bent, no case, otherwise in good condition.

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A gilt brass and silver portable sundial, probably German, mid-18th century,

Name: A gilt brass and silver portable sundial, probably German, mid-18th century,
SKU: 175394234
Price: 1100 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £500 - £800

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