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Click here to subscribeParcel gilt silver replica of the Saxon Canterbury Sundial, maker GF, London 1975, inscribed ‘Salus Factori Pax Possessori’, inscribed with the calendar months, on suspension chain, gemset, ltd ed 362/750, 2.5oz 7.50cm with certificates Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
A Large Brass Equinoctial Sundial, French, early 19th Century, octagonal base with two levelling screws, plumb bob and central compass surrounded by wheat-ear engraving, compass without cardinal points, but divided to one degree with central rotating disc to indicate magnetic variation, latitude arc 0-90 degrees, hour ring IIII -XII, I -VIII divided to ten minutes, base 10cm across
A FINE LARGE 19TH CENTURY IRISH SLATE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL, dated 1835, with wrought iron gnomon and profusely engraved with geographical compilations, the southern point of the plate engraved with inscription: 'Anno MDCCCXXXV. Domini. Horizontal Sun Dial Mathematically Calculated for North Lat. Deg. Minats. Longitude Degrees Minutes. The Mariners Compass the twelve Signs and the Primary Planets Rectified'. 58cm diameterMan first learned about time watching the sun rise and set. The earliest examples of sundials in Ireland were discovered at Early Irish monastic settlement sites where it is thought they were used to regulate times of prayer.By the 18th and 19th Centuries sundials had advanced so significantly that dials were being produced for specific locations. Based on mathematical calculations these dials told time for every day of the year in minutes and seconds.As can be seen from this Irish example, the outer border of plate is engraved with a chapter ring containing Roman numerals denoting the twelve hours and the names of various foreign cities. This ring encloses several slender bands of further engravings denoting the months of the year, minutes and seconds, signs of the Zodiac, as well as an inscription declaring the superiority of a sun dial over a pendulum watch or clock. The dial is set with a wrought-iron gnomon which casts its shadow on the plate to indicate time. Beneath the gnomon the plate is centered by a compass rose and surrounded by Irish towns and cities positioned in their relevant coordinates.
BRONZE SUNDIAL, by Worthington, London, the 14 inch dial with compass bearings, scales for months and days, watch faster, watch slower and Roman numerals, solid, shaped gnomon and further inscribed 'Geo. Holmes, Parke, Quebec', diameter 35.5cm Provenance: David Tom, 275 Kings Road, Chelsea from whom purchased in March 1993. Footnote: George Holmes Parke (1807-1900) was a naval shipbuilder in Quebec and was the first occupant, and therefore probably built, a property called Villa Ringfield.
Manner of Compton Pottery: Good early 20th Century Arts and Crafts terracotta sundial the engraved bronze circular dial on canted square plinth with repeat owl motif and compass points script in relief to each face, raised on flared octagonal column and conforming broad plinth with legend 'Time is but a shadow that shall cease, eternity shall bring us perfect peace', approximately 110cm high
A collection of twenty-seven Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures, all boxed, Fireman, Bride, Doctor, Groom, Jane Seymour, Prince John, Tyrolean, Hornpiper, Billie & Bunty, Sands of Time x 2, Henry VIII, Mother & Baby, Ballerina, New Baby, Lawyer, Winter Lapland, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Poppy Eyebright, Choir Singer, Sheriff of Nottingham, Girl Skater, Fisherman, Seaside, Sundial and Easter Greetings.
A quantity of collectables including a set of early 19th century pocket scales in a painted metal case, 13.2cm wide, a papier mache circular box and cover, 9cm diameter, a crocodile skin cigar case, dominoes, automobile badges, an early 19th century French bronze table thermometer, 17.5cm high, a sundial and sundry. (qty)
A RARE FOUR-SCALE SILVER POCKET COMPASS AND SUNDIAL by Michael Butterfield, Paris circa 1700, finely engraved bird gnomon with scale divider by degrees, the oval plate with foliate decoration, the base engraved with a table of latitudes of various cities, Paris 51, 48, Bordeaux 50, 44, Rome 41, 54 etc, 5.5cm x 4.8cm Condition Report: - The only issue is the glass covering the compass which is a bit cloudy, everything else is in good condition. . .
TEN PIECES OF MINIATURE CRESTED CHINA, comprising: GOSS- DUKE OF PORTLAND BOWL, DEAL JUG ON THREE LEGS, BUCKFASTLEIGH ABBEY LIDDED BOX, SHROPSHIRE SACK BOTTLE and HONG KONG OD SWISS VINEGAR BOTTLE, cracked, together with a BLACKPOOL BIG WHEEL, unmarked, WILLOW ART- CAISTER LIFEBOAT MEMORIAL and ANCIENT SEAL OF BECCLES SUNDIAL, ARCADIAN CHINA- CITY OF LONDON 'VOTES FOR WOMEN' SUFFRAGETTE BELL and BALDOCK WWI TANK, printed marks, (10), vendors list available
A large Indian turned wooden pedestal bowl, early 20th century, 42cm diameter, a pair of pewter ejector candlesticks, 19th century, 26cm tall, a bronze sundial plate and a collection of printed portrait miniatures (Qty.)Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs J Murphy, Holland House, Huntingfield
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