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Click here to subscribeSupported by an Atlas figure, all on a Haddonstone plinth base.Sundial 75cm high overall; plinth 38cm wide x 72cm highOxidisation and losses to the paintwork to the sundial, weathered overall. the bolt that joins atlas to the base is somewhat loose. later bolts joining him to the sphere, later arrow.
SEVEN BOXES AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS to include a large wooden picture frame in a distressed condition, measuring 90cm x 76cm, an untested PlayStation One with Gran Turismo, Harry Potter, and Doom, a box of lamps and shades, late twentieth century Christmas decorations including tinsel and baubles, books on the subjects of DIY, gardening, reference, antiques and collectables, a copper light shade, a Viners plated tray, a plated preserve pot in the form of an apple, a modern brass sundial, brass lamps, and a candlestick telephone, two Tudric Pewter goblets, pop compilation, jazz and easy listening CDs, thirty Thai chess pieces, etc (7 boxes and loose) (s.d)
Augsburg pattern equinoctial compass sundial with silvered compass. The front plate engraved with scrolling foliate design, folding latitude arc graduated 0 80 degrees, folding and hinged sundial/hour ring (III a.m. IX p.m.) with flip up gnomen. The reverse of the compass box inscribed for several European towns with latitudes and bears a signature for Lorenz Grasl. Possibly a later replica or with replacement parts
LANGLOIS PARIS, A FRENCH SILVER BUTTERFIELD TYPE TRAVEL POCKET COMPASS AND SUNDIAL SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY The octagonal plate dial for use at 52, 49, 44 and 43 degrees latitude, the sun dial with an outer chapter ring of Arabic numerals, and three alternating rings of roman and Arabic numerals, signed Langlois Paris Aux Galleries du Louvre, with fold out gnomon decorated with a seated bird with a partial chapter ring of 40 to 60 degrees, with an inset glazed compass with blued steel hands, the reverse of the compass engraved with Londres 51.31 Bruxelles 50.51 lisle 50.40 Calais 57.4 Liege 50.36 Premier Cadran, the back plate with 20 further European cities and their relevant latitudes, stamped with a French poinçon, within a velvet lined green shagreen case Size/dimensions: 6.4 x 5.8cm Gross weight: 31.6 grams Condition Report: Claude Langlois (1700-1756) was one of the finest French instrument makers of the 18th Century, an engineer in mathematical instruments to the Académie des Sciences and one of a few craftsmen working in the Louvre. Poincon slightly rubbedSlightly wobblesEngraving crisp throughoutWear to the shagreen caseLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
painted cream with tinplate window and green cardboard shutters, protruding bay window and porch with balustrade terrace above, two gables either end and ornate chimneys, windows to side and back, sundial to right chimney stack, red painted roof, front opening in the middle to reveal four main rooms, large hall with stairs and landing, two attic rooms on the 2nd floor, original papers and fireplaces, electrically-lit and base with storage drawer —42in. (107cm.) wide x33in. (84cm.) x 20 1/2in. (52cm.) deep
Alexander Anderson of Dunbar - 18th century bronze sundial on a hewn red sandstone pedestal, the circular sundial with a central sun with human features with 'Alexander Anderson Fecit Dunbar 1775' signed below, surrounded by roman numerals, on a shaped square bolster pedestal with stepped square baseDimensions: Height: 99cm Length/Width: 31cm
A 19th Century folding Pocket Sundial and Compass with coloured paper dials with multiple borders and floral decorations, with paper label to outer case listing place names, 4in x 2 1/2in Text on exterior is rubbed and discoloured, corners of paper missing. Also foxing and discolouration to inside, the Needle appears to be pointing in the right direction but we don't give any guarantees.
INTERESTING SELECTION OF VINTAGE COLLECTABLESincluding a retro Diplex desk barometer, a brass 55 year calendar (1945 - 1997), a small Chinese combination sundial/compass, a lot of old keys in carved wooden box, a desk stamp for '2 Fox Street Greenock', a brass desk clock/calendar, slide rules, and shells - conch, sea urchin, coral, spiral and tiger cowrie, etc.
A SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL & TWO BRASS SUNDIALS, 20TH C. All faithful reproductions of early 18th century originals. The brass rings are marked HS Thon Anno 1721, the silver universal equinoctial ring is marked Johann Somer. 6 cm. dia. of silver ring. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of the Late George Withers (1946-2023)
Vintage 9ct Gold Zenith wristwatch c1965. manual wind, 34mm case, sundial brushed steel dial with gold Arabic numeral hour markers, gold Alpha hands and subsidary seconds dial. Presentation inscription to reverse. Brown leather strap with gold plated clasp. Condition reports can be provided for general information only. RWB is not able to guarantee the working condition or accuracy of this watch.
A collection of treen items, comprising, a pair of maple and bone nutcrackers, mid-19th century, possibly French, with a screw-action, a ball handle, and a bone collar, 15.5cm long, a boxwood foot measure 23.5cm closed, an ebony and brass quill cutter 10.5cm long, a mahogany and brass spirit level, 15cm long, together with a faux tortoiseshell thermometer, mid 20th century, of obelisk form, 15.5cm high, a further wooden thermometer 23cm high, an Edwardian tape measure, modelled as a musical box, 5.5cm wide, a further example modelled as a girl wearing a bonnet and holding a posy 7cm high, a set brass of grain weights 1-2cm wide, a magnetic sundial compass 5.2cm diameter, and a Victorian mahogany travel compass, 8.5cm squareProvenance: The Collection of the late Rosemary and Theo Cutting.
Obverse with a view of Salzdahlum Palace with a sundial above and the sun shining through clouds upper right, beneath 'Augentur Vita Diesque'. Reverse with two miners working in a mine beneath 'Constanter' and date 1705. With old Swiss collectors ticket. *CR Slight rubbing. A very attractive example.
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