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A gilt and silvered brass altitude sun dial, probably Italian, mid-17th century,

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A gilt and silvered brass altitude sun dial, probably Italian, mid-17th century,

Item Details

Description

A gilt and silvered brass altitude sun dial, probably Italian, mid-17th century,
the disc-shaped dial with two curved hour scales, folding pin gnomon and painted with a landscape with riverside town with large domed church, constructed for 43 degrees latitude, gilt brass pivoted date arc read against engraved pointer,
2 1/2in x 2in x 1/50in (6 1/2cm x 5cm x 1/3cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Sotheby's London, 30th September 1997, Lot 30.
Private collection.

Condition

silvering tarnished, some paint loss and discolouration to landscape scene, otherwise complete and in average condition overall.

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A gilt and silvered brass altitude sun dial, probably Italian, mid-17th century,

Name: A gilt and silvered brass altitude sun dial, probably Italian, mid-17th century,
SKU: 175394260
Price: 2500 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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