A small gilt brass universal equinoctial ring dial, Continental, circa 1700,
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A small gilt brass universal equinoctial ring dial, Continental, circa 1700,
with double 1-12, 1-12 hour scales, outer ring with engraved latitude scale 0-90 degrees, gnomon bridge with month scale, in double hinged fish skin case with red velvet lining and silver studded outer edge decoration,
the dial 2 4/5in x 2in x 1/10in (7cm x 5 1/5cm x 1/4cm), case 2 1/2in x 2 1/2in x 1/2in (6 1/5cm x 6 1/5cm x 1 2/5cm)
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Provenance:
Stuart Talbot, London, 2002.
Private collection.
Footnote
The double case was made to house two instruments, the missing instrument could well have been a perpetual calendar.
with double 1-12, 1-12 hour scales, outer ring with engraved latitude scale 0-90 degrees, gnomon bridge with month scale, in double hinged fish skin case with red velvet lining and silver studded outer edge decoration,
the dial 2 4/5in x 2in x 1/10in (7cm x 5 1/5cm x 1/4cm), case 2 1/2in x 2 1/2in x 1/2in (6 1/5cm x 6 1/5cm x 1 2/5cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Stuart Talbot, London, 2002.
Private collection.
Footnote
The double case was made to house two instruments, the missing instrument could well have been a perpetual calendar.
Condition
Dial in good overall condition, case top and base with 20 mm tear to skin. The case is double hinged and second velvet lined compartment maybe made for a perpetual calendar?
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A small gilt brass universal equinoctial ring dial, Continental, circa 1700,
Estimate £800 - £1,200
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