Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2555MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 16, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Marble Base Noon Signal Sundial, England, c. 1850, the 13 1/4 in. dia. marble base with Arabic hour numerals and 51 (degrees) 55 (minutes) latitude, 6 1/2 in. brass signal cannon and adjustable magnifying glass used to ignite gunpowder in the cannon at noon.
Estimate $1,200-1,500
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