Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Fraser & Sons Equinoctial Sundial, London, 19th century, 5 1/2-in. dia. folding engraved roman numeral hour ring marked "Fraser & Sons/London," latitude arc marked 0-60, folding stylized pierced gnomon, 4-in. engraved silvered compass with intercardinal points, blued-steel needle, dual inset vials, brass base plate with three adjustable feet.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.