Sold for:
$1,230
$1,230
English Boxwood Nocturnal, late 19th century, rotating volvelle with shaped guide pointers marked GB and LB for "Ursa Major and Ursa Minor," circular section is stamped with scales on the front side for date, hour, lunar age, and polar distance, compass rose on rear, with tide chart scale, pierced heart designed handle, central brass sight, lg. of instrument 10 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-04-25