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$830

Brass Universal Equinoctial Sundial by Harris, London, silvered hinged hour circle with Roman numerals, hinged brass rod supports the bar gnomon, silvered latitude arc calibrated 0-90, the base with 1 5/8 in. dia. silvered dial compass marked Harris 162 Fenchurch St. London , direction markings and four-point rose, blued steel needle and keeper, two spirit levels, three adjustable feet and mahogany box with printed equation of time table under the lid, max. ht. 3 3/8 in. Silvering and brass surfaces of age consistent appearance, no significant repairs or replacements.


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Date:
2009-07-25

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