Sold for:
$2,460
$2,460
Early Boxwood Nocturnal, England, first quarter 18th 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 design handle, central brass sight, instrument lg. 10 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-10-31
