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ENGRAVED CLOCK DIAL

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre 1800   item# 789422 (stock# 8327)

ENGRAVED CLOCK DIAL
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$225.00 

An antique clock dial from a clock that probably dates as early as the mid 1700s. This square dial is a great example of the art of engraving and the high degree of effort that went into the making of clocks over 200 years ago. Probably German or Austrian.


ARMILLARY SPHERE STYLE SUNDIAL;

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre 1920   item# 738283 (stock# 7822)

ARMILLARY SPHERE STYLE SUNDIAL;
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,800.00 

A sundial in the armillary sphere style. Sometimes armillary sundials were made with numerous rings which early astronomers used to observe planets and stars. This simple version will tell time with the sun's shadow when set up correctly. The points of the engraved compass on the base need to be oriented correctly with the actual North. The columnar base, cast concrete, is associated, and the patinated sundial is not attached to the base, but instead attached to a heavy base. A great garden ...click for details

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