18th Century Traveller ' S Sundial Or Universal Equinoctal Ring Dial.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:123997 | Period: Pre 1800 |
| Material: Brass |
A four inch brass ring dial, 18th century, possibly English but unsure. The letters / numerals etc are still very crisp and clear – no damage. Surface dirt has been removed but the item itself remains uncleaned, the original lacquer still present in areas.
The dial can be suspended from a cord or chain; the suspension point on the vertical meridian ring can be changed to match the local latitude. The time is read off on the equatorial ring; the center bar is twisted until a sunray... passes through a small hole and falls on the horizontal equatorial ring.
U.K............... post £4.50 tracked / recorded.
Europe.......... " £11 tracked / recorded.
U.S. .............. " £13 " "
The dial can be suspended from a cord or chain; the suspension point on the vertical meridian ring can be changed to match the local latitude. The time is read off on the equatorial ring; the center bar is twisted until a sunray... passes through a small hole and falls on the horizontal equatorial ring.
U.K............... post £4.50 tracked / recorded.
Europe.......... " £11 tracked / recorded.
U.S. .............. " £13 " "
