A large brass and silvered brass universal equinoctial dial, French, early 19th century,
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A large brass and silvered brass universal equinoctial dial, French, early 19th century,
the shaped base plate engraved with the latitudes for the cities and countries, Malta, Douvres, Londres, Paris, Dublin, Bombay, with three levelling screws and mounted with two bubble levels set at right angles, silvered brass latitude arc and hour scale with gnomon, in chamois leather lined and outer embossed leather case, the instrument 5 1/2in (14cm) wide
Sold for £2,250 inc. premium

Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments

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