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EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SUNDIAL.
21 September 2015, 13:00 EDT
New YorkUS$2,000 - US$3,000
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EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SUNDIAL.
English bronze horizontal sundial displaying the Equation of Time, second quarter 18th century, signed "T. Heath Fecit," 8" diameter. Fixed gnomon, the circular plate engraved with roman chapter ring enclosing ring giving the annual variation between Mean Time and Solar Time, labeled "Watch Faster / Watch Slower," further engraved with a calendar ring and central compass rose labeled with cardinal and intermediate points.
Thomas Heath, a London instrument maker, worked from 1720-1753 at the sign of Hercules and Globe in the Strand.
Thomas Heath, a London instrument maker, worked from 1720-1753 at the sign of Hercules and Globe in the Strand.





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