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Lot 44

A complex George Adams waywiser dial,
English, circa 1750,

31 October 2017, 13:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A complex George Adams waywiser dial, English, circa 1750,

signed G. ADAMS INST MAKE TO HIS MAJESTY FLEET STREET LONDON, the circular silvered dial with twin hands indicating on four scales and lettered The Roman Figures are Miles The Subdivisions Between them are Furlongs The Next Circle are Poles The Next Circle are Chains & Links Note 8 Furlongs 1 Miles 40 Poles or 220 Yards or 10 Chains 1 Furlong 4 Poles or 100 Links 1 Chain 16 1/1 Fleet of 5 1/2 Yards 1 Pole 7 92/100 Inches 1 Link, on modern Perspex stand, 7 1/2in (19cm) diameter

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