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An octagonal brass inclining dial, English, early 18th century, image 1
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Lot 61

An octagonal brass inclining dial,
English, early 18th century,

29 August – 9 September 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £2,176 inc. premium

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An octagonal brass inclining dial, English, early 18th century,

the hinged gnomon and hour plate finely engraved with scrolling leaf and birds head motifs, inset compass well with eight named cardinal points, the base engraved with thirteen British towns and cities and latitudes, when closed 1.6 x 8 x 9cm (1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/2in)

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