An English bronze Pilkinton and Gibbs model helio-chronometer
An English bronze Pilkinton and Gibbs model helio-chronometer

BY NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, CIRCA 1920

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An English bronze Pilkinton and Gibbs model helio-chronometer
By Negretti & Zambra, Circa 1920
With revolving month plate and a pair of upright supports, inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA 122. REGENT STREET LONDON. W.
The dial: 8 in. (22.5 cm) diameter

Lot Essay

Better known as Tropical Helio-Chronometer, this time instrument can be adjusted to latitude and longitude to give an accurate reading in any location.

For further details on how to use, fix and set the helio-chronometer and on its principles, a copy of an information sheet is available from Christie's.

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