Lot 231
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A RARE EXAMPLE OF A LARGE UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING DIAL
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A RARE EXAMPLE OF A LARGE UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING DIAL

B. SCOTT FECIT, ENGLISH, MID 18TH CENTURY

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A RARE EXAMPLE OF A LARGE UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING DIAL
B. SCOTT FECIT, ENGLISH, MID 18TH CENTURY
12 1/2 in. diameter
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The present lot bears the engraved crest of the Dukes of Norfolk and was probably supplied to either Thomas Howard, 8th Duke of Norfolk (1683-1732) or Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk (1685-1777).

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The only larger equinoctial ring dials recorded are 15 and 18 inches. It has been suggested that due to their weight, size and hence accuracy (here to 20 seconds of arc), that they were intended for use at sea. We note that Scott was compass maker to the Russian Navy 1733-47, and maker to the St. Petersburg Academy

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