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J W S. 18TH CENTURY
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An 8-inch diameter brass universal equinoctial ring dial
J W S. 18th Century
Engraved with initials J W S on the reverse of the chapter ring, the equinoctial ring with throne and suspension loop and graduated on one side with a 90°-0-90° scale, the 0 point flanked by S and N, the reverse with a 0-90° scale, the chapter ring hinged to pivot behind two guards on each side decorated with a rose motif and stamped with hours I-XII (x2) with graduations on the inside edge also, the bridge with initials for the months on one side, sigils for the houses of the Zodiac and a scale 20°-0-20° on the other, with sliding pinhole sight
8 in. (20.3 cm.) diam.
J W S. 18th Century
Engraved with initials J W S on the reverse of the chapter ring, the equinoctial ring with throne and suspension loop and graduated on one side with a 90°-0-90° scale, the 0 point flanked by S and N, the reverse with a 0-90° scale, the chapter ring hinged to pivot behind two guards on each side decorated with a rose motif and stamped with hours I-XII (x2) with graduations on the inside edge also, the bridge with initials for the months on one side, sigils for the houses of the Zodiac and a scale 20°-0-20° on the other, with sliding pinhole sight
8 in. (20.3 cm.) diam.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis