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A lacquered and silvered brass noon cannon sundial and compass,
unsigned, the oxidised brass cannon mounted on the horizontal plate, incorporating a level and cross bubble, inset with a compass, with engraved sundial and fixed gnomon, the magnifier arranged on twin supports with adjustable quadrant, mounted on a pillar support and adjustable three-screw tripod stand, the horizontal plate 3½in. (8.9cm.) dia.
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unsigned, the oxidised brass cannon mounted on the horizontal plate, incorporating a level and cross bubble, inset with a compass, with engraved sundial and fixed gnomon, the magnifier arranged on twin supports with adjustable quadrant, mounted on a pillar support and adjustable three-screw tripod stand, the horizontal plate 3½in. (8.9cm.) dia.
See Colour Plate
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Revised estimate is £2200-3000