Lot Essay
N.B. This dial is in restored condition, re-silvered, re-gilded and bubble level fluid replaced
Details
A late 18th-Century gilded and silvered-brass compass sundial,
signed on the hour ring G. Adams London, the folding gnomon with scroll support, the horizontal plate with compass, the fine iron needle with brass cap, with level and cross bubble, the folding latitude arc engraved 60° - 3°, with three adjustable screw feet -- 4 3/8in. (11.1cm.) dia.
See Colour Plate
signed on the hour ring G. Adams London, the folding gnomon with scroll support, the horizontal plate with compass, the fine iron needle with brass cap, with level and cross bubble, the folding latitude arc engraved 60° - 3°, with three adjustable screw feet -- 4 3/8in. (11.1cm.) dia.
See Colour Plate