Sale 8674
London, South Kensington
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23 February 2000
Price realised
GBP 2,300
Estimate
A brass sundial on turned mahogany pedestal, circa 1820 the dial signed LANGSTON, CHEAPSIDE, the dial -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) diameter, overall -- 10in. (25.4cm.) high
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