A few examples of appraisal values for
MERIDIAN

• A Howard Miller/Meridian
  A Howard Miller/Meridian Stoneware Wall Clock of circular form bearing label on verso Meridian Clocks Designed And Made By Italian Craftsman In Ceramics Meridian Division Howard Miller Clock Company Zeeland Michigan. Diameter 14 inches.
• John Martineau (American,
  John Martineau (American, 1948-1995) (2) Contemporary abstract serigraphs "Meridian I" and "Meridian II", silkscreen on paper, pencil signed "Martineau", A.P. 7/30, 30" x 30" image, framed 40" x 40", good condition, some loose laminate on frames
• Probably mid 19th century lacking
  Probably mid 19th century lacking signature the 1.5-inch terrestrial globe covered with 12-gore printed paper map surrounded by a series of seven interlocking printed paper-covered wooden armillary rings representing the circles of the heavens including equinoctial line and Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn intersected by polar colures representing solstices and equinoxes full-meridian marked with degrees of elevation at the North and South poles and climates according to month and horizon band showing the Gregorian and Zodiacal calendars over two half-rings printed with latitudes and longitudes of major cities on a turned ebonized wood stand 18.5'' H x 12'' Dia.
• A wrought iron sundial, the
  A wrought iron sundial, the meridian with Cupid support, the pointer in the form of an arrow, 68cm high
• Dated 1870 Boston MA terrestrial
  Dated 1870 Boston MA terrestrial globe with twelve printed paper gores Analemma chart calibrated metal meridian ring with brass hour pointer at top and wooden horizon band with printed calendar and signs of the zodiac on a four-legged maple stand overall 18'' H x 17'' Dia.
• An early Victorian Crutchley's
  An early Victorian Crutchley's new terrestrial globe with brass meridian scale, on a turned wood base, 38cm high
• LATE CLASSICAL CARVED MAHOGANY
  LATE CLASSICAL CARVED MAHOGANY MERIDIENNESPair of American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Opposing Meridiennes , c. 1840, C-scroll acanthus carved crest rail, outswept scrolled sides with robust relief carved foliate, floral and acorn decoration, ogee blocked seat rail, scroll and bolection bracket, winged outswept paw feet , h. 37 1/4 in., w. 82 1/2 in., d. 25 in
• OUTDOOR MODERNIST GARDEN
  OUTDOOR MODERNIST GARDEN SCULPTURE Second half 20th century, black painted steel abstract orbital meridian surmounting a vertical pole on a triangular plate base, unsigned.
• A Minton parian figure, Miranda,
  A Minton parian figure, Miranda, modelled by John Bell, and a standing parian figure
• GEORGIAN BRONZE HORIZONTAL
  GEORGIAN BRONZE HORIZONTAL SUNDIALGeorgian Bronze Horizontal Sundial , engraved in a banner "John Field, Londini/HORA FUGIT", and "Anno Dom 1715", octagonal form with Roman numeral chapter ring, scroll gnomon, compass rose, over figure of Father Time, beveled mounting holes, h. 6 in., dia. 13 in. (at points) Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• MERIDEN SILVER VASE No. 1445 the
  MERIDEN SILVER VASE No. 1445 the everted rim pierced with trellis above the deep bell-form bowl on circular foot - h:7 in.
• HONDIUS - AMERICAE PARS
  HONDIUS - AMERICAE PARS MERIDIONALIS, MAPHenricus Hondius (1597-1651), Americae Pars Meridionalis , Amsterdam, circa 1638-1641, in two sheets, text in French verso, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, with decorative title cartouche and sailing ships, plate 18-3/8 x 21-3/4 in., sheet 19-5/8 x 22-1/2 in., unframed Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina Condition: moderately toned, scattered staining and foxing throughout, some wear and small tears to edges
• First quarter 19th century the
  First quarter 19th century the circular marble dial with Roman numerals within a case modeled as a figure of Hercules as archer on a rectangular marble plinth decorated with a hunting trophy 27'' H x 17.75'' W x 8'' D
• A DERBY SEMI-CIRCULAR JARDINIÈRE
  A DERBY SEMI-CIRCULAR JARDINIÈRE circa 1810, painted by Billingsley in sepia with two nymphs dressing a bust of Pan, the border with cornflowers, cornucopiae, with orange borders and rams-mask handles, 13.5cm high
• Michael Mercator America sive India
  Michael Mercator America sive India Nova engraved western hemisphere map 14 3/4" x 18 1/2". ?
• A Georgian style sundial, the
  A Georgian style sundial, the Portland stone baluster plinth 110cm high, the bronze dial by Sanders & Co., 365 Euston Rd, London and inscribed 'I Count The Bright Hours Only', the dial 25.5cm diameter
• PAIR ROSEWOOD MERIDIENNES, ATTR.
  PAIR ROSEWOOD MERIDIENNES, ATTR. BELTERPair of American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Meridiennes, 19th c., attr. to John Henry Belter, New York, in the pattern commonly referred to as "Fountain Elms", floral crest, scrolled undulated crest rail with trumpet accents, foliate decoration, molded arm, floral seat rail, cabriole legs, casters, h. 40 in., w. 41 in., d. 28 in. Provenance: The Schoenberger Collection, 1812 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans.
• Josiah Loring 1841 Terrestrial
  Josiah Loring 1841 Terrestrial Table Globe 621. Josiah Loring 1841 Terrestrial Table Globe Turned cherry base. printed hour circle and brass hour pointer within a full calibrated meridian. The horizon band has an engraved paper calendar and zodiac. Original finish. Some discoloration to globe & small dents. Ht. 18'' Globe dia. 12''E
• Terrestrial Globe by Gilmart Joslin
  Terrestrial Globe by Gilmart Joslin on Stand American 19th century. A world globe model with label reading Joslin's / Six Inch / Terrestrial Globe / Containing the latest Discoveries / Boston / Gilmart Joslin / 1860 having a full meridian ring and horizon band raised on a cherry stand with three turned legs joined by cross stretchers; ht. 10 stand dia. 8.5 in. Condition: Abrasions to paper extensive loss of paper on horizon band.
• Fruitwood Diptych Pocket Sundial
  Fruitwood Diptych Pocket Sundial German ca. 1800 Hinged wood bow having three hand-colored paper scales and string gnomon the lid with alphabetical table of European cities and their latitudes the vertical face with printed scale V-XII-VII the horizontal face with inset compass and hour scale in Roman and Arabic numerals. Mica cover over the dial unsigned but possibly by J. Kleininger.
• A sundial sphere, the oval base
  A sundial sphere, the oval base with signs of the zodiac, 74.5cm high
• Joslin's Celestial GlobeAmerican
  Joslin's Celestial GlobeAmerican Gilman Joslin & Son Boston 19th century a tabletop model set in a turned wooden stand the globe secured by a brass meridian the horizon ring with lithographs of the zodiac.17.5 in. high.Overall hairline crazing; one small ding to map; light aging with minimal stains.
• A Derby figure of Mercury, modelled
  A Derby figure of Mercury, modelled standing with a money pouch in one hand another at his feet with a parcel, on a scroll base, 31cm high
• MICHAEL MERCATOR - MAP OF THE
  MICHAEL MERCATOR - MAP OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHEREMichael Mercator (ca. 1567-1600), America sive India Nova ad magnae Gerardi Mercatoris... , Amsterdam, circa 1595, engraving on laid paper with hand coloring, plate 14-3/4 x 18-1/2 in., sheet 15-3/4 x 19-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 22-3/8 x 26 in. Condition: hinged in on mat with archival tape, moderate toning throughout, some light staining, reinforced along join line verso, some handling creases; frame with light wear
• BIRGE & FULLER EIGHT-DAY MANTEL
  BIRGE & FULLER EIGHT-DAY MANTEL CLOCKAmerican Mahogany Eight-Day Mantel Clock , c. 1845, Birge & Fuller, Bristol, CT., parcel gilt and grain painted columns, note: lacking weights, h. 38 in., w. 17 in., d. 5 1/2 in Provenance: Selma Plantation, Washington, MS
• Garden armillary sundial on
  Garden armillary sundial on pedestal Roman numeraled sphere with equatorial bow supported by cast columnal base. H45 1/2'' W21'' Provenance: Wilmington North Carolina private collection.
• AMERICAN PENDULUM ARTIFICIAL
  AMERICAN PENDULUM ARTIFICIAL HORIZON SEXTANT CIRCA 1880 HEIGHT 7.5". LENGTH OF TUBE 10".AMERICAN PENDULUM ARTIFICIAL HORIZON SEXTANT, Circa 1880, By Hall Colby. Signed on the arc plate "Hall Colby Altimiter - No. 6 Patent Applied For xxxx". A semicircular scale, divided 90-0-90 in units of 30 arc-minutes so as to indicate either altitude or zenith distance. An arc-shaped pendulum, pivoted at the center of the circle, is used to establish a horizontal line of reference. The pendulum arc carries two verniers that read to 1 arc-minute. Sights are mounted along the top of the frame. A trigger mechanism releases the pendulum to swing freely while the object is sighted and then locks the pendulum in position so that the sextant can be read. Dimensions: Height 7.5". Length of tube 10". Provenance: West Sea Company, Old Town, San Diego, 1999.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.
• An Edwardian mahogany mantel
  An Edwardian mahogany mantel clock with cable border inlaid a shell patera to the front on brass ball feet fitted a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals the cylinder eight-day movement stamped A1 3952 striking on a gong 29cm (11.5") high
• A Waterbury "Scipio" 8 Day Mantel
  A Waterbury "Scipio" 8 Day Mantel Clock ca. 1898 Mahogany-stained wood case with gilt brass mounts with lion heads columns and feet; paper dial with overlay brass ornament.
• An English Brass Sundial Plate on a
  An English Brass Sundial Plate on a Teak Pillar Top Base circa 1920 the square brass plate cast with a circular ring marked with Roman numeral hours around a compass rose with compass point abbreviations; the gnomon is supported on a cut out bracket; mounted on a 19th century architectural capital. Height 11 x width 10 1/2 x depth 10 3/4 inches.
• A Sestrel wall clock, the dial with
  A Sestrel wall clock, the dial with Roman numerals set in a mahogany frame of flowerhead design, total diameter 50cm
• An important early 20th century
  An important early 20th century sundial by Louis Ragot, Milford, Pennsylvania signed and dated 1904 The cast figure of a winged Father Time figure holds an hour glass in his left hand and the right hand holding a scythe which forms the gnomon for the sundial; the face engraved with Roman Numerals, the lower section engraved "LAT 46.31' / Copyright 1904 by Louis Ragot. " on the left and "Louis Ragot Sc. 1904 Milford Pa." on the lower right. Louis Ragot apparently worked on at least one church in Harlem, NYC, where he is alleged to have done various bronze fittings, light fixtures and the like. He lived on a property in Milford called "The Hermitage" - which has been referred to as a "resort" at times as well. He was said to have had a number of buildings on the property with carvings of "The Hermit" placed throughout the property as well. Whether or not he had a foundry there is unknown. 20 in. square ,000-
• INDO PERSIAN ENGRAVED BRASS
  INDO PERSIAN ENGRAVED BRASS CELESTIAL GLOBEpossibly 19th century, design of constellation figures and buildings, the celestial equator and the ecliptic are represented by double bands of lines with abjad numerals, the axis fastened to a ring supported by a quadruped stand with spindle like legs supported by a base formed by two cross bars, 8-3/8 x 8 in. axis Condition: verdigris, surface dirt/accretion, interior with loose pieces
• MAP: GERARD MERCATOR (1512-1594),
  MAP: GERARD MERCATOR (1512-1594), "ASIAE VI. TAB," HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING OF PTOLEMAIC MAP OF THE MIDDLE EAST, FROM THE 1595 EDITION...MAP: Gerard Mercator (1512-1594), "Asiae VI. Tab," hand-colored engraving of Ptolemaic map of the Middle East, from the 1595 edition of Mercator's Geographia, based upon the works of Claudius Ptolemy (map of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, etc.), in cartouche "Medius merrdanus 4"reliqui ad huncinclinan: tur pro exigent paralle: lorum 13.27", crease from two facing pages, matted and framed, wear consistent with age including taped seam verso, expected toning and discolorations, mat burn, etc., sold as is, plate size 13 1/2" h. x 19 1/4" w.
• Gerhard Mercator,
  Gerhard Mercator, Hondius,Hand-Colored Map of the "Western Hemisphere", 1588, the seas depicted with whales, giant dolphins and frigates, the plate of small horizontal oblong format, 8" x 10".
• An American Mahogany Mantel Clock
  An American Mahogany Mantel Clock having a circular dial with Arabic numerals with time and strike movement. Width 16 inches.