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SUNDIAL POCKET

• TRAVELER'S POCKET SUNDIAL
  TRAVELER'S POCKET SUNDIAL WATCHca. mid 19th-early 20th century; nickel plated brass case with tool engraved leaf design and chain fob, the sundial follows form of earlier period traveler's sundials but is typical of Industrial Era produced piece, the interior with compass under lens, fold up gnomon and paper dial, 1 1/2"d, 1/2"h; Condition: extensive nickel plate loss, good, unknown maker
• 19C POCKET COMPASS
  19C POCKET COMPASS SUNDIALMeasures about 2-3/4" square. Fine condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• ANTIQUE "SUNDIAL" SILVER POCKET
  ANTIQUE "SUNDIAL" SILVER POCKET WATCHDESCRIPTION: An antique "Sundial" large size pocket watch with silver case, black Roman Numeral numbering, and seconds complications. Not Tested. CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: D: 3" Total Weight: 148 Grams CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• POCKET SUNDIAL BY JOHANN MARTIN
  POCKET SUNDIAL BY JOHANN MARTIN WILLEBRAND (ACTIVE 1714-1742) Equinotical Sundial with Crescent Gnomen, Augsburg, circa 1730, in gilt brass and silver, engraved with names of cities for adjustment to latitude, with level bob, astronomical perpetual calendar on underside, on adjustable height feet, 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" opened. Housed in the original fitted leather silk lined box.
• 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.
• CHAPOTOT ETCHED SILVER POCKET
  CHAPOTOT ETCHED SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL & COMPASS Late 18th century; shaped case with collapsible pointer, etched sundial and glass encased compass on front and list of European cities on verso, marked "Chapotot A Paris," 2 1/2 x 2 in.
• FIVE ANTIQUE CASED POCKET SUNDIAL
  FIVE ANTIQUE CASED POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASSES 19th century, England, three within covered wooden boxes, including a Porters magentic sundial, made by Samuel Porter of London (fl.1823-1824), labeled to interior lid; one within a brass box marked "D.L. Smith's Patent 1870"; the fifth, a navigator compass, has a brass chapter ring and collapsible sundial, lacks lid.
• BRASS POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS, EARLY
  BRASS POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS, EARLY 19TH C.Brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th c., 2 7/8" dia. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Lacking glass.
• SCARCE CONTINENTAL HARDWOOD
  SCARCE CONTINENTAL HARDWOOD POCKET SUNDIAL, 18TH CScarce Continental hardwood pocket sundial, 18th c. , with illuminated paper label surround, the top of various worldwide cities, ink inscription Wm Madden , 2 5/8" l. Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Minor paper wear, crack in glass.
• Haye Paris pocket sundial, engraved
  Haye Paris pocket sundial, engraved octagonal brass plate, glazed inset compass, blued magnetic needle, hinged gnomon with adjustable angle, latitude scale from 40 to 55 degrees, index in the shape of a bird, dial engraved with four different hour scales, alternating Roman and Arabic numerals, back of base plate engraved with names and latitudes of several French and other European cities, mid-18th C, 2-5/8" x 2-1/4"
• MID-19TH CENTURY GERMAN-MADE
  MID-19TH CENTURY GERMAN-MADE PORTABLE SUNDIALcompass, made for the English and American markets. Boxwood, applied paper. Comprised of an upper and lower leaf that unfold to protect the interior instrument. 3" long, 2" wide, 3/4" deep. The interior string gnomon is missing, minor paper loss, minor foxing and staining. Wear consistent with age and use.
• ENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASS
  ENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASS SUNDIALEnglish Brass Universal Compass Sundial , 19th c., hinged chapter ring engraved "Troughton & Simms/LONDON", 3 1/4 inch silvered dial engraved with compass rose; two levels, needle with lifter, folding gnomon and latitude arm, on threaded leveling feet, h. (open) 5 in ., dia. 5 1/2 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• EQUATORIAL SUNDIAL, 20TH C.
  EQUATORIAL SUNDIAL, 20TH C. PATINATED CAST METAL, ARROW FORM GNOMON, HINGED AT BASE, ARROW POINT BENT, 12" X 19".Equatorial sundial, 20th C. patinated cast metal, arrow form gnomon, hinged at base, arrow point bent, 12" x 19".
• An English Equinoctial travelling
  An English Equinoctial travelling compass sundial, having folding latitude arc, the hour ring inscribed 'L Casella, London', contained in a mahogany folding case
• FOUR PORTABLE BONE SUNDIAL
  FOUR PORTABLE BONE SUNDIAL COMPASSES Including two in dyptich form, the smaller 19th century or earlier, the verso engraved with major cities and their latitudes (1 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.) (some hairlines, detached), the larger is likely later with engraved with scrimshaw vessel on the cover (3 1/2 in.); the third an English magnetic round form, second quarter 19th century, engraved brass cover with papered interior reading 'FAST MEANS THAT THE CLOCK SHOULD BE FASTER THAN THE DIAL. SLOW, SLOWER.'. (paper inside cover is torn); a 19th century thimble form with brass collapsible sundial (fair condition) (1 1/4 in.)
• A SELECTION OF SIX POCKET COMPASSES
  A SELECTION OF SIX POCKET COMPASSES / INSTRUMENTS 19th-20th century, two in brass cases, one in a carved ivory case with tortoise ring and collapsible sundial (no cover); one in a celluloid case (no cover); a folding wood cased sundial and compass (underside with small hairline and later screw); a brass cased pocket barometer.
• TWO NICHOLAS BION POCKET COMPASS
  TWO NICHOLAS BION POCKET COMPASS / SUNDIAL COMBINATIONS France, 18th century, polygonal brass case with a bird shaped gnomon, engraved on the upper side with the name of the maker and "Paris" surrounded by Arabic and Roman Numerals, on the reverse a series of cities with corresponding latitudes.
• SUNQUEST SUNDIAL IN CAST BRONZE
  SUNQUEST SUNDIAL IN CAST BRONZE DESIGNED BY RICHARca. 1950s; Gnomon-type sundial with adjusting latitude and longitude, signed by Schmoyer who crafted and sold sundials from his home in Landisville, the globe shaped sundial is fully adjustable with central ribbon shaped gnomon that are adjusted with wing nuts, 16"x 14 3/4"x 18", approx. 30 pounds; Condition: weather exposure typical, base lug possibly cut, paperwork trail on maker and info on sundial
• 18TH C. FRENCH BRASS SUNDIAL,
  18TH C. FRENCH BRASS SUNDIAL, SIGNED BUTTERFIELD. A fine early 18th C. gilt brass pocket sundial, engraved Butterfield Paris, 3”H x 2.5”W.
• French Silver Pocket Sundial Clip
  French Silver Pocket Sundial Clip with Compass c.1910 impressed with retailer s name MAPPIN BREVETE SGDG and hallmarks 2" (diameter) 5.1cm (diameter)
• DELURE A PARIS CASED BRASS
  DELURE A PARIS CASED BRASS SUNDIAL & COMPASS Mid-18th c. French Made Leather Cased Octagonal Pocket Sundial, by Jean Baptiste Nicolas Delure (1695-1766), Paris, with engraved Roman numeral sundial scale, engraved European cities and Arabic numeral latitude settings, hinged gnomon, inset compass with glass cover, with engraved maker's name below compass, in original fitted leather case, sundial only: 2 5/8" x 2 1/4", case: 3" x 2 1/2". Case slightly warped (doesn't fully close).
• SUNDIAL, ENGLISH, GEORGE III STYLE,
  SUNDIAL, ENGLISH, GEORGE III STYLE, BRONZE, SQUARE FORM WITH MOTTO "TYME WANES AWAYE/ AS FLOWRES DECAYE/ AMYDDST YE FLOWRES/ I TELL...Sundial, English, George III style, bronze, square form with motto "Tyme wanes awaye/ As flowres decaye/ Amyddst ye flowres/ I tell ye hovres", with directionals at edges, inner chapter ring with time markers and gap at noon, pierced scrolling gnomon, stamped verso "Made in England", four holes on corners for mounting, wear consistent with age including rubbing of decoration and oxidation, small nicks to edges, etc., sold as is, 4 3/4" h. x 9 3/4" w. x 9 7/8" l.
• BRASS SUNDIAL. Probably English.
  BRASS SUNDIAL. Probably English. Inscribed dial and directionals with "Tyme paseth as a shadowe, 1656". Underside covered in felt. Appears to have some age. 3.5"h. 8.25" x 8.25".
• Armillary Garden Sundial
  Armillary Garden Sundial Estimate:$500-$700
• METAL ARMILLARY SUNDIALMetal
  METAL ARMILLARY SUNDIALMetal Armillary Sundial, 20th century; unsigned Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (52.1 x 41.9 x 56.5 cm.) Condition: Typical signs of exposure.
• ANTIQUE GARDEN SUNDIALLate 18th
  ANTIQUE GARDEN SUNDIALLate 18th to early 19th century sundial, slate dial plate with engraved hour lines and numerals, iron gnomon. Two screw holes for attaching to base (not included). 9 3/4" diameter. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Wear and erosion from outside exposure, couple of shallow edge chips. Iron gnomon is possible replacement.
• SLATE SUNDIAL, 19TH C.Slate
  SLATE SUNDIAL, 19TH C.Slate sundial, 19th c., 9 1/2" x 9 1/2". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Shallow chip to corner.
• GüBELIN TWO-TONE ALUMINUM 'PICCOLO'
  GüBELIN TWO-TONE ALUMINUM 'PICCOLO' SUNDIAL, LAST HALF 20TH CENTURYGübelin Two-Tone Aluminum 'Piccolo' Sundial, Last Half 20th Century Height: 25-1/2 in (64.8 cm); Diameter: 33 in (83.8 cm)Proceeds to Benefit Donation Nation
• AUGSBURG UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL
  AUGSBURG UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL SUNDIAL LATE 18TH CENTURY DIAMETER OF DIAL 1.75". TOTAL DIAMETER OF BOX 2.5".AUGSBURG UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL SUNDIAL, Late 18th Century, Unsigned. This equinoctial dial is the portable pocket Augsburg type, with an octagonal brass plate richly engraved with scroll and foliate designs, containing a magnetic "blued" needle, over a compass rose engraved on the silvered base plate. The equinoctial hour ring is hinged to the north side of the base plate and the latitude arc is hinged to the west side of the plate. The gnomon is a narrow pointed rod set at the center of a pivoted bar lying across the east-west diameter of the hour ring. Hours engraved in Roman numerals on the ring from 3 a.m. (III) am to 9 p.m. (IX). The adjustable latitude arc is marked with 10 to 80 degrees latitude. Reverse of the base is unmarked. Contained within the original leather and card case, which has a brass disk mounted on the interior of the lid engraved with latitudes of various European cities. Dimensions: Diameter of dial 1.75". Total diameter of box 2.5". Provenance: Christie's New York, Scientific Instruments, Sale #6306 'Gemini' Auction, 1986.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.
• Small English Brass Desktop
  Small English Brass Desktop Sundial, 19th/early 20th century archaic in style and mounted on a conforming oak foot, with 50° N gnomon 4 x 6 in — 10.2 x 15.2 cm
• A COLLECTION OF FOUR ENGLISH
  A COLLECTION OF FOUR ENGLISH SUNDIALS AND A BAROMETER Late 19th to mid 20th century, including an aneroid barometer with round dial within a polished gray hardstone, stand (7 in.); the tallest of columnar form in red and gray hardstone, apex with engraved bronze horizontal sundial and inset compass, the shaft with mercury thermometer, retaining label to underside "Carver / Watchmaker / And / Jeweller / Falmouth," (13 1/2 in.); a sundial compass set atop a turned wood baluster stand, unmarked (8 1/2 in.); smaller sundial in grayish green hardstone with engraved white metal instrument (4 1/2 in.)l; a small bronze baluster from sundial, marked "Certa / Ratic" (4 3/4 in.).
• 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
• EQUINOCTIAL COMPASS SUNDIAL, JOHANN
  EQUINOCTIAL COMPASS SUNDIAL, JOHANN SCHRETTEGGER 18TH CENTURY the octagonal dial with engraved floral and scroll decoration enclosing the compass, mounted with hinged hour ring, gnomon and latitude arc, contained in fitted paper and vellum case with instructions sheet 5.5cm wide
• A sundial sphere, the oval base
  A sundial sphere, the oval base with signs of the zodiac, 74.5cm high
• DECORATIVE METALWARE TO INCLUDE A
  DECORATIVE METALWARE TO INCLUDE A SUNDIAL, ETC.Decorative metalware to include a sundial, silver plate, early pewter, etc. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• 18TH C SUNDIAL - 18th c Engraved
  18TH C SUNDIAL - 18th c Engraved Slate Sundial with steel planchet mounted in wooden frame marked 'Latitude 40' (near New York City) 6 3/4'' square slate 8'' x 8'' x 3 1/4'' overall light corrosion to planchet.