A large Equinoctial Compass Sundial by Cary. Sharkskin case.

A large Equinoctial Compass Sundial by Cary. Sharkskin case.

£1,350

Circa

1830

Maker

Cary

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Scientific, Portable Sundials, Timekeeping

Description

A very nice equinoctial compass sundial by Cary, London, the chapter ring measuring 4.25 inches across ( 10.5 cm ). It has a folding latitude bar and gnomon bar; the silvered dial with finely engraved compass rose with outer degree markings, two bubble levels and jewelled needle with locking bar. All with original lacquer and silvering. Contained in original shark skin case with 4 fastening hooks.

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