Universal compass sundial – Springer, Bristol.

Universal compass sundial – Springer, Bristol.

£620

Circa

1789

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Scientific, Portable Sundials, Timekeeping

Description

Mahogany cased  4″ x 4″ ( 10 x 10 cm ), the chapter ring and dial both signed, ‘J. Springer, Bristol’, with silvered chapter ring and latitude bar. The needle locks in place when the lid is closed.

One of the bubble levels is dry. Small piece of wood missing from the front of the case.

Joshua Springer worked from 1759 – 1809.

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