ELABORATE NOON CANNON SUNDIAL EarlyELABORATE NOON CANNON SUNDIAL Early 20th century, consisting of composite marble base supporting a cannon, adjustable magnifying glass, a raised dial, and gnomon. Such instruments can be calibrated so that the sun ignites a primed cannon at a specified time.
TWO CONTINENTAL NOON CANNON SUNDIALSTWO CONTINENTAL NOON CANNON SUNDIALS Late 19th - 20th century, each on a circular marble base having a cannon, a magnifying glass in brass frame, a dial, and a gnomon. Such instruments can be calibrated so that the sun ignites a primed cannon at a specified time.
A sundial sphere, the oval baseA sundial sphere, the oval base with signs of the zodiac, 74.5cm high
GEORGIAN BRONZE HORIZONTAL SUNDIALGeorgianGEORGIAN 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
OUTDOOR GARDEN METAL & CAST STONEOUTDOOR GARDEN METAL & CAST STONE SUNDIALGarden sundial, late 20th c., circular metal dial plate, seated in a cast stone stand, with baluster-form standard, rising on a stepped square base, approx 40"h, 12.75"w, 12.75"d **PLEASE NOTE: All of the cast stone and garden pieces in this auction have inherent flaws and evidence of outdoor use. Most are likely to have small chips, hairlines or imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**
THREE PILLAR OR "SHEPHERD'S" SUNDIALSTHREE PILLAR OR "SHEPHERD'S" SUNDIALS 19th century, English and French, the wooden example was used in the Pyrenees well into the 20th century as an alternative to watches.
NOON CANNON SUNDIAL Early 20thNOON CANNON SUNDIAL Early 20th century, on a circular composite base having a cannon, a magnifying glass in brass frame, a dial, and a gnomon. Such instruments can be calibrated so that the magnifying glass ignites a primed cannon at a specified time.
A COLLECTION OF FOUR ENGLISH SUNDIALSA 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.).
POCKET SUNDIAL BY JOHANN MARTINPOCKET 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.
Armillary Garden Sundial
Estimate:$500-$700Armillary Garden Sundial
Estimate:$500-$700
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".
NOON CANNON SUNDIAL Late 19th -NOON CANNON SUNDIAL Late 19th - early 20th century, on a circular marble base having a cannon, a magnifying glass in brass frame, a dial, and a gnomon. Such instruments can be calibrated so that the magnifying glass ignites a primed cannon at a specified time.
TWO BRONZE SUNDIALSTwo bronze sundials,TWO BRONZE SUNDIALSTwo bronze sundials, 20th Century Comrising one with verdigris patination and one with dark patination, 2 pieces Larger: 25" H x 13" W x 7.5" D; Smaller: 18" H x 26" W x 15.5" D Dimensions: Larger: 25" H x 13" W x 7.5" D; Smaller: 18" H x 26" W x 15.5" D
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.
SUNQUEST SUNDIAL IN CAST BRONZESUNQUEST 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
Small English Brass Desktop Sundial,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
DECORATIVE METALWARE TO INCLUDEDECORATIVE METALWARE TO INCLUDE A SUNDIAL, ETC.Decorative metalware to include a sundial, silver plate, early pewter, etc.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
A Cast Iron Sun Dial on PedestalA Cast Iron Sun Dial on Pedestal A large free-standing garden sundial in cast iron partially painted in a rust color base mainly rusted. Cast with classical figures and zodiac symbols.
EQUATORIAL SUNDIAL, 20TH C. PATINATEDEQUATORIAL 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".
ENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASSENGLISH 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
A wrought iron sundial, the meridianA wrought iron sundial, the meridian with Cupid support, the pointer in the form of an arrow, 68cm high
MID-19TH CENTURY GERMAN-MADE PORTABLEMID-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.
AN 18TH CENTURY STYLE POLYHEDRALAN 18TH CENTURY STYLE POLYHEDRAL SUNDIAL 20th century replica after the antique cubic sundial by David Beringer (1756-1821) and manufactured by G. P. Seÿfreid, wood mounted with offset lithography paper, cubic sundial set with five polar gnomons, verso bearing printed signature "D Beringer / GPS Seyfrid," hinged mounted atop an ebonized turned wood column, molded rectangular platform with inset compass, raised on four turned feet.
METAL ARMILLARY SUNDIALMetal ArmillaryMETAL 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.
IRISH CARVED SLATE AND BRONZE SUNDIAL
19THIRISH CARVED SLATE AND BRONZE SUNDIAL
19TH CENTURY the octagonal slate carved with calendar, scales and compass, the centre with weathered verdigris bronze gnomon and inscription 'A horizonal dial, Constructed for The Rev. Henry Moore, Julianstown Vicarage, By D. O Connell, A.D. 1848'34cm in diameter, 17cm high
TOM TORRENS PATINATED COPPER ANDTOM TORRENS PATINATED COPPER AND IRON SUNDIALTom Torrens (American, 20th Century) A patinated sundial having a round copper basin with verdigris surface raised on an iron base. Ht: 34" Dia: 15.25"
A 19th Century sundial by Deane,A 19th Century sundial by Deane, Dray and Deane, Finsbury Iron Works, on a stone vase-shaped support, 137cm high/see illustration
TRAVELER'S POCKET SUNDIAL WATCHca.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
CAST STONE GARDEN SUNDIAL ON PEDESTALCAST STONE GARDEN SUNDIAL ON PEDESTAL AND PLANTER Two piece cast stone or concrete garden grouping comprising a 19th/20th century Continental copper sundial set into a pedestal with cushion capital and decorated with an anchor, and a planter having a rolled rim and shell form handles. Unmarked.
FRENCH MARBLE AND BRONZE NOON-CANNONFRENCH MARBLE AND BRONZE NOON-CANNON SUNDIAL 19th c., France, magnifying lens on a brass frame raised above a cannon and gnomen, on a circular marble platform etched with lines and Roman numerals to calibrate hour and month, 8"h x 12"dia
A Georgian style sundial, the PortlandA 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
BRONZE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL 19th c.BRONZE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL 19th c. Heavy Bronze Garden Sundial, with verdigris patinated surface, owl form gnomon, embossed Roman numeral dial, winged hourglass and 'Light Follows Darkness', at the base edge 'Shortest day - Dec. 21, Twelve hour day - Sept. 21, Longest day - June 21', two protruding screws to underside, 3 3/4" high, 10 1/2" x 10 3/4". Surface rust spots.
An English Equinoctial travellingAn English Equinoctial travelling compass sundial, having folding latitude arc, the hour ring inscribed 'L Casella, London', contained in a mahogany folding case
TWO ENGRAVED BRASS SUNDIALS, 18THTWO ENGRAVED BRASS SUNDIALS, 18TH C.Two engraved brass sundials, 18th c. , one inscribed John Meade London 1753 , the other Your Sunny hours alone I tell , 8" dia. and 8" x 8".
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Condition:
Good condition with expected wear.
Rare Bronze Horizontal SundialRare Bronze Horizontal Sundial French, 18th century, octagonal pedestal sundial with fixed pierced gnomon and circular bronze sun-and-moon dial with hinged stylus, inscribed: "Inventé Par Julien Le Roy Art Anci[en] Directeur de la Société des Arts, [Per]fectionné de la Sous diuision des minutes [par] Mr Hacker Beneficier d'Erbachen 1737, Fait par Jacques le Maire de La Société Academique des Arts Au Genie Paris", 8 in. high, 17-1/4 in. wide,
Fruitwood Diptych Pocket SundialFruitwood 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.