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Mid-19th century slate sundial with five gnomons by Richard Melville (aka Melvin), Crystal Palace, London
Mid-19th century slate sundial with five gnomons by Richard Melville (aka Melvin), Crystal Palace, London
This is a most interesting sundial, utilizing a central gnomon of 50 degrees 51 minutes north for London, and four corresponding smaller gnomons for a "World Time" display in the corners. The corner dials are engraved with New York, Morning (five hou...
Early 19th century ebony octant with ivory scales, brass fittings, and the original mahogany box, labelled Henry Hughes, London
Early 19th century ebony octant with ivory scales, brass fittings, and the original mahogany box, labelled Henry Hughes, London
The octant is an instrument used by navigators, at sea or on land, that uses a small mirror to bring two images together--those of the sun and the horizon, for instance--to determine latitude by observing the altitude of celestial bodies. It has a fi...
Large Regency period English vernier octant by Joseph Gaitskill, London
Large Regency period English vernier octant by Joseph Gaitskill, London
The name octant derives from the Latin octans meaning eighth part of a circle, referring to the angle of 45 degrees between the arms of the frame. The ivory scale is divided into 90 degrees, or one fourth of a circle. John Hadley (1682-1744) describe...
19th century ship's barometer by Spencer, Browning & Co., London
19th century ship's barometer by Spencer, Browning & Co., London
Spencer, Browning & Co. is one of the most recognized names in the 19th century production of instruments in general, and barometers in particular. This is a good and clean example, with a mahogany case and brass frames for the register plates and th...
Late Georgian Period eight inch mahogany dial barometer by Joseph Gafurio, Chester
Late Georgian Period eight inch mahogany dial barometer by Joseph Gafurio, Chester
This is one of the first of the “Sheraton Shell” barometers, with the conch shell and flower inlays that were just coming into fashion. It has the late 18th century form of case, with the short shoulders below the cornice, crossbanded sides, checkere...
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