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Lot 1

English Brass Mounted Engraved Ivory Desk Top Sundial, late 19th century

English Brass Mounted Engraved Ivory Desk Top Sundial, late 19th century
Lot 1 Details
English Brass Mounted Engraved Ivory Desk Top Sundial, late 19th century

possibly commemorating the First Battle of Copenhagen (1801), recto with gnomon at 55°, below a 'scrimshaw' naval battle scene with a 74 gun ship-of-the-line under topsails (HMS Elephant?) and coordinates '120° Advent Dis. 50° 30', with 'AVB' within the banner below the dial, verso with military trophy bearing the three crown crest of the Kalmar Union (Sweden, Denmark and Norway) and the Russian double headed eagle
2.75 in — 7 cm, length 5 in — 12.7 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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English Brass Mounted Engraved Ivory Desk Top Sundial, late 19th century
  • English Brass Mounted Engraved Ivory Desk Top Sundial, late 19th century
  • English Brass Mounted Engraved Ivory Desk Top Sundial, late 19th century
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CONDITION DETAILS

In very good condtion.

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