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November 09, 2017

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LOT 403

Lot 403

Gilt Bronze Meridian or Noon Day Gun, 19th century

Gilt Bronze Meridian or Noon Day Gun, 19th century
Lot 403 Details
Gilt Bronze Meridian or Noon Day Gun, 19th century

the marble base with etched sundial and mounted with gnomon, aritculated lens bracket and model cannon
height 7.75 in — 19.7 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Note:

A sundial cannon, sundial gun, noon cannon or meridian cannon, also noonday gun is a device consisting of a sundial incorporating a cannon with a fuse lit by the rays of the sun through an overhead lens, causing the cannon to fire at noon when properly oriented along a north-south axis.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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