$1,593
Marble Base Noon Signal Sundial, England, c. 1850, the 13 1/4 in. dia. marble base with Arabic hour numerals and 51 (degrees) 55 (minutes) latitude, 6 1/2 in. brass signal cannon and adjustable magnifying glass used to ignite gunpowder in the cannon at noon.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16