24th Nov, 2022 11:00
Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books
An Unusual Ceramic Sundial by E G Wood
English, c.1880, signed 'E G Wood, Cheapside London, transfer printed and glazed, traditional English pattern with compass rose at centre, dial plate IIII am to VIII pm with equation of time table between,minute band divided to two minutes, with brass or bronze gnomon set at 51.5 degrees for London, plate diameter 31.7cm.
Condition Report. One 13mm chip on rim, otherwise good, gnomon solidly fixed, flaking losses verso, see online images.
Sold for £775
Result including buyers premium
English, c.1880, signed 'E G Wood, Cheapside London, transfer printed and glazed, traditional English pattern with compass rose at centre, dial plate IIII am to VIII pm with equation of time table between,minute band divided to two minutes, with brass or bronze gnomon set at 51.5 degrees for London, plate diameter 31.7cm.
Condition Report. One 13mm chip on rim, otherwise good, gnomon solidly fixed, flaking losses verso, see online images.
Auction: Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022
