An equinoctial crescent dial
An equinoctial crescent dial unsigned and undated , the hinged hour-plate with two crescent-shaped silvered hour scales engraved 10-1-12 and 2-12 , hinged crescent gnomon on sliding calendrical scale, latitude arc for 30°-90°, folding support for plumb bob, two screw feet and bun foot (two later screws to base). 3½in. (8.5cm.) wide
An equinoctial crescent dial
An equinoctial crescent dial unsigned and undated , the hinged hour-plate with two crescent-shaped silvered hour scales engraved 10-1-12 and 2-12 , hinged crescent gnomon on sliding calendrical scale, latitude arc for 30°-90°, folding support for plumb bob, two screw feet and bun foot (two later screws to base). 3½in. (8.5cm.) wide
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.jpg "Source: Christie's")
