Lot 932:
Sold for £230 hammer
Estimate £150-£250
A copper alloy pocket sundial, circa 1500-1700, mounted with a seal matrix engraved with an animal holding a square flag marked with a cross possibly to represent Angus Dei (the lamb of God), inscribed IS to the side of the beast's neck, mounted to a broad flat ring with a slit centre line (part broken) and incised by graduation lines representing the months of the year and an area marked with lines, dots and numerals, a small suspension loop mounted to the reverse, width 4cm. NB - No other examples have been recorded with a seal Matrix. A similar example is held in the private collection of the Dr John Davies collection of the British Sundial Society. Provenance - Found metal detecting in North Yorkshire February 2021 and recorded on the PAS database SWYOR.9104DD. With accompanying detailed paperwork.
Condition report
The divisions, numerals and matrix clearly legible. There is a small break in antiquity to the central band as mentioned above and the ring is also slightly misshaped.
Other lots of interest
Want to see more like this?
Tell us your areas of interest and sign up for auction emails tailored to your requirements.
Register now