A late 19th Century equinoctial sundial compass, probably English for the French market, the central compass with locking mechanism within bezel of degrees, and outer bezel of seven European cities, in metal pocket watch pattern case, mounted with an hour ring and latitude arc, 7cms diameter.
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Nine Royal Doulton Bunnykins : DB251 Captain Cook Limited Edition 2284/2500, DB236 Waltzing Matilda Limited Edition 1987/2001, DB253 Stopwatch, DB213 Sundial Figure of the Year 2000, DB215 Sightseer, DB190 Tourist, DB154 Father Bunnykins Figure of the Year 1996, DB229 Sands of Time Figure of the Year 2001 and DB276 Sweet Dreams Baby. All with boxes. All with certificates except DB276. (9)
A collection of Art Deco Burleigh (Burgess Leigh) Ware studio pottery. To include:- 1930s Parrot handle Jug No.4902 1930s Pheasant handle jug No.5624 1930s Kingfisher handle jug No.4909 1930s Dragon Handle jug (Burleigh ware Burgess Leigh) No.7014 1930s Squirrel handle jug No.4810 1930s Harvest Rabbit jug No.5163 1930s Rare Yellow Gazelle Lozenge jug No.5167 1930s Rare Sundial and bird bath Spill vase - unusual colourway.
Two small pocket compasses and a miniature globe, 19th century, one with hinged rectangular case enclosing printed paper sundials and inset compass, the cover with printed latitudes for American, English, Italian, French, Spanish and German cities 105mm x 68mm; the other a universal sundial with compass by T. Bolton, Birmingham in turned wood case 67mm diameter; and a miniature French globe on ebonised stand, marked 'JFL Paris' 12cm high (3)The turned compass appears to operate, label to inside of cover with directions for use, in generally good condition.The folding compass with replacement thread, pin damage to corners of lid cover, general scuffing and wear from use, appears to work.The globe rather darkened, probably re-varnished, very slight wear around equator.
Negretti & Zambra, London, pocket compass/sundial, circa 1900, silvered hinged hour ring for 'North Lats' and 'South Lats' and with a central folding strut with rod gnomon, the latitude arc numbered 0-60, the compass delineated to eight points, signed, 63mm diameter, in a Morocco leather carrying case (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).
Collectors' items including a carved wooden treen figure of a seated man, height 45cm, a brass sundial, diameter 16.5cm, a small quantity of banknotes, stamps, autograph book, green art glass bowl, diameter 15cm, crackle glaze vase, two fountain pens, a Parker and a 14ct gold nibbed example, an early 20th century easel back timepiece, etc.
Viewing and collection by appointment for this lotThe 'Hampton Court' sundial, the dial signed John Francis, Kew, the circular top on a support of three lead cherubs and a circular stone plinth, 68cm diameter Provenance:- Dunkirk Manor and Purchased from Sir George Godfrey-Faussett by the second Earl St Aldwyn in 1967. The former was the son of Sir Bryan Godfrey Godfrey-Faussett GCVO CMG (1863-1945) who was equerry to George V, Edward VII and George VI. His widow was given a grace and favour apartment at Hampton Court and reputedly several items acquired for Williamstrip Park by the second Earl were originally at Hampton Court The dial looks to be somewhat weathered with a verdigris type surface. The dial sits on a circular reconstituted stone pad which has a section of the border loose and several cracks elsewhere to the border. The pad is supported on a central iron pole which is quite rusty. The three cherubs all have some issues, cracks to wings, feet and so on. In need of careful restoration.
Britains lead My Garden range with accessories and flowers comprising rockery pieces (6), wooden blocks for terracing (3), flowers, G, (38), Sweet Alyssum (18), Rambler Rose (4, with packet), flower pots (7), mounds (4), paving slabs (7), fence panels (4), cork lawn (4), pot, country stile, sundial, low wall, post, flower beds (straights (2), and squares (4)), balustrade, and posts (2), G-VG, (100+)
A lot of Britains lead My Garden items including pond with nymph, flowers (46), flower beds (10 pcs), greenhouse, complete but worn, square (3) and round (2) tubs, conifer (4), children on see saw, gardener pulling roller, dovecote (2), wheelbarrow, log seat (2), sundial, garden hose, generally G, a few F, (80, counting greenhouse as 1),

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