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Lot 31
An unusual Burmantofts faience vase or basket, late 19th century, of single-handled form,. yellow or ochre glazed, modelled as a Sundial shell surrounded by sealife including lobster and fish, impressed 'BURMANTOFTS FAIENCE', 21cm high overallCondition:Typical crazing to the glaze throughout and a couple of firing crack. Slight glaze wear/nibbling to the ends of the seaweed handle. No cracks or chips.
Lot 564
A WILTSHIRE REGENCY BRONZE SUNDIAL SIGNED ABRAHAM BATH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY Signed 9" dial set on later stone and cast iron support 89cm high overall Jacob Abraham is recorded as an optician and instrument maker and retailer operating from numerous address in Bath from c.1809-c.1830 Condition Report: With weathering - colour variance from exposure- wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The item as catalogued and photographed with earlier sundial on later mixed age stand. The circular stone base does form part of the lot. The total height including the gnomon is approximately 103cm Dial plate with colour variance from weather and handling. We have no further history or provenance. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1299
Supported by an Atlas figure, all on a Haddonstone plinth base.Sundial 75cm high overall; plinth 38cm wide x 72cm highOxidisation and losses to the paintwork to the sundial, weathered overall. the bolt that joins atlas to the base is somewhat loose. later bolts joining him to the sphere, later arrow.
Lot 499
SEVEN BOXES AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS to include a large wooden picture frame in a distressed condition, measuring 90cm x 76cm, an untested PlayStation One with Gran Turismo, Harry Potter, and Doom, a box of lamps and shades, late twentieth century Christmas decorations including tinsel and baubles, books on the subjects of DIY, gardening, reference, antiques and collectables, a copper light shade, a Viners plated tray, a plated preserve pot in the form of an apple, a modern brass sundial, brass lamps, and a candlestick telephone, two Tudric Pewter goblets, pop compilation, jazz and easy listening CDs, thirty Thai chess pieces, etc (7 boxes and loose) (s.d)
Lot 3429
Augsburg pattern equinoctial compass sundial with silvered compass. The front plate engraved with scrolling foliate design, folding latitude arc graduated 0 80 degrees, folding and hinged sundial/hour ring (III a.m. IX p.m.) with flip up gnomen. The reverse of the compass box inscribed for several European towns with latitudes and bears a signature for Lorenz Grasl. Possibly a later replica or with replacement parts
Lot 228
LANGLOIS PARIS, A FRENCH SILVER BUTTERFIELD TYPE TRAVEL POCKET COMPASS AND SUNDIAL SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY The octagonal plate dial for use at 52, 49, 44 and 43 degrees latitude, the sun dial with an outer chapter ring of Arabic numerals, and three alternating rings of roman and Arabic numerals, signed Langlois Paris Aux Galleries du Louvre, with fold out gnomon decorated with a seated bird with a partial chapter ring of 40 to 60 degrees, with an inset glazed compass with blued steel hands, the reverse of the compass engraved with Londres 51.31 Bruxelles 50.51 lisle 50.40 Calais 57.4 Liege 50.36 Premier Cadran, the back plate with 20 further European cities and their relevant latitudes, stamped with a French poinçon, within a velvet lined green shagreen case Size/dimensions: 6.4 x 5.8cm Gross weight: 31.6 grams Condition Report: Claude Langlois (1700-1756) was one of the finest French instrument makers of the 18th Century, an engineer in mathematical instruments to the Académie des Sciences and one of a few craftsmen working in the Louvre. Poincon slightly rubbedSlightly wobblesEngraving crisp throughoutWear to the shagreen caseLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 631
painted cream with tinplate window and green cardboard shutters, protruding bay window and porch with balustrade terrace above, two gables either end and ornate chimneys, windows to side and back, sundial to right chimney stack, red painted roof, front opening in the middle to reveal four main rooms, large hall with stairs and landing, two attic rooms on the 2nd floor, original papers and fireplaces, electrically-lit and base with storage drawer —42in. (107cm.) wide x33in. (84cm.) x 20 1/2in. (52cm.) deep
Lot 6504
Alexander Anderson of Dunbar - 18th century bronze sundial on a hewn red sandstone pedestal, the circular sundial with a central sun with human features with 'Alexander Anderson Fecit Dunbar 1775' signed below, surrounded by roman numerals, on a shaped square bolster pedestal with stepped square baseDimensions: Height: 99cm Length/Width: 31cm
Lot 482
A 19th Century folding Pocket Sundial and Compass with coloured paper dials with multiple borders and floral decorations, with paper label to outer case listing place names, 4in x 2 1/2in Text on exterior is rubbed and discoloured, corners of paper missing. Also foxing and discolouration to inside, the Needle appears to be pointing in the right direction but we don't give any guarantees.
Lot 291
INTERESTING SELECTION OF VINTAGE COLLECTABLESincluding a retro Diplex desk barometer, a brass 55 year calendar (1945 - 1997), a small Chinese combination sundial/compass, a lot of old keys in carved wooden box, a desk stamp for '2 Fox Street Greenock', a brass desk clock/calendar, slide rules, and shells - conch, sea urchin, coral, spiral and tiger cowrie, etc.
Lot 74
A SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL & TWO BRASS SUNDIALS, 20TH C. All faithful reproductions of early 18th century originals. The brass rings are marked HS Thon Anno 1721, the silver universal equinoctial ring is marked Johann Somer. 6 cm. dia. of silver ring. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of the Late George Withers (1946-2023)
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