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Sale 70 Lot 1130  

THOMAS HEATH BRONZE HORIZONTAL PLATE SUNDIAL. early 19th century, inscribed Tho. Heath London. Circular form; outer ring engraved with Roman numerals divided in ten minute intervals; inner ring engraved with sixteen compass points and sixteen-point compass rose. Bearing paper label inscribed "Taken from the home of James Murray Mason in Fairfax Co. [VA} by one of the soldiers in my father's company, Conpany H, New Hampshire Volunteers." - Dial: 9 in. diameter;.
Estimate $200-400

PROVENANCE: Estate of Arthur H. Keyes, Washington, DC

Gnomon not attached; possibly replaced

Sold for $275


       
 

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