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BY JOHN M' KELVEY, CIRCA 1836
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AN ENGLISH OCTAGONAL BRASS WALL SUN-DIAL
BY JOHN M' KELVEY, CIRCA 1836
The engraved dial centred by a star surrounded by a calendar, names of various cities and Roman numerals to the outer parameter, pierced brass gnomon, inscribed in a cartouche Engraved for David Thoburn by JOHN M' KELVEY 1836, mounted on a velvet covered backplate
57 cm. diam.
BY JOHN M' KELVEY, CIRCA 1836
The engraved dial centred by a star surrounded by a calendar, names of various cities and Roman numerals to the outer parameter, pierced brass gnomon, inscribed in a cartouche Engraved for David Thoburn by JOHN M' KELVEY 1836, mounted on a velvet covered backplate
57 cm. diam.
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