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= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote

= Antique Dated 1675 RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote

$ 884.4

Availability: 19 in stock
  • Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original with good age patination
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

    Description

    Antique, Dated 1675 EX-RARE Brass Sundial Old English Transience of Life Quote
    For your consideration is a charming and rare antique Sundial - an instrument designed for measuring time, used since ancient Egyptian times and now a well-regarded element of any garden of sophistication
    Made of thick brass or bronze with an elaborated cut out harp shaped gnomon
    Dated 1675 dial plate, with beautifully engraved Roman numerals and a themed decoration, reminding us about the transience of life: a skull and a scythe illustrating a quote in old English "Lifes but a shade"
    The Medieval memento mori style darkness is compensated by the beautiful sun and the scrolls surrounding the gnomon
    Circa 17th century, British
    All original, unique and authentic
    Measurements:
    Approx. 8" diameter (across) x 4.5" tall with gnomon
    Weighs about 1 lbs. 7 oz.
    Condition:
    Very Good overall.
    Please see
    photos. All original with good age patination
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    Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. To  avoid any misunderstandings and in case of any doubt, please e-mail  us. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information The Elbridge electrical MFG Co Model dynamo "L"
    This early Motor was manufactured by The Elbridge electrical MFG CO known to make experimental apparatuses for students of electricity, This Motor was pictured in Advertisements for the company as early as 1899 and could possibly be an even earlier motor then that. from the same time period as early edison, tesla , and western electric motors.
    This unique dynamo Motor is mounted on a long wood board which has four binding posts attached to it as well as the motor and a simple gear drive
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