RARE Antique 1922 ' POCKET ' ANSONIA CLOCK Co Sunwatch - Compass

Description: From Ancient Times. From ancient Times is a small Dutch Company We offer Antique European Porcelain. Chamber of Commerce no : KvK 58713255 VAT number : NL 58713255 Visit my store too. RARE Antique 1922 ' POCKET ' ANSONIA CLOCK Co Sunwatch - Compass - Sundial Tin ~~~~ Sunwatch of lacquered brass / tin construction, comprising lidded sundial, the dial plate printed with principal latitude set at 54 degrees, hour lines, retractable gnomon, the lower part with magnetic compass having blued steel needle, and marked with cardinals, intercardinals and magnetic variation, and “Made in France.” ~~~~ Lower part of sun watch further marked “Manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Co. USA” and “Patent Pending.” The inside lid with “Tables of Latitudes, Etc.” listing 33 principal British and Irish cities with corresponding positions expressed in latitude and longitude together with magnetic declination, and “Equation” featuring date and corresponding time variance ~~~ All enclosed within the tin ~~~Complete with and original Sunwatch instruction booklet for “Great Britain and the Irish Free State” by George Hollinwood, printed by Lounsbury & Co, 19 Platt Street, New York, USA with copyright notice dated 1922 ~~~ Unusual version of this Sunwatch, as the vast majority of these were destined for the US market ~~~ All in VGC as Photos ~~ I did try in the Sunlight and it actually WORKS nicely giving approx the Correct time !! ~~~ Collectors item View also or other items. All antique Porcelain ; combined shipping to reduce the shipping costs is always possible. _________________________________________________ It is important for us to receive your 5 star feedback. If there is any problem , don’t open a case but please contact us and we will find a good solution.

Price: 525 USD

Location: Veenendaal

End Time: 2024-11-25T15:03:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 30 USD