18th Century Scrimshaw Sundial – SOLD

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18th Century Scrimshaw Sundial – SOLD
Inv. #: e93
Maker:

Initials – AGM

After Thomas Tuttell

Description:

The dial is positioned in the upper part and has a concentric retrograde hour section with Roman numerals and a carved, triangular gnomon. It has a wooden underside with a central cartouche depicting the makers initials. The top is engraved with an English ‘Man of War’ amidst rough seas against a landscape that includes a medieval castle.

Very similar Scrimshaw sundials by Thomas Tuttell reside in the Walters Art Museum, the British Museum and the Science Museum.

 

Size: 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/2".

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