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The other day Kerry sent me an email asking if I had this item shown on eBay. I already had it, so thought I would show it.
It is a pocket size sun dial in a brass case made by the Ansonia Clock Co.
It has a tin chart in the lid so you can determine your location, longitude, latitude, degrees from true north you need to turn to determine your time.
It also has a 10 page instruction booklet.
Thanks for looking,
Dave
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Pocket WatchesPocket watch use peaked in the late 19th century as a wave of investment we…
I guess you didn't need another one, LOL. Thanks for sharing yours. BTW, I think yours is nicer than the one that's listed, yours also has the pamplet.
Thanks kerry10456 for the appreciation.
The original or early advertisements of these list:
Sun Watch No. 40830 $1.30.
I'll buy duplicates all day long for that price!
Dave
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This is really remarkable! I've never seen one of these. : )
Thanks miKKoChristmas11 for the appreciation. The SUNWATCH and instruction booklet is marked Patent Pending. The 10-page instruction booklet is also marked, Copyright 1921 by George Hollinwood.
Dave
Thanks officialfuel for the appreciation.
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