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antique treen compass and sun dial for sale opus antiques
A Georgian sun dial and compass in a mahogany case.  The brass measuring pieces pull up when in use and lie flat when the box is closed. The paper compass card which is in very good condition, is signed Watkins Bristol. The equation of time chart on the underside of the lid is also signed W.Watkins, Optician St Augustines Back, Bristol. A very well made piece.
It measures 7.5cm w x 7.5cm d.
c1815
 
William Watkins was listed in Bristol directories between 1803 -1832, initially as a 'Mathematical Instrument Maker' and later as a 'Manufacturer of Mathematical, Philosophical, Optical and Nautical Instruments'. He was in business at several Bristol addresses during his career, including St. Michael's Hill, 18 Clare Street (1812), 21 Clare Street (1813), and at The Lord Nelson, 16 St. Augustine's Back (1814-32). He was also a member of the Bristol Society of Merchant Venturers.

A Georgian Sun Dial & Compass - by Watkins

£495.00Price
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    ​The word Treen is derived from the word tree and is a term used to describe wooden household objects, all turned from one piece of wood e.g. a bowl, plate, gingerbread mould, and spoons, always having a function.

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