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The Richard II brass horary quadrant (reverse). Photo: Bonhams.

Rare 14th century time-telling instrument, marked with badge of Richard II, to sell at Bonhams

1 posted on 11/19/2011 2:39:57 AM PST by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

Where does the battery go?


3 posted on 11/19/2011 2:53:14 AM PST by Safetgiver (I'd rather die under a free American sky than live under a Socialist regime.)
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To: SunkenCiv

4 posted on 11/19/2011 3:02:40 AM PST by Daffynition
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To: SunkenCiv
Somewhat reminds me of this...
6 posted on 11/19/2011 5:39:09 AM PST by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
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To: SunkenCiv

Cool, but I’ll bet it’s kind of awkward to wear on your wrist.


9 posted on 11/19/2011 6:04:33 AM PST by reagan_fanatic (A communist is just a liberal in a hurry)
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10 posted on 11/19/2011 7:17:09 AM PST by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are here! What will you do?)
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To: SunkenCiv

John Bonham always kept good time.


12 posted on 11/19/2011 7:31:39 AM PST by Blind Eye Jones
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To: SunkenCiv

Long ago was supposed to mean not as technologically advanced, but I’ll tell you what...I couldn’t invent that thing!


13 posted on 11/19/2011 12:47:43 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: SunkenCiv

Thanks, Civ


16 posted on 11/19/2011 4:34:06 PM PST by Cincinna ( *** NOBAMA 2012 ***)
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