A RARE SILVER-PLATED BRASS INCLINING DIAL BY J. SISSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1740
the 4½in. diameter dial with sprung folding gnomon signed I Sifson / LONDON, the hours running IIII-XII-VIII, inner degree scale running 140º-0-140º, hinged by 'XII' to baseplate with hinged latitude arm, level recess, and inset 2¼in. glazed compass with blued-steel needle, contained in fitted plush-lined Morocco leather case -- 5¼in. (13.3cm.) square

Exhibited: The Clockwork of the Heavens, Asprey & Company, London, November 1973, item 55 (Private Collection).

Jonathan Sisson (1690-1749) worked from the Strand and was father of Jeremiah Sisson who continued between 1749-1783. Both signed their instruments 'J. Sisson' and distinguishing between them has long been debated without conclusion.

Condition Report
In excellent overall condition with very little sign of use or wear; case may be later.

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