Scientific interest in early sundial

A rare Cork sundial comes up at Lynes and Lynes sale next week.

A rare brass 18th century sundial at Lynes and Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill next Saturday, (Feb 15), is of scientific and Cork interest.

Estimated at €400-€600 and dated Corke 1752, it was made by Daniel Voster, who was one of the earliest known instrument makers in Ireland.

A slide rule he made in 1742 is now in the collection of the Science Museum in London. Daniel Voster’s father Elias built the Vosterburg Estate in Montenotte in the early 18th century.

Furniture in the sale includes a 19th century mahogany secretaire (€800-€1,200), a Cork Georgian mahogany and satinwood-banded, tea table (€400-€600); a Victorian mirror-back sideboard (€1,000-€1,500); a set of 10 Irish-design dining chairs (€1,500- €2,000); a large dining table; a set of eight Victorian dining chairs stamped Strahan and household effects. Viewing is from 10 am to 8 pm next Thursday and Friday and the sale is at 11 am on this day week.