The Marcus Purman portable timekeeper, dated 1598

With original sundial and case, formerly in the collection of Sir Thomas Vyner goldsmith and Lord Mayor of London in 1653.

Purchased by J. B. Hawkins Antiques in 1978 from a descendant in Cammeray, Sydney where I then lived.

Sold to R.A. Lee.

Sold to the ‘Atwood Time Museum’ in America.