A decorative brass sundial Germany, early/mid-18th century
€750
Circa
erly/mid 18th century
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
Model of a compass sundial with a particularly decorative cutout, made of brass, unsigned but German, datable to the mid-18th century.
The dial has only one latitude, apparently for Berlin.
Furthermore, comparisons with several dials, signed by Essling or Koch in Berlin, reveal similarities in the style of the letters and the cutout of the gnomon.
The dial measures 7 cm in diameter, and the plate 7.5 x 6.5 cm.
Good condition, complete with its protective cap.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
