Cylindrical boxwood sundial, circa 1800-1820
€250
Circa
1800-1820
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Cylindrical sundial, known as a shepherd’s sundial, made of turned boxwood. Unsigned, but French, dating from the early 19th century.
The small dial measures 8.5 cm in height.
The brass gnomon is beautifully carved (no missing parts, despite the tip appearing broken).
Some cracks in the wood and a small loss of wood at the base at the position of the S for September, but still in usable condition.
The head supporting the gnomon is no longer tightly fitted into the hole in the dial; it is loose.
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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/
