~FINE GERMAN DIPTYCH/PORTABLE SUNDIAL/COMPASS COMPENDIUM~
225 GBP ($300 USD) shipping included
A fine 18th/19th century wooden and paper Diptych dial-probably German
Dimensions
3 x 2 x 3/4
Circa
1800
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
Fine, small format pocket sundial/Diptych dial with colorized sundial and latitudes, compass under yellowing glass (cardinal point for west is O), original string gnomen set for between 50 and 51 degrees (London). Paper on back depicting all major cities in Europe and in perfect (rarely used) condition. One or two stains but nothing that detracts. Original hooks to lock dial and for the fruit wood case. A fine, unsigned (as far as I can tell) example of this popular and useful traveler’s compendium.
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ScientificaOpticae
Scientifica Opticae
Mark Hacking (Scientifica Opticae Inc.) has been an avid collector/dealer for over 30 years. A former Science teacher, he has an innate love for anything natural or mechanical. Specializing in optical (microscopes, telescopes), surveying, medical, weighing and drawing instruments, he is an active participant of the Scientific Instrument Fair in London. Living in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children; Mark looks forward to meeting as many fellow collectors as possible, and has a worldwide following on eBay (Sciopti).
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