"19th-century Carved Ivory Globe With Concealed Sundial"
A rare and fascinating 19th-century terrestrial globe, finely carved in ivory, which opens to reveal a sundial hidden inside. This extraordinary piece illustrates the skill and ingenuity of 19th-century scientific craftsmanship, combining geography, astronomy, and decorative art in a single object. The globe is delicately engraved with precise cartographic markings and testifies to the accuracy characteristic of European scientific instruments of the period. Dimensions: Height 9 cm, Diameter 5 cm. A true 19th-century scientific curiosity, worthy of a museum, prized for its rare combination of a globe and a sundial, it is a unique collector's item for enthusiasts of horology and antique scientific instruments.