The Charles Bloud Sundial In Dieppe
Artist: Charles Bloud ( 1653-1699 )
Rare universal sundial made of ivory.
Signed around the perpetual calendar: Charles Bloud in Dieppe.
On the front when the dial is closed: markings from 1 to 12 at 2 o’clock
On the back, the engraved silver perpetual calendar.
Opens via two small silver (?) clasps, revealing the compass (magnetic needle) with the compass rose on an ivory-colored paper background featuring the names of numerous countries and cities.
This analemmatic dial is finely graduated on silver.
On the ornate front, a circular monthly calendar showing the phases of the moon
. On the edge, a small recess with a recessed stylus allowing for corrections.
Cites Certificate n°FR2601300048-K
Signed around the perpetual calendar: Charles Bloud in Dieppe.
On the front when the dial is closed: markings from 1 to 12 at 2 o’clock
On the back, the engraved silver perpetual calendar.
Opens via two small silver (?) clasps, revealing the compass (magnetic needle) with the compass rose on an ivory-colored paper background featuring the names of numerous countries and cities.
This analemmatic dial is finely graduated on silver.
On the ornate front, a circular monthly calendar showing the phases of the moon
. On the edge, a small recess with a recessed stylus allowing for corrections.
Cites Certificate n°FR2601300048-K
3 800 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Ivory
Length: 8.1 cm
Width: 7.6 cm
Height: 1.7 cm
Reference (ID): 1783415
Availability: In stock
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