18th-century Portable Sundial From Germany, Engraved And Signed - Scn26obj014
Artist: Nhöldem
18th-century German portable sundial, engraved and signed - SCN26OBJ014
Rare sundial signed "Nhöldem," likely made in Switzerland or southern Germany, 18th century
18th-century octagonal equinoctial traveling sundial made of brass, featuring a built-in compass and typical of German production.
Inscriptions on the back: The reverse features lists of European cities associated with their latitudes (“Eleva Poli” for polar elevation / latitude), such as Venice (Venedig), Zurich ...
In good overall condition; no guarantee that the hand will function (may have been demagnetized...), glass may have been replaced at some point...
The ancestor of the mechanical watch!
In good overall condition
Dimensions approximately 6 x 6 cm
Rare sundial signed "Nhöldem," likely made in Switzerland or southern Germany, 18th century
18th-century octagonal equinoctial traveling sundial made of brass, featuring a built-in compass and typical of German production.
Inscriptions on the back: The reverse features lists of European cities associated with their latitudes (“Eleva Poli” for polar elevation / latitude), such as Venice (Venedig), Zurich ...
In good overall condition; no guarantee that the hand will function (may have been demagnetized...), glass may have been replaced at some point...
The ancestor of the mechanical watch!
In good overall condition
Dimensions approximately 6 x 6 cm
700 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Brass
Length: 6 cm
Reference (ID): 1811969
Availability: In stock
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