David Beringer Pocket Compass Sundial, Scientific Instrument, 18th–19th Century
Artist: David Beringer
Pocket diptych sundial and compass, by David Beringer (1756–1821), master craftsman in 1777
Wooden case with double-sided engraving, enhanced with color, depicting a compass rose and a sundial.
Functional compass, table showing the latitudes of European cities
Condition: one of the two eyepieces on the back is missing; the table is in good overall condition
A copy is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, inv. 68.36
Wooden case with double-sided engraving, enhanced with color, depicting a compass rose and a sundial.
Functional compass, table showing the latitudes of European cities
Condition: one of the two eyepieces on the back is missing; the table is in good overall condition
A copy is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, inv. 68.36
390 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Length: 9
Width: 5.7
Reference (ID): 1824548
Availability: In stock
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