Sundial / Compass In A Diptych
This is a late 18th-century German piece—a pocket compass and sundial in a diptych.
On the top of the closed case is a list of major European cities with their corresponding latitudes, allowing the user to adjust observations based on their location; the gnomon can be adjusted as needed.
On the top of the closed case is a list of major European cities with their corresponding latitudes, allowing the user to adjust observations based on their location; the gnomon can be adjusted as needed.
450 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Painted wood
Length: 105mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 18mm
Reference (ID): 1856827
Availability: In stock
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