An ivory dyptich sundial, Germany, 17th century.
Germany 17th century.
3600 EURO
Ivory diptych sundial for latitude 48 degrees with vertical and horizontal dials, pin gnomon for Italian hours and lunar volvelle. Compass needle and glass cover. On the plain back part is impressed a bird over a leafy branch. Germany, late 17th century. For a similar object please refer to: London, The Science Museum , object nbr. 1991-134, by Georg Karner, Nuremberg, Sir Henry Wellcome’s Museum Collection. Germany 17th century.
2,3” – 5,5 CM H 1,5” – 4 CM L 1,5” – 4 CM D
REF: M3538
