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Lot 1064* - A194 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 24. September 2020, 10.00 AM

HORIZONTAL, PORTABLE SUN DIAL WITH CASE

Paris, beginning of the 18th century. Signed C. Langlois à Paris au Niveau (Claude Langlois 1690–1756).
Brass, engraved. Octagonal base plate with recessed compass and 4 hour scales. Hinged gnomon with hand designed as a bird, the bird's beak indicating the latitude. The underside of the plate and of the compass features information on the latitudes of various cities. Leather-covered case.
7 × 6.5 × 3.5 cm.

Leather, brittle and with losses. Button for closing the case, broken off.


CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)

Sold for CHF 875 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.