Lot 5216 - ibid157 Mobilier, Pendules, Varia, Sculptures, Tapis - online only - mardi, 31. mars 2026, 9h30
A LOT OF FOUR IVORY OBJECTS
17th–19th century
Ivory.
1. Magnifying glass, 19th century. With turned handle. L 14 cm.
2. Hydrometer in the form of a pear-shaped float with scale attachment (scale 1–12). H 10 cm.
3. Folding sundial, probably Dieppe, second half of the 17th century. Engraved decoration and various dials. Inside the compass is a piece of paper with the cardinal directions and information on the polar heights of various cities. The gnomon on the outside and the string gnomon on the inside are missing. Inside the lid is a rotating engraved metal disc. 4.5 × 5.3 × 1.7 cm. Glass defective, cracks and signs of use.
4. Dice, probably England, 17th century. So-called teetotum. With engraved, dark-colored letters (Y and V missing).
1. Magnifying glass, 19th century. With turned handle. L 14 cm.
2. Hydrometer in the form of a pear-shaped float with scale attachment (scale 1–12). H 10 cm.
3. Folding sundial, probably Dieppe, second half of the 17th century. Engraved decoration and various dials. Inside the compass is a piece of paper with the cardinal directions and information on the polar heights of various cities. The gnomon on the outside and the string gnomon on the inside are missing. Inside the lid is a rotating engraved metal disc. 4.5 × 5.3 × 1.7 cm. Glass defective, cracks and signs of use.
4. Dice, probably England, 17th century. So-called teetotum. With engraved, dark-colored letters (Y and V missing).
Provenance:
These objects, which contain protected materials, are located at the Koller representative office in Munich (viewing by appointment only in Munich). An EU trade license has been obtained; export outside the EU is not possible.
Conditionreport:
1.<br>- Magnifying glass frame with a large crack at the base of the handle, causing the screw connection to be slightly loose<br>- Discoloration/stains<br>2.<br>- Scale attachment repaired<br>- Some discoloration and adhesive residue<br>3.<br>- Glass repaired<br>- Cracks<br>- 1 fastening hook missing<br>- String gnomon missing<br>- Side application missing<br>4.<br>- Heavily yellowed<br>- Cracks<br>- Signs of use CHF 1 000 / 1 200 | (€ 1 030 / 1 240)
Vendu pour CHF 1 625 (frais inclus)