Octagonal Louis XVI silver sundial and compass, 2¾-inches in original fish-skin case, by Baradelle, Paris, France, 1701-1750. For use in range of latitudes 40-60 (see note).
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1938-107
- Materials:
- silver (metal), steel (metal), fishskin, felt and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 11 mm x 71 mm x 63 mm, .04kg
overall (as displayed): 32 mm x 48 mm x 85 mm,
- type:
- horizontal sundial
- credit:
- Sotheby's