Octagonal silver sundial in case

Made:
1701-1750 in Paris
maker:
Baradelle family
Octagonal Louis XVI silver sundial and compass

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Octagonal Louis XVI silver sundial and compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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:
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