An early 19th century German pocket sundial
[A diptych pocket sundial for latitudes 40° - 55° North.]
Nuremberg?, c.1818. Wooden case (80 x 55 x 15mm closed) with three engraved labels with original hand colour pasted on; brass compass under glass with brass ring; string gnomon with brass pin; two latches (to hold closed and opened, with stabilising pin. With old ink mss. inscription on base: ''Bought at the Fair at Calais July 1818".
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A pocket sundial in working order, designed for use in Europe. On the lid label is a list of the latitudes of major towns, allowing the string gnomon to be adjusted to the correct position (from 38 to 55°). The two inside labels are decorated with garlands. The compass is marked with eight points in German and the magnetic variation is marked at 18° west of north and is signed 'P.B.'.
Paul was the son of David Beringer (1756-1821), a master craftsman who specialised in scientific instruments such as these.
Condition:
Label on outside slightly worn, but readable.References:
See NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM: AST0150.Related products
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