A c1700 Johan Martin gilt-brass and silver equinoctial sundial
$1850.00
A c1700 Johan Martin gilt-brass and silver equinoctial sundial
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Circa
1700
Maker
Johan Martin
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A Johan Martin gilt-brass and silver equinoctial sundial, Germany, C1700. Signed Johan Martin in Augspurg 48, the octagonal dial with inset compass rose and mounted with silver hour arc and silver hinged gnomon, the reserve and back plate engraved with 39 European cities and their latitudes, in original leather case. Dimensions: 5 x4.5cms.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
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