Exceptional Holland Circle by Francis Van Dieghem made in Brussels circa 1684
POA
Dimensions
Total height = 25.8 cm – Diameter = 18.6 cm.
Circa
circa 1684
Maker
Francis Van Dieghem
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
This holland circle, also called simple theodolite or circumferentor and characteristic of the 17th century, is an extremely rare instrument.
Indeed, it is the third known holland circle from Francis Van Dieghem.
It is also one of the rare Flemish theodolites from the 17th century with its characteristic Flemish shape like the early models known from Damery or Coignet.
Moreover, all the scales are very well engraved and quite accurate, which is also a characteristic of renowned Flemish workshops.
To our knowledge, only three other instruments signed by Van Dieghem are known: two holland circles and a quadrant. See references.
Full descriptive on request.
Ask the Dealer
Dealer information
Galerie Delalande Paris
After 37 years in Le Louvre des Antiquaires, the Delalande gallery moved early June 2015 to 35 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, on the other side of the Seine River in the well known antic shops area "le Carré Rive Gauche".
Our main specialties are, since 1976, Marine and Scientific instruments, Tobacco and Opium objects, Curiosities and Great Canes.
We participate to international antique fairs (TEFAF Maastricht) and are unique partner of the French Maritime Museum.
Eric Delalande is also Administrator of the French Experts National Company (C.N.E.).
Please visit also our two websites, which are frequently updated: www.antiquites-delalande.fr (French) and www.delalande-antiques.com (English). ----------------------------
La Galerie Delalande s'est installée en juin 2015 au 35 rue de Lille (75007 Paris), au coeur de la capitale dans le "Carré Rive Gauche", après 37 années de présence au Louvre des Antiquaires.
Nous nous sommes orientés, depuis 1976, vers plusieurs spécialités : Marine et Sciences, Objets du tabac et de l'Opium, Cannes de collection et Curiosités.
Nous participons à des salons d'envergure internationale (TEFAF Maastricht) et sommes partenaires exclusifs du Musée National de la Marine.
Eric Delalande est également Administrateur de la Compagnie Nationale des Experts (C.N.E.).
N'hésitez pas à visiter nos deux sites internet fréquemment mis à jour : www.antiquites-delalande.fr (Français) and www.delalande-antiques.com (Anglais).
