18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
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18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1730
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Oxfordshire, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4936220272802
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