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Antique Brass Sundials

19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Brass sundial with folding gnoman. Wood painted base
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
plaster polished to perfection, and colored paper gores. The globe is supported by a fully graduated brass
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Brass Sundials

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Silver, Brass

Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
The coat of arms is the emblem of Saxony, a historically important territory. The Saxon monarchy was abolished in 1918 during WWI and the defeat of the Germans. The crest is engraved...
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Early 20th Century German High Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Johann Michael Bergauer (Simonsfeld, 1676 - Innsbruck, 1745 circa) Mechanical equatorial sundial
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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
By David Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
coloured paper applied to each face, stamped D.BERINGER. With brass gnomons to each face. Mounted onto an
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood

End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Sand hourglass, brass container with circular base and tapered columns in the center and blown
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1890s Antique Brass Sundials

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Glass

A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine 19th Century Meridian or Noon Cannon, Large Marble Base into which is carved a sundial with
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

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Marble, Brass

Antique A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 13 in
Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
a stepped plinth base over scrolling foliate feet, the pointed arch, gilt brass dial mask finely
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Sundials

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Mahogany

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Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq
By Georges Jacob
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine set of ten Louis XVI style Beachwood armchairs In the Manor of George Jacob 19th century (Four more chairs can be offered with different upholstery ) Measures: Height 37 in....
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood

19th century French walnut coffee table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique walnut coffee table with 2 drawers from France. Table has a beautiful patina. Completely in perfect condition. Origin: France Period: Approx. 1820 Size:148cm x 77cm x h.50cm ​
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1820s French Antique Brass Sundials

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Walnut

Antique 19th century French walnut coffee table
19th century French walnut coffee table
H 19.69 in W 58.27 in D 30.32 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood, Pine

Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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1880s French Country Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood

Antique Barker & Sons London Brass Pocket Nautical Navigation Compass Fob
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century compass by F. Barker & Sons Ltd of London. Brass case with white face and ring for suspending from a watch fob / chain. "Francis Barker & Son is a trademar...
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Paper

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Impressive six person motoring picnic case; circa 1910. The collection comprises six enamelled tin plates, six ceramic cups with matching saucers and enough cutlery for six individua...
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1910s European Antique Brass Sundials

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Metal, Brass

Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
H 6.88 in W 24.5 in D 15.38 in
Swedish Atlas Astrology Garden Armillary
Located in Vienna, AT
A Swedish garden armillary, manufactured in the 1950s in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Swedish Atlas Astrology Garden Armillary
Swedish Atlas Astrology Garden Armillary
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
French Louis XVI Style 1870s Round Game Table with Flip Top and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style round parquetry top game table with flip top and tapered legs from the second half of the 19th century. This French table features a circular parquetry top t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Twisted Walking Cane with Beaten Brass Handle Golf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts twisted walking cane with beaten brass handle This charming twisted cane is in the Arts and Crafts tradition with beaten brass Knob at the handle which has a rope co...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

A Fabulous Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century finely hand carved giltwood overmantle mirror of exceptional quality and large proportions. The mirror glass plate of arch top form is set within a stunning ...
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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Glass, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique late 19th century Ecclesiastical style stained glass window signed by Ward & Hughes, London, 1890. This window is of excellent artistry, with each tiny detail hand pa...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890. The floating card dial pivots on a bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free from any ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass scales having a quality set of brass scales with 2 circular brass pans standing on a brass tripod base Quaint examples in lovely original condition ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
H 19.38 in W 19.3 in D 12.6 in
Italian Carved Giltwood Chinese Chippendale Style Mirror By Carver’s Gild
By Carver's Guild
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian Chinese chippendale style carved giltwood mirror by Carver’s Gild. It is a really nice scale, and note the Ho Ho bird with the draping garland. It is marked and in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Antique Brass Sundials

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th c . Swedish Gustavian Painted Stools Signed by Johannes Ericsson
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the late Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with nailhead trim, circa 1830. Signed by Johannes Ericsson, 1803-1865, a chair ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

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Linen, Wood, Paint

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Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate
Located in Kent, GB
Brass engraved sundial with the original gnomon. The angle of the gnomon is approximately 51.5
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Equinoxial Pocket Sundial
By L. Gäfe À Augsburg
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Horizontal octagonal sundial plate decorated with geometric motifs and the flowers. Folding
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Iron

German Sundial 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
In shape of an octagon, with a compass. Brass.
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18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

German Sundial 18th Century
German Sundial 18th Century
H 2.21 in W 2.21 in D 0.48 in
Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sundial ajustable with two screw brass.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century
Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century
H 2.56 in W 2.56 in D 0.99 in
18th Century Portland Stone Sundial Pedestal with Brass Dial Plate
Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
An 18th century Portland stone sundial pedestal with brass dial plate by Thomas Wright, (1711-1786
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Stone

Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Gnomon may be collapsible and is in the shape of bird It s made up of a compass too Signed Butterfield, Paris.
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18th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sundial placed in its original oak wooden box. Cm 7 x 7 x 2 (h). Very good condition and
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1850s French Antique Brass Sundials

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Oak

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century
Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
Paris 18th century, signed “Baradelle AParis”, with compass, gnomon with bird shaped pointer, engraved table of latitudes on back, original leather case. Size c. 65 x 75 mm.
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sundial compass signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA, 1921. The clock is equipped with a
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1920s American Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

French Brass Sundial in its original Oak Wooden Box Made in the Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sundial placed in its original oak wooden box. French manufacture of the mid-XIX century. Cm
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1850s French Antique Brass Sundials

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Oak

Early 20th Century Golden Brass Sundial Shaped Table Lamp
Located in IT
Sundial-shaped brass lamp, from France, from early 20th century. Rewired. Customizable lampshade
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Pocket sundial
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A nice example of an English brass pocket sundial
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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

German eqinoctial sundial
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a 17th century German brass and silvered sundial by Lorenz Grassl
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Brass Sundials

Iron and Brass Armillary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative iron armillary with brass globe and accents with movable rings, on a tall turned
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Iron and Brass Armillary
Iron and Brass Armillary
H 25 in Dm 13 in
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Located in New Orleans, LA
treasure of horological design. Crafted of a gorgeous pair of brass and bronze rings, this elegant ring
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17th Century German Other Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Bronze

17th-Century Armillary Sphere
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an
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17th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Bronze

17th-Century Armillary Sphere
17th-Century Armillary Sphere
H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic early 1900's armillary situated atop a tapered four sided carved limestone column with organic ornamentation on each corner. Perfect most anywhere this original antique armil...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

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Limestone, Brass

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden. By Swedish 18th century
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Iron

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a Butterfield design brass pocket sundial by Menant, Paris, presented in the
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Mid-18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case
Butterfield Sundial in Original Case
H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.56 in
Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840
Located in Milan, IT
Rare tiltable and lockable equinoctial sundial of engraved brass and glass, complete with case
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1840s British Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a pocket equinoctial sundial by Troughton and Simms, London. In the original red
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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial
A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial
H 1.19 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Early 18th Century German Equinoctial Sundial
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of an Martin of Augsberg equinoctial pocket sundial in original leather and velvet
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Early 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Silver, Brass

19th Century Baroque Style Pocket Compass and Sundial
Located in Essex, MA
A whimsical and curious ebony and ivory diptych sundial, unmarked, mid 19th century, the octagonal
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19th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
Engraved boxwood diptych sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture, first decade
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Early 1800s British Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
By Mappin Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed
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1910s British Antique Brass Sundials

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Silver Plate

Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan
By Pierre de Baillou
Located in Milano, IT
Rassegna di Studi e di Notizie, 1973, p. 114). A brass sundial from the first quarter of the 18th century
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1720s Italian Other Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Steel

Engraved Boxwood Sundial English Manufacture of the 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Engraved boxwood sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture of the second half of
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1770s British Antique Brass Sundials

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Boxwood

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base. A black basalt ceramic Egyptian Bust on its original
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Brass Sundials

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Boudoir Clock, circa 1860
By E. Portelance
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
of time with a sundial. The front of the clock has velvet lined fretted panel. The dial is also
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Brass Sundials

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Bronze

Rare and Fine Terrestrial Table-Globe by Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr '1671-1750'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
stamped brass hour dial and pointer sits on top of the engraved brass meridian circle graduated in four
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1720s German Antique Brass Sundials

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Other

Antique Brass Sundial
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique solid brass sundial with wonderful patina. Markings include "J. Adams, London" in script
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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Antique Brass Sundial
Antique Brass Sundial
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials
Located in London, GB
polished solid brass sundials and decoration. Salvaged from a Cornish manor house and restored to its
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Sundials

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Column, Brass Dial, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique garden sundial. An English, reconstituted stone column with brass dial and
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

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Stone

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
By Jacques Linedal
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a
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19th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

17th Century Armillary Sphere
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an
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17th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Bronze

17th Century Armillary Sphere
17th Century Armillary Sphere
H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Bronze and Faux Bois Sun Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
and brass atop a faux bois pedestal that was designed and finished to resemble an old tree stump. Cast
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Sundials

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Bronze

19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare 19th century Korean compass-sundial, the brass pierced with incised decoration on the
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Mid-19th Century Korean Qing Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century. In a hand turned domed brass case with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour scales
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Description: This French equinoctial compass sundial is a rare and precious piece. It features a
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1870s Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool antique nautical sundial with scrimshaw on bone inlay, circa late 1800s. The piece is of
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw
Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw
H 8.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass and Iron, Late 18th Century Sweden, Stylized Floral
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Iron

A Georgian Mahogany Cased Pocket Sundial
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). By W Watkins mathamatical instumen...
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1840s British George IV Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

 A Georgian Mahogany Cased Pocket Sundial
 A Georgian Mahogany Cased Pocket Sundial
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 0.4 in
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Portable Equinoctial Sundial Signed Cary, London
Located in Kent, GB
Exquisite brass sundial that retains the original lacquer, though worn through on the areas that
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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial
Located in Woodbury, CT
Justice in Brussels during a renovation during 2002, with a very lovely 6" diameter verdigris brass
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

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Limestone, Brass

Swedish Sundial
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with natural patina, forged rings, and simple arrow on rich
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19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

Swedish Sundial
Swedish Sundial
H 34.25 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Piscis Sundial
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with white/green patina with forged rings and neoclassical style
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19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

Piscis Sundial
Piscis Sundial
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Gorgeous Portland Stone English Sundial
Located in Woodbury, CT
This classically-elegant carved Portland Stone sundial features its original naturally-patinated
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Magnificent Large Carved Stone Sundial
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is one of the most exceptional sundials we've ever owned! The honey-colored carved pedestal
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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Stone, Brass

Lovely Edwardian Sundial with Original Dialplate
Located in Woodbury, CT
This beauty is made from cast stone and sports its original verdigris brass dialplate and scrolled
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Cast Stone, Brass

19th-Early 20th Century Brass Garden Armillary / Sundial
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-early 20th century brass garden armillary / sundial.
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19th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th c. French pocket sundial/compass
Located in Summerland, CA
A beautifully-crafted wood pocket sundial with intricate printed paper numerals, degrees and
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

18th c. French pocket sundial/compass
18th c. French pocket sundial/compass
H 0.5 in W 1.75 in D 2.75 in
English Victorian 19th Century Brass Sundial with Roman Numerals, circa 1875
Located in Ambler, PA
English 19th Century Brass Sundial with Roman Numerals. Marked SINE UMBRA.NIHIL. Original Gnomon
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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Sundial Equinoctial Universal, 18th Century
By Dollond, London
Located in Paris, FR
In his original box Signed: Dollon, London Brass, Perfect condition.
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18th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Equinoctial Sundial by Claude Langlois, circa 1750
Located in Paris, FR
A fine example of a brass and hexagonal universal equinoctial sundial signed “Langlois a Paris aux
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

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Antique Brass Sundials For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique brass sundials for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and stone, all antique brass sundials available were constructed with great care. Antique brass sundials have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts, Baroque and Louis XVI antique brass sundials are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique brass sundials over the years, but those made by Butterfield Paris, Jacques Linedal and Johann Michael Bergauer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Brass Sundials?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $23,521 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Brass Sundials
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    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
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    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
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    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.