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Antique Brass Sundials

Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler
Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler

Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler

Located in London, GB

A folding portable brass sundial and compass, ornately engraved octagonal fire gilt base plate, Augsburg, circa 1780 – 1800.

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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Engraved Brass Portable Sundial Signed “Menant à Paris”
Engraved Brass Portable Sundial Signed “Menant à Paris”

Engraved Brass Portable Sundial Signed “Menant à Paris”

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant portable brass sundial, finely engraved and signed “Menant à Paris”, demonstrating the precision and artistry of French scientific instrument making.

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1740s Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Macquart Brass Butterfield-Type Pocket Sundial French Early 18th century
Macquart Brass Butterfield-Type Pocket Sundial French Early 18th century

Macquart Brass Butterfield-Type Pocket Sundial French Early 18th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Horizontal Butterfield-type sundial, signed "Macquart AParis", in shagreen covered case. Style and compass glass missing. French, second quarter of the 18th century. Signed: Henry Ma...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780
A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780

A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780

By Michael Butterfield

Located in Firenze, IT

Octagonal brass dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator.

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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial
19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial

19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th-century pocket sundial, designed to be worn or carried, made of silvered metal with finely engraved details. This compact and functional timepiece reflects the refinemen...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial Rare Asian portable sundial from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in bronze This exquisite instrument combines scientific function w...

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1880s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial
19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial Rare American portable sundial from the 19th century, finely engraved in bronze with inscriptions of various U.S. cities for g...

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1850s Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial
19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial

19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th-century portable sundial crafted in bronze, partially silvered and finely engraved with precise calibrations and decorative detailing. This compact timekeeping instrumen...

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1810s Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel
19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel

19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel

Located in Madrid, ES

Fine 19th-century horizontal sundial, crafted in bronze, inspired by the designs of Erasmus Habermel (ca. 1538–1606, Prague), one of the most celebrated instrument makers of the lat...

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1880s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial
19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial

19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare cadran solaire portatif chinois du XIXe siècle, finement ouvragé en bronze gravé et émaillé. Cet instrument aux détails précis témoigne du savoir-faire et de l'art scientifique...

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1880s Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

LORENZ GRASSL German 18th Century Antique Foldable Compass-Sundial Gilt Bronze
LORENZ GRASSL German 18th Century Antique Foldable Compass-Sundial Gilt Bronze

LORENZ GRASSL German 18th Century Antique Foldable Compass-Sundial Gilt Bronze

By Lorenz

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Augsburg-type equinoctial compass sundial by Lorenz Grassl. This is an exceptional and very rare 18th-century Augsburg equinoctial compass sundial, signed “Lorenz Graßl”,...

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1770s German George III Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

LORENZ GRASSL German 1770 Antique Portable Octagonal Compass-Sundial In Bronze
LORENZ GRASSL German 1770 Antique Portable Octagonal Compass-Sundial In Bronze

LORENZ GRASSL German 1770 Antique Portable Octagonal Compass-Sundial In Bronze

By Lorenz

Located in Miami, FL

Antique portable Augsburg equinoctial compass sundial by Lorenz Grassl. This is an exceptional and very rare 18th-century Augsburg equinoctial compass sundial, signed “Lorenz Graßl”...

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1770s German George III Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Bronze

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

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Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate
Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate

Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate

Located in Kent, GB

Brass engraved sundial with the original gnomon.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Equinoxial Pocket Sundial
Equinoxial Pocket Sundial

Equinoxial Pocket Sundial

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Dm 1.89 in

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 circle on which are engraved the hours. The back of the compass are engraved the latitu...

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Iron

German Sundial 18th Century
German Sundial 18th Century

German Sundial 18th Century

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H 2.21 in W 2.21 in D 0.48 in

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

Materials

Brass

Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century
Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century

Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century

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H 2.56 in W 2.56 in D 0.99 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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Portland Stone Sundial Pedestal with Brass Dial Plate
18th Century Portland Stone Sundial Pedestal with Brass Dial Plate

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) Of baluster shape in octagonal form, the elegant lines of this fine Portland st...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Stone

Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century
Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century

Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century

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H 0.6 in Dm 2.76 in

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

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Located in Firenze, IT

The base frame consists of a circular brass plate containing a magnetic compass with degree scale engraved on a silvered plate.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century
Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century

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H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sundial placed in its original oak wooden box.

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1850s French Antique Brass Sundials

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Oak

Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail
Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail

Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail

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H 50.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved Portland stone pedestal with a brass sundial plate.  Base and pedestal, 2 pieces.

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Late 17th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Pocket sundial
Pocket sundial

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
German eqinoctial sundial

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

Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s
Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s

Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful antique Sundial. It is made of wrought iron and brass, which got green patina due to its age.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial
Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial

Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare antique brass heliochronometer sundial by renowned makers Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Iron and Brass Armillary
Iron and Brass Armillary

Iron and Brass Armillary

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H 25 in Dm 13 in

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, tree leg base.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

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H 2.88 in Dm 2 in

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Located in New Orleans, LA

Made of brass, the Meridian ring features an engraved degree scale divided clockwise from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.

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17th Century German Other Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

17th-Century Armillary Sphere
17th-Century Armillary Sphere

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size. Though other armillary spheres were often construct...

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17th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac
Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac

Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac

Located in Highwood, 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

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Iron

Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840
Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840

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 lined with blue velvet.

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1840s British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case
Butterfield Sundial in Original Case

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case

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H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.56 in

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 original fishskin case.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial
A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial

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H 1.19 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

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 leather case. The adjustable silvered chapter ring allows the traveler to set the l...

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

A Thomas Haye Brass Butterfield-Type Pocket Sundial French Early 18th century
A Thomas Haye Brass Butterfield-Type Pocket Sundial French Early 18th century

A Thomas Haye Brass Butterfield-Type Pocket Sundial French Early 18th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: XVIII century. Provenance: French, signed Haye. Dimensions: 8 cm x 5,9 cm Signed HAYE A PARIS, octagonal brass dial engraved, inset compass, mounted with hinged gnomon with ...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine 18th century gilt brass and silver pocket sundial with Travelling case, c. 1750.

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18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Silver, Brass

Early 18th Century German Equinoctial Sundial
Early 18th Century German Equinoctial Sundial

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 lined case.

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Early 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Silver, Brass

Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade
Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade

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

19th Century Sycamore Pocket Pantochronometer Compass Sundial
19th Century Sycamore Pocket Pantochronometer Compass Sundial

19th Century Sycamore Pocket Pantochronometer Compass Sundial

Located in Norwich, England

Combining a floating magnetic compass, a pivoting horizontal sundial with angled brass gnomon, and a universal time dial, all set beneath a low domed glass, and framed by a broad ena...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

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Glass, Sycamore

Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan
Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan

Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan

By Pierre de Baillou

Located in Milano, IT

A compass of proportions signed by Pierre is present in the collections of the Civic Collections of Applied Art of the Castello Sforzesco (Tullio Tomba, La collezione Scientifica del...

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1720s Italian Other Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Steel

Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s
Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s

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 of the 19th century.

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Early 1800s British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico
19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare early 19th century equinoctial pocket sundial in original case, signed V. Simalvico, London.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Silver, Brass

Engraved Boxwood Sundial English Manufacture of the 18th Century
Engraved Boxwood Sundial English Manufacture of the 18th Century

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 the 18th century.

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1770s British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Boxwood

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble
Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Antique Grand Tour Collection of Patinated Bronze and Marble items to include a miniature Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base. A black basalt ceramic Egyptian...

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Brass Sundials

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Brass Sundial
Antique Brass Sundial

Antique Brass Sundial

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H 12 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

Antique Brass Sundial

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique solid brass sundial with wonderful patina. Markings include "J.

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century Octagonal Brass Sundial Signed “Johan Schrettegger
18th Century Octagonal Brass Sundial Signed “Johan Schrettegger

18th Century Octagonal Brass Sundial Signed “Johan Schrettegger

Located in Madrid, ES

Exceptional 18th-century octagonal brass sundial, signed “Johan Schrettegger, Augsburg”, featuring a blued steel needle, a folding latitude arc engraved 10°–90°, and an engraved equi...

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18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials

Located in London, GB

Blackened solid cast iron with polished solid brass sundials and decoration. Salvaged from a Cornish manor house and restored to its former glory.

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Column, Brass Dial, Victorian, Circa 1900
Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Column, Brass Dial, Victorian, Circa 1900

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 gnomon, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

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Stone

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

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 Dieppe Lat. 49, with folding scroll support gnomon, the compass with a blued needle,...

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19th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

17th Century Armillary Sphere
17th Century Armillary Sphere

17th Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

17th Century Armillary Sphere

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size. Though other armillary spheres were often construct...

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17th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial
19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial

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 horizontal plate with a small blue stone with gilt Chinese character for South.

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Mid-19th Century Korean Qing Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass
19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass

By Johann Michael Bergauer

Located in Milano, IT

Weight: the sundial 0.49 lb (224 g); the case 0, 20 lb (95 g) Original wooden case covered in brown leather.

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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Description: This French equinoctial compass sundial is a rare and precious piece. It features a silvered compass scale, two water levels, a folding gnomon, an hour ring, and a latit...

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1870s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw
Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw

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H 8.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw

Located in San Diego, CA

The piece is of exceptional quality with an oblong octagonal wood base wrapped with brass and a bone inlay. The scrimshaw is of fine detail and starts at the lower end with a partial...

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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden

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 Decorative Element A beautiful compass with a sundial from the Swedish Gustavian period o...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Victorian Wood Cane with Sundial
English Victorian Wood Cane with Sundial

English Victorian Wood Cane with Sundial

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style dark wood cane with swirl top that opens to reveal a sundial and compass interior with a brass bottom tip

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700.

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch
Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch

Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Sandwich, MA

Great original lacquered / painted brass surface and includes original powder ram. Measures 9-3/4" diameter.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger

Located in Milano, MI

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by Johann Georg Kleininger, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1785 circ...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

By David Beringer

Located in Milano, MI

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1790 circa, in goo...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris
Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris

Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris

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H 2.76 in Dm 2.37 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

Materials

Brass

Portable Equinoctial Sundial Signed Cary, London
Portable Equinoctial Sundial Signed Cary, London

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 have received the most use.

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial
Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial

Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial

Located in Woodbury, CT

This classic sundial is the perfect size and scale in a small rose or herb garden or surrounded with a low hedge of boxwood.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Swedish Sundial
Swedish Sundial

Swedish Sundial

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H 34.25 in W 19.75 in D 20 in

Swedish Sundial

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with natural patina, forged rings, and simple arrow on rich mahogany square footed base.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

Piscis Sundial
Piscis Sundial

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H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

Piscis Sundial

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with white/green patina with forged rings and neoclassical style, fish figure on rich mahoganny octagonal footed base.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

Gorgeous Portland Stone English Sundial
Gorgeous Portland Stone English Sundial

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This classically-elegant carved Portland Stone sundial features its original naturally-patinated brass plate and elaborate gnomon (pointer).

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Magnificent Large Carved Stone Sundial
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This is one of the most exceptional sundials we've ever owned! The honey-colored carved pedestal and base are octagonal, while the collar is round to accept a round dialplate.

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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

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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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    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items 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.