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German Sundial

A German Stockert Pattern Fruitwood Diptych Pattern Pocket Sundial
A German Stockert Pattern Fruitwood Diptych Pattern Pocket Sundial

A German Stockert Pattern Fruitwood Diptych Pattern Pocket Sundial

Located in Firenze, IT

A German Stockert pattern fruitwood diptych pattern pocket sundial signed, early 19th century The

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Desk Accessories

17th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg
17th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg

17th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare portable sundial crafted in engraved ivory, a fine example of German scientific instrument

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Antique Early 1600s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

18th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg
18th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg

18th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg

Located in Madrid, ES

Exceptional portable sundial made of engraved ivory, a fine example of German craftsmanship from

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Antique Early 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.
: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.

: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.

Located in Milan, IT

Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket - type, Bavaria. A folding wooden sundial is

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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

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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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800

Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800

Located in Madrid, ES

Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Other

18th Century German Gilt Brass Portable Sundial Signed “J. Vogler”
18th Century German Gilt Brass Portable Sundial Signed “J. Vogler”

18th Century German Gilt Brass Portable Sundial Signed “J. Vogler”

Located in Madrid, ES

Exceptional German portable sundial, finely engraved and gilt brass, signed “J. Vogler”, and

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Antique 1730s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Red Pitcher by Waechtersbach Germany & Blue Hall Sundial Casserole Dish
Vintage Red Pitcher by Waechtersbach Germany & Blue Hall Sundial Casserole Dish

Vintage Red Pitcher by Waechtersbach Germany & Blue Hall Sundial Casserole Dish

Located in Topeka, KS

, Germany and a blue covered casserole “Sundial” dish by Hall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

A Stockert-pattern Fruitwood Diptych Pocket Sundial
A Stockert-pattern Fruitwood Diptych Pocket Sundial

A Stockert-pattern Fruitwood Diptych Pocket Sundial

Located in Firenze, IT

A Stockert-pattern fruitwood diptych sundial, the lid with applied paper list of towns and cities

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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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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Antique 18th Century German Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Witch Ball on a Stand
Witch Ball on a Stand

Witch Ball on a Stand

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H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Witch Ball on a Stand

Located in den Haag, NL

Witch balls are traditionally made in Eastern Europe to keep away the birds from, The fruits. They were frightened at the sight of their flying image in these round mirrors. In the ...

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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sundials

Materials

Iron

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

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H 3.35 in Dm 2.13 in

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pocket sundial, made out of wood, with print paper

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century

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 case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Square Shape Sundial, 18th Century
Square Shape Sundial, 18th Century

Square Shape Sundial, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 0.79 in

Square Shape Sundial, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Sundial in wood and papier with fines watercolors, Germany.

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Antique 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial

David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial

By David Beringer

Located in Firenze, IT

are on the base of the instrument. Nice quality of freshness for the colors. Germany 18th - early

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German 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

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sundials

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

advantage of being self-orienting. Diminutive, portable sundials such as this model were often carried in

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Antique 17th Century German Other Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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Antique Early 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

From the first quarter of the 18th century - a German brass equinoctial pocket sundial by Ludwig

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Antique 18th Century German Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sundial from the End of the 18th Century
Sundial from the End of the 18th Century

Sundial from the End of the 18th Century

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H 6.89 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Sundial from the End of the 18th Century

By David Beringer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Polyhedral sundial in wood covered with prints Signed D Beringer, Nuremberg.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

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

was abolished in 1918 during WWI and the defeat of the Germans. The crest is engraved with the Latin

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Early 20th Century German High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

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

richly engraved gilt brass and silver German equinoctial sundial, monogrammed on the back IGV (for Johann

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Antique 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Decorative Iron Sundial, German, Bauhaus Style, 1950s
Decorative Iron Sundial, German, Bauhaus Style, 1950s

Decorative Iron Sundial, German, Bauhaus Style, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful sundial, made of iron, made in Germany in the 1950s with nice patina.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sundials

Materials

Iron

Andreas Vogler Sundial
Andreas Vogler Sundial

Andreas Vogler Sundial

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Andreas Vogler Sundial

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century pocket sundial.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Sundials

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

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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

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

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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Cannon Sundial
Cannon Sundial

Cannon Sundial

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H 8 in Dm 8 in

Cannon Sundial

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A horizontal cannon sundial made of marble with brass fittings and maintaining its original powder

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20th Century German Sundials

Materials

Marble, Brass, Copper

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's

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H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pocket sundial, made out of wood, with print paper

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Antique 1810s German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca
Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca

Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca

Located in Firenze, IT

A carved Continental wood pocket sundial and compass, with precision carved numbers and a small

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial

David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial

By David Beringer

Located in Firenze, IT

are on the base of the instrument. Nice quality of freshness for the colors. Germany 18th - early

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

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H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pocket sundial, made out of wood, with print paper

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Antique Late 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

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Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass

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English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

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H 57.09 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in

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Located in grand Lancy, CH

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table

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Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

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Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

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$1,026 / item

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Located in Brussels, BE

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Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper

$18,500

H 8.25 in W 15.75 in D 12.25 in

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper

By Thompson & Capper

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Queens, NY

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18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard

$54,449

H 89.77 in W 81.89 in D 15.75 in

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Located in Vosselaar, BE

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Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

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French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set

$10,647 / set

H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in

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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$14,700

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Located in Dallas, TX

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$86,997 / item

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19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

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This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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German Sundial For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German sundial you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each German sundial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a German sundial — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A German sundial is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. David Beringer each produced at least one beautiful German sundial that is worth considering.

How Much is a German Sundial?

The average selling price for a German sundial at 1stDibs is $2,138, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $121,160 for the highest priced.