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German Sundial

Multifaceted slate stone sundial - France - Late 17th/Early 18th century
Multifaceted slate stone sundial - France - Late 17th/Early 18th century

Multifaceted slate stone sundial - France - Late 17th/Early 18th century

Located in Lommel, BE

This type of multi-faced dial reflects designs commonly produced in the 17th century, particularly in Scotland, England, Germany, and Holland. Such sundials traditionally adorned the...

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Antique Late 17th Century Sundials

Materials

Slate

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 upper leaf with central column printed with eight positions for the string gnomen fr...

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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

Augsburg, Germany, around 1800. Sundial with a polygonal shape made of bronze, engraved with plant elements on the front, located around the center, where a compass is presented.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Other

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

Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern solid colours red pitcher piece code PIT70 by Waechtersbach, Germany and a blue covered casserole “Sundial” dish by Hall.

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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 and their latitudes (mostly rubbed off), the inside of the lid with string gnomon an...

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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German Sundial 18th Century

German Sundial 18th Century

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

H 3.35 in Dm 2.13 in

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790

Located in Firenze, IT

Germany end of XVIII cent. Size 12cm x 6cm x 2cm

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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

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821) The frui...

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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, which got green patina due to its age. Made in France in the end of 19th century. Go...

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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

A unique and beautiful melding of science and art, this early equatorial sun ring dial is a treasure of horological design. Crafted of a gorgeous pair of brass and bronze rings, this...

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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 lined case. The well engraved dial has silvered hour ring and gilt brass with a numb...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

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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 Theodor Muller, Augsburg.

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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

Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe

Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe

Located in Miami, FL

An antique desk Sundial and compass. Surely this unusual sundial and compass will be a great conversation piece.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Other Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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 Table Lamps

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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. A richly engraved gilt brass and silver German equinoctial sundial, monogrammed on the bac...

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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

: 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

For a similar object please refer to: The West Bohemian Museum, Prague, Cz. Collection: Diptych Sundial Inventory nbr: Lun - 11/B/99. Bavaria, Germany, end of 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

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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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 German origin, by Johann Georg Kleininger, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1785 circ...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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.

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Antique 1730s 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 horn. Priming the cannon with powder and setting the lens to the correct angle for ...

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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

Germany end of XVIII cent. Size 12cm x 6cm x 2cm

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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 stringline, 1.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep

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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

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821) The frui...

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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

Germany end of XVIII cent. Size 12cm x 6cm x 2cm

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Antique Late 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

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Located in London, GB

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By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

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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.