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Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial

$2,162.56
$2,703.2120% Off
£1,583.66
£1,979.5720% Off
€1,800
€2,25020% Off
CA$2,943.79
CA$3,679.7420% Off
A$3,299.61
A$4,124.5120% Off
CHF 1,718.01
CHF 2,147.5120% Off
MX$40,289.66
MX$50,362.0720% Off
NOK 21,812.49
NOK 27,265.6120% Off
SEK 20,676.28
SEK 25,845.3520% Off
DKK 13,698.55
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About the Item

A Large 17th century French Slate Octagonal Sundial With wrought iron gnomon and profusely engraved with latin letters.Size:39x39 cm.With latter hanging system. The dial is set with a wrought iron gnomon which casts its shadow on the plate to indicate time. Beneath the gnomon the plate is centered by a compass rose. 17th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1670
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779234447612

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