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Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780

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Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour scales, inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator, the base engraved with European towns and their latitudes, 2 3/4in (7cm) wide Original case.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Diameter: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4533236061782
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