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Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century

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Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century. Polygonal sundial with a bird-shaped gnomon and engraved triangular piece, which presents, on one side, a compass with a needle with triangular ends. The name of the author and the place where the work was carried out are found right next to it, surrounding a vegetal decoration. On the back, a series of cities with their corresponding latitudes have been engraved, both in a circular shape and on the sides of a fixed decorative element. It comes with a polygonal case. Nicolas Brion was a French engineer, and a similar piece is kept in the National Maritime Museum in London. · Size: 6,5x7,5x1 cm Estuche 7,5x9x2 cm International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses (if you choose the seller sends it to you), but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Creator:
    Nicholas Bion (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ze3121stDibs: LU2951328947272

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