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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
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- 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)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
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