Johann Martin (1642-1721)

Equinox sundial

Octagonal silver plate incorporating a brass compass; brass latitude arc graduated from 20° to 90°.

Signed Johann Martin in Augspurg 48°.

H. 5 cm - W. 4.5 cm

Germany, Augsburg, first third of the 18th century.

(bow and equatorial ring detached, compass needle later, glass damaged)

Also included:

Silver sundial signed Choisy Paris, in case.

France, probably 18th century

H. 5.5 cm - L. 4 cm 

(later compass, gnomon missing)



Two glasses, set of gnomon fragments.
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Lot no. 301

Johann Martin (1642-1721) Equinox sundial Octagonal silver plate incorporating a brass compass; brass latitude arc graduated from 20° to 90°. Signed Johann Martin in Augspurg 48°. H. 5 cm - W. 4.5 cm Germany, Augsburg, first third of the 18th century. (bow and equatorial ring detached, compass needle later, glass damaged) Also included: Silver sundial signed Choisy Paris, in case. France, probably 18th century H. 5.5 cm - L. 4 cm (later compass, gnomon missing) Two glasses, set of gnomon fragments.

Estimate
€200 - €400
Result
€230
Buyer's premium
34%
Johann Martin (1642-1721) Equinox sundial Octagonal silver plate incorporating a brass compass; brass latitude arc graduated from 20° to 90°. Signed Johann Martin in Augspurg 48°. H. 5 cm - W. 4.5 cm Germany, Augsburg, first third of the 18th century. (bow and equatorial ring detached, compass needle later, glass damaged) Also included: Silver sundial signed Choisy Paris, in case. France, probably 18th century H. 5.5 cm - L. 4 cm (later compass, gnomon missing) Two glasses, set of gnomon fragments.