Johann MARTIN (1642 - 1721)
Equinox sundial in silver and brass. The octagonal plate incorporates a brass-backed compass engraved with the four cardinal points. The rotating hour scale indicates 3-12-9. The brass latitude arc is graduated from 30° to 90°.
Signed Johann Martin in Augspurg 48
On the reverse, twenty-five cities listed by latitude, from 41° to 60°: Madrid, Venetia, Lyon, Paris, Nürnberg, Copenhagen, etc.
Germany, Augsburg, circa 1700
5 x 4.5 cm
(minor oxidation, later feet and bow)
Live Monday 23 March・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 255

Johann MARTIN (1642 - 1721) Equinox sundial in silver and brass. The octagonal plate incorporates a brass-backed compass engraved with the four cardinal points. The rotating hour scale indicates 3-12-9. The brass latitude arc is graduated from 30° to 90°. Signed Johann Martin in Augspurg 48 On the reverse, twenty-five cities listed by latitude, from 41° to 60°: Madrid, Venetia, Lyon, Paris, Nürnberg, Copenhagen, etc. Germany, Augsburg, circa 1700 5 x 4.5 cm (minor oxidation, later feet and bow)

Estimate
€500 - €600
Result
€593
Buyer's premium
30%
Johann MARTIN (1642 - 1721) Equinox sundial in silver and brass. The octagonal plate incorporates a brass-backed compass engraved with the four cardinal points. The rotating hour scale indicates 3-12-9. The brass latitude arc is graduated from 30° to 90°. Signed Johann Martin in Augspurg 48 On the reverse, twenty-five cities listed by latitude, from 41° to 60°: Madrid, Venetia, Lyon, Paris, Nürnberg, Copenhagen, etc. Germany, Augsburg, circa 1700 5 x 4.5 cm (minor oxidation, later feet and bow)
Sale Monday 23 March・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris