Ludovicus Theodatus MÜLLER (active 1710 - 1770)
Equinox sundial
Octagonal brass plate engraved with stylized acanthus leaves and incorporating an eight-point compass. The pivoting ring shows 3-12-9 in Roman numerals and the latitude arc graduated from 20° to 80°.
On the reverse, Elev. Pol. for the different cities Lisbon 39°, Rome 42°, Wien and Augspurg 48°.
Signed LTM
Augsburg, mid-18th century
D. 5 cm 
(wear, stylus missing)

Related work: 
A similar dial from Augsburg signed "LTM" is preserved at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (inv. N° AST0451)
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Lot no. 256

Ludovicus Theodatus MÜLLER (active 1710 - 1770) Equinox sundial Octagonal brass plate engraved with stylized acanthus leaves and incorporating an eight-point compass. The pivoting ring shows 3-12-9 in Roman numerals and the latitude arc graduated from 20° to 80°. On the reverse, Elev. Pol. for the different cities Lisbon 39°, Rome 42°, Wien and Augspurg 48°. Signed LTM Augsburg, mid-18th century D. 5 cm (wear, stylus missing) Related work: A similar dial from Augsburg signed "LTM" is preserved at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (inv. N° AST0451)

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
Ludovicus Theodatus MÜLLER (active 1710 - 1770) Equinox sundial Octagonal brass plate engraved with stylized acanthus leaves and incorporating an eight-point compass. The pivoting ring shows 3-12-9 in Roman numerals and the latitude arc graduated from 20° to 80°. On the reverse, Elev. Pol. for the different cities Lisbon 39°, Rome 42°, Wien and Augspurg 48°. Signed LTM Augsburg, mid-18th century D. 5 cm (wear, stylus missing) Related work: A similar dial from Augsburg signed "LTM" is preserved at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (inv. N° AST0451)
Sale Monday 23 March・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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