Antique Scientific Instruments

Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century

Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century
Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century

Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century

Here we have a brass French hexagon compass sundial, early 18th century, the horizontal plate engraved with hour scales, the recessed compass with lock, the folding gnomon with a bird support, the reverse engraved with latitudes of continental European cities, 7.3 cm (2 1/2" x 2 3/4") long, being a Butterfield type sundial in outstanding condition, and comes with the red velvet lined case, with closure brass hooks and brass hinge as see in the photos. The continental European cities engraved on the reverse are. The bird gnomon is engraved:4.0.

The hours are engraved I to XII to VIII. Please mouse over photos to view a high resolution images.

This antique vintage French sundial would make a wonderful addition to that antique scientific instrument collection when placed in a prominent position to the envy of all who observe. Please note that the photos form a part of the condition description.

We believe the genealogy is Paris France and is early 1800s. Reference: Gloria Clifton, Dictionary of Scientific Instrument Makers. The item "Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century" is in sale since Thursday, May 16, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Other Antique Science Equip". The seller is "captainmadison" and is located in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Maker: France
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Antique French Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century