Antique Scientific Instruments

Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830

Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830

Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830
Antique German Diptych Sundial made by Negelein in Nuremberg Germany c. The Rear of the hinged upper element shows the latitudes of many European and American cities. The front has openings where the string gnomen can be adjusted between latitudes 30 --56. The paper printed dials are intact however show wear and staining. The wire catch on the front of the instrument is missing. The compass functions and the glass compass cover is original and intact. The lower dial has 4 ink marks Where a former owner marked N. As seen in the photos. For additional information regarding the history and use of these instruments the internet is a great source. Length 3 3/8" Width 2 1/8" Height opened. The piece is offered as found without repairs or restorations. The item "Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830" is in sale since Friday, March 19, 2021.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Other Antique Science Equip". The seller is "kaboom2001" and is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Maker: Negelein Nuremberg Germany


Antique Signed German Diptych Portable Sundial c. 1830