A Johann Martin Silvered And Gilt Brass Universal Equinoctial Dial, Augsburg, Circa 1700, - Apr 24, 2024 | Bonhams In Knightsbridge
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A Johann Martin silvered and gilt brass universal equinoctial dial, Augsburg, circa 1700,

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A Johann Martin silvered and gilt brass universal equinoctial dial, Augsburg, circa 1700,
A Johann Martin silvered and gilt brass universal equinoctial dial, Augsburg, circa 1700,
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A Johann Martin silvered and gilt brass universal equinoctial dial, Augsburg, circa 1700,
signed Johann Martin In Augsburg, octagonal dial with inset compass rose, hinged silvered latitude arc for 10-90 degrees and chapter ring, in original leather case with traces of decoration,
the dial 1 1/2in x 2 1/3in x 1 3/4in (4cm x 6cm x 4 1/2cm), the case 2in x 2 1/5in x 1/2in (5cm x 5 1/2cm x 1 1/3cm)
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Provenance:
Tesseract, New York State, 1997.
Private collection.

Johann Martin (1642-1721) initially worked as a clockmaker in Augsburg before specialising in portable sundials of high quality workmanship. He designed the crescent form of equinoctial sundial.
Condition
Dial in good condition, leather case with much scuffing and some loss of leather.
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A Johann Martin silvered and gilt brass universal equinoctial dial, Augsburg, circa 1700,

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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