
Description
The lid is engraved with 48 European cities and their latitudes. The sundial opens in half to reveal two hand-colored dials and a compass on the lower side. A colored cord, called a gnomon, would connect the two halves and cast a shadow in sunlight. The gnomon could be adjusted to match the latitude of the city where it was used.
3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in
Reserve: $280.00
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Diptych Sundial & Compass by Beringer 18th .
Estimate $350-$400
Starting Price
$140
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French Cabinet de Curiosites and Lighting
Jan 22, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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