Equinoctial sundial with octagonal silver plate, supported by three turned feet, featuring a compass. The rim of the plate is signed by the renowned German manufacturer "Christoph Schoener". The gilded brass latitude arc is divided from 10 to 90 degrees. Silver hour circle graduated 3-12-9 with frieze decoration on top.

The gilded brass rotating needle gnomon is in the center of the circle. On the back, the gilded brass compass base features a list of cities with their latitudes.

Note : rare German signature.

Dimensions (plate) : length of 5.5 cm x thickness of 5.8 cm.

Augsburg circa 1690.

Reference : D ex VD7

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