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Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.
$8,137.81
£6,092.04
€6,800
CA$11,202.71
A$12,246.76
CHF 6,479.09
MX$146,552.14
NOK 82,437.07
SEK 75,462.79
DKK 51,807.63
About the Item
An Italian and transalpine hour dial in paper printed on a fruitwood board. The base, in turned boxwood, has a wavy profile and distinct edge, at the top of which is mounted the rectangular section brass arm with double adjustment, that of the front-back inclination and that of the rotation of the board. On the front of the board is applied a print on paper of both the Italian and transalpine dial according to the Abbot Giovanni Francesco Giusti. This type of instrument is called a quadrant for its quarter circle shape, a sort of astrolabe folded twice on itself. From this derives its configuration.
At the top left is fixed a cord with a small free-sliding pearl and a weight at the end below. As we read in the cartouche at the top left, the pearl must be positioned on the day of the month to have the morning and evening hours. The second cartouche at the top left reads:
“Exact Italian and Oltremontano Quadrant to precisely regulate wheel clocks at all Hours of the day. Built according to the Tables of Mr. Abbot Gio: Franc.o Giusti at the height of the Pole of the City of Lucca”
And the cartouche at the bottom right of the engraver: “Presso Bart.o Nerici Engraver Lucca 1781 made”. Author: Abbot Antonio Francesco Giusti. Engraver: Bartolomeo Nerici. Lucca, Italy 1781.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1781
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917145073422
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