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A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

$2,994.59
£2,239.28
€2,500
CA$4,125.80
A$4,499.76
CHF 2,383.67
MX$53,945.78
NOK 30,357.38
SEK 27,759.57
DKK 19,051

About the Item

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case, the dial 5 1/4in (13.5cm) wide
  • Metal:
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU12028107422

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