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Objekt 4

Multisurface sundial with compass

Description

The mechanic David Beringer and other manufacturers produced such clocks as an inexpensive alternative to travel sundials made of ivory, brass or silver.

Object description

Manufacturer: David Beringer (1756-1821)

Nuremberg, 18th century.

Wooden cube, covered with colored paper, fixed on support (walnut wood), foot rectangular with compass, brass (gnomoi)

Signature: D. BERINGER

Purchase

Inv. 1905.374.

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