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Clock - Brass - 1750-1800 - Pocket sundial
The object in the image is a portable brass sundial, commonly known as a pocket sundial.
9 x 7 cm
With leather box.
Material: They are generally made of brass or other durable metals.
Function: They use the position of the sun and the shadow cast by a gnomon (the raised central piece) on a graduated scale to indicate the time.
Design: They often feature intricate decorative engravings, such as celestial motifs, animals, or coats of arms.
History: These instruments were very popular between the 16th and 18th centuries as portable scientific tools for measuring time.
No. 102657743
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Clock - Brass - 1750-1800 - Pocket sundial
The object in the image is a portable brass sundial, commonly known as a pocket sundial.
9 x 7 cm
With leather box.
Material: They are generally made of brass or other durable metals.
Function: They use the position of the sun and the shadow cast by a gnomon (the raised central piece) on a graduated scale to indicate the time.
Design: They often feature intricate decorative engravings, such as celestial motifs, animals, or coats of arms.
History: These instruments were very popular between the 16th and 18th centuries as portable scientific tools for measuring time.
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