Compass - Brass - sundial compass

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€ 85
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Paul Wullems
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Selected by Paul Wullems

He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

Estimate  € 110 - € 160
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€85
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€80
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Brass sundial compass made of solid brass with an antique finish, measuring 6 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 8.5 cm deep, in good condition with small signs of aging.

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Made entirely of solid brass with an antique finish, this sundial combines the practicality of a sundial with the precision of a magnetic compass. Originally used for land orientation and daylight timing, it is now a high-end retro home furnishing, a study desktop decoration, a collectible with a nautical and astronomical theme, and a unique gift for history, astronomy, and navigation enthusiasts.

Made entirely of solid brass with an antique finish, this sundial combines the practicality of a sundial with the precision of a magnetic compass. Originally used for land orientation and daylight timing, it is now a high-end retro home furnishing, a study desktop decoration, a collectible with a nautical and astronomical theme, and a unique gift for history, astronomy, and navigation enthusiasts.

Details

Era
After 2000
Title additional information
sundial compass
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
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Objects sold
86.67%
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