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Description

Treen box measures about 2 1/4" diameter.  Split on top with L.B.T. monogram.  Also split in ring on inside of case.   Made in Nuremberg around 1790.  Ernest Stockert (1730-1806), was an 18th Century instrument maker and this is signed on the floating card in the middle.  At one time this card had a tiny brass cap so it rested on the pin coming up from the bottom.  Also the instrument had a glass dome over it.  All of the paper is hand colored.  Brass gnomon.  Please see pictures for further details and message me with any questions.