18th Century German stockert Diptych Sundial and Compass

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 18th Century German stockert Diptych Sundial and Compass
By Ernst Christoph Stockert
1780 -1810
An antique traveler’s portable (or pocket) folding sundial compass made in Germany for the English and American market. It was intended for personal travel in the United States, England, and Western Europe. Technically known as a diptych dial, it has a wooden two-part case comprised of an upper leaf (sometimes called the top leaf) and a lower or horizontal leaf (sometimes called the bottom leaf or horizontal dial) that are hinged to close to protect the interior string gnomon, gnomon dials, and compass when not in use.

Period: 18th century

Condition: Condition of use

Material: Solid wood

Width: 4,5 cm

Height: 8,5 cm

Depth: 1,5 cm
glass has a crack

REASONABLY GOOD CONDITION FOR AGE. ABUNDANT  WITH ANTIQUE CHARM.

 AIRMAIL SHIPPING:

USA $28/ EUROPE: $28.00

AUSTRALIA: $12.50
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