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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 340

Fine and unusual small 18th century marine portable compass sundial.

Brass circular with screwed compartments, the glazed paper compass dial decorated with a compass rose and topped by the brass sundial with folding gnomon, the screwed cover engraved with skull, cross bones and foliage, the back decorated en suite with foliage and running animals. Diam. 47 mm.