Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 345
W. Burkasser in Nurnberg, late 18th century. Fine rose wood and printed paper, combined pillar sundial, compass and telescope.
CHF 1,000 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 2,645
Printed and coloured paper covered cylinder, the olding gnomon in rose wood turned cap, the compass in the screwed base disclosing the compartment for a small wooden telescope. Signed on the printed paper. 145 mm. high.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 23 |
Later |
Notes
Known in France as "Cadrans de Bergers", such sundials were
used by the shepherds in thel8th century. A much later edition
of such dials were procluced by Henri Robert towards the
middle of the 19th century, to be presented to his best clients.