Octagonal silver sundial in case

Made:: 1701-1750 in Paris

maker:: Baradelle

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Octagonal Louis XVI silver sundial and compass, 2¾-inches in original fish-skin case, by Baradelle, Paris, France, 1701-1750. For use in range of latitudes 40-60.

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Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1938-107

Materials:: silver (metal), steel (metal), fishskin, felt and glass

Measurements:: overall: 11 mm x 71 mm x 63 mm, .04kg
overall (as displayed): 32 mm x 48 mm x 85 mm,

type:: horizontal sundial

credit:: Sotheby's

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