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Universal Augsburg type equinoctial sundial

1726-1775

Octagonal Sundial

Universal equatorial sundial

1703-1726

Universal Compass Sundial

1751-1800

Universal compass sundial

1766-1800

Pocket Sundial

1670-1721

Octagonal Sundial of gilt metal, "And: Vogl"

1766-1800

Octagonal sundial with concentric lunar dial

1676-1733

Inscribed sundial with added universal ring

1766-1800

Folding alidade rule, German, 1775-1783

1775-1783

Universal sundial

1660-1721

Universal pocket sundial

1701-1721

Universal Ring Dial, 2 3/4" diam., Johann Somer

1651-1700

Distance Meter for Plane Table, 1765-1775

1765-1775

5" brass octagonal table clock with glass sides

early 17th century onwards

Column Sundial in Gilt Bronze, 1531-1570

1531-1570

Armarium physico-Mathematicum

1750-1800

Universal equinoctial sundial

1700

Astronomical 'Masterpiece' Clock by Johann Schneider

1625

Hexagonal brass table-clock with glass windows

1650-1660

Microscope showing development from screwbarrel form

1731-1770

Universal Augsburg type equinoctial sundial

1734-1770

Inscribed sundial of octagonal shape

1797-1843

Equinoctial Sundial

1766-1800

Universal Augusburg type equinoctial sundial

1734-1770

Universal equinoctal sundial, 1750-1799

1751-1800

Sundial

1671-1744

Universal equinoctial sundial of the Augsburg type

1797-1843

Parallel rule

1731-1770

Inscribed octagonal shaped sundial

1797-1843

Masterpiece clock from Augsburg, Germany, 1625-1635

1625-1635

Three diagonal scales

1731-1770

Pedometer, gilded brass and silver

1682-1720

Compendium tablet sun-dial

1566
Watch, verge movement

Watch, verge movement

1601-1700
Sundial

Sundial

1700
Combination pocket sundial and perpetual calendar by Johann Martin, Augsburg, in case.

Combination pocket sundial and perpetual calendar by Johann Martin

1671-1720
Trigonometer (lacking level) by G.F. Brander of Augsburg, Germany with wooden case 1774-1774, (ex Zallinger collection).

Trigonometer, 1760-1770

1760-1770
Artificial glass horizon in circular fitted wooden case with lid, made by unknown German maker (possibly G.F. Brander, Augsburg?), 1785-1795. Consisting of a circular lacquered brass container with three levelling feet, which holds spirit, covered by a transparent glass plate. When in use, the vessel is filled with spirit leaving an air-gap under the glass to act as a bubble level, which is centred with levelling screws.

Artificial glass horizon.

1785-1795
Coloured perspective print intended for viewing with the Zograscope, engraved by Jean Benoit Winckler, Augsburg, Germany, c.1780. Titled "Vue du Palais de St James" in mirror-inversed capitals above picture (sub-titles in Dutch and French). (Size overall 18 1/2"x14 1/2")

Vue du Palais de St James

1775-1785
Sundial

Sundial

1680
Sundial

Sundial

1700
Sundial and compass

Sundial and compass

1700
Sundial, 2¼-inches, brass with silvered hour-ring, made by Lorenz Grassl, Augsburg, Germany, 1751-1800. In leather case with table of latitudes and directions for use (see note).

Equinoctial sundial in brass and silver

1751-1800
Three photographs (9" x 6 1/2") and two photographs (15" x 12") relating to Professor Piccard's first ascent into the stratosphere from Augsbourg on 27th May 1931.

Professor Piccard's first ascent into the stratosphere

1931