A Ring Sundial by Johann Martin (1642–1721)
Augsburg c. 1700, gilt and silvered brass, signed “Johann Martin in Augspurg 48” engraved names and latitudes of European towns “Napoli 41 Constantinopel 43 Rom 42 Genua 44 Amsterd: Londen Berlin 52, Hamb: Danzig 54 Coppenh: 56 Stockholm 60 Franckf: Prag Bamberg 50 Dresden... Gend 51 / Bern Graz Offen 47 Strasburg Wien Paris 48 Nürnb: 49 Regensp: Salzburg 49 Venetig Turin 45 Lion 46”. Latitude scale from 0–90, sliding pin hole gnomon in month/zodiac scales. Diameter c. 66 mm. (WU).
Lit.:
Zinner S.119
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
08.04.2019 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 6,875.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 3,000.-
A Ring Sundial by Johann Martin (1642–1721)
Augsburg c. 1700, gilt and silvered brass, signed “Johann Martin in Augspurg 48” engraved names and latitudes of European towns “Napoli 41 Constantinopel 43 Rom 42 Genua 44 Amsterd: Londen Berlin 52, Hamb: Danzig 54 Coppenh: 56 Stockholm 60 Franckf: Prag Bamberg 50 Dresden... Gend 51 / Bern Graz Offen 47 Strasburg Wien Paris 48 Nürnb: 49 Regensp: Salzburg 49 Venetig Turin 45 Lion 46”. Latitude scale from 0–90, sliding pin hole gnomon in month/zodiac scales. Diameter c. 66 mm. (WU).
Lit.:
Zinner S.119
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Antique Scientific Instruments, Globes and Cameras |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 08.04.2019 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 02.04. - 08.04.2019 |
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