Pocket travelling Diptych Sundial.
by [BERINGER, David]
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- Condition
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- Seller
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Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
[SUNDIAL, POCKET TRAVELING DIPTYCH SUNDIAL AND COMPASS]. [BERINGER, David]. Pocket travelling Diptych Sundial, made of fruitwood and paper, 2 3/4 x 1 3/4", hinged, opening to show two decorative hand colored sides (secured at the bottom with metal staples of some kind), with thread, or gnomon meant to cast a shadow on the dials when open. On the bottom is a two-column list of 48 cities, 47 in Europe, and New York. [Augsburg or Nuremberg, ca. 1780-1821].
Made for travelers by the enterprising David Beringer (1756-1821) in either Augsburg, or Nuremberg, Germany, depending on when it was made, as he was in the former in 1776, and the latter by 1798. The list of cities on the lid is soiled, and there is a small piece of paper from the extreme top left hand column rubbed away, taking a few letters. Still, a colorfull and lovely little instrument. With hooks and eyes.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Howard S. Mott, Inc (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1249
- Title
- Pocket travelling Diptych Sundial.
- Author
- [BERINGER, David]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- David Beringer
- Place of Publication
- Augsburg or Nuremberg
- Date Published
- [ca. 1780-1821]
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Sundial