98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 181
"I. T.", Height 51 mm, 47 g, circa 1650
A rare box sundial with compass
Case: ivory, brass. Dial: coloured wind rose.
This sundial has a rather unusual shape - it comes in the form of a small, finely moulded box with screw cap. The base reveals a pierced compartment that was possibly intended to hold scented substances. This would also explain the slight discoloration on the underside.
An almost identical box sundial with the same initials "I. T." is held at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
A rare box sundial with compass
Case: ivory, brass. Dial: coloured wind rose.
This sundial has a rather unusual shape - it comes in the form of a small, finely moulded box with screw cap. The base reveals a pierced compartment that was possibly intended to hold scented substances. This would also explain the slight discoloration on the underside.
An almost identical box sundial with the same initials "I. T." is held at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
Sold
estimated
2.800—5.000 €
Price realized
3.400 €