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An unusual string gnomon dial with perpetual calendar, probably German, 18th century, image 1
An unusual string gnomon dial with perpetual calendar, probably German, 18th century, image 2
Lot 96

An unusual string gnomon dial with perpetual calendar,
probably German, 18th century,

29 August – 9 September 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £768 inc. premium

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An unusual string gnomon dial with perpetual calendar, probably German, 18th century,

the red and black lacquer circular case with lid hand painted with lakeside scene, the inner lid with coloured and printed card perpetual calendar, pivoted compass card with string gnomon, when closed, 3 x 8.6 x 8.6cm (1 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4in)

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Provenance:
Trevor Philip & Sons Ltd., London, February 2003.
Private collection.

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