Sundials

Reproduction of the movable cubical quadrant, probable invention of David Beringer of 1736. The support column is articulated so as to tilt the cube in sense north-south and on the side oriental a line lead that moves along a graded scale used in order to adapt the inclination to the latitude of the place. Materials : wood, brass and antic paper Height : 190mm Width : 140mm Other characteristics : supplied with gift packaging.

Opening the bag of renaissance style, we find a solar clock with gnomon reclining place on a compass. Resumes the style of the astronomical compendiums (series of instruments) fashionable in the 16th century, imitating the recordings and gildings, characteristics of the objects of luxury of the age. This meridian one takes the name from “Urania propitia”, the title of the work of María Cunitz. Material : brass with handicraft workings Height : 28mm Diameter : 84mm Other characteristics :...