About the Artwork
Pocket Sundial
18th century
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German
German
Brass, engraved
Overall: 1 1/2 × 2 1/8 × 2 inches (3.8 × 5.4 × 5.1 cm)
Metalwork
European Sculpture and Dec Arts
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton
60.141
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
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Marks, engraved on circular ring: [Roman numerals for hours III-XII, I-IX] Marks, on circular plate under compass: Elev Pol. | Losabon 39 Rom | 42 Vened 45 Wein | Augsburg Paris | 48 Cracau 50 | And. Vogl.
Provenance
Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton
1960-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Credit Line for Reproduction
German, Pocket Sundial, 18th century, brass, engraved. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton, 60.141.
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