Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
59. Compass with solar watch, 19th century
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 300
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 500
Session
Thu, 30 March 2023 19:00
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The compass, combined with a solar dial, uses a shadow carried by a needle to orient the dial and obtain an approximately accurate time. The cardinal points are distinguished on the dial, and around a rosette are drawn the hours with Roman numerals.
Dimensions
custom h=3.5 cm, d=10.5 cm
Description
brass, glass, enamel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
The compass, combined with a solar dial, uses a shadow carried by a needle to orient the dial and obtain an approximately accurate time. The cardinal points are distinguished on the dial, and around a rosette are drawn the hours with Roman numerals.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom h=3.5 cm, d=10.5 cm
Description
brass, glass, enamel
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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