Two Brass Equinoctial Augsburg-style Pocket Sundials

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Two Brass Equinoctial Augsburg-style Pocket Sundials, Germany, engraved octagonal bases with silvered dial compasses and directionals reading in Latin, folding hour ring with roman numerals and needle gnomons, latitude arcs calibrated 20-80 degrees, reverse engraved with latitudes of several cities, both with original velvet-lined cases, wd. 2 in.
Estimate $300-400


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