** Edmund CULPEPER (vers 1660-1740), Londres début XVIIIe siècle Astronomical ri…

Description

** Edmund CULPEPER (vers 1660-1740), Londres début XVIIIe siècle

Astronomical ring or universal equinoctial dial, in engraved brass, the meridian circle bearing a 0°-90° latitude scale on one face and a graduated scale on the other, the hour ring graduated in Roman numerals, the central bridge adorned with the scale of the months and signs of the zodiac with a movable cursor in the center. Suspension ring Diameter: 9 cm Signed E Culpeper Londini ** This lot is presented as a temporary import

473

** Edmund CULPEPER (vers 1660-1740), Londres début XVIIIe siècle

Auction is over for this lot. See the results

You may also like

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

Engraved ivory sundial decorated with denticulated frieze bordering the outer frame and dials. Outer face with equinoctial dial 1-12 twice marking the half-hour and polar 8-12-4. Inside of lid with type II sundial graduated from 1 to 30 and 1-12 equinoctial dial engraved twice on ivory. Inner face of baseplate with azimuth dial graduated from 4-12-8 o'clock. Dieppe, second half of the 17th century Height: 6.3 cm - Width: 5.5 cm - Gross weight 57.9 g (a few accidents and missing parts) CITES certificate dated 14/11/2023

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Astronomical equinoctial ring with two engraved brass circles, suspension ring 19th century Diameter: 7 cm

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Engraved brass equinoctial sundial with octagonal plate. Four-way central compass, tilting measuring ring on graduated hoop. Engraved and signed on the back Elev Poli /Frankfürt / Lisbon 39 / L. Gräsl. In a leather case. Augsburg, Lorenz Grassl, late 18th century Height: 5.2 cm - Width: 5 cm (oxidation and wear) The British Museum in London holds two equinoctial dials signed by Lorenz Grassl in its collections, inv. 1888,1201.310 and 1958,1006.2428. An octagonal slate dial engraved on both sides is included. 17th/18th century Height: 32.2 cm - Length: 32.2 cm (wear and accidents, style missing)

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

MENANT à PARIS Equinoctial sundial in niello brass decorated with staples and palmettes, the gnomon adorned on either side with two applied birds. 18th century. 7.4 x 6.7 cm Chagrin case lined with red velvet. Slight wear, case to be replaced.

Online payments are secured by Ingenico and encrypted transactions.

Each lot has been authenticated and appraised by an Auction House.

Consult our FAQ or contact us

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.

More about Drouot

Drouot certified auction houses

Contacts

HÔTEL DROUOT

9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, France

+33 (0)1 48 00 20 00

[email protected]

DROUOT.com

[email protected]