Caption

Equatorial sundial by Andreas Vogler ca. 1730–1800. Augsburg-type circular sundial with a wavy edge. Inside the case: a compass with a hinged hour circle and an arched hinged arm marked with geographical latitudes. Engraved decoration on the rim with C-shaped sections and stylized acanthus leaves. Underside of the compass case engraved: Eleva. Poli. / Corfu 39 Lyon 45 /' Berlinn 53 Cadiv 36 / Lisabon 39 Paris 48 / Colln 521 Reval 61. Dated to the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, Germany Augsburg. Measuring instrument., A small circular metallic object with ornate scalloped edges in gold color sits against a smooth gray background; the object has intricate engraved patterns and a hinged clasp, a glass-covered circular face showing a star-shaped design and a central needle, a thin horizontal bar crossing the face, and a curved engraved plate partially covering one side.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A10_079

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Equatorial sundial Andreas Vogler ca 1730–1800 Augsburg-type circular sundial wavy edge Inside case compass hinged hour circle arched hinged arm marked geographical latitudes Engraved decoration rim C-shaped sections stylized acanthus leaves Underside compass case engraved Eleva Poli Corfu 39 Lyon 45 Berlinn 53 Cadiv 36 Lisabon 39 Paris 48 Colln 521 Reval 61 Dated 3rd quarter 18th century Germany Augsburg Measuring instrument small circular metallic object ornate scalloped edges gold color sits smooth gray background object intricate engraved patterns hinged clasp glass-covered circular face showing star-shaped design central needle thin horizontal bar crossing face curved plate partially covering side.