103rd Auction
2020/11/7
Lot 218
A collection of 4 sun dials
Karner family, Nuremberg, 40 x 52 x 12 mm, dated 1732
A rare miniature diptych azimuth dial with compass
Case: ivory, brass.
Members of the Karner family in Nuremberg were compass makers for generations. This sundial was probably made by one of the three sons of Conrad Karner (II), who died in 1687. They also became compass makers and were active until the late 18th century.
Karner family, Nuremberg, 40 x 52 x 12 mm, dated 1732
A rare miniature diptych azimuth dial with compass
Case: ivory, brass.
Members of the Karner family in Nuremberg were compass makers for generations. This sundial was probably made by one of the three sons of Conrad Karner (II), who died in 1687. They also became compass makers and were active until the late 18th century.
Sold
estimated
1.200—3.500 €
Price realized
1.300 €