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A DUTCH SILVER COMPASS SUNDIAL IN A TURNED IVORY POCKET CASE
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A DUTCH SILVER COMPASS SUNDIAL IN A TURNED IVORY POCKET CASE

GERARDUS BRAND, AMSTERDAM, MID 17TH CENTURY

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A DUTCH SILVER COMPASS SUNDIAL IN A TURNED IVORY POCKET CASE
GERARDUS BRAND, AMSTERDAM, MID 17TH CENTURY
With circular ivory case with threaded lid, paper compass scale to the inside engraved with central windrose and wind directions, blued steel needle, the silver sundial centred by a stylized arabesque, the outer ring with Roman numerals and sword-hilt half hour markers, signed Gerardus Brand fecit Amftelodami foliate engraved hinged gnomon
8.5 cm. diam (overall); the silver dial 7.7 cm. diam.
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Gerardus Brand(t) (1594-1659)
Brandt was born in Middelburg in 1594. He settled in Amsterdam, with his workshop situated on the Rokin across the 'Beurs'. Brandt was active as clockmaker and is also recorded for making sundials.