Antique European Diptychs
A fine selection of antique universal, folding sundials (Diptychs) dating from the late 1700's to early 1800's. European made, for German, American, & French audiences. These wooden Diptychs feature original ornate paper faces, jeweled dials, compass glass & string gnomons. All in functioning order.
Late 18th Century
1790 Kleininger Diptych
Made in Fürth, Germany circa 1790 by Johann Georg Kleininger (1763-1824), ornate design & lovely hand-coloured detail. Featuring a gazeteer on cover for 22 American & European cities. String gnomon designed for use near 50 degree latitude. Signed 'Kleininger' on compass rose. Original, authentic, & functioning piece.
Featured in the Art Institute of Chicago
Late 18th Century
1790's Stockert Diptych
Bavarian Universal Diptych Sundial, signed 'STOCKERT A BAVARIA'.
Featured in the Science Museum Group
Late 18th Century
1795 Beringer Diptych
Rare, Signed Late 18th Century Original David Beringer Folding Diptych. Functional piece. Complete with original string gnomon, hand-coloured paper detail, glass, and compass. Signed 'David Beringer' on compass card.
Featured in Harvard University (Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments).
18th-19th Century
1800 Beringer Diptych
Made in Nuremburg, Germany by David Beringer (1756-1821), circa 1800.
Featured in the Landesmuseum Württemberg.
Early 19th Century
1805 Beringer Diptych
An incredibly rare Diptych with lovely green ornate detail work. Likely an unsigned piece by David Beringer. Fantastic coloration due to excellent long-term storage, minimal discoloration from oxidation.
Early 19th Century
1800-1810 French Diptych (Unsigned)
Early 19th Century Unsigned French Diptych. An unsigned piece likely by a renowned maker. Incredibly high quality piece. Hand-coloured detailed paper face on Fruitwood, with original silk gnomon, and inset compass with blued-needle on jewelled pivot.