German Folding Diptychs
A fine selection of antique universal, folding Diptych Sundials dating from the late 1700's to early 1800's. German made, for German, American, and French audiences. These wooden folding pocket dials feature original ornate paper faces, jeweled dials, compass glass & string gnomons. All in functioning order.
1790 Kleininger Diptych
Made in Fürth, Germany circa 1790 by Johann Georg Kleininger (1763-1824), featuring ornate design with beautiful 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, and functioning piece.
Featured in the Art Institute of Chicago
Dimensions: 85mm x 52mm x 15mm
1800 Beringer Diptych
Made in Nuremburg, Germany by David Beringer (1756-1821), circa 1800.
Featured in the Landesmuseum Württemberg
1790's Stockert Diptych
Late 18th Century Bavarian Universal Diptych Sundial, signed 'STOCKERT A BAVARIA'.
Featured in the Science Museum Group
1805 Beringer Diptych
An incredibly rare Diptych with lovely green ornate detail work. Unsiged. Likely a personal/unsold piece by David Beringer.