Rare 18th Century Folding Diptych by David Beringer

Incredibly Rare Late 18th Century Original David Beringer Folding Diptych. Original & functional piece. Complete with original string gnomon, hand-coloured paper detail, glass, and compass. Signed 'David Beringer' on compass card. 

From Nuremburg, Germany; David Beringer, was a renowned master craftsman of scientific instruments & compasses (compassmacher) during the late 18th & early 19th centuries. 

Original hand-coloured detail is in excellent condition, with vibrant colors and minimal wear from age. Featuring a gazeteer on cover for 48  European cities (table), and 3 American cities (bottom of border). String gnomon designed for use near 40 degree latitude. Blued-steel needle on brass pivot. 8 Cardinal points.

Featured in The Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Collection.

Featured in The Adler Planetarium.

Featured in Harvard University (Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments). 

Featured in Harvard University (Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments).

Dimensions (Closed): L:8.5 cm W: 5.5 cm H: 2.0 cm (Height Open: 9.0 cm)

Weight: 1.5 oz.