{"title":"Antiques","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fine selection of art, scientific and nautical instruments, silver objects and other items over 100 years old.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-compass","title":"Antique Italian Dry Card Compass 1719","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Italian mariners compass made in Livorno, Italy in 1719!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare piece, not many of these have survived. \u003cbr\u003eThese compasses were mainly used on ships in combination with a main gimballed compass to verify the accuracy of the latter.\u003cbr\u003eThis compass has a hand-painted compass card. In the middle is an inscription: \"Fecit In Livorno Anno 1719\", which means made in Livorno, year 1719.\u003cbr\u003eThe North is indicated with a fleur-de-lis and the other directions were named after the 8 wind-directions in the meditteranean region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North-East is Greco, East is Levante, in this compass the L has been replaced by a cross symbol.\u003cbr\u003eThe South-East is Scirocco, South is Ostro, South-West is Libeccio, West is Ponente and North-West is Maestro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compass is in a very good condition considering its age.\u003cbr\u003eThere are a few small cracks in the wood visible. The glass has been installed later, this is probably why it has survived quite well.\u003cbr\u003eThere is also a top-lid which doesn't fit well anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos for a good impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameter of the compass is 12 cm. without the top-lid and the height (also without top-lid) is 7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209109459271,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0dd66866-dfda-45e3-aeea-52a66501ef17.jpg?v=1785242756"},{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-english-lenses","title":"Set of Antique Magnifying Glasses on Stands","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful set of 2 magnifying glasses or loupes on stands. They were made in France in the late 19th century. As can be seen on the photos the magnifying glasses are not identical. One has a black iron base, the other is completely made of brass. The lenses are both clear and  without scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe max. height of the smaller one is around 40 cm (16\"), of the other 45 cm (18\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231708565831,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_15f223b2-ddc0-454a-9a18-ecaff2cc58c4.jpg?v=1783946776"},{"product_id":"antique-pantometer-by-baraban-parent-paris","title":"Antique Pantometer by Baraban-Parent, Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique surveying instrument from the 19th century made by Baraban-Parent: a pantometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantometers were used to measure \"everything\", they could be used to determine angles, distances, slopes and elevations. They consist of 2 rotating brass cylinders, a compass and a small adjustable telescope on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaraban was a well-known instrument maker in Paris, mainly in the field of mathematics and surveying. He started his business in 1840, in 1875 he was succeeded by Parent and later by L.Thomas in 1892. So the age of our instrument can easily be determined between 1875-1892.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of our pantometer is good. It is in a complete original unpolished state. It has gained some patina during its lifetime and there is also a crack in a lense at the ocular side. It appears to be in a working condition, but this has not been tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height of the pantometer is 26 cm (measured in the center), d=the diameter of the cylinders is 8.5 cm and the weight is 2.9 kgs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54292750991687,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7652ce0a-0020-477d-9e01-a52718098a4d.jpg?v=1787303362"},{"product_id":"antique-dry-compass-l-j-harri-amsterdam","title":"Antique Dry Card Compass L.J. Harri Amsterdam","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique ships dry card compass, made by L. J. Harri Amsterdam from the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL.J. Harri is a renowned supplier for the shipping industry. \u003cspan\u003eLeonardo Jiovanni Harri started his business in 1730 in Delft as a maker of nautical instruments. His successors moved the business to Amsterdam in 1840 and since a few years the company is located in Rotterdam. Nowadays they're not making the instruments anymore, they are only a retailer of nautical maps, instrument etc..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur compass was made around 1850. It is a so-called gimbaled dry card compass. It has a rotating suspension ring around the compass so it could be installed in a box or casing in a way it would always remain level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThere is a lead weight on bottom of the compass to keep it steady. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe body of the compass is made of copper. The ring and the bezel around the glass are made of brass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe condition of the compass is good. There are some very small dents etc. visible but no serious issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe diameter of the compass( without the ring) is 18,5 cm, the height is 12.5 cm and the total weight is 2.6 kgs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54304611565895,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0f4b120a-4235-47aa-a7ca-e20094715334.jpg?v=1783424921"},{"product_id":"large-georgian-sterling-silver-beer-jug-john-emes","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Jug John Emes 1805","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge jug made by the well-know silversmith John Emes. It is probably a beer jug or pitcher, John Emes made several tankards with the same beautiful lined pattern. It is made in a rare large size. The height is 17 cm. (6.5\") and the weight is 1155 grams!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug is marked at the top with the makers mark JE, the British silver lion, the London leopard, the year letter L of 1805 and the George III mark. On the inside of the lid it is marked JE, the lion and L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Emes (1772-1808) was a London silversmith, he was considered as one of the most important silversmiths of the Georgian period. Especially his silver tableware is very sought after by collectors. Unfortunately he died at a young age. After his death his work was continued by his wife, Rebecca Emes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug is in a good condition, there are no damages visible and the lid closes well. It could use a good polish to let it shine as new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos for a good impression!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54442553442631,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_31953390-9cd3-4c3a-a4e0-8638e119f855.jpg?v=1785177956"},{"product_id":"large-antique-mariners-single-drawer-telescope","title":"Large Antique Mariners Single Drawer Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge antique telescope from the Dutch company E.R. Seckel \u0026amp; Co, Rotterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope is made of brass and has gained a beautiful patina during the years. The lenses seem clear, but the image is not very sharp. Both the oculair and the objective lense have protectors. The size of the telescope is impressive: The maximum length is 107 cm. (42\"), and folded it is 61 cm (24\"). The outside diameter of the objective lense is 6.5 cm and the weight is 1.6 kgs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE.R. Seckel \u0026amp; Co was a well-known producer and supplier of nautical instruments.like sextants, chronometers, telescopes etc. They operated in Rotterdam from the middle of the 19th century until the 1st quarter of the 20th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden stand will be delivered with the telescope!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54451137151303,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8edd0f57-f0a8-4290-8778-10633dff9e48.jpg?v=1785262734"},{"product_id":"dogue-setirant-emmanuel-fremiet-stretching-dog-sculpture","title":"\"Dogue s'étirant\" Emmanuel Frémiet Stretching Dog Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful bronze sculpture of a stretching dog (dogue s'étirant) by the French sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet from around 1880.\u003cbr\u003eThe sculpture depicts a dog stretching his body in great detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910) was a famous sculptor from the 19th century. He made very large sculptures in commision, f.e. for the Tuileries Gardens in Paris and many musea and he made smaller sculptures of animals and people. He had studied the anatomy of the animals extensively since his teen-years, so he was a master in sculpting every creature very true to nature. In 1875 he succeeded Antoine Louis Barye as professor at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. \u003cbr\u003eProbably his most famous work is the statue of Jeanne d'Arc at the Place des Pyramides in Paris. Nowadays his work is very sought-after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture I'm presenting here is a cast by Charles More who casted many of Frémiets small animal sculptures. It is numbered 256.\u003cbr\u003eThe condition is very good.\u003cbr\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos for a good impression!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height of the sculpture is around 9 cm, the width 19 cm and the depth is 5.4 cm.\u003cbr\u003eThe weight is 774 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54454406840647,"sku":null,"price":487.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8060722e-43cf-46a6-89c6-ead7e25d2805.jpg?v=1787057865"},{"product_id":"vulture-in-ceramic-louis-theophile-hingre-emile-muller-1880","title":"Vulture by Louis-Théophile Hingre \u0026 Émile Müller 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful sculpture of a vulture designed by Louis-Théophile Hingre and made in ceramic by \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eÉmile Müller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Théophile Hingre (1832-1911) was a French painter, sculptor, engraver, illustrator and poster artist. His specialty was sculptures of animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÉmile Müller (1823–1889) was also a man of many talents. He became famous as a ceramist, h\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ee collaborated with many French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eanimalier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esculptors to produce the most beautiful animal sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e After his death he was succeeded by his son and the company became the largest factory of ceramic products for buildings, industries and works of art in the world. In 1889 they made the stoneware balustrades for the Eiffel Tower for the World's Fair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vulture is a beautiful representation of the bird in its most natural pose. The sculpture was made in great detail. Please take a good look at the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture has a height of 21, a width of 9 and a dept of 13 cm. It is marked E. Muller at the bottom of the base, and inside the base are many more markings and stamps of the Émile Müller company.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54457286459719,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e3252998-1352-47ed-800f-0d0e67aa29c9.jpg?v=1785313400"},{"product_id":"surveying-instrument-richer-a-paris-1800-1820","title":"Surveying Instrument Richer à Paris 1800-1820","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique surveying instrument from the early 19th century made by \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRicher à Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJean-Francois Richer (1743-1820) was a well-known French maker of scientific, mathematical and surveying instruments. Characteristic of his instruments were the high-quality crafted brass components and the use of silvered scales and walnut and mahogany. Some of his instruments found their way to musea worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe instrument which is for sale here is a surveying instrument, it consists of a small telescope, 2 levels and a large compass of which the level on top is broken. The telescope can be adjusted in height and there's a scale to read the angle. There are a lot of screws etc. present to adjust the instrument in every way possible. It is made of brass, the wood used is mahogany. The lenses of the telescope are clear. The base is not original and not antique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe height of the instrument is around 28 cm, in normal flat position, the width is around 25 and the depth is 18 cm. The total weight is slightly above 4 kgs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477432488263,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2677d856-e50f-4a0d-9ee5-97e1561c5cec.jpg?v=1785502480"},{"product_id":"surveying-aneroid-barometer-j-h-steward-1910-1920","title":"Antique Surveying Aneroid Barometer by J.H. Steward, 406 Strand, London","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"font-body text-body-warm mt-3 text-[17px] leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 indent-4\"\u003eSurveying aneroid barometer made by J.H. Steward, London in the period 1910-1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 indent-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis barometer determines the altitude by measuring differences in atmospheric pressure and converting this on the dial in height differences. It is an aneroid barometer, so it is relatively easy to use. It only needs regular calibration, which is possible by the screw at the back There is a small magnifying glass for the precision read-off. The barometer is made of black-lacquered brass. Its condition is still very good. There are only some light signs of wear visible, f.e. the paint has worn on the back and around the edges. Please take a good look at the photos for a good impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 indent-4\"\u003eJames Henry Steward founded his business as in London in 1852. It specialized in the production of optical and scientific instruments. It was appointed as\u003cspan\u003e the optician to Her Majesty's British \u0026amp; Foreign Governments. They were in operation until 1975 and all that time they had their office at 406 Strand London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 indent-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diameter of the barometer is 12.5 cm (5\") and the height is 5 cm (2\"). It weighs 1.4 kgs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54479667036487,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c381324c-2573-4df9-bfd1-1fa3499b6b83.jpg?v=1785518400"},{"product_id":"antique-dutch-burlwood-tobacco-box","title":"Antique Dutch Burlwood Tobacco Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique tobacco box or snuff box made in the period 1780-1830 in the Netherlands. It has been made of burlwood and the inside of the box has been covered with tin to protect its valuable contents.  On the inside of the lid is a pen drawing of a typical Dutch scenery. There's a signature on the left-bottom, but unfortunately it's illegible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the box is still very good, only the left side of the hinge looks a bit tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of the box are around 13.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm. and the weight is 115 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54798825128263,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2a06f8db-288a-47b4-9134-b798bf5dae6c.jpg?v=1787938213"},{"product_id":"antique-baptismal-font-cover","title":"Antique Baptismal Font Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique baptismal font cover made in the Netherlands or Belgium around 1910.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese covers were used in the Roman Catholic church to protect the baptismal water from contaminations. They were beautifully decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur font cover is made of thick brass. It is beautifully and modestly decorated, in the style of early Art Deco. The green paint of the cover has worn of a bit which gives it a great patina. On the side is written in thick brass letters: '\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRex Regum et Dominus Dominantium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e' which translates to: '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKing of Kings and Lord of Lords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e' meaning Jesus Christ is the absolute ruler.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe inside of the cover has beautiful stars on a blue painted background. This symbolizes the heaven, the night sky of creation, and the rebirth into a new life.\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe font cover is in a good condition. There is some wear visible for example: a small dent and the blue paint of the inside has worn of on the sides. There are also some white spots visible on the surface of the cover, maybe they are very light paint splatters. To protect the underlying patina I haven't taken some action to remove these. I consider them part of the history of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTake a good look at the photos for a good impression!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe diameter of the font cover is 35 cm., the height is 33 cm, and the weight is 4.7 kgs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55229801693511,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a6af11c7-ad39-426e-99ac-f76fa3a961f4.jpg?v=1790861013"},{"product_id":"fine-antique-gilt-phoenix-18th-19th-century","title":"Fine Antique Gilt Phoenix 18th\/ 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional antique gilt-bronze sculptue of a phoenix from the 18th or 19th century. It came from a church in Belgium that was being cleared out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phoenix is rendered in a dramatic pose with the head turned and bowed which is often associated with dignity and sacrifice. It is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phoenix is made of gilt-bronze. It has a very nice patina. On the edges of the wings and the tail feathers are some small damages visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phoenix hung in the church on a suspension loop at the reverse side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of the phoenix are: A width of 40 cm, a height of 30 cm and a depth of 11 cm. The weight is 1.5 kgs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55310372831559,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6d142db3-579e-4b9c-9168-b53a8e9eb559.jpg?v=1791559018"},{"product_id":"pantochronometer-or-pocket-sundial-compass-england-1828","title":"Pantochronometer or Pocket Sundial Compass England 1828","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique navigational tool from the 1800's: a pantochronometer or pocket sundial compass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt consist of a compass with a \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003egnomon on top. The gnomon's shadow reflects on an engraved ring marked with Roman numerals and thus indicates the time. The compass is for always orienting the gnomon in the right direction.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOur pantochronometer has a wooden case with lid, a hand-colored paper compass rose with a traditional fleur-de-lis indicating North and a steel needle rotating on a pivot in the case. The compass card is signed Helburn, 1928. The original gnomon is not present anymore, it has been replaced by another just to show how it works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAs can be expected of a hand-held item of almost 200 years there are some signs of ageing and usage. As mentioned before the gnomon has been replaced, the compass card shows some ageing and there are some repairs visible on the wooden lid. So take a good look at the photos for a good impression!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe diameter of the pantochronometer is 55mm, the height is 35 mm and the weight is only 43 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZDS21lLXUdk\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dollondco.com\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-a-sundial-compass?srsltid=AU7gw4VrBlKCtNJ2ZOhoF1rIO5LgLQpDc1As1nROWYJzAStVJ7o5zKdO\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taylorhausgalleries.com\/pages\/pocket-compass-sundials\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.compasslibrary.com\/products\/georgian-pocket-sundial-compass-c-1800\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55433461825863,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f5037cc8-f4c5-40fb-a9a9-b78561a3eb96.jpg?v=1792069108"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/collections\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5f450b84-7598-479f-84f6-719c0e3a3171.jpg?v=1785264061","url":"https:\/\/volanticus.com\/collections\/antiques.oembed?page=2","provider":"Volanticus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}