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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1

Andreas Vogler Sundial and compass, 18th cent.

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Andreas Vogler (1730-1800) Sundial and compass, 18th century.
German brass Augsburg type sundial, with compass. With city latitudes engraved on back. Finely engraved octagonal base plate.

Engraved on back:
Eleva Poli [meaning Elavatio Polarium or latitude]
Collen 51 Grim 41
Ingolstadt 48
And Vogl [Andreas Vogler]

Diameter: 2 1/8 in.

Condition

Fair. Lacking glass cover and compass needle. Slight bends to edges of base plate, commensurate with age.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.