Diptych sundial, Paul Phillip Beringer, (Probably) - Wood - circa 1780

Travel dial with wire axis from the late 18th century, signature PB for Paul Phillip Beringer in the wooden compass with decorated paper in SUPERB condition.
. Many European cities on the back, original hooks and wire axis present.
. It’s a large size model, rather uncommon and very fresh.
. The last 2 photos, to show a normal size (left) and the one for sale on the right (the small one is only used as an illustration and is not the subject of this sale) .

. Dimensions 11 × 7 cm
. It works perfectly with a movable hand.

. Paul Philipp Beringer was the brother of David Beringer (1756-1821) , with whom he probably worked together. He became a master in 1783 and lived in Zirkelschmiedsgasse 2.

. Literature: Frank Liebau (2019) , Les fabricants de boussoles de Nuremberg - La précision, une tradition Volume 1 p. 23.

. Protected shipping with tracking.