Curious silver sundial It is in the form of an... Lot 173

Curious silver sundial It is in the form of an irregular many-sided solid, each side engraved with various astronomical indications. In addition, it features three celestial hemispheres in relief, two hollow hemispheres representing the celestial hemisphere upside down, a graduated circle, a compass and gnomons in various forms. Inscriptions in German: "Mein Werk du nicht veracht bevor du nicht hast ein besseres gemacht". (Do not despise my work until you have made a better one) "Mancher Achts. Mancher verlachts. Mancher betrachts. Was machts." (Some esteem (it), some ridicule (it), some observe (it); no matter)." "Zeith wiertsgewen" "Nie der Gang. » (Time will be given but not the time lost) "Missig gang mutter aller lasder" (Idleness is the mother of all vices) Augsbourg hallmark Size: 7.5 x 11 x 4.3 in. Weight: 1.613 Kg PROVENANCE no. 228 Roussel sale of 13 March 1911- reproduced in plate III, knocked down for 1,900 francs