Cube Sun Dial

David Beringer (1756–1821), Bavaria, Germany, c. 1810–5

Fruitwood, paper, and brass

6.5” h 2-5/8’’ cube 4” x 3.25” base (16.5 6.5 10 x 8 cm)  

SOLD

According to the British Museum (n.d.), “Beringer was probably the first maker to produce this type of polyhedral dial, which became popular in South Germany towards the end of the 18th century.”

REFERENCES

“Portable Cube Sundial.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accessed March 16, 2020. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/188836.

“Sundial / Polyhedral Dial / Compass-Dial.” British Museum. British Museum. Accessed March 1

6, 2020. https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_

details.aspx?objectId=55331&partId=1.