Equinoctial sundial of octagonal shape in brass finely chiseled with stylized shells on a lattice background. The compass is embedded in the center of the plate, the hour dial in the form of a ring adjustable in inclination according to the latitude of the place of observation, the degree of latitude given by a graduated folding arc, the gnomon hinged on a support with openwork decoration of leafy volutes (minor restorations). Germany, 17th century. Height : 7 cm 7 cm - Width : 6,5 cm In its original leather case (wear), the cover applied with a circular plate indicating the latitude of some cities.