Lot no. 212
A sundial known as a ‘shepherd’s watch’
Made of boxwood, metal and paper. Hollow cylindrical body, recessed head, complete with its retractable gnomon. Graduated paper surface, glued to the body and signed ‘A PARIS, HENRY ROBERT, HORLOGER, RUE DU COQ-St HONORE, N°8’.
Mid-19th century
H. 12.8 cm
Signs of wear and minor imperfections
Reproduced in the book ‘La passion du savoir-faire – Collection Pierre Hénin’, Atelier Baie, 2011, page 142
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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