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Antique Jewelry Box, 1880s, France, Bronze Dorée, Gilt Brass, Parisian Society

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Portable equatorial sundial, Made by Jacob Emanuel Laminit (German, 1719–1760), Augsburg, Germany, 1748.

This portable equatorial sundial, of 1748, is a finely crafted instrument by Jacob Emanuel Laminit. Laminit lived and worked in Augsburg, Germany arguably one of the premiere centers of scientific gadgetry in its day. It was here that some of the world’s most beautiful sundials were constructed. This particular piece has added features—a pop-up hour circle and latitude arc.

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Hello, it's us with your annual reminder to put your clocks forward tonight ⏰

Here are two stunning timepieces from our collections that, quite frankly, look like they would have been quite difficult to turn forward. The first is by R. Colston of London, and the second by German watchmaker Leonhard Engelshalckh. Both date back to the late 17th century, when unusual and elaborate dials came into fashion.⁠