Shepherd's sundial watch, Fontès, 19th century
Record status
Individual type · research required
Period
19th century
It operates on the principle of a sundial, with the shadow cast by a style directed toward the sun indicating the hour. The object was presented in the "Le berger transhumant" showcase of the long-term exhibition "Gens de l'alpe" at the Musée dauphinois in Grenoble.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 3
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
Founded in 1906, the Musée dauphinois is located in Grenoble, the former capital of the province of Dauphiné in France. As an accredited Museum of France, it is dedicated to the ethnography, archaeology, and history of the region, which encompasses the departments of Isère, Drôme, and Hautes-Alpes. The institution has occupied the listed historic monument of the former convent of Sainte-Marie d'en-Haut since 1968, housing exhibitions focusing on alpine cultures and regional heritage.
Identification
- Holding institution
- Musée dauphinois, Grenoble
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Maker not stated on the source photograph page; requires a signed movement or case examination.
- Escapement type not documented; requires movement examination or a horological reference.
- Jewel count and calibre not documented.
- Serial-number dating, case dimensions and weight remain untranscribed.
- No catalogue reference number is asserted; standard horological catalogues have not been transcribed for this specimen.