Portable equatorial or equinoctical sundial 1701

Editor: Here we have a metal "Portable Equatorial Sundial," crafted around 1701 by Dominicus Lusuerg. The intricate detailing on such a small scale is impressive. It’s… strangely elegant, almost like a tiny Baroque monument. What do you make of this piece? Curator: Ah, yes! This whispers of a time when science and artistry danced cheek to cheek. Imagine carrying this, a miniature cosmos in your pocket, using the sun to orient yourself...I bet you wouldn’t see many doomscrolling in those days. It speaks of curiosity and a deep connection to the rhythms of nature, wouldn't you agree? And of course, this was designed for somebody who wanted to be punctual, even without their iPhone! Do you think objects like this one still capture the imagination? Editor: Absolutely! The craftsmanship is fascinating, but I also wonder about the owner – who carried it, where they travelled… it sparks so many stories! Curator: Exactly! Its owner probably lived a life guided by both sunlight and faith; a blend we may never quite understand today. It’s a tangible link to that era, like finding a secret message tucked inside time itself. And it asks such lovely questions of our digital age, don't you think? Editor: Definitely food for thought. I'd never considered a sundial as such a personal, intimate object. It makes history feel so much closer. Curator: Yes. And you just may never be late again.