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Lot 1068* - A194 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 24. September 2020, 10.00 AM

HORIZONTAL, PORTABLE SUN DIAL WITH CASE

Paris ca. 1710. Signed Butterfield à Paris (Michael Butterfield Paris, 1635–1724).
Engraved brass. Octagonal base plate with recessed compass and 4 hour scales. Hinged gnomon with hand designed as a bird, with the bird's beak indicating the angle of latitude. The back of the plate and the bottom of the plate feature latitudes of various cities.
7.5 × 6.7 × 4 cm.

Glass and compass needle, replaced.


CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)

Sold for CHF 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.