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Creator: Butterfield Paris
Fine 18th-century solid brass sector, signed Butterfield, Paris, 1720-1750
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Bilzen, BE
Fine 18th-century solid brass sector, signed Butterfield, Paris, dating from circa 1720–1750.
A rare and fully authentic scientific instrument from the renowned Butterfield workshop,...
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Early 18th Century French Other Antique Butterfield Paris Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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Butterfield Paris collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Butterfield Paris collectibles and curiosities are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original collectibles and curiosities by Butterfield Paris were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider collectibles and curiosities by Creil et Montereau, and Choisy-le-Roi. Prices for Butterfield Paris collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,991 and can go as high as $2,765, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,378.