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Fine 18th-century solid brass sector, signed Butterfield, Paris, 1720-1750

$1,423.20
£1,069.67
€1,200
CA$1,971.86
A$2,143.33
CHF 1,147.36
MX$25,907.93
NOK 14,458.98
SEK 13,334.94
DKK 9,141.32

About the Item

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, celebrated for high-quality mathematical and navigational tools produced in early-18th-century Paris. The sector includes all traditional French scales: Chord scales (Les Cordes) Equal parts (Les Parties Égales) Polygons (Les Polygones) Plans / plane geometry (Les Plans) Solids (Les Solides) Metals / specific weights (Les Métaux) Beautiful hand-engraved calligraphy typical of Butterfield’s workshop, with an elegant sunburst decoration at the hinge. The folding pivot mechanism is completely original, with no repairs or later alterations. Closed length: 17.3 cm. Excellent untouched patina, crisp engravings, and smooth movement. A refined and scarce mathematical instrument suitable for any advanced scientific collection. Date: Circa 1720–1750 Material: Solid brass Signature: Butterfield, Paris Condition: Very good original condition, no restoration A museum-quality collector’s piece
  • Creator:
    Butterfield Paris (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.82 in (17.3 cm)Width: 1.23 in (3.1 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1720-1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361247611942

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