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A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780
$4,183.27
£3,128.30
€3,500
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NOK 42,521.91
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DKK 26,671.45
About the Item
Octagonal brass dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator.
No engraving of cities with their latitude because it is a single latitude horizontal sundial therefore manufactured to be used for a single latitude.
2 3/4in (7cm) wide Original case.
- Creator:Michael Butterfield
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- Date of Manufacture:1750 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Firenze, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU12028110022
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