$1,896
Silver Horizontal Dial by Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700, the finely engraved eight-sided dial plate with four chapter rings designed for 43, 48, 52 and 54 degrees latitude, signed in a semi-circular boss Butterfield a Paris , glazed opening for compass with four quadrants, fanciful bird gnomon adjustable for latitudes 40-60 degrees, the underside engraved with twenty cities and respective latitudes and circular flourish decoration, lg. 2 5/8 in. Appears to be in near pristine condition.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01