A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel.

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along

A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial can be used anywhere between latitudes of 40° and 60° covering Southern Spain and Italy north to Scandinavia.

A Rare and lovely French Silver Pocket Sundial by Michel Butterfield dating to Circa 1684. The Sundial is presented in its original case sheathed in black chagrin with green felt inside, and is in perfect functioning state. It showcases finely engraved floral motives on the reverse where twenty main European cities’ latitudes are recorded.

A French silver 'Butterfield Dial' pocket sundial and compass Michael Butterfield, Paris circa 1700, discharge mark small article, signed 'Butterfield, Paris' Elongated octagonal shape, adjustable bird gnomon, engraved with various European cities and their latitude adjustment, scrolling foliate decoration, a compass attached, length 6cm ...

An Silver Pocket Sundial by Butterfield with original case, Paris, c. 1700, the octagonal plate signed at the base of the adjustable bird-shaped hinged gnomon, Butterfield Paris, engraved with four chapter rings for latitudes43°, 46°, 49° en52° , glazed compass with fleur-de-lis at North and other cardinal points in block lettering ...

MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD OF PARIS: A circa 1680-1700 silver pocket sundial, octagonal form with multiple Arabic and Roman chapter rings and hinged gnomon, with compass, 65mm x 57mm, housed within its original leather case. This type of portable sundial was a fashionable traveller's accessory during the late 17th century.

When you’re browsing for the right pocket sundial, those designed in Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pocket sundial over the years, but those crafted by Butterfield Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

2016年12月8日 · A French silver pocket sundial signed Butterfield à Paris, mid 18th century Octagonal, inset with compass, engraved with hour scales for latitudes 43° to 52°, folding bird gnomon (detached), the reverse engraved with the latitudes of numerous French and other continental cities

A brass pocket sundial and compass, signed ‘P . Le Maire, Paris’. French, early 18th century. Measures 6.5 x 5.9 x 1.4cm. Contained within its original leather case which remains in good condition with only minor losses to the leather and slight warping.