6th Nov, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')
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[M] A BRASS COMPASS SUNDIAL BY MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD, PARIS, CIRCA 1700
A BRASS COMPASS SUNDIAL BY MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD, PARIS, CIRCA 1700
with four chapter rings for latitudes 52°, 49°, 46° and 43°, folding bird indicator gnomon signed either side Butterfield à Paris, 1in. compass with blued steel indicator, the reverse inscribed with latitudes for various European locations, contained within fitted, plush-lined box of issue -- 3in. (7.5cm.) wide
A BRASS COMPASS SUNDIAL BY MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD, PARIS, CIRCA 1700
with four chapter rings for latitudes 52°, 49°, 46° and 43°, folding bird indicator gnomon signed either side Butterfield à Paris, 1in. compass with blued steel indicator, the reverse inscribed with latitudes for various European locations, contained within fitted, plush-lined box of issue -- 3in. (7.5cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
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Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)
