A silver Butterfield dial,  French,  early 18th century,
A silver Butterfield dial, French, early 18th century,
signed Butterfield AParis, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass rose (glass cracked) and plate engraved with standard four hour scales with Arabic and Roman numerals, the base engraved with thirty one European cities and their latitudes and marked Premier Cadran, 2 3/4 by 2 1/4in (7 by 5.5cm)
Sold for £1,620 inc. premium

Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments


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