A rare large 16,3cm brass protractor by Butterfield, circa 1700
€420
Circa
circa 1700
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A quite unusual large brass protractor by Butterfield à Paris so circa 1700.
The protractor measures 16,3cm diameter and 8,1 cm height.
The protractor of this size are normally of later production from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century.
The half-circle is divided in two times 180 degrees.
Fine and decorative cuts.
Excellent condition.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
