Horizontal brass sundial signed Butterfield A Paris with original black shagreen case
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Dimensions
6.5 cm long x 5.8 cm wide.
Circa
1690
Maker
Butterfield A Paris
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Horizontal brass sundial signed ‘Butterfield A Paris’ with original black shagreen case.
The upper plate is engraved with four horary scales, in Arabic and Roman numerals, for the latitudes of 43, 46, 49 and 52 degrees. The signature is engraved in the centre with a foliage decoration, topped by a folding gnomon with a bird for latitudes of 40 to 60 degrees. On the opposite side is a compass engraved with eight cardinal points, north indicated by a fleur-de-lis, and a blued steel needle with a brass pivot, all topped with glass.
The back is engraved with a list of ten cities and their latitudes, as is the base of the compass, which features six cities and the inscription ‘Premier Cadran’ (First Quadrant). The gnomon spring is entirely engraved with stylised acanthus leaves.
Original black shagreen case lined with green silk velvet.
Very good condition with remarkable engraving finesse.
Dimensions (dial): 6.5 cm long x 5.8 cm wide.
France made circa 1690.
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Dealer information
Galerie Delalande Paris
After 37 years in Le Louvre des Antiquaires, the Delalande gallery moved early June 2015 to 35 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, on the other side of the Seine River in the well known antic shops area "le Carré Rive Gauche".
Our main specialties are, since 1976, Marine and Scientific instruments, Tobacco and Opium objects, Curiosities and Great Canes.
We participate to international antique fairs (TEFAF Maastricht) and are unique partner of the French Maritime Museum.
Eric Delalande is also Administrator of the French Experts National Company (C.N.E.).
Please visit also our two websites, which are frequently updated: www.antiquites-delalande.fr (French) and www.delalande-antiques.com (English). ----------------------------
La Galerie Delalande s'est installée en juin 2015 au 35 rue de Lille (75007 Paris), au coeur de la capitale dans le "Carré Rive Gauche", après 37 années de présence au Louvre des Antiquaires.
Nous nous sommes orientés, depuis 1976, vers plusieurs spécialités : Marine et Sciences, Objets du tabac et de l'Opium, Cannes de collection et Curiosités.
Nous participons à des salons d'envergure internationale (TEFAF Maastricht) et sommes partenaires exclusifs du Musée National de la Marine.
Eric Delalande est également Administrateur de la Compagnie Nationale des Experts (C.N.E.).
N'hésitez pas à visiter nos deux sites internet fréquemment mis à jour : www.antiquites-delalande.fr (Français) and www.delalande-antiques.com (Anglais).
