A finely-engraved French silver butterfield dial
BY MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD (1635-1724), LATE 17TH CENTURY/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
A finely-engraved French silver butterfield dial by Michael Butterfield (1635-1724), late 17th century/early 18th century four hour scales 52 degrez 4-12-8, 48 deg 51 mi IIII-XII-VIII, 46 de 4-12-8, 43 de IIII-XII-VIII , signed Butterfield AParis , foliage motif, a finely engraved bird-pointer folding gnomon graduated 40-60 , the compass later[?], latitude table for 22 cities, the base of the compass holder engraved, replacement screw to decorated brace, in an octagonal black leather case with red-felt lining. 2½in (6cm)
A finely-engraved French silver butterfield dial
BY MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD (1635-1724), LATE 17TH CENTURY/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
A finely-engraved French silver butterfield dial by Michael Butterfield (1635-1724), late 17th century/early 18th century four hour scales 52 degrez 4-12-8, 48 deg 51 mi IIII-XII-VIII, 46 de 4-12-8, 43 de IIII-XII-VIII , signed Butterfield AParis , foliage motif, a finely engraved bird-pointer folding gnomon graduated 40-60 , the compass later[?], latitude table for 22 cities, the base of the compass holder engraved, replacement screw to decorated brace, in an octagonal black leather case with red-felt lining. 2½in (6cm)
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