Lot 870
MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Elongated octagonal, inset with a circular compass, the dial chapter includes four sets of engraved scales alternating in Roman & Arabic numeral made for latitudes, with a folding bird gnomon engraved for latitudes 40-60, engraved underneath with tables of latitudes for 32 cities, signed 'Butterfield A Paris to front, housed in small portable leather case, 6.5 x 6cm
Note: Michael Butterfield (1635-1724) was a British clockmaker who relocated to Paris in the 1660s; here he retailed precision instruments which attracted nobility from around the world such as Russia's Tzar Peter the Great. Butterfield later was appointed engineer to the King of France.
Estimate $4,400 - $6,600
Light wear to leather mounted exterior of case overall and small tear to the leather at the lower edge of the right hand chamfered corner
Hinge good
Areas of wear to the green felt lined interior of the case
Sundial-compass clearly signed and apparently functioning; body in good order overall
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
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CONTACT
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