Horizontal sundial in brass, Butterfield... - Lot 154 - Jean-Marc Delvaux

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Horizontal sundial in brass, Butterfield... - Lot 154 - Jean-Marc Delvaux
Horizontal sundial in brass, Butterfield type, signed N. BION IN PARIS. Rectangular plate with cut sides featuring a compass with four main directions engraved with four hour scales for 40,45, 50 and 55 degrees. Fold-down style with latitude adjustment by a bird's beak. On the back, engraved names of European cities with their latitude. 7,5 x 6,4 cm Nicolas BION (1655-1733), French engineer and cosmographer, builder of mathematical instruments.
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