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457 - Horizontal pocket sundial in silver (shell).
See original version (French)

Estimate €400 - €500
Description
Horizontal pocket sundial in silver (shell). Butterfield model with octagonal plate, compass and ‘bird’ style gnomon. The latitudes of the towns indicated on the reverse are mainly those of French towns. Signed ‘Pre LEMAIRE Paris’ (Pierre Le Maire fils, c. 1750). Leather case, 7.5 x 6 cm.
See original version (French)
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