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Portable Butterfield-style sundial in engraved brass. Octago…
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49 - A
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Portable Butterfield-style sundial in engraved brass. Octago…
See original version (French)
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Description
Portable Butterfield-style sundial in engraved brass. Octagonal face featuring a compass, with a movable gnomon decorated with a bird motif. The reverse is engraved with the names and latitudes of French and European cities. Signed MAULEVAUT, Parus. 7.1 x 6.20 cm. Case damaged and in need of restoration
Jean Maulevaut (active between 1712 and 1720)
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COMING SOON – REGULAR SALE: JEWELLERY – GOLD ITEMS – FASHION – FURNITURE – DESIGN
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Auction time
06/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
Lot description modified on 06/13/2026 at 11:40 PM
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