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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 499

P(ier)re le Maire, Paris, circa 1750. Fine octagonal, horizontal, portable sil-ver Butterfield-type sundial with com-pass.

C. Four hour scales for the latitudes 43°, 46°, 49°, and 52°,small compass, spring-loaded folding gnomon with bird-shapedindex, latitude scale from 40°-60°, small central engravedrosette, back with gilt brass plate engraved with the latitudes of20 European cities, three silver feet.Signed in the center.Dim. 80 x 67 mm.