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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 346

Delure a Paris, middle of the 18th century. Fine brass, octagonal Butterfield-type, pocket sundial.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

The folding bird gnomon adjustable for latitudes from 40° to 60° the dial with scales for 40°, 45° and 50°, engraved the reverse engraved with latitudes of 25 European cities. Signed on the border of the dial, above the compass. Dim. 68 x 61 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-4

Very good

Fair

Dial: 2-51

Very good

Partially reprinted