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New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 175

Butterfield a Paris, early 18th century. Fine silver, octagonal, pocket sundial, in original shagreen covered fitted box.

The folding bird gnomon adjustable for latitudes from 40° to 60° the dial with scales for 43°, 45° 59° and 52°, engraved the reverse engraved with latitudes of 28 European cities. Signed on the border of the dial, above the compass. Dim. 65 x 58 mm.