11th Jul, 2024 10:00

The July Fine Interiors Auction

 
Lot 1256
 

1256

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER AND SILVER GILT BUTTERFIELD-TYPE POCKET SUNDIAL/COMPASS

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER AND SILVER GILT BUTTERFIELD-TYPE POCKET SUNDIAL/COMPASS of octagonal form with gilt Roman chapter ring and hinged gilt Gnomon decorated with a pigeon, the underside inscribed with the latitudes of various places and signed 'SEVIN, PARIS'.

9.4cm long, 7cm wide

Sold for £1,350


 

Auction: The July Fine Interiors Auction, 11th Jul, 2024

 

 

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