Pocket sundial with compass, Butterfield, Michael (1635–1724). Octagonal, engraved on both sides; underside inscribed with names of French and European cities and their longitudes. Signed 'Butterfield / Paris.' On the underside: a decharge mark (lily flower in a rhombus) struck 29 VII 1684 to 1 X 1687. Date: 1684–1687. Place: Paris, France. Function: measuring instrument. Dimensions: height 11.2 cm, width 8.2 cm.
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Pocket sundial with compass, Butterfield, Michael (1635–1724). Octagonal, engraved on both sides; underside inscribed with names of French and European cities and their longitudes. Signed 'Butterfield / Paris.' On the underside: a decharge mark (lily flower in a rhombus) struck 29 VII 1684 to 1 X 1687. Date: 1684–1687. Place: Paris, France. Function: measuring instrument. Dimensions: height 11.2 cm, width 8.2 cm.

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Pocket sundial compass Butterfield Michael 1635–1724 Octagonal engraved sides underside inscribed names French European cities longitudes Signed Paris underside decharge mark lily flower rhombus struck 29 VII 1684 1 X 1687 Date 1684–1687 Place France Function measuring instrument Dimensions height 11.2 cm width 8.2 cm metal octagonal object circular glass-covered dial set near lower center showing needle pivot small metallic cap dial radial lines ornamental markings octagonal plate concentric segmented scales decorative flourishes top circular opening small hinged metal arm projects aligns center attached pin surface polished silvery metal areas darker patina subtle golden tones dial pivot needle hub needle itself dark bluish-black background smooth cool gray.

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