Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_442

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Rights managed

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88.3Mb (7.8Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5142 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pocket sundial compass Michael Butterfield 1635–1724 octagonal engraved sides names French European cities inscribed underside longitudes Signed Butterfield Paris decharge mark small items lessee Étienne Ridereau lily flower rhombus struck 29 VII 1684 1 X 1687 Date 1684–1687 Place France Function measuring instrument height 11.2 cm width 8.2 cm metallic octagonal object circular glass-covered dial near lower center sits gray background object primarily silver areas darker tarnish small gold-colored accents central fastener dial small decorative element top dial contains pair thin hands radial markings set within raised circular bezel triangular ornate plate intricate scrollwork raised bird-shaped decorative piece attached surrounding flat surface covered dense pattern linear grooves engraved markings arranged concentric bands colors visible silver gray darker gray shadows tarnish touches gold.