Null Butterfield silver pocket compass sundial
Signed N. BION in Paris
The engra…

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Butterfield silver pocket compass sundial Signed N. BION in Paris The engraved octagonal plate with triangular folding shaft decorated with a bird The lower part of the compass is decorated with a fleur-de-lys The reverse engraved with the names and latitudes of French and European cities Circa 1700 In original case (accidents) 7 x 6.2 cm, glass changed to fix

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Butterfield silver pocket compass sundial Signed N. BION in Paris The engraved octagonal plate with triangular folding shaft decorated with a bird The lower part of the compass is decorated with a fleur-de-lys The reverse engraved with the names and latitudes of French and European cities Circa 1700 In original case (accidents) 7 x 6.2 cm, glass changed to fix

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