CHAPOTOT A PARIS

CHAPOTOT A PARIS, FRANCE, BUTTERFIELD TYPE SUNDIAL, SILVER A fine and rare, silver octagonal-shaped small Butterfield-type portable horizontal sundial, with compass. The plate engraved in taille-douce with three hour scales for latitudes 40°, 45° and 50°; spring-loaded folding gnomon with bird-shaped index and latitude scale from 40° to 60°. Small central engraved rosette surrounded by the maker’s signature. The reverse engraved in taille-douce with the names of 20 European cities and their respective latitudes. Brand: Chapotot a Paris, France Year: Circa 1710 Diameter: 64 X 54 mm. Signature: Case Accesories: Accompanied by original box Grading System: AA (Very good) Case: 3-6-8 (Good , Slightly oxidized , Slightly scratched) HKD: 13,300 - 22,100 USD: 1,700 - 2,900 EUR: 1,500 - 2,500 JPY: 268,000 - 444,000 To be sold without reserve

Estimate:$1,690.5

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