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A SILVER BUTTERFIELD DIAL
MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD (1635-1724); EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Signed Butterfield AParis with four hour scales for 52°, 49°, 46°, 43°, the outer divided 8-12-4, foliage motif, folding bird pointer gnomon, 32-point compass rose, the reverse with latitudes for 31 cities, in original fishskin case with green felt lining.
3 ½in. (8.5cm.) long in case

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