Equatorial ring in brass signed Nicolas Bion A Paris made circa 1710
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Dimensions
total height of 15 cm x diameter of 11 cm.
Circa
1710
Maker
Nicolas Bion
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Equatorial ring in brass signed “N. Bion A Paris”.
The meridian circle, on the signature side, bears a scale of latitudes 0-90 twice.
The hour ring is graduated on one side from I to XII twice and subdivided by 30 minutes, 15 minutes.
On the other side is a list of cities and their latitudes.
The central bridge bears the month scale on one side and the Zodiac on the other, with a movable cursor in the center.
A small mobile throne supports a brass ring.
Attractive scroll and shell decoration on the ring.
In its black shagreen with burgundy velvet case.
Dimensions: total height of 15 cm x diameter of 11 cm.
Paris made circa 1710.
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Dealer information
Galerie Delalande Paris
After 37 years in Le Louvre des Antiquaires, the Delalande gallery moved early June 2015 to 35 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, on the other side of the Seine River in the well known antic shops area "le Carré Rive Gauche".
Our main specialties are, since 1976, Marine and Scientific instruments, Tobacco and Opium objects, Curiosities and Great Canes.
We participate to international antique fairs (TEFAF Maastricht) and are unique partner of the French Maritime Museum.
Eric Delalande is also Administrator of the French Experts National Company (C.N.E.).
Please visit also our two websites, which are frequently updated: www.antiquites-delalande.fr (French) and www.delalande-antiques.com (English). ----------------------------
La Galerie Delalande s'est installée en juin 2015 au 35 rue de Lille (75007 Paris), au coeur de la capitale dans le "Carré Rive Gauche", après 37 années de présence au Louvre des Antiquaires.
Nous nous sommes orientés, depuis 1976, vers plusieurs spécialités : Marine et Sciences, Objets du tabac et de l'Opium, Cannes de collection et Curiosités.
Nous participons à des salons d'envergure internationale (TEFAF Maastricht) et sommes partenaires exclusifs du Musée National de la Marine.
Eric Delalande est également Administrateur de la Compagnie Nationale des Experts (C.N.E.).
N'hésitez pas à visiter nos deux sites internet fréquemment mis à jour : www.antiquites-delalande.fr (Français) and www.delalande-antiques.com (Anglais).
