Description
A fine example of a silver Butterfield type sundial in the original green shagreen case. The finely engraved dial has Premier cadran (first dial) engraved with the city names and latitudes on the back.
This is the only example I have seen in a green shagreen case with silver catches both still there.
Piere Langlois was a very good maker and this dial dates to around 1740
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Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Our showrooms are set in a fine Georgian house in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln. Hansord Antiques always have an interesting selection of antique clocks and scientific instruments, in addition to our extensive stock of fine furniture and works of art. Members of the British Antique Dealers Association. www.hansord.com