Item: Octagonal 18th c. Butterfield-Style “N.Bion” Paris Sundial & Compass
Sold For: $1,475.00
Bids: 2
Date: May 06, 2012
Auction: Ebay
Seller: secret-sight
Description and Image By: secret-sight
Octagonal 18th c. Butterfield-Style “N.Bion” Paris France Sundial & Compass
A fine 18th C. Butterfield-style octagonal hand held silver sundial and compass. It has a folding gnomon pointer on a hinged plate and an inset glazed compass. There is a central engraved Rose stamp, which is attributed to the French maker N.(Nicholas) Bion, Paris France. The working compass has a blued steel needle and the base is engraved NORD, SUD, EST, OUEST. There are also latitudes of thirty-eight (38) engraved continental cities and towns. Guaranteed Not A Reproduction. Measures 2-3/4″ (7cm) x 2-3/8″ (6cm). A great find for the collector.