"Pocket Sundial And Brass Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris, Circa 1700."
Michael Butterfield (1635 - 1724) was an English instrument maker who settled for a time in Paris. These types of dials, often reproduced by other manufacturers, became known as Butterfield dials. They were a fashionable and functional travel accessory beginning in the late 17th century.Signed Butterfield Paris
6.3 x 7 cm
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