Pierre Lemaire (1642-1745)

Butterfield-type sundial in brass, incorporating a compass.

The table features Arabic and Roman numerals for latitudes 52°, 49°, 46° and 43°.

Signed P. LE MAIRE A PARIS A LA PIERRE AIMANT

France, 18th century

W. 7 cm - D. 6.2 cm

(Incomplete, gnomon detached, glass and compass needle missing)

Also included:

An octagonal brass table with Roman numerals.

France, 18th century

W. 7.5 cm - D. 6 cm

(Gnomon redone)
Timed Sunday 25 January・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 302

Pierre Lemaire (1642-1745) Butterfield-type sundial in brass, incorporating a compass. The table features Arabic and Roman numerals for latitudes 52°, 49°, 46° and 43°. Signed P. LE MAIRE A PARIS A LA PIERRE AIMANT France, 18th century W. 7 cm - D. 6.2 cm (Incomplete, gnomon detached, glass and compass needle missing) Also included: An octagonal brass table with Roman numerals. France, 18th century W. 7.5 cm - D. 6 cm (Gnomon redone)

Estimate
€200 - €400
Result
€200
Buyer's premium
34%
Pierre Lemaire (1642-1745) Butterfield-type sundial in brass, incorporating a compass. The table features Arabic and Roman numerals for latitudes 52°, 49°, 46° and 43°. Signed P. LE MAIRE A PARIS A LA PIERRE AIMANT France, 18th century W. 7 cm - D. 6.2 cm (Incomplete, gnomon detached, glass and compass needle missing) Also included: An octagonal brass table with Roman numerals. France, 18th century W. 7.5 cm - D. 6 cm (Gnomon redone)