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)
Sale
Sunday 25 January・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
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79, rue de Vaugirard
75006 Paris