Butterfield-Type Dial, by P. Le Maire, Paris, Early 18th Century |
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| Object is on display. |
| Inventory Number: | 52789
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| Object Type: |
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| Persons: |
Pierre Le Maire (Maker (Signed by))
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| Date Created: | Early 18th Century
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| Place Created: | Paris France Europe
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| Subject Classification(s): |
Lewis Evans Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
| Accession Number: | 1924-0/part
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| Brief Description: | Unusually large Butterfield dial. Octagonal base with inset compass, hour scales for 52, 46, 43, 65, 60, 55°, sprung folding gnomon with swan index moving against latitude scale 40-65°. Underside carries lists of latitudes. With original fishskin-covered case.
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| Primary Inscriptions: | "P. Le Maire / A. Paris" and "A. La Pierre / d.'Aiman"
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| Provenance: | Presented by Lewis Evans.
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| Collection Group: |
Lewis Evans Collection |
| Material(s): |
Brass and glass
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| Dimensions: |
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| 214 |
182 |
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