French Equatorial Sundial by Butterfield
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French Equatorial Sundial by Butterfield
About the Item
- Creator:Butterfield Paris (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)Width: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Silver,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1690
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-16611stDibs: LU891113841591
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