Butterfield Pocket Sundial & Compass
Artist
Nicolas Bion
(1652 - 1733)
Date1685 - 1715
Place of ManufactureFrance, Europe
MediumMaterial: silver; glass; brass
DimensionsOverall (sundial measurements; case: HT 8.1 WI=7.3): 7 x 6.1 x 1.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Lady Stuart Taylor
Object number1962.292.001
DescriptionOctagonal shaped sundial & compass with a hinged gnomon (pillar or plate that shows time by its shadow) that folds up and lies between manufacturer's name and 'A Paris". It is housed in a velvet lined leather case.Status
Not on view
Francois-Nicolas Chifflart
2017
Shiwan Ware
c.250 CE